Today is the big day for Louisiana mobile sports betting, as six big-time operators officially go live in the state! the activity was originally legalized way back in November of 2020, but delays related to tax laws and the pandemic pushed the launch date back until now. Residents of Louisiana will be able to chose
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Online gaming operator PointsBet has become the first sportsbook to offer live, in-game, same game parlay bet options for NFL and NBA contests as part of its OddsFactory proprietary technology integration, the company announced on Thursday. Clients of the ASX-listed bookmaker now have the ability “to instantly build” their PointsBet “Live Same Game Parlay” while
The Golden Buffalo Double Up online slot is a 5 reel game with 1,024 paylines! It comes with both Bonus Spins and a Bonus Round, several jackpots, and Scatter Symbols! There is also a Wheel feature, and you can take the Golden Buffalo Double Up with you on your mobile device. [embedded content] iSoftBet, the
To better reflect the growing popularity of esports betting over the past few years, Uplatform, a global sports betting and online casino operating platform and solution provider, has shared its latest insights on esports betting trends, based on its sportsbook’s statistics on playing preferences and behavior data covering 60 esports. In 2021, the global audience for esports
It’s no secret that the government is reviewing the suitability of the 2005 Gambling Act as an intense spotlight was shone on the industry after two turbulent years in which COVID-19 rocked the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. The 2005 Act was introduced by Tony Blair’s Labour government as a way to
MGM Resorts announced Thursday it has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation‘s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. MGM Resorts joins the ranks of over 840 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this
There are only two states where gambling is prohibited: Hawaii and Utah. But that number could be dropping if one politician gets his way and can bring Hawaii sports betting to the islands. And that’s where Representative John Mizuno comes in. He introduced HB 1815 last week to do just that. But in addition to
Manufacturer and supplier of gaming products PlayAGS plans to refinance its outstanding debt and expand its revolving credit facility capacity, the company announced on Thursday. The company intends to fully refinance its $521.2 million and $93.6 million term loan facilities due 2024, according to a press release on the matter. As part of the refinancing
Players in the Empire State now have another option for sports betting, as PointsBet New York has officially launched. Their entry into the market makes them the sixth operator, joining the original four who launched on opening day of Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetRivers. Ten days ago we reported that the BetMGM app had also
Macau’s gaming regulator, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, has slashed junket license issuance in the world’s largest gaming hub by almost half, amid debates from officials on how to further control the sector. On Wednesday, only 46 licenses for casino junkets to operate in the Chinese enclave were approved, down from 85 in January
Some customers are reporting PayPal freezing accounts that they used for gambling and poker, and in some cases their money is being seized by the payment provider! And on the topic of money, it looks as if Las Vegas will soon be moving toward cashless gaming. [embedded content] Hello my friends, and welcome to This
Champion Gaming Group announced it has acquired a Vendor Minor sports betting license in the state of Colorado. Awarded by the Colorado Divison of Gaming, the license allows the company to partner with operators active in the state. This new license marks the first of many expected by the company to be approved. The company
Perhaps you’ve heard rumors of a new Martha Stewart restaurant that would soon be opening in Las Vegas. And if so, we’re now happy to confirm that the rumors are true, and the eatery will open at the Paris Casino sometime this spring. In what is being described at a “fully immersive” experience, the concept
LottoKings and WinTrillions parent company Kings Entertainment Group has begun trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange as of Monday, January 24. The new listing, which had been approved last week, is expected to provide the Vancouver-based business with access to a broader capital base and accelerate its global expansion plans. The shares of the company
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is launching new online executive training courses in gaming law and regulation starting March 1 at its William S. Boyd School of Law, in partnership with global gambling operator Entain. This online training program is designed for operators, regulators, lawyers and others working in the gaming industry. These mostly
We speak with Gary Shoefield about the PORTL Hologram booth, which was unveiled to the gambling industry at the 2021 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. This amazing bit of technology has the potential to radically change how land based casinos and betting companies interact with their customers. PORTL can put a casino employee or
The Central American country of El Salvador confirmed Wednesday it is launching its first virtual casino where guests will be able to buy and sell NFT (non-fungible tokens). The new project will also have its physical branch in the country. The company in charge of the project is Astro Babies, and the name will be
Crypto online gambling markets are breaking more and more records. Combined with smart crypto solutions, the industry opens up new opportunities for operators and players. The changing market requires iGaming providers to be innovative and flexible. The growth of crypto gambling lead to new trailblazing mechanics. One of the examples is “crush”. With the multiplayer
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Digital Services Act (DSA), with 530 votes to 78, and 80 abstentions. MEPs agreed on a draft set of measures to tackle illegal content, to ensure platforms are held accountable for their algorithms, and improve content moderation. The DSA proposal defines responsibilities and accountability
Data from Juniper Research has found that the value of online gambling bets soared from just over $550 billion to nearly $950+ billion in 2021. Wager levels were expected to exceed $1 trillion total spend on all digital goods and services for the first time in 2021. Juniper’s latest research, Mobile Gaming & Online Gambling: