We’ve been following Seminole sports betting in Florida for several weeks. Recently, a Federal District Judge ruled the agreement between the two to be ‘invalid’, as it violated the state constitution and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. However, after the ruling the Tribe continued to accept online sports wagers. Initially, the Seminoles filed a “motion
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth, developed and operated by Rush Street Gaming, on Tuesday 7 hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the construction of the new gaming and entertainment complex planned for Victory Boulevard. This $300 million plus project will feature a casino, BetRivers Sportsbook, premier restaurants, a live entertainment lounge, hotel, and event center. Rivers
It’s difficult to believe that the CEO of a major sports betting operator would say something to alienate his existing and potential customers. Yet, that’s exactly what Jason Robins did while speaking on the Canaccord Genuity 2021 Digital Gaming Summit held virtually last week. His statements came amidst conversations concerning how operators could be profitable
Chicago city is now proposing to impose its own 2% on gross revenues from sports betting, which would bring the total tax collected in the city to 19%, under a revised ordinance poised for City Council approval this week. Rush Street Gaming owner Neil Bluhm criticized the proposal, as he lobbies against legalizing sports betting
The Stillaguamish Tribe’s Angel of the Winds Casino and the Kalispel Tribe’s Northern Quest Casino in Washington are now live with sports betting, the Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) said on Friday. The news follows the September launch of sports betting at the Snoqualmie Tribe’s casino. A total of 16 Washington tribes have now received approval
Content provider to the iGaming industry, Pragmatic Play, announced Friday it has been recognized Game Producer of the Year at the Brazilian Gaming Summit (BiS) for its commercial activity in Latin America. BiS is the first and only face to face event in Brazil this year, and during the two-day run, Pragmatic Play has leveraged
The Samurai Gold slot machine from our friends at AGS gives players a chance for more wilds and extra cash! In standard mode, this is a 5 reel game with 3 rows. However, the reels can expand to 6 rows! And be on the lookout for the Samurai symbol, which could award you a nice
Auckland exited a pandemic lockdown after more than 100 days on Friday, and businesses reopened their doors to the public. From casinos to nightclubs and cafes received customers again, moving to a new “traffic light system” based on each area’s level of exposure to COVID-19 and vaccination rates. Being the epicentre of the country’s Delta
We all know that there will be a ridiculously high tax on New York mobile betting. And now, the CEO of DraftKings, Jason Robins, has made an interesting statement on the issue. It is being reported that Robins believes the 51% tax rate will not be a problem for the company. While speaking at the
The traditional event held in the capital city of Lima had a special taste this year since it marked the return of in-person events to the Peruvian soil after the confinement brought upon by the pandemic. The two-day framework that brought together operators, regulators, suppliers, and industry associations was considered a success not only by
In an effort to gain some clarity, IGT sues Justice Department over their refusal to commit on the Federal Wire Act. And yes, this feels like a never ending story. Really, this is a good thing for our industry. Since the Department of Justice was shot down by a Federal Judge over their Wire Act
A Borgata Online Casino player in New Jersey has won a record $3.5 million while playing the MGM Grand Millions slot title, BetMGM announced on Monday. This marks the largest payout in United States online casino history, eclipsing a $3.2 million prize awarded in 2020, also by BetMGM. “Congratulations to Dori on her record-breaking win,”
As gambling expansion continues across America, new heights are being reached as Nevada, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania gambling records continue to be set! Nevada has been on an amazing record run of consecutive months with over $1 billion in gaming revenue generated. And with the numbers now official for October, that streak has reached 8 months!
The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Gaming reported Tuesday that total wagers in October 2021 broke another record with the highest handle so far to date that the state has seen since legalization on May 1, 2020. Wagers placed on football contributed to the record-shattering month with almost half, 45.4%, of all bets placed
We got yer gambling news right here! News out of Florida could have a profound effect on US online gambling efforts. A decision from a judge in the Florida sports betting case with the Seminole Tribe has precedent setting potential for the entire country! And it’s all playing out as regulators and Tribal Gaming interests
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday denied having changed her mind on sports betting and said there is no hard evidence that allowing sportsbooks in and around five stadiums would “cannibalize” revenue from a Chicago casino. Lightfoot said she would never do anything that would meaningfully compromise casino revenue, which is dedicated to shore up
It seems that every time we turn around another state is setting gambling revenue records, and this time it’s Mississippi sports betting that’s handling the honors. Gamblers in the state dropped over $83 on wagers in the month of October, generating more than $9 million in revenue, which was a new record high. The previous
Blexr announced Friday it has won its fifth award in three years after being chosen Best Casino Affiliate at the EGR Operator Awards, which were held at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on November 25. This is the second time the company has been granted this award since 2019. The EGR Operator Awards is an
Just days after a Federal Judge ruled the Seminoles sports betting deal with the state of Florida was “invalid”, the tribe has announced they will file an appeal. Judge Friedrich has concluded that the deal violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in that it allowed mobile bets to be accepted from anywhere in the state,
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