Insider
March 22, 2021
BLOK SPORTS Founder Mitchell Chun: “Leveling the Playing Field for Sports Bettors using Blockchain”
What would a peer-to-peer blockchain sports betting platform look like? Blok Sports takes the unknown out of the equation and explains in some detail how a tokenized sports betting industry may shake out. The company’s ambitions spread on a global level with Blok Sports looking to provide sports fans with a safe and fully transparent […]
Legal
March 22, 2021
Possible Gambling Deal Once Again Buzzed About in Florida
A possible gambling deal in Florida is on the rise, as Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe negotiate, three weeks into the 2021 Legislative Session. Gov. DeSantis Wants to Negotiate Deal with Seminole Tribe Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe could negotiate a gambling deal three weeks into the 2021 Legislative Session in Florida. DeSantis said […]
Legal
March 22, 2021
Virginia Governor Nixes Skill Games after They Slipped Past Lawmakers
Whether by design or hapless oversight, a gambling bill making its way through the Virginia legislation included an option that wasn’t meant to be there. Skill games, a type of gambling terminal that has the look and feel of slot machines, have had a troubled history were introduced across the US, but Virginia was willing to give them […]
Legal
March 22, 2021
Tennessee Watchdog Suspends Action 24/7’s License Temporarily
Tennessee Education Lottery, temporarily suspended Action 24/7’s license last week. The watchdog claims that it found evidence of money laundering and credit card fraud. Tennessee Regulator Temporarily Suspends Action 24/7’s License Four operators offered legal sports wagering during Super Bowl LV in Tennessee last month. Those are DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Action 24/7. However, last […]
Legal
March 20, 2021
Connecticut and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Reach an Agreement
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe have reached an agreement on the amendments for the tribe’s gaming compact, setting the ball rolling for sports betting and online gaming in the state. Connecticut and the Tribal Nations Have an Agreement The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont have reached an agreement. The new compact deal […]
Casino
March 19, 2021
WSOP Room at Indiana Grand Will Give Pathway to Main Event
US casino giant Caesars Entertainment announced plans this week to expand its operations at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in a $32.5 million investment to affirm its commitment to the Hawkeye State. “This investment at Indiana Grand is a testament to our continued commitment to Indiana.” Anthony Carano, President and COO, Caesars Entertainment WSOP Room […]
Business
March 19, 2021
FOX Extends and Expands NFL Media Rights Agreement
FOX Corporation has extended its media rights agreement with the National Football League (NFL) by an additional 11 years. FOX Extends and Expands NFL Media Rights Agreement News, sports, and entertainment conglomerate FOX Corporation has announced that it has extended its media rights agreement with the National Football League (NFL) until 2033. FOX will maintain […]
Business
March 19, 2021
Mario Kontomerkos to Step Down as MGE CEO, Interim Exec to Step In
Mario Kontomerkos will resign as CEO of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment on March 31. In the meantime, Ray Pineault will be inaugurated as interim chief executive. Kontomerkos Resigns, Pineault Is Temporary CEO Mario Kontomerkos will formally step down as chief executive from Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) on March 31. He will be temporarily replaced by current COO Ray Pineault, who […]
Sports
March 19, 2021
Sinclair Progressing as Its Fox Sports Channels Become Bally Sports Channels
Sinclair Broadcast Group has taken the next steps toward the completion of the rebranding of its Fox Sports network. Starting this year, Sinclair will begin converting its Fox Sports channels to Bally Sports, the result of a partnership between the nationwide TV network owner and Bally’s Corp. that was announced earlier this year. New marketing […]
Sports
March 19, 2021
North Carolina Welcomes March Madness with Sports Betting
North Carolina will welcome its first sports betting facilities at tribal casinos in the state at long last and following a sports betting bill was approved in April 2019. North Carolina Opens Its First Sports Betting Facilities North Carolina is launching sports betting with The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and William Hill opening its […]