Business
April 13, 2021
Bally’s and Gamesys Agree Combination Definitive Terms
Omni-channel land-based and interactive gaming and entertainment provider Bally’s Corporation announced today a definitive terms agreement for the combination with Gamesys Group was reached. “We believe that this combination will mark a transformational step in our journey to become a leading integrated, omni-channel gaming company with a B2B2C business.” Soo Kim, Chairman, Bally’s Corporation Interim […]
Sports
April 13, 2021
ESPN to Host NBA Alternate Presentation with Focus on Betting
ESPN will feature its first alternate presentation for an NBA game fully driven by sports wagering content within the Daily Wager Special show. The alternate presentation will be aired tomorrow via ESPN+ and ESPN2, while the Brooklyn Nets play against the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN to Offer Its First Alternate Presentation for an NBA Game ESPN […]
Legal
April 13, 2021
Arizona Passes Fantasy Sports Bill
The Arizona Legislature approved new gambling opportunities, allowing sports betting on and off reservations. Arizona Legislature Passes Sports Wagering Bill On Monday, the Arizona Legislature approved Bill 1797 known as the “the fantasy sports bill” to allow sports betting on and off reservations, which would present new opportunities for tribe-owned casinos. The Senate approved the […]
Sports
April 13, 2021
Bill Regulating Pari-Mutuels in Florida Has Been Approved
Under a bill unanimously approved by the Senate Regulated Industries Committee on Monday, Florida’s jai alai frontons, quarter horse, and harness horse racing tracks may opt not to perform live events but still run poker and slot machine rooms. Florida Welcomes Pari-Mutuel Regulation The bill will require thoroughbred horse tracks to conduct live racing, and although […]
Business
April 13, 2021
Digital Gaming Corporation Partners up with DraftKings
After entering into a multi-state alliance with DraftKings and expanding its presence in the US industry, Digital Gaming Corporation’s B2B iGaming Division (DGC) has introduced its suite of online games with the market-leading sportsbook and casino operator. DraftKings and DGC Agreement Following the effective integration with DGC’s remote game server, DraftKings players in New Jersey […]
Sports
April 13, 2021
Bally’s, Sinclair to Boost Sports Gambling Content across Regional Networks
It’s becoming more common for sports TV channels to include sports gambling data during live game coverage, but Bally’s Corp. and Sinclair Broadcast Group see a lot of untapped territories that can be explored. Sinclair already began the process of rebranding its Fox Sports regional channels into Bally Sports as part of a naming rights […]
Casino
April 13, 2021
COVID-19 has Forced More Casinos to Adopt No-smoking Rules
The topic of cigarette smoking is polarizing and the subject of when and where a smoker can light up continues to be hotly debated. The casino industry is well aware of the sensitive nature of smoking and has fought to resist calls to turn off the indoor smoking lamp completely. However, a transformation is taking […]
Casino
April 13, 2021
New Casino in Beloit, Wisconsin Continues Slow Crawl toward Approval
The Ho-Chunk Nation has received another checkmark on the list of approvals it needs to construct a new casino in Beloit, Wisconsin. The latest came from the state’s governor, Tony Evers, who signed off on the new gaming property late last month, but there is still one more checkmark needed. The Department of Interior (DOI) […]
Casino
April 12, 2021
Virginia City is the Nevada Gaming Industry’s Odd Man Out
Virginia City, NV, may be famous for being the site of the Comstock Lode and one of the reasons Nevada is called the Silver State, but it doesn’t enjoy the same gambling fame other cities around the state do. It is one of only a couple of towns not to have a casino and, at […]
Business
April 12, 2021
Bullet Train Between Las Vegas and LA Still on Track, Despite Setbacks
Las Vegas has been trying to figure out for years how to make it easier for non-state residents to visit the city’s casinos. One of the largest feeder markets for Sin City, according to studies, is Los Angeles, CA, and an initiative to make it easier for residents of that city to visit, a bullet […]