Casino
June 30, 2021
Indiana Looks to Fill Void Left by Denial of Lucy Luck Casino License
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) has re-opened the application process to issue a casino license for Vigo County. This follows the denial of an annual license renewal last week to Lucy Luck Gaming LLC., which wasn’t able to meet the commission’s stringent criteria. Applicants have time to put their affairs in order, as the window […]
Business
June 30, 2021
End of Wire Act Debate Good News, According to Gaming Industry Lawyers
For almost 50 years, the US federal government applied the Federal Wire Act only to online sports gambling, not to other forms of gambling, in terms of allowing states to establish interstate revenue-sharing agreements. The Department of Justice (DOJ) then decided it wanted to create its own view of the Wire Act, which didn’t go […]
Industry
June 30, 2021
Louisiana Sports Gambling Hits a Wrinkle Ahead of Planned Launch
Louisiana’s efforts to legalize sports gambling are approaching the finish line, but have stumbled in the last stretch. Everything is in place to welcome what is expected to be one of the more robust markets in the US; however, there’s one thing now standing in the way. Louisiana doesn’t have anyone to chair the Louisiana […]
Sports
June 30, 2021
DFS Operator PrizePicks Has a New Deal in the Works with the Atlanta Falcons
July is at our doorsteps, which means that fall is right around the corner. To some, that might not mean much, but to the other 98% of us, it can only mean one thing – football is almost here. NFL, college and high school football teams and fans, as they do every year, are anxiously […]
Industry
June 30, 2021
Efforts to Bring Sports Gambling to Ohio Stall as Legislative Session Ends
Many states, upon hearing that the US Supreme Court had given PASPA its rightful place in the dead legislation cemetery in 2018, began working on ways to break into sports gambling. The burgeoning US industry has seen a lot of support since then, with approximately 30 states able to put together the legislative framework and […]
Industry
June 29, 2021
Intralot Amends Lock-Up Agreement, Agrees $297.5m Loan Facility
Intralot SA released an update regarding a lock-up agreement reached with a group of noteholders in January which was executed having received the required approval by entities holding directly or indirectly the outstanding principal amount of €250 million ($297.5 million) senior unsecured notes due 2021. New Loan Facility Intralot agreed on a loan facility with […]
Business
June 29, 2021
Sportradar and NHL Sign 10-Year Landmark Partnership Deal
Global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services Sportradar announced today a 10-year partnership deal with the National Hockey Association (NHL) to become the league’s Official Betting Data and Streaming Rights and Official Media Data Rights and Integrity Partner. “The NHL has been a terrific partner for Sportradar for nearly seven years […]
Casino
June 29, 2021
Tropicana Evansville Casino Opens 24/7 on Friday July 2
Tropicana Evansville will remain open for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as of Friday, July 2, with all of its slot and table games available. Tropicana Evansville Will Operate 24/7 After a year of adjusted hours due to the pandemic, Tropicana Evansville Casino will resume casino operations 24/7 on Friday, July 2. […]
Business
June 29, 2021
Tribes Request Probe into Off-Reservation Casino Approval
Opponents to an off-reservation casino project in Michigan are making sure they press all the buttons to halt further developments as the date for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to put the issue to rest approaches. Backroom Political Deal Tribal leaders of three Indian tribes in Michigan sent a letter to the inspector general for the US […]
Poker
June 29, 2021
Wynn Millions Skyrockets with Entries, Generates $12.4M Prize Pool
The Wynn Millions poker tournament recorded more than 1,300 entries at its start last week Friday. The tournament is going to run through Saturday, July 3, with a total of $12.4 million in a guaranteed prize money pool. Wynn Millions Holds $12.4M Guaranteed Prize Pool for Lucky Poker Pros Every poker fan has heard of […]