Legal
May 31, 2021
DraftKings Subpoenaed by US Authorities Investigating New York Lobbyist’s Circle
A lobbyist in New York with ties to the gaming industry is under scrutiny by federal regulators. The office of the US attorney in the Southern District of New York, through its public corruption unit, is reportedly investigating Patrick Jenkins, according to the New York Times (NYT), but hasn’t provided any specific details regarding the […]
Poker
May 28, 2021
Chris Moneymaker Steps up for ACR After Technical Issue
Due to technical issue, certain ACR tournaments were canceled earlier this week. As an Ambassador for ACR, Chris Moneymaker approached the poker community. While he asked for patience and understanding, Moneymaker assured that ACR remains committed to transparency and communication with poker players. ACR Tournaments Cancelled Due to Technical Issue Late last year, after 17 […]
Legal
May 28, 2021
Connecticut Expands Gambling, Legalizes Online Poker
On Thursday this week, Governor Ned Lamont approved House Bill 6451. The bill legalizes online poker and sports wagering in Connecticut. Although the bill has already passed the House, Senate and received approval from the Governor, final approval is expected by the Department of Interior. Governor Ned Lamont approves House Bill 6451 Last week, Connecticut’s […]
Legal
May 28, 2021
Kentucky Committee to Examine Pari-mutuel Wagering Tax
A new Kentucky committee will examine the pari-mutuel wagering tax and legislators will debate whether or not it is too low. A New Committee in Kentucky to Examine Pari-Mutuel Tax A committee established this year will focus on the examination of pari-mutuel wagering tax in Kentucky. The committee’s co-chairs are state Rep. Adam Koenig and […]
Legal
May 28, 2021
California Advances Sports Betting to November 2022 Ballot
Legal sports betting in California moved a step closer Thursday when the secretary of state’s office confirmed a measure brought forward by a coalition of federally recognized Native Indian tribes received the necessary number of valid voter signatures to advance. Gambling Expansion in Sight The California secretary of state’s office said it verified the signatures […]
Business
May 28, 2021
Penn National Returns to Maryland Ahead of Sports Gambling Launch in the State
Penn National Gaming can now brag about having a domestic US footprint that spans 20 jurisdictions. The casino operator has been negotiating the purchase of Maryland’s Hollywood Casino Perryville from Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) since late last year and received word yesterday that the deal had been approved. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control […]
Casino
May 28, 2021
Nevada’s Gaming Market Raises the Bar on Post-COVID-19 Activity
What started as only a short, possibly one- or two-month suspension of operations turned into a year-long nightmare for casinos around the world. COVID-19 decimated the gaming industry last year, wiping out virtually all revenue opportunities for much of the year. Things are starting to turn around, though, and, Nevada’s casino market is raising the […]
Sports
May 27, 2021
The 1st US Sportsbook at a Major Arena Opens in Washington
On Wednesday, The NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Capitals opened the first full-service sportsbook at a major sports arena in the United States. William Hill Sportsbook Opens in the Home of Washington Wizards On Wednesday, the first US full-service sportsbook at a major arena anywhere in the United States opened doors. Capital One Arena, the […]
Casino
May 27, 2021
COVID-19 Restrictions for Massachusetts Casinos to Be Lifted this Saturday
Commercial casinos in Massachusetts are finally going to return to normal. Other states around the country have begun to lift COVID-19 restrictions and the three commercial casinos in Massachusetts will be joining them this weekend. This is, hopefully, another sign that the global coronavirus pandemic continues to be beaten down and, ultimately, defeated. Massachusetts Casinos […]
Legal
May 27, 2021
Wynn Resorts Founder Steve Wynn Faces Now Legal Trouble with the Department of Justice
After accusations of sexual misconduct surfaced against Steve Wynn, the founder and former head of Wynn Resorts stepped down from the company. He repeatedly asserted that he hadn’t done anything wrong, despite a number of individuals stepping forward to allegedly confirm his deviant behavior. That was a couple of years ago and Wynn has still […]