Casino
April 9, 2021
Majestic Star to Turn Off Lights for the Last Time Next Week
It’s the end of an era in Northern Indiana in more ways than one. The Majestic Star, the first casino ever to grace the area’s landscape, is going to close down permanently next week, 25 years after it welcomed its first gamblers. Located on Lake Michigan, the floating casino is part of a dying breed that is being […]
Sports
April 9, 2021
WynnBET Teams Up with Minute Media for Content and Promotion
Minute Media is the second significant media partner for WynnBET in the last few months after the operator signed a partnership with Blue Wire Podcasts in February. WynnBET Adds Minute Media as Partner to Boost Awareness WynnBET has teamed up with technology and digital publishing platform Minute Media, owner of numerous well-established sports and culture brands, including The […]
Blockchain
April 9, 2021
Jamie Dimon Calls for More Crypto Regulatory Clarity
In the company’s 2020 Annual Report to shareholders, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is taking a look at Bitcoin and cryptocurrency and calls for more regulatory clarity. Regulatory Clarity to Chart Future of Cryptocurrencies JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon was once known as the least friendly face in crypto circles. He simply didn’t see the point of […]
Casino
April 9, 2021
Ohio’s Casinos Are on the Rebound Following a Record Month in March
While there is still a long way to go before enjoying pre-COVID-19 pandemic revenues, Ohio’s casinos and racinos are getting there. Last month was a good month for the state’s four casinos and seven racinos, which reported combined gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $215.8 million. Since legal gambling was first introduced in the Buckeye State, this was the best […]
Blockchain
April 9, 2021
Jeff Ifrah Speaks to CoinGeek to Shed Light on Crypto Gaming Adoption
Becky Liggero discusses cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in gaming with veteran gaming lawyer Jeff Ifrah as they go through various topics, from NFTs to regulation and the things operators should be on the lookout for. Ifrah on the Adoption of Crypto in Gaming Jeff Ifrah has ample experience in American gaming law. He is one of […]
Sports
April 9, 2021
PrizePicks to Offer More Golf Games, Cricket, and Disc Golf
PrizePicks, a DFS operator in North America, has announced it will boost its golf offering and expand into disc golf, and cricket. PrizePicks Members Will Enjoy “Longest Drive” Predictions PrizePicks, an independently owned DFS operator, has announced new golf offerings and expansion into disc golf and cricket. The company aims to cement its position as […]
Industry
April 8, 2021
Conscious Gaming Appoints Blair Aronson as Operations Director
Responsible gaming organization Conscious Gaming announced the appointment of gaming industry specialist Blair Aronson as its new Operations Director. Second Full-Time Employee New Operations Director Aronson, who joins Conscious Gaming having spent the past 3 years as Director of Customer Success – Americas at Scientific Games (SG), will be working with gaming operators, state regulatory […]
Legal
April 8, 2021
New York FY 2022 Budget Provides for Mobile Sports Betting
New York is firmly on track to introduce mobile sports betting following the budget announcement made by the Office of Gov. Cuomo this week which provided some details regarding the economic model and the process. “Mobile sports betting will pass. It will generate $500m annually for youth sports education.” Gov. Cuomo Lottery-Type State-Run Model According […]
Legal
April 8, 2021
Florida Committee on Regulated Industries to Review Gambling Bills
The Committee on Regulated Industries in Florida will review three gambling bills next week. In a memo sent to all Senators on Wednesday, Senate President Wilton Simpson said that gambling regulation should be reviewed and updated regularly. Three Gambling Bills Head to the Committee on Regulated Industries Florida is one of the many US states […]
Industry
April 8, 2021
GAN Appoints Robert Shore as Vice President of Investor Relations and Capital Markets
Former Scientific Games director Robert Shore has been named vice president of investor relations and capital markets at iGaming technology provider GAN. Focus on Positioning GAN in the Digital Gaming Space New York-listed iGaming technology provider GAN has named former Scientific Games director Robert Shore vice president of investor relations and capital markets. Shore will […]