Sports
December 30, 2020
Legalizing Sports Betting in Florida is Back on the Table for 2021
Sports betting legalization could be on the horizon for Florida in 2021. On Monday, Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Peterburg filed three bills for legalizing sports wagering in the state. Proposal for Legalizing Sports Betting in Florida Awaits Legislative Session in March 2021 The Brandes’ bills have been filed for the next legislative session in 2021, […]
Legal
December 29, 2020
Alabama Residents Favor State Lottery, Recent Poll Revealed
A poll in Alabama in November among 500 state residents showed strong support for legalizing lottery in the state. Conducted by McLaughlin & Associates for the Study Group on Gambling Policy among residents who stated their intent to vote in the 2022 general elections, the poll showed more than 70% of respondents favoring a state […]
Casino
December 29, 2020
Caesars Entertainment Receives US Antitrust Clearance for Acquisition of William Hill
The largest casino company in the USA announced the early termination of the waiting period under the HSR Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 for the acquisition of William Hill. The Acquisition Process is on Track On Monday, Caesars Entertainment announced it has cleared the antitrust review of the casino operator’s pending $3.7 billion acquisition of […]
Casino
December 29, 2020
City of Richmond Casino Resort Call for Proposals Begins
The call for proposals for a future casino resort in the City of Richmond is officially open with applicants able to submit proposals by February 22, 2021. Richmond Launches Casino Resort Call for Proposals After outlining a call for proposals action earlier in December, the City of Richmond is finally moving on with the next […]
Business
December 28, 2020
Leadstar Lands iGaming License in Pennsylvania
Leadstar Media has landed a license for its online casino and sportsbook operations in Pennsylvania, its third license in the US. US Expansion Continues Online lead generation firm Leadstar Media has strengthened its US footprint through the acquisition of an online casino and sports betting license in Pennsylvania. This third license in the US allows […]
Casino
December 28, 2020
Inside the Hard Rock Northern Indiana Trainee Dealer Course
Learning the craft of casino games is no easy task, a Chicago Tribune columnist witnessed first-hand during the second week of a 10-week trainee dealer course taking place inside the pavilion of Majestic Star in Gary, Indiana, training new recruits for Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana The $300 million casino […]
Business
December 28, 2020
Historic Horse Racing Slots to Arrive in Dumfries, Virginia
Rosie’s Gaming will open its new venue in Dumfries, Virginia early next month. The venue will feature 150 Historical Horse Racing slot machines. Initially, some slots may be disabled due to social distancing protocols in light of the pandemic. Rosie’s Gaming Opens New Venue in Dumfries Next Month A new Rosie’s Gaming venue is expected […]
Legal
December 27, 2020
NJTHA Denied Additional Damages Claim, Bond Hearing to Follow
A case in New Jersey dating back to 2014 might find its resolution next year, after a federal judge ruled against the additional damages claim from the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA). Long-Lasting Court Saga The NJTHA sought to recover around $150 million in damages from the major sports leagues, the National Basketball Association […]
Legal
December 27, 2020
Georgia Sports Betting Legalization Might See the Light
Legalization of gambling in Georgia will be back on the table for the 2021 legislative season, with casinos, horse racing and sports betting being advocated together and separately, but while gambling would require a constitutional amendment, wagering on sports is considered to have the highest chance to be legalized of all three for the session […]
Casino
December 26, 2020
IGT’s Megabucks Slot Game Brings $15.5M on Christmas Eve
Christmas is normally the time when people gather with family and relatives, but during a year when things are everything but normal, some people decide to spend Christmas Eve in casinos. One man will remember this year’s one for a long time. Megabucks Jackpot Alert Thursday night, in a tweet on the casino’s profile, the […]