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Play USA • 7th May 2025

Potential Date Set For When Missouri Sports Betting Will Launch

Missouri is the next state to add online sports betting in the US and we now have a timeline for when that should begin.Missouri residents have come a long way to see the dream of placing bets on their favorite sports come true. Now the wait is almost over, with sports betting launch expected by December 1, 2025 at the latest, possibly sooner.

This reality came not just from the legislative body but from the state’s six pro teams, who formed a coalition and submitted over 340,000 signatures i...

Play USA • 2nd January 2025

Mohegan Gaming Records Revenue Record In FY24

This week, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority reported that the company had its highest annual revenue to date for its fiscal year 2024.The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority reported Tuesday that the company had its highest annual revenue to date for its fiscal year 2024.

The last day of the year 2024 the company publish its fourth quarter and full fiscal year results, which ended on September 30, 2024. This past year marked its debut in a whole new jurisdiction, South Korea, but despite ventu...

Gaming Today • 8th May 2024

Fanatics Sportsbook Launches in New Jersey

Today, Fanatics introduced the Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino to the public in New Jersey, the last state to move away from the PointsBet platform, following its purchase of the US business of the Australian-based operator PointsBet.
The negotiation, which commenced last year, was finally a sealed deal after the $225 million payment was completed in April 2024.
After the purchase, Fanatics has extended its presence to all 20 states where PointsBet was previously operational, including:
Its online...

Gaming Today • 16th April 2024

DraftKings Expands Women's Sports Betting Options

With a focus on providing additional options for female sports fans, DraftKings (DraftKings 33,22 -0,18%) is gradually broadening its product line to include games like basketball, ice hockey, tennis, and soccer.
As of right now, the operator is using the current NWSL season, which started in March and runs through November, as a calculated tool to draw viewers in. Also, with the WNBA season starting on May 14th, DraftKings expects a spike in interest in women’s sports. On top of that, the buzz...

Gaming Today • 1st April 2024

New York Hits Second-Highest Betting Handle for March Madness Opening Week

For the week ending March 24, wagers made at all nine of New York’s online sportsbooks reached a record $539.6 million owing to activities from the March Madness.
This signified an impressive feat for the Empire State, as it is the first time since the week ending December 17, 2023, and the initial occurrence in March since the introduction of legal online sports betting in 2022, where New York has experienced over $500 million in betting activity within a single week.
This weekly handle also ra...

Gaming Today • 28th March 2024

NJ Bill Proposes Online Sports Betting Tax Hike to 30%

New Jersey state Senator John McKeon has unapologetically placed himself as a proponent of higher taxes on internet sportsbooks and casinos. The first-term senator submitted a bill that would significantly increase taxes on internet gambling from current levels to 30% in an effort to boost state income.
Senator McKeon’s proposed legislation, Senate Bill 3064, also includes raising the tax rate for internet casino operators from its current level to 30%.
Currently, the Garden State imposes variou...

Gaming Today • 18th March 2024

MN Senate Committee Pushes Forward Sports Betting Legislation

As the legislative session draws near its end, the Minnesota Senate Committee has propelled forward a bill concerning sports betting legalization. Led by Senator Matt Klein, the progression of Senate File (SF) 1949 is now advancing to the Senate Finance Committee following its successful navigation through other Senate committees. Should it garner approval in the Senate, a similar process will ensue in the House of Representatives.
SF1949, serving as a companion to House File 2000, is a bill wor...

Gaming Today • 23rd February 2024

Illinois Governor Proposes to Increase Sports Betting Tax

On Wednesday, Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker (D) introduced a $52.7 billion budget proposal for the state’s forthcoming fiscal year, commencing on July 1st.
This budget he disclosed is aimed at tackling pressing issues, including the migrant crisis, economic infrastructure, and advancing education. Hence, the proposal includes a plan to raise the tax rate on Illinois sports betting from 15% to 35%, which is over double what is being remitted, as this will result in $200 million from the old fi...

Play USA • 14th February 2024

ESPN Bet Moves To Acquire Wynn's NY Sports Betting License

PENN Entertainment, Inc. announced yesterday its move to acquire Wynn Interactive Holdings’ online sports betting license in New York.Penn Entertainment, Inc., is acquiring Wynn Interactive Holdings’ online sports betting license in New York, giving Penn’s sportsbook, ESPN Bet, access to the nation’s largest sports betting market.
Pending regulatory approval, Penn will take over ownership of Wynn’s online sportsbook, WSI US, in a deal worth $25 million. This transaction encompasses the transfer...

Gaming Today • 11th October 2023

DraftKings, PGA Tour Set Launch Date for Sportsbook in Arizona

In a first-of-its-kind partnership with PGA Tour, DraftKings has announced the official launch date of its sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona. The highly anticipated grand opening is scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 19.
The official announcement from the sports betting giant stated that the sportsbook will be open to the public on Friday, October 20, pending regulatory approvals.
The launch will feature the presence of executives such as Ron Price, COO of the PGA Tour, and Jennifer...

23rd January 2023

New Kentucky sports betting bill unlikely to include online poker | Betting Planet

State Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Oakland) has revealed he will be filing a bill that aims to legalize sports betting in Kentucky.
Meredith is picking up the slack from former state Rep. Adam Koenig, who was a strong advocate for the introduction of regulated sports wagering. However, when it was put to vote last year at the senate, Koenig’s bill did not receive any votes because the Republican majority were opponents of sports betting.
This year, Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer, who is a stron...

16th June 2022

Governor of Maryland wants mobile betting in time for NFL season | Betting Planet

Along with a large number of people in Maryland who seek to wager on sports legally over the internet, Republican Governor Larry Hogan has become impatient with state regulatory agencies that are responsible for awarding licenses for the developing sector of online sports betting.
Gov. Hogan wants to see additional work done so that mobile sports betting may be up and operating in time for the start of the new season of the National Football League (NFL) in September. He has requested that the S...

12th June 2022

Sports betting advertising experiences a 281% surge | Betting Planet

As covered by iSpot.tv, the Sports wagering national advertising increased by 281 percent to $282 million in the 9 months ending May 31.
Overall impressions increased by 48 percent reaching 18.2 billion from September 2021 to May 2022, compared to the same time the previous year.
According to the research center, 60 percent of those views came from traditional national linear television, whereas 37% came from local broadcasts. Streaming media platform generated less than 3% of the total.
The wel...

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Play USA • 20th May 2025

Wynn Drops Out of the New York Casino Race

There are many companies still in the running for a New York downstate casino, but Wynn isn’t among them after it dropped out, citing local resistance and zoning issues.On Monday, Wynn Resorts voluntarily dropped out of the bidding race for a New York casino license. There are still many other companies vying for one of the three available licenses, each of which represents a financial commitment of at least $1 billion. It wasn’t the cost that caused Wynn to abandon its plan for a resort at Huds...

Play USA • 28th April 2025

FanDuel Casino Jackpots Launch In Three Online Casino States

FanDuel Casino Jackpots have launched in Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey, providing an new progressive jackpot option.FanDuel Casino is starting the week on a high note with the rollout of FanDuel Jackpots, a new progressive jackpot system.

Jackpot players have already rushed to the FanDuel Casino app to get a hang of what the new feature is all about, but here’s a free window for you to know what’s packed.

FanDuel Casino Jackpots is the game-changer, as it’s a complete upgrade from w...

Play USA • 26th November 2024

Gaming Industry Slots Supplier IGT Targeted By Cyberattack

The gaming industry is on high alert following International Game Technology’s (IGT) announcement of a cyberattack.International Gaming Technology (IGT) is recovering from what it is describing as a cybersecurity incident, the latest in a string of such attacks on gaming companies in recent years. IGT is an important technology and content provider for the casino industry.

The breach, disclosed in a Tuesday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealed that an unautho...

