Yes, we’re talking about mobile sports betting again… and just in time for the Thanksgiving break! On our last show before the holiday we reveal the operators approved to operate in New York state, and the tax rate those operators will have to pay! We’re also still waiting on a decision from a judge about
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MGM Resorts has inked a $12.5 million wage deal with casino workers in New Jersey and Maryland, resolving two related suits brought by table games dealers at Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City (New Jersey), and MGM National Harbor Casino and Hotel in Oxon Hill (Maryland). Plaintiffs Maria D. Maldonado and Laura A. Day,
J.Todd attends the Global Gaming Expo and speaks with the AGA’s Senior Vice President for Strategic Communications, Casey Clark, about the US sports betting market. Discussion includes how the pandemic may have actually helped the online sports betting industry, and how mobile sports betting may help the spread of online gambling in America. [embedded content]
Detroit’s three commercial casinos –MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Penn National’s Greektown Casino Hotel– saw revenue rise 12.5% year-on-year last month, posting total revenue of $114.1 million when combined in October. While the increase over 2020 is an expected one, given casinos were operating at 15% capacity amid Covid-related restrictions, the newly released figures
Expanding into sports betting wouldn’t hurt Disney’s family-oriented brand, said Bob Chapek, CEO of the media giant. According to the executive, shifting attitudes toward gambling would make sports betting have “no impact” on the business. Chapek discussed sports betting, which he described as a huge “opportunity for the company,” on an earnings call last Wednesday.
Although betting on sporting events is now legal within its borders, the Gaming Control Board has announced that Louisiana online sports betting is not quite ready for the public. The state approved and legalized sports wagers back in June, and land based sports betting launched earlier this month. Despite this, however, the regulation of gambling
This is an annual recognition granted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Program, granted to companies that demonstrate leadership in recruiting, employing and retaining military veterans as well as providing integration assistance programs. AGS was one of five companies in Nevada to earn a Platinum Medallion through this program, and was the only
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R ivers Casino Des Plaines, jointly owned by Rush Street Gaming and Churchill Downs Incorporated, announced Wednesday it is seeking to add 400 members to its team as part of the property’s expansion. To this end, Rivers hosted a job fair on Thursday, November 11 at the Hyatt Rosemont. As part of its hiring push,
The complex and far reaching consequences of Florida sports betting may finally come to an end this Monday, as a Federal Judge says she will most likely issue her summary judgment on this matter by November 15th. You may recall that this case began in May when the state of Florida entered into an agreement
It’s been a long time coming. Now, the list of mobile sports betting operators for New York has been released, and it says a lot about the state legislature there. The two bidding parties revealed are one from FanDuel and another from Kambi. That does not mean these are the only two operators, though. The
C irca Sports is expanding to Iowa through a partnership with Wild Rose Casino. Why was this casino selected for the partnership? The state already houses 15 other sportsbooks. How will Circa’s offerings stand out? We were in discussions with Wild Rose several years ago when Iowa first adopted sports wagering. When an additional skin
This week’s gambling news finds both Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts looking to sell Las Vegas Strip casinos! MGM plans to sell The Mirage, while Caesars has yet to name which Strip casino they plan to move. But why sell any of their Las Vegas casinos when Nevada is in the middle of such a
H ow is BMM situated presently in the gaming test lab space? BMM is a clear number 2 and rising quickly in the gaming lab market, internationally, but more particularly in the U.S. We employ more staff today than we did prior to the pandemic as we continue to grow. Our digital testing business is
Things have been rocking in Sin City as the recovery from the pandemic continues, but one Strip casino is on the chopping block. Which one? No one knows just yet… not even Caesars Entertainment. Despite a robust jump in revenue over last year, the company as a whole still expects to see a net loss
T he Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission announced last Wednesday a final draft of casino regulations is set to be released this week, on November 12. The news came a year after voters in the state approved casino gambling at Nebraska’s horse racing tracks. Tom Sage, executive director at the commission, said the regulator has
P ragmatic Play has released its latest Mexican-inspired game, called Big Juan, announced the iGaming content provider on Friday. It is described as “a fiery fun-filled fiesta” which offers high-volatility action and exciting bonus round features. Residing on the left-hand side of the screen, a hospitable depiction of the Big Juan character overlooks gameplay, while
There is no doubt that the world loves gambling. It is a form of entertainment that has existed for a while and shows no signs of ever fading. This is because of the inherent concept of the activity – winning money. In society’s where cash is king, the idea of taking part in an activity
Online gaming platforms have become popular in the recent past. Each venue offers a variety of games that individuals can play for fun or money. The platforms are run by companies that have established their network in different countries or states. Each gaming platform has its own rules and regulations. The majority of the platforms
At a time when we’re seeing record gambling revenues from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, we may lose sight that Colorado and Tennessee sports betting are also doing well. Actually, Colorado just set a new record for their sports betting handle with just over $408 million in the month of September. The monthly revenue for