Casino
December 26, 2020
New Year’s Eve Party at Graton Resort & Casino Cancelled
The largest casino property in the Bay Area, Graton Resort and Casino, squashed plans for the large private indoor New Year’s Eve party, which would have hosted up to 4,000 people according to county officials. “All parties and gatherings on New Year’s Eve have been canceled.” Greg Sarris, Tribal Chairman, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria […]
Casino
December 25, 2020
EBCI Buys Operations at Caesars Southern Indiana for $250M
US casino giant Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday in an investor release it entered into a definitive agreement with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) for the sale of operations at Caesars Southern Indiana for $250 million. “The purchase of Caesars Southern Indiana operating company marks the beginning of an exciting new future for the […]
Casino
December 25, 2020
PA Steps up Responsible Gambling with GeoComply and PlayPause
GeoComply has launched its Conscious Gaming tool to complement Pennsylvania’s “PlayPause” self-exclusion solution now live in the Keystone State and develop corporate social responsibility to protect consumers. GeoComply’s Conscious Gaming Complements PlayPause Pennsylvania is taking responsible gambling a step further with GeoComply’s consumer-focused protection program Conscious Gaming launching to bolster player protection in the Keystone […]
Sports
December 24, 2020
Wind Creek Hospitality and Betfred Add Online Sports Betting
The business entity of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek Hospitality, and the US subsidiary of UK-based sports betting and iGaming operator Betfred, Betfred USA Sports, announced yesterday the launch of online sports betting in Pennsylvania. Online Betting to Complement Retail Sportsbook The launch of online wagering through the Wind Creek casino platform […]
Industry
December 24, 2020
Growing US Gambling Market Attracts British Operators
The growing US wagering and iGaming market is attracting gambling operators from the UK, with some of the biggest brands seeking to enter the country’s newly-regulated market in light of an ongoing review at home. British Operators Interested in the US British gambling and gaming operators are continuing their expansion course into the growing US […]
Sports
December 24, 2020
Colorado’s Sports Betting Results Soar to $231m in November
The state of Colorado posted another record-breaking sports betting market in November, becoming one of the sixth states to have clocked over $225 million in a single month. Colorado Beats October Sports Handle Results in November Colorado has posted another record-breaking month, becoming the sixth state to have collected a record-breaking, over the $225-million threshold, […]
Industry
December 24, 2020
Tennessee Sports Betting Off to a Flying Start Dwarfing Previous Record
The sports betting market in Tennessee surpassed even the most optimistic expectations, the November betting taxes and wagering figures report from the Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) revealed. Shattering Previous First Month Record The body overseeing the licensing and regulation of online sports wagering in the state posted a record first month in which sportsbooks generated […]
Business
December 23, 2020
FSB Gets GLI 33 Certified Ahead of US Sports Betting Entry
Online gaming and sports betting company FSB announced Tuesday it obtained GLI 33 certification from Gaming Laboratories International for its sports wagering offering having successfully completed a pre-compliance product testing against the standards of the GLI 33 Event Wagering System. “Gaining GLI 33 certification is another milestone for FSB.” Dave McDowell, CEO, FSB Products Integrity-Compliant […]
Sports
December 23, 2020
Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino Opens FanDuel Sportsbook
Bally’s Corporation and daily fantasy and sports betting operator FanDuel opened up the FanDuel Sportsbook at Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, to mark the first retail sports wagering operation for the Flutter-owned brand in Atlantic City. “We are excited to be one the first pieces of the Capital Improvement Project at Bally’s Atlantic City […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Approves 25% Capacity Limits for Casinos
Governor Charlie Baker imposes new limitations to combat surge in Covid-19 cases and to prevent full lockdown. Gatherings During the Festive Season Might Lead to a Surge in New Cases The number of customers allowed at MGM Springfield and Massachusetts’ two other casinos will be limited at 25%, the state’s Gaming Commission ruled Tuesday. The […]