Play USA • 20th November 2024

Light & Wonder iGaming CEO Resigns, Citing Personal Reasons

Light & Wonder’s iGaming CEO Dylan Slaney has announced he’s leaving for personal reasons, presenting an additional challenge for the company.Dylan Slaney, CEO of Light & Wonder’s iGaming division, announced his resignation on Monday, creating another challenge for the company as it deals with ongoing litigation over its Dragon Train slot.

Slaney emphasized that personal reasons were the cause of departure, perhaps seeking to preempt speculation about whether the decision stemmed from the com...

Play USA • 8th November 2024

Monopoly Casino By Bally's Replaces Longstanding Virgin Casino

MONOPOLY Casino is the newest brand in the NJ online casino market, taking over operations for the small but longstanding Virgin Casino brand.MONOPOLY Casino is the newest brand in the New Jersey online casino market, taking over operations for the small but longstanding Virgin Casino brand. Like Virgin, it will operate as a secondary brand for Bally’s, which acquired the online casino as part of its purchase of GameSys in 2021.

Existing Virgin customers will find their accounts have been mig...

Play USA • 8th November 2024

Illinois Town Struggles With Over-Proliferation of VGTs

Galesburg, Illinois’ city council must choose whether to cap the number of video gaming terminals (VGTs) or let them spread unchecked.Galesburg, Illinois, stands at a crossroads as video gaming terminals (VGTs) have been a boon for local businesses, but the sheer number of them has begun to alarm locals. Its city council must choose whether to cap the number of the devices, declare a temporary moratorium on new installations, or let them continue to spread unchecked.

It’s a debate reminiscent...

Play USA • 13th September 2024

Sands NY Casino In Nassau Starts Environmental Impact Study

Nassau County officials have begun an environmental impact study for the proposed Sands-operated casino at Nassau Coliseum.Opposition mounts against Las Vegas Sands’ plan to develop a casino hotel at Nassau Coliseum, with locals citing concerns over environmental damage and community impact.

In compliance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the Sands New York Integrated Resort project must prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. It will identify, evaluate, and...

Play USA • 12th September 2024

Maine Gambling Control Unit Signs Off On Head Milton Champion

In a letter, all nine Maine Gambling Control Unit inspectors signed off on a vote of no confidence against Head, Milton Champion.Milton Champion, executive director of the Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU), has managed to upset Maine casino inspectors.

In a letter, all nine Pine Tree State casino inspectors signed off on a vote of no confidence against Champion as they cited a toxic workplace and concerns about the unit’s capacity to oversee casinos.

The inspectors said Champion provided...

Play USA • 12th September 2024

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Of Texas Gets Violation Notice By NIGC

The NIGC has taken enforcement action against the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas for failing to submit audited financial statements.The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe has come under fire from the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).

Specifically, the tribe failed to submit audited financial statements for its gaming operations in 2022 and 2023, breaching its Class II gaming ordinance, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), and NIGC regulations.

In response, NIGC Acting Chairwoman Sharon...

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Play USA • 12th May 2025

Don't Seek Rich Wilde And The Book Of Dead At Sweeps Casinos

Don’t look for Rich Wilde And The Book Of Dead at any sweepstakes casinos, as the Play’n Go developer has a firm stance against them.Fans of the Rich Wilde series and other Play’n GO slots shouldn’t expect to find them at sweepstakes casinos any time soon. While some slots developers serve both social casinos and real-money casinos, this company has made it clear they’re in the “anti” camp when it comes to sweeps. That means you’ll only find Play’n GO slots at regulated real money casinos, and t...

Play USA • 8th April 2025

Las Vegas Sphere To Present Remastered Wizard Of Oz

A remastered version of The Wizard of Oz is set to debut at the Las Vegas Sphere and its 160,000 square foot screen in August.Sphere Entertainment wants audiences to experience the original Wizard of Oz in a way that never would have been dreamed of in 1939, when the classic musical fantasy was first released. At that time, the sudden transition from black-and-white to Technicolor wowed audiences. Now, the Sphere will add digital enhancements and a wrap-around audiovisual presentation on a scale...

