Sports
April 20, 2021
Tulalip Tribes Bring Sports Betting to Washington
The Tulalip Tribes of Washington have reached an agreement with the Washington State Gambling Commission, bringing to the state in-person sports wagering at the tribe’s casinos or online bets if players are physically present in the casinos. Washington and Tulalip Tribes Reach an Agreement The Washington State Gambling Commission has reached an agreement with the […]
Poker
April 20, 2021
WSOP Inks Deal with CBS Sports as Official TV Partner
Caesars Entertainment has chosen CBS Sports Network as an official TV partner for the WSOP Main Event. Poker Is Back on TV with CBS Sports Deal CBS Sports Network will be the exclusive partner for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) as part of a new deal with Caesars Entertainment, the company behind the most […]
Business
April 20, 2021
Betsson to Pay $6.5m and Buy 35% Stake in Strive Platform Ltd
Ahead of its planned launch in Colorado and the United States, Betsson Group has agreed to buy 35% of Strive Platform Limited’s shares. Betsson Buys Stake in Strive Platform to Bolster US Launch Betsson Group has struck a deal to acquire a 35% stake in Strive Platform Limited for $6.5 million. The deal will help […]
Legal
April 20, 2021
Massachusetts Fumbles the Ball with Sports Gambling Legislation
Massachusetts lawmakers need to be reminded of what happens when you fail to plan. There have been attempts over the past year to introduce legalized sports gambling, especially as revenue began to drop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that energy and enthusiasm have subsided somewhat. Even though Massachusetts isn’t completely free from the clutches […]
Casino
April 20, 2021
Nevada’s Wendover Nugget Casino the Latest to Introduce Cashless Gambling
Maverick Gaming has become the latest casino operator to embrace digital payments at its venues. It has announced that it is introducing cashless payments to its slot machines at the Wendover Nugget in Nevada, following a trend that has gained popularity over the past year. The technology is provided by cashless gaming developer Marker Trax […]
Industry
April 20, 2021
AGA Urges Importance of Tackling Illegal Gambling Machines
Illegal gambling machines continue to proliferate in the United States despite more efforts going into regulating the gambling industry, AGA cautions. Gambling Machines without License Pose a Threat The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released a new report looking into the threat of illegal and unregulated gambling machines that have continued to proliferate across the United States […]
Legal
April 20, 2021
Facebook Becomes the Latest to Be Sued over Social Casinos
Facebook is an illegal gaming operator. That’s the assertion of three individuals who have joined forces to sue the social media giant. They argue that the platform, by allowing social casino advertising and apps, is actively – and illegally – involved in the gambling industry and want accountability. This isn’t the first time that the […]
Business
April 19, 2021
Chad Ives becomes Continent 8 Technologies’ Sales Director
Chad Ives has been appointed as the Sales Director of Continent 8 Technologies, taking the company further on its way to expansion on US soil. Continent 8 Aims to Expand In 10 New States in the US in 2021 As Continent 8 Technologies expands further into the US market, it has appointed Chad Ives as […]
Sports
April 19, 2021
William Hill Still Performs Better Than GambetDC in Sports Gambling
William Hill’s footprint in the nation’s capital pales in comparison to that of GambetDC, the sportsbook operated by the DC Lottery, but the sportsbook has continued to be the go-to solution for the area’s sports gamblers. Limited to just a two-block radius of Capital One Arena, both through a physical book and an online option, […]
Blockchain
April 19, 2021
Ripple Wins First Round against SEC, Outcome Still Uncertain
Uncertainty prevails in the SEC v. Ripple Las lawsuit even though Ripple has won a monumental first-round victory by obtaining access to the regulator’s internal communication. Ripple Prepares for Next Round of SEC Legal Saga When the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) went after Ripple Labs, it all seemed but lost for the issuer of $XRP. […]