Poker
May 21, 2021
Man Suspected of Stealing $1M from Poker Pro Goes to Jail
A 32-year-old male, allegedly involved in a burglary from the home of the professional poker player Chad Power, was arrested and sent to jail earlier this week. Brock Brewer, Las Vegas resident, is one of two people who are suspected to have stolen $1 million in cash and poker chips from the poker pro back […]
Industry
May 21, 2021
NBA TV Reports 25% Audience Down for the Last 2 Season
Over the last two seasons, the NBA has lost 25% of its TV audience with just 1.32 million viewers compared to pre-pandemic times (2018-2019). NBA with a 25% Fewer Viewers, Compared to Pre-pandemic Times The NBA has lost 25% of its TV audience in the last two seasons, compared to its previous year-to-year reports. Its […]
Casino
May 21, 2021
Officials in Richmond, VA, Select the City’s New Casino Operator
A new casino resort in Richmond, VA, is a step closer to becoming reality. Plans have been in the works for a year to bring five casinos to the state, with a couple already in the advanced planning stage. Richmond was one of the later cities to make progress, but the final decision on who […]
Legal
May 21, 2021
Nevadan Regulators Say Yes to 3-Year License for Entain
Entain will operate in Nevada for another three years through a license extension issued by regulators to the company owing to its ability to meet compliance targets. Entain Receives Go-Ahead by Nevada’s Regulators Entain has been cleared for a temporary three-year license by the Nevada Gaming Commission, almost two years after regulators first objected to the […]
Industry
May 21, 2021
Ohio’s Attempt at Introducing Sports Gambling Is Becoming More Convoluted
Ohio lawmakers stirred up a hornets’ nest when they put sports gambling on the table. Anyone and everyone in the state wants a piece of the action and is doing everything possible to be included. The Ohio Select Committee on Gaming met on Wednesday to discuss a sports gambling bill, where it was inundated with […]
Sports
May 21, 2021
The NBA Is Launching a New Sports Gambling TV Show Today
Twenty years ago, major sports leagues in the US were adamant that legal sports gambling shouldn’t be allowed. They were so convinced that they collaborated with federal lawmakers to try to ban the activity, leading to the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA). After the Supreme Court told everyone involved in PASPA […]
Sports
May 21, 2021
DraftKings Joins Bubba Wallace’s NASCAR Team
23XI Racing has teamed up with DraftKings as an official betting, gaming, and fantasy sports partner ahead of the EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix this weekend. Bubba Wallace’s Team Adds DraftKings as Partner DraftKings has teamed up with Bubba Wallace’s team becoming the first official DFS, iGaming, and sports betting partner for 23XI Racing. The move […]
Poker
May 21, 2021
PokerGO Teams up with SuperDraft to Bring Fantasy Contests to Poker
PokerGO is tapping into SuperDraft’s expertise to bring poker fantasy contests to the game in what has been described as a “long-overdue move” for both companies. New Fantasy Opportunities Await in Poker with SuperDraft Leading provider of poker content and event host PokerGO has teamed up with Caesars Entertainment’s daily fantasy platform, SuperDraft. The partnership will allow fans […]
Legal
May 21, 2021
Connecticut House Approval Paves the Way for Gambling Expansion
Gambling expansion in Connecticut received a significant boost Thursday after the state House voted to approve the amended compacts with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes. House Approved Tribal Compact Amendments The legislation which allows the two federally recognized Native American tribes in Connecticut to offer sports betting, online gambling, and fantasy contests was approved […]
Business
May 20, 2021
Jam City and DPCM Capital Announce $1.2B Merger Agreement
Developer of mobile games Jam City is set to become the next company to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) after a definitive agreement with DPCM Capital for the combination was announced today. “We believe Jam City is at the forefront of mobile gaming, and its unique Games-as-a-Service model […]