Casino
June 14, 2021
Caesars Completes $200m Upgrade of its Harrah’s Property in Vegas
It’s time to usher in a new era of casino gambling in the US, one that doesn’t hold onto the memories of how things were before or during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harrah’s on the Las Vegas Strip set out to erase the past even before the pandemic set in and has, after several years of […]
Sports
June 14, 2021
Iowa Gamblers Make up for Lost Time as Revenue Tops $1bn in Less Than a Year
Iowa’s gambling market is running strong. The state has 19 commercial casinos, all of which were closed for 11 weeks last year because of COVID-19, and was among the early adopters of sports gambling in 2019. Since then, and despite the issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa’s gamblers are helping the state recover quicker […]
Business
June 14, 2021
Vegas Nightlife Gets More Colorful With Cannabis Lounges
Cannabis lounges are going to be the newest entertainment arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada soon. A new bill introduced by Assemblyman Steve Yeager proposes the establishment of licensed cannabis lounges which will allow on-site consumption of cannabis and cannabis edibles. A Bill Proposes the Creation of Licensed Cannabis Lounges Cannabis was legalized in Nevada back […]
Industry
June 11, 2021
Alaska Might Consider Expanded Gambling To Cover Budget Shortfalls
The regular legislative session in Alaska ended with several questions still unanswered. This led to the need for a special session that is currently underway, but it looks like the additional time won’t be enough, either. As the state tries to figure out its budget, a second special session is going to be necessary, and […]
Business
June 11, 2021
Garden Grove Police Busts Illegal Gambling, Arrests 19 People
California police made multiple arrests of people allegedly dealing with illegal gambling operations at a private home in Garden Grove. Gambling House Found while Executing Search Warrant Responding to complaints made by the surrounding community, a search warrant was executed on the evening of June 9 for a residence in the 10000 block of McMichael […]
Industry
June 11, 2021
DraftKings and AGA Join Forces to Promote Responsible Gambling
DraftKings is joining forces with the American Gaming Association to promote responsible gambling. The operator will promote the AGA’s “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” campaign both online and at its retail locations. DraftKings Commits to Responsible Gambling with AGA DraftKings, the leading US daily fantasy and sports betting operator announced on Thursday that it […]
Business
June 11, 2021
PointsBet Inks Riverboat Group Agreement to Enter Maryland
Under an exclusive agreement with Riverboat Group, PointsBet secured Maryland market entry. While regulatory approval is still pending, once PointsBet is given a green light it will launch both online and retail sports wagering. PointsBet Secures Maryland Market Entry via Riverboat Group Partnership Premier global online gaming operator, PointsBet announced on Thursday that it inked […]
Sports
June 11, 2021
MLB’s Washington Nationals Ballfield To Feature BetMGM As Sports Gambling Partner
The Washington Nationals have extended their exclusive sports gambling partnership with an operator that is trying to hit a home run in the Maryland-DC area. BetMGM announced yesterday that it had signed an extension to its multi-year exclusive deal with the MLB team to be the only mobile sports gambling app provider at the team’s […]
Industry
June 11, 2021
Dennis Blieden Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $22 Million
Dennis Blieden, a former World Poker Tour champion, has been sentenced to more than six and a half years in prison for embezzlement and identity theft. Dennis Blieden Funded His Poker Game with Embezzled Money On Wednesday, Dennis Blieden, a former World Poker Tour champion, received a sentence for 79 months (more than six and a […]
Casino
June 11, 2021
Industry Analysts Bullish on Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts As Vegas Recovery Gains Steam
Casino operators in the US are close to partying like it’s 2019, but they’re not there quite yet. Revenue levels are rebounding following a disastrous 2020 caused by COVID-19 and recovery is coming quicker than what was previously expected. Soon, casino operators could find their revenue matching that of 2019, and industry analysts believe that […]