Legal
April 12, 2021
Texas Residents Support Gambling and Marijuana, Says Recent Poll
Residents of Bexar County, Texas, who participated in the Bexar Facts-KSAT-San Antonio 2021 Q1 poll, showed strong support for gambling and the legalization of marijuana. More than 60% of the responders supported both gambling and legalization of recreational use of marijuana. Poll Participants Show Strong Support for Gambling and Marijuana Multiple attempts for gambling expansion […]
Legal
April 12, 2021
Louisiana Ready to Put Together Sports Gambling Framework
Louisiana took its first step forward with legalized sports gambling when state voters approved a ballot measure authorizing the activity last year. That was only a small step, however, and much more work is needed. As the Louisiana Legislation resumes today, one of the topics is almost certainly going to be sports gambling, with several […]
Casino
April 12, 2021
Atlantic City See 80% of 2020 Full-Year Profits Disappear
With casinos spending almost four months on shutdown in 2020, many have lost over 80% of their profits, while the Ocean Casino Resort notched up a small profit. Casinos in AC Post Worst Year in History Following a strong January, Atlantic City saw a steady downturn in profit with the numbers for 2020 crashing by […]
Industry
April 12, 2021
Recovered Problem Gambler Discusses NY Mobile Sports Betting
Recovered problem gambler, Carl Dellefav, discusses the potential dangers of mobile sports betting in New York should the activity be legalized. Is Problem Gambling a Risk to New York’s Mobile Betting Legalization? Now that New York is closer than ever to legalizing mobile sports betting, and possibly on terms that benefit independent stakeholders, a new […]
Sports
April 12, 2021
US Integrity and Spectation Sports Ink Multi-Year Deal
Sports betting monitoring firm US Integrity and live content provider Spectation Sports have announced a multi-year partnership deal. Focus on Regional Combat Sports Sports wagering monitoring firm US Integrity Inc. (USI) has inked a multi-year partnership deal with Spectation Sports, the first live content provider to add sports betting odds to combat sports live broadcasts. […]
Legal
April 9, 2021
Wyoming Legalized Sports Betting, Launch Set for September 1
Wyoming officially became the second US state since the beginning of 2021 to pass legislation for sports betting legalization after Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law House Bill 133. Mobile-Only Model, Experienced Operators The bill signed by Gov. Gordon allowed the state to approve up to 5 sports betting operators which are currently operational in […]
Sports
April 9, 2021
MansionBet Becomes Sky Sports Racing’s US Coverage Sponsor
MansionBet, the sports betting brand of Gibraltar-headquartered gaming company Mansion, announced its partnership with Sky Sports Racing was expanded to include sponsorship for all US coverage. Enhance Brand Awareness among Fans of US Horse Racing MansionBet will now sponsor race day reviews and previews of all stateside racing events broadcast by Sky Sports Racing and […]
Business
April 9, 2021
Catena Expects All-Time Highs in Revenue and Earnings in Q1
Catena Media estimates its revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda) in 1Q2021 to reach record figures due to US growth, according to the company’s preliminary report. US Growth Boosts 4Q2020 and 1Q2021 Results Catena Media expects all-time high revenues and earnings, well above the market’s expectations, according to the affiliate […]
Casino
April 9, 2021
Wynn Says Employees Should Vaccinate or Submit COVID Tests Weekly
Wynn encouraged its employees to vaccinate against COVID-19 and submit proof by April 25. Employees, unable to vaccinate or choose not to, are asked to submit negative tests weekly at their own expense. Wynn Employees Asked to Vaccinate or Submit COVID Tests Employees at Wynn in Las Vegas who have received a vaccine must submit […]
Business
April 9, 2021
Las Vegas Dealer Schools’ Enrolment Numbers Grow Despite Pandemic
The gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas, is ready to start its recovery, one year after the devastating hit of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Nevada remains cautious with a 50% capacity restriction in place for casinos, more people are enrolling in card dealer schools. One Year after the Pandemic Hit, Las Vegas Is Ready […]