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Industry
February 8, 2023
Penn Game Studios’ Newest Game Plays Homage to Popular Podcast
The developer’s newest offering is already live in New Jersey, with more jurisdictions soon to follow. As PENN Entertainment’s in-house game development arm, Penn Game Studios drew inspiration from the popular Barstool podcast Pardon My Take. The multi-slot and progressive jackpot title attracts customers with its vibrant looks, several jackpots, and exciting mechanics. Pardon My […]
Industry
February 8, 2023
Kentuckians Keen on Sports Wagering, GeoComply Data Suggests
Wagering on sports in Kentucky continues to be illegal but this did not prevent residents of the state that is more popular with horse racing to open sports betting accounts in neighboring six states. Legalize Sports Betting or Continue Losing Revenue According to data released by geolocation services provider GeoComply, more than 180,000 betting accounts […]
Lottery
February 7, 2023
Powerball Ticket Sold In Washington Won $754.6m Jackpot
A lucky lottery player in Washington matched all six numbers from the Monday draw to win the Powerball jackpot that has been eluding players since November. Fifth-Largest Powerball Winning As the first Powerball draw to see a jackpot winner this year, the draw on Monday registered a winning that ranks among the top ten in […]
Sports
February 7, 2023
Record Number of Americans Likely to Bet on Super Bowl LVII
A prediction made by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has outlined a record number of Americans likely to wager on the upcoming American football championship game of the National Football League for the 2022 NFL season. The event will take place on February 12 at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, when the Philadelphia Eagles […]
Legal
February 7, 2023
Another Effort to Legalize Mobile Sports Betting in Texas
Texas gets closer to the legalization of mobile sports betting as a new bill gains traction. The bill, known as SB 715, was introduced by state senator Lois Kolkhorst on Monday and seeks to bring the vertical to the second-largest state in the US. Experts believe that the new bill may be more successful than […]
Poker
February 7, 2023
LA Rams Player Bags $514,837 Jackpot at Caesars Las Vegas
Bonnie Rivers, a running back for the Los Angeles Rams, has won a whopping $514,837 thanks to his poker skills. The player played Three Card Poker at the Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas and won by a landslide. As reported by KTNV, the athlete was in Las Vegas to celebrate his birthday and his […]
Industry
February 7, 2023
Betfred Enters Nevada Market with Mohegan Sun Sportsbook
This marks the company’s first move into the Nevada sports betting market. Betfred’s New Sportsbook Opens Doors on February 9 The new sportsbook, located inside the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, will open its doors on Thursday, February 9. Betfred was given the green light to manage sports betting at […]
Industry
February 7, 2023
Psychologist Explains How Sports Betting Apps Become Addictive
And, although the picture is much more complex, and gambling addiction is not a new discovery, sports betting apps still have a few more tricks up their sleeve to increase their appeal to users. Sports Betting Apps Are Addictive by Design An article shared in The Conversation detailed Meredith K. Ginley’s – Assistant Professor of […]
Sports
February 7, 2023
Colorado Seeks to Outlaw Live Greyhound Racing Betting with New Legal Move
A new legislative action was brought and passed by the House Finance Committee in the Centennial State on Monday. Should the measure succeed, Colorado will become the latest to end betting on a sport that many see as cruel. While there are only two active racetracks left, both owned by Delaware North, which is a […]
Poker
February 7, 2023
PokerStars Sees Traffic Surge in Wake of Interstate Play
The numbers have been revealed by PlayMichigan, a platform that is dedicated to following the locally regulated online gambling market. Prior to the launch of the interstate compact of which the Great Lakes is now part, PokerStars reported peak traffic numbers of around 900 players. This has gone up more than twice, exceeding 1,800 peak […]