Business
February 25, 2021
Murren’s Acies Acquisition II Targets Entertainment Business
Acies Acquisition II, the second special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) set up by the trio of Jim Murren, Daniel Fetters and Edward King, filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Tuesday. SPAC Looking to Raise Money via IPO Acies Acquisition II is looking to raise up to $250 […]
Sports
February 25, 2021
DraftKings Hires Baseball All-Time Iron Man Ripken as Advisor
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings announced today it appointed Carl Ripken Jr. as a special advisor to the board of directors. The baseball legend and entrepreneur will be giving insights to the board and the CEO on key initiatives. Baseball Legend Carl Ripken Jr., who has an illustrious career in baseball being one […]
Industry
February 25, 2021
New Yorkers Support Casino Expansion Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Survey Finds
Amid the economic downfall of Covid-19, a Global Strategy Group survey asked New Yorkers whether they agreed on casino expansion in the city. Poll Backed by Two NY Video Slot Parlors A Global Strategy Group survey found that 70% of registered voters are inclined to support casino expansion in New York as an alternative to […]
Slots
February 25, 2021
Divine Fortune Megaways Launches in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Divine Fortune Megaways, a modified version of one of NetEnt’s most popular games, enters the U.S. market, going live in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Divine Fortune Hits the U.S. Market with a Makeover by Megaways Players in the United States will enjoy Megaways modification of the NetEnt classic game, Divine Fortune, available in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. According to iGaming […]
Sports
February 25, 2021
FanDuel and Washington Football Donate $1m to UNCF to Celebrate BHM
Facing a few troubles of their own, the FanDuel Sportsbook and Washington Football Team have not hesitated to extend a hand to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). An Extension of FanDuel and Washington Football Team’s Agreement Following a recent tie-up between the Washington Football Team (WFT) and FanDuel, the pair is now donating $1 […]
Legal
February 25, 2021
Cuomo Kissed Me and Suggested Strip Poker, Says Former Aide
Lindsey Boylan, former deputy secretary for economic development a part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office, shared claims for sexual harassment. Initial claims were posted in December last year but on Wednesday this week, Boylan disclosed additional details. Former Aide Shares Sexual Harassment Claims against Governor Cuomo A former deputy secretary for economic development and advisor […]
Casino
February 24, 2021
BetMGM Launches Its Borgata Casino App in Pennsylvania
Sports betting and iGaming brand of Entain and MGM Resorts International BetMGM announced today its online gaming presence in Pennsylvania expanded due to the launch of the Borgata Casino app. Borgata Casino joins BetMGM Casino The Borgata Casino app launched in the Keystone State via the market access partnership deal with Rivers Casino Philadelphia, to […]
Industry
February 24, 2021
CDI Sells Arlington Racecourse as Redevelopment Site
Casino and horse racing operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced in a press release on its website it initiated a procedure for the sale of Arlington International Racecourse – the oval and all 326 acres of land. Arlington on the Block The historic racetrack in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is marketed as a redevelopment opportunity by […]
Business
February 24, 2021
Pronet Gaming to Contribute to a New Scholarship Fund
Pronet announced today that it commits to sponsoring the All-in Diversity Project’s social campaign #OpenDoors. Consequently, the company became the leading corporate sponsor for the social media campaign. Pronet Commits to Funding a New Scholarship Leading casino and sportsbook software provider, Pronet Gaming, announced today that it became a leading corporate sponsor of the social […]
Casino
February 24, 2021
Golden Nugget Enters NY Market Access Deal with Tioga Downs
Golden Nugget Online Gaming has obtained a market entry in New York through a 20-year partnership deal with Tioga Downs racetrack. Tioga Downs Welcomes Golden Nugget Online Gaming Golden Nugget Online Gaming has signed a deal with Tioga Downs racetrack to gain market access to New York’s potential iGaming market. Subject to speculation and regulatory […]