Poker
May 19, 2021
Bala Patur Wins the WPT LA Poker Classic, Takes Home More Than $1M
50-year-old Bala Patur from New Jersey won the WPT L.A. Poker Classic tournament on Monday. The tournament final was postponed last year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. After eliminating five opponents, Patur won first place and took home the big prize of $1,015,000. Bala Patur Won the WPT LA Poker Tournament In an exciting […]
Legal
May 19, 2021
Washington State’s Sports Gambling Market Adds Participants through New Tribal Agreement
Although it seemed improbable that Washington State might be able to find support from native Indian tribes for sports gambling, there has been only limited resistance. State leaders and gaming regulators have been actively working with the tribes to create new gaming compacts that will facilitate the introduction of sports gambling and those efforts are […]
Sports
May 19, 2021
Sporttrade Launches a Revolutionary Sports Betting Platform
Sporttrade, a sports wagering company from Philadelphia, has launched its sporttrade.com platform, introducing a revolutionary way to place bets which could change the industry altogether. Sporttrade on a Mission to Change the Sports Betting World Sporttrade, a sports betting platform established in 2019 and based in Philadelphia, has announced its launch of sporttrade.com, utilizing the […]
Casino
May 19, 2021
South Dakota Gaming Regulators Are Molding the Sports Gambling Market
South Dakota residents showed that they weren’t opposed to legalized sports gambling in the state in November of last year. Since then, lawmakers and gaming regulators have been doing their part to help put the activity into place. With a projected start date of July 1, there isn’t much time left, but the final touches […]
Casino
May 19, 2021
Mississippi Gaming Rebounds, But the Industry is Desperate for Workers
Mississippi had a rough year last year, but things are finally returning to normal. The state’s gambling industry is seeing significant improvements as gamblers try to shake off the COVID-19 blues, but not everyone is as enthusiastic about venturing back out into public. While casinos are reporting record revenue, the gambling properties, as well as […]
Industry
May 19, 2021
Legal Sports Gambling, Fantasy Sports to Arrive in Maryland on June 1
In three years, almost 30 states have approved sports gambling legislation and, although the framework varies from state to state, the concept remains the same. States are ready to capitalize on the revenue stream that has been flowing underground for years, while ensuring they can introduce consumer protection and security. Maryland has joined this group […]
Business
May 18, 2021
Golden Nugget Reveals Impressive Results for Q1 2021
For the three months ending March 31, 2021, Golden Nugget reported strong revenue hitting $26.7 million, which marks a 54.2% increase when compared to the same period last year. The company remains focused on expanding to more US states by the end of the year. Golden Nugget Reports Strong Revenue Growth in Q1 2021 Leading […]
Industry
May 18, 2021
Konami and Bet.Works Target Casino Loyalty Integrations
Manufacturer of slot machines and casino management systems Konami announced its Las Vegas-based subsidiary agreed for a joint integration with supplier of sports betting technology Bet.Works. Casino Loyalty Programs Konami Gaming and the sports betting platform provider agreed to integrate interfaces of Bet.Works with Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system to facilitate operations at land-based gaming […]
Casino
May 18, 2021
Atlantic City Assemblyman Wants to Change PILOT Bill
An assemblyman from Atlantic county proposed an amendment to the second measure, known as the PILOT bill, and then retrieved it, stating it needs more refinement. Atlantic City Casinos Could See a Change in PILOT Bill On May 5, assemblyman John Armato from Atlantic County introduced changes to the casino payment-in-lieu-of-taxes bill (PILOT), aiming to […]
Industry
May 18, 2021
GAN Has Acquired Ainsworth in Pursuit of US Expansion
GAN, leading gaming, and sports betting provider, has acquired Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, gaining exclusive rights over its portfolio, in pursuit of expansion in the US. GAN Has Exclusive Rights of Ainsworth’s 70 Unique Games GAN Limited, a leading gaming and sports betting provider, has announced that it has reached an agreement with Ainsworth Game […]