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Online gambling has been around for decades. It continues to be a growth industry, spurred by related technology and increasing social and legal acceptance.  Internet betting most recently proved its worth as an investment by profiting during the pandemic while other industries faltered. Mobile iGaming technology, cryptocurrency, and US state legalization keep pushing it to…

Up to three new casinos could be coming to New York, while two more casinos made progress this week in getting retail sports betting licenses in Maryland. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Inching along In New York, it appears that up to three new casinos could be on the horizon. The New York Gaming Commission (NYGC) is now…

With its Entain buyout decision deadline looming, DraftKings nevertheless found time to ink a blockchain deal and open a new retail sportsbook in New Hampshire on the same day. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Two announcements in a day DraftKings is going about business as usual, despite an October 19 deadline looming for its Entain takeover decision, by…

Through a new partnership agreement with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, Betway has secured branding rights at the American Airlines Center (pictured above). [Image: Shutterstock.com] Betway gets another partner As betting spreads across the US, more and more sports organizations have formed partnerships with operators to ensure they benefit from the fast-growing industry. Betway is the…

A whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling-related ads during live sporting events will soon be put into place in Ireland. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Updating safer gambling practices Retail and online sportsbooks in Ireland will be implementing a whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling ads during live sports broadcasts. The measure is part of an overall movement to enact higher standards…

On Feb. 13, 2022, the nation’s biggest sporting event might be upstaged by the world’s biggest music event. The NFL, Pepsi, and music icon Jay-Z’s Roc Nation announced a Super Bowl halftime show that will include five of the biggest names in the music industry. Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, and Snoop…

MGM Springfield casino resort is reopening its poker room on October 29 for the first time since March 2020. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A long time coming Nearly five months after the majority of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) pandemic restrictions on casinos and slots parlors were lifted, the poker action is finally set to get somewhat…

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle is calling for Nevada to legalize online casinos, saying it will not hurt land-based properties. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Missing out on the action MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle is in favor of Nevada legalizing online casinos. He made these comments on Sunday during a panel discussion at IndyFest, explaining that the…

Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced plans to develop a new gaming facility in downtown Louisville that will house 500 historical racing machines. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Plans for the new venue Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has revealed that it is planning to open a new historical racing machine (HRM) facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The company announced the…

The MGM Resorts International Orix Corporation have teamed up with the Osaka prefecture for the city’s IR license bid. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Potentially lucrative project The Osaka prefecture government has revealed that it will be partnering with MGM Resorts International and Orix Corporation in its attempt to get an integrated resort (IR) license for the city.…