Play CA • 7th April 2025

Graton Resort Debuts Brian Christopher's World Cruise Slot

Graton Resort, one of California’s biggest tribal casinos, is the first casino outside of Las Vegas to host Brian Christopher’s World Cruise, the new game from the well-known slot influencer. The game launched on April 4, and is the second retail slot that Brian Christopher has lent his name to.
Christopher made an appearance at the casino on launch day, with an itinerary that included a meet-and-greet with fans. The following day, the casino hosted a pair of group pulls at 11 a.m. ($200) and 1...

Play USA • 23rd October 2024

DraftKings Releases Updated Loyalty Program For Online Casinos

DraftKings launched an upgraded Dynasty Rewards loyalty program for DraftKings Online Casino and Golden Nugget Online Casino players.

The leading online casino app introduces the upgrade alongside the 2025 Elite Rewards Gifts and Experience Catalog.

In a DraftKings press release, speaking about the updated loyalty program, Vice President of Loyalty and Experiences at DraftKings, Chika Chandrashekar, emphasized the company’s focus on customer satisfaction:

“As a customer-centric brand,...

Play USA • 6th September 2024

'Jurrasic Park' And 'Jurrasic World' Games Coming To US Lotteries

Scientific Games plans to develop “Jurassic Park” and “Jurrasic World”-themed digital and retail lottery games for the US and Canada.Scientific Games is taking its offerings up a notch as it plans to develop new “Jurassic Park” and “Jurrasic World”-themed digital and retail lottery games for customers in the US and Canada.

This first-of-its-kind creation will be made possible through a multi-year collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences.

Michael Crichton‘s novel “Jurassic Park”...

17th November 2022

100 Thieves Share Update On 'Project X' Video Game

On Tuesday, 100 Thieves shared another update regarding their upcoming video game, which is still in the development stage.

100 Thieves creators and pros stopped by the compound for an early prototype playtest of Project X!
Here’s an exclusive first look: pic.twitter.com/Bf6IpK4W1s
— Project X (@ProjectX_ALO) November 15, 2022

The American esports brand made the initial announcement regarding the creation of the video game on May 16, 2022.
During the early part of this week, a prototype of t...

Online Casino Sites • 29th October 2022

Bombay Live Launches New Casino Game, Dragon Tiger

The live casino Bombay Live has added Dragon Tiger to its inventory of games.
Dragon Tiger is a thrilling and elegant live casino game that gives players an unequaled and one-of-a-kind gaming experience. The game is described as being of “high-quality” and “lightning-fast” speed, and it is said to resonate strongly with players while also providing outstanding visual and 3D sensations.
The Dragon Tiger is a clear and simple two-card game where players are asked to make a decision: they must choo...

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Play USA • 6th March 2025

Sweepstakes Ban Bill Appears in New York Senate

Senator Addabbo’s SB5935 would formally outlaw the “dual currency” model that social casinos use to offer cash prizes under federal sweepstakes law, effectively kicking sweeps casinos out of the state.Senator Joseph Addabbo introduced a bill on Tuesday that would prohibit sweepstakes casinos in New York.

The bill comes as no surprise. For several years running, Sen. Addabbo has has consistently pushed for the regulation of online casinos in the Empire State. This year, his renewal of that eff...

Play CA • 3rd January 2025

Tribal Coalition Suing California Cardroom Operators

A coalition of California Native American tribes is suing cardroom operators for offering what they deem to be illegal Las Vegas-style card games.
Represented by the San Francisco-based law firm Keker, Van Nest & Peters. The seven American tribes in California that filed the lawsuit are:
For years, the tribal gaming operators, and the tribes themselves, have been voicing their concerns that certain games offered by these venues are not only illegal but also encroach on their exclusive rights to...

