Sports
April 26, 2021
BetRivers Lounge at PPG Paints Arena Elevates Game-Day Experience
The PPG Paints Arena, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL), saw Saturday a new branded, hi-tech addition, the all-new BetRivers Lounge. Sportsbook-Style Lounge The BetRivers Lounge, located on the FedEx level, was opened as part of the exclusive deal between the NHL franchise and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh signed in September […]
Industry
April 26, 2021
Henry Williams Appointed as MGCB’s Executive Director
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) saw a change at the helm last week after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Henry L. Williams, Jr. as executive director to replace long-serving Richard Kalm. “With the nomination of Henry Williams, I am confident that the board will continue protecting and advancing the interests of Michiganders and the state.” […]
Business
April 26, 2021
Super Group Merges with SEAH to Enter New York Stock Exchange
Super Group (SGHC Limited), the holding company of Betway, merges with Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corp. Super Group Agreed to Merge With SEAH Super Group (SGHC Limited), the holding company of leading online sports betting operator Betway, has entered into a definitive agreement with Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corp. (SEAH), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, […]
Casino
April 26, 2021
Seneca Nation Wants a Court to Decide if New York Casino Compact is Still Valid
A treaty from 1794, signed by George Washington, might play a role in resolving an ongoing conflict between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State. The two have been fighting over the validity of a gaming compact that was first introduced in 2002, but which may – or may not – have expired […]
Casino
April 26, 2021
Vegas on the Mend as Strip Casinos Prepare to Increase Capacity to 80%
Las Vegas, and the rest of Nevada, has been anxious to return to normal for months, but continued COVID-19 issues have forced it to walk slowly. Casinos have been stuck at 50% of their normal capacities for too long and it looks like there might soon be a positive step forward. According to the Nevada […]
Legal
April 23, 2021
Unibet Receives Mobile Sportsbook Permit in Virginia
Unibet Interactive, the US sports betting brand of Kindred Group, received this week a mobile sports betting permit in Virginia to expand its presence into 4 states. “We are excited to add Virginia to the growing list of states that Unibet and Kindred Group call home as we continue our expansion in the US market.” […]
Sports
April 23, 2021
FanDuel and Captain Morgan Team to Spice MLS 2021 Season
Daily fantasy sport operator FanDuel teamed with Captain Morgan to launch the Captain Morgan Soccer Pick’Em contest series featuring games from the top-flight professional soccer league of the US and Canada. Weekly Cash Prizes The new contest series will take place on Saturdays and other designated days and will give Major League Soccer (MLS) fans […]
Legal
April 23, 2021
Five Men Arrested after SWAT Raids Gambling Dens in Arkansas
The police arrested 5 men in Fort Smith, Arkansas, who ran an illegal gambling operation. Five Men Arrested in Arkansas for Running Illegal Gambling On April 16, after a 5-week investigation, SWAT teams raided gambling dens in Forth Smith, Arkansas where illegal gambling took place. The police booked 5 men for running illegal gambling operations […]
Industry
April 23, 2021
William Hill Is Now Officially Part of the Caesars Entertainment Family
As Caesars Entertainment jumped through all of the bureaucratic hoops to secure its acquisition of sports gambling giant William Hill, there was some concern that another entity might try to muscle its way in at the last minute. Caesars has now made sure that this won’t happen, as it quickly closed on the purchase deal […]
Legal
April 23, 2021
Kentucky Judge Rules $100m Bond Payment in PokerStars Case
A Franklin Circuit Judge has ruled out against PokerStars and ordered the $100 million in bonds placed with insurers to be paid to the state of Kentucky. Kentucky Judge Sides with State in PokerStars Penalty Kentucky is determined to seek interest payments from Flutter Entertainment, the present owner of PokerStars, for the card room’s operations […]