Industry
June 2, 2021
Total Performance Data Partners up with PA Betting Services
Total Performance Data (TPD) partners up with PA Betting Services to roll out a new innovative product, which will be available to over 40 bookmakers, aiming to engage a younger audience. Total Performance Data and PA Betting Services Join Forces Total Performance Data (TPD), one of the world’s biggest and fastest sources of live horse […]
Blockchain
June 2, 2021
Coinbase Opens Dogecoin to Professional Traders
US exchange giant Coinbase has listed Dogecoin to its Pro account, a few weeks after the company’s CEO announced plans to launch trading of the cryptocurrency. Retail Investors on Coinbase Still Have to Wait One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase has listed the meme-inspired Dogecoin to its trading platform, the company announced on […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
Purdue University and Caesars Entertainment Formalize Their Standing Relationship
While seeing hospital hallways and waiting rooms filled with gaming tables and slot machines isn’t likely to be seen anytime soon, Caesars Entertainment might be trying to lay the groundwork for something close to that. The casino operator and Purdue University in Indiana, through its College of Veterinary Medicine, have formalized a relationship they’ve had […]
Industry
June 2, 2021
Nevada Gaming Regulators to Establish Online Gaming Self-exclusion List
In what could almost be guaranteed as a sign that changes to Nevada’s gambling industry are coming, the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has just taken action to establish a self-exclusion list for iGaming operators. Currently, poker is the only online game in town, but it hasn’t been successful because players still have to register in […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
IGT, Bally’s Score Huge Wins in Rhode Island
Rhode Island legislators just signed off on two deals that will have International Game Technology (IGT) and Bally’s Corp. seeing green for years to come. IGT has supported the state’s lottery system since it was introduced and Bally’s, under its former Twin Rivers Holdings name, has been the exclusive casino operator for years. Both entities […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
Debate on Smoke-Free Casinos in Atlantic City Continues
The debate on smoke-free casino floors in Atlantic City continues. While smoking was temporarily banned due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers joined by Smoke-Free Atlantic City advocate the smoke ban to remain permanently. On the other hand, operators and the Casino Association of New Jersey fear that a potential smoke ban may bring significant financial […]
Sports
June 1, 2021
Virginia: April Sports Betting Declined in Line with Nationwide Trend
The sports betting market in Virginia posted in April a decline for the first time since its launch in January, in line with a nationwide trend of falling betting volumes due to the slower spring and summer sports schedule. Some Competitions Are Irreplaceable Virginia sports betting dropped in April below $240 million to remind everyone […]
Business
June 1, 2021
Bally’s Corporation Completed $125M Bet.Works Acquisition
Land-based casino operator and interactive entertainment provider Bally’s Corporation announced today its acquisition of gaming technology supplier Bet.Works completed. “Completing our acquisition of Bet.Works represents a significant milestone for Bally’s as we continue to embark on our long-term growth and diversification strategy.” Soo Kim, Chairman, Board of Directors, Bally’s Corporation Bet.Works’ Technology Stack and Turnkey […]
Business
June 1, 2021
Jesse Cary Joins Strive Gaming as New CTO
Jesse Cary, who was recently the vice president of strategy at High 5 Games and Interim CTO at Avantage Entertainment, has joined Strive Gaming as its chief technology officer. Top Strategy and iGaming Platform Expert Joins Strive Gaming Jesse Cary, a visionary strategist and leading player platform technology, has joined Strive Gaming, becoming its new CTO. […]
Business
June 1, 2021
Casinos, Hotels in Las Vegas Scale up Operations, Hire Employees
The gambling and hospitality industry is starting to recover after the difficulties brought by the pandemic last year. With more restrictions gradually being lifted, operators are scaling up business and hiring employees to meet the growing demand. Las Vegas on Its Way to Economic Recovery Last year, the gambling and hospitality industry in Nevada felt […]