Legal
February 15, 2021
Hawaii’s Home Lands Department in Charge of Gambling Legalization
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) will use SB 1312 as the basis of future legalization of gambling. The DHHL has until 2026 to pass legislation successfully. Gambling Coming to Hawaii: Sooner or Later Hawaiian legislators have more or less agreed on a framework for the gambling industry. During a Senate Committee on Hawaiian […]
Casino
February 15, 2021
Hard Rock International’s Digital Growth Would Be Exciting to Watch
With Hard Rock International launching a dedicated interactive business, the company is confident in the future of online gambling. Digital Growth Potential Certainly Big for HRI Hard Rock International is ready to dabble in new verticals. And, specifically online casino gaming and interactive wagering, amid myriad other activities that are currently on the company’s plate. […]
Legal
February 15, 2021
Gambling Expansion in Washington Faced with Tribal Opposition
Tribes in Washington are keen to hold to state monopoly of sports betting and gaming, relentless at suggestions that private business owners should be allowed a slice of the pie as well. SB 5212 Leads Division Between Private Owners and Tribes Washington State stands to benefit big time from the expansion of its gambling industry. […]
Business
February 12, 2021
FanDuel and WSC Sports Partner Up to Offer Highlights to Sports Bettors
FanDuel Group and WSC Sports signed a partnership deal Friday to bring golf events highlights to the operator’s sports betting app. First US Operator to Provide Sports Highlights on Mobile FanDuel Group signed a partnership agreement today to bring WSC Sports’ golf game highlights to its sportsbook app. The iGaming operator said in a statement […]
Business
February 12, 2021
IGT Deployed HRMs in Virginia via Peninsula Pacific Venues
Supplier of technology and services for the gaming industry International Game Technology (IGT) made an announcement today about a recent expansion of the company’s presence in Virginia. HRMs Rollout at Peninsula Pacific Gaming Venues IGT entered into a distribution agreement with Exacta Systems for the deployment of IGT’s first historical racing machine (HRM) across Virginia […]
Industry
February 12, 2021
Nevada Ready to Boost Casino Occupancy to 50% on March 15
Gov. Steve Sisolak is preparing to raise casino occupancy to 35% starting on Monday with the rate going up to 50% on March 15. Nevada Is Upping Occupancy for Casinos Nevada is preparing to lift restrictions on casino floor occupancy, bumping it to 35% and then to 50% a month from Monday, February 15. Gov. […]
Business
February 12, 2021
MGM Resorts to Expand iGaming Operations, 2020 Revenue Down 60%
MGM Resorts announced it will focus on its iGaming operations after reporting a 60% drop in revenue for 2020. Operations Strongly Affected by Covid-19 in 2020 Leading casino operator MGM Resorts reported a 60% decrease in revenue in 2020, down $1.03 billion to $5.16 billion year on year, and announced it will expand its online […]
Sports
February 11, 2021
FOX NASCAR Racing Analyst Clint Bowyer Joins FOX Bet
FOX NASCAR race analyst and former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer will be joining the FOX Bet brand for the 2021 season, making his debut from the booth this week at Daytona Speedweeks. Enhance Experience of Watching Racing The NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion will be joining in the FOX NASCAR Cup Series booth race series Hall […]
Business
February 11, 2021
theScore Stocks Skyrocket, Company Plans U.S. Stock Market Entry
The Canadian digital media company theScore received approval from its shareholders to consolidate stock for a U.S. stock exchange entry. Since the start of the year, the company’s stocks have been rapidly going up, marking an increase of 230%. theScore Stocks Skyrocket in 2021 Score Media and Gaming Inc may enter the U.S. market stock […]
Legal
February 11, 2021
Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Legalizing Horse Racing Machines
The Kentucky Senate has passed Senate Bill 120, which legalizes historical horse racing machines throughout the state. Kentucky Senate Passes Bill To Legalize Historical Horse Racing Machines On Tuesday, the Kentucky Senate voted in favor of Senate Bill 120 to legalize historical horse racing machines throughout the state. The bill essentially alters the definition of […]