Play USA • 12th September 2024

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Of Texas Gets Violation Notice By NIGC

Play USA • 11th September 2024

Wynn Las Vegas Signs Non-Prosecution Agreement, Pays $130M

Wynn Las Vegas signed a non-prosecution agreement and paid $130.1 million to settle allegations of financial fraud.Wynn Las Vegas casino is facing scrutiny for allegedly violating gambling laws and regulations by utilizing an unlicensed financial service provider to transfer funds for the casino’s financial gain.

In a DOJ press release, U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath said: “Casinos, like all businesses, will be held to account when they allow customers to evade U.S. laws for the sake of profit....

Play Virginia • 2nd July 2024

VA Lawmakers Could Change DFS Regulations Next Year

Virginia is the most recent state to consider whether prop-style Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) is a form of sports betting.
According to Del. Paul Krizek, District 16, fantasy sports is a “compliance nightmare” that “needs to be reined in,” and he plans to introduce legislation for the 2025 General Assembly session clarifying what classifies as Virginia sports betting.
Krizek, also a member of the state’s gambling law subcommittee, proposes additional amendments. These include raising the minimum...

Gaming Today • 28th March 2024

NJ Bill Proposes Online Sports Betting Tax Hike to 30%

Gaming Today • 18th March 2024

MN Senate Committee Pushes Forward Sports Betting Legislation

Play USA • 4th January 2024

Utah Lawmaker Poses Legal Lottery To Ease Rising Property Taxes

Legislator Kera Birkeland has proposed to legalize the lottery in Utah with the objective of alleviating the burden of rising property taxes.Legislator Kera Birkeland has put forth a compelling proposition to legalize the lottery in Utah, with the primary objective of alleviating the burden of rising property taxes for seniors.
By introducing this proposal, Birkeland is thrusting Utah into the heart of discussions surrounding gambling and fiscal policies. Especially considering that the state c...

23rd January 2023

New Kentucky sports betting bill unlikely to include online poker | Betting Planet

18th January 2023

Vivaro Limited fined £337,631 by the UK Gambling Commission | Betting Planet

Sports betting operator Vivaro Limited has been fined £337,631 ($414,515) by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for anti-money laundering (AML) and player protection law violations.
The gaming regulator launched an investigation in early 2020 through 2021, scrutinizing the operator’s AML and player protection procedures. It found it guilty of breaching these aforementioned areas.
“Following completion of and having regard to the risk assessment and any review of the assessment, licensees must en...

12th January 2023

Germany set to approve 50 gaming licenses for gambling providers | Betting Planet

Germany’s new gaming regulator, the Joint Gaming Authority (GGL, for its German acronym), has made the shocking revelation that it is set to approve about 50 licenses for gambling service providers.
Currently, the regulator has already issued licenses to 25 operators, which means another 25 lucky applicants still have a shot at being accepted into the German gaming industry.
According to reports, GGL granted approval to nearly all 78 proposals it received for virtual poker and slots. But on the...

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Play USA • 2nd January 2025

Mohegan Gaming Records Revenue Record In FY24

Gaming Today • 17th May 2024

AGA: Record-Breaking Q1 2024 Revenue for US Gaming Industry

Utilizing data from its Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, the American Gaming Association revealed on Thursday that its first-quarter revenue for 2024 was $17.67 billion.
This is the second-highest quarterly revenue in the industry’s history, as the amount surpassed the previous high of $17.64 billion, which was established in Q3 2023, and marks a 5.6% rise from Q1 2023.
Meanwhile, another milestone remains: this is the industry’s thirteenth consecutive quarter of growth. 11 state gaming market...

Gaming Today • 14th May 2024

Flutter Entertainment Reports Mixed Q1 2024 Results

Flutter Entertainment (Flutter Entertainment 25,40 +0,08%) recently published its Q1 report for the year 2024, showing it suffered a net loss of $177 million compared to last year’s, which was $111 million. This boiled down to a 59% year-on-year decline.
Despite this disappointment, the company saw growth in revenue for the first three months of the year, garnering $3.4 billion, a significant figure from Q1 2023, which stood at $3 billion. This signified 16 percent year-on-year growth for the co...

Gaming Today • 31st October 2023

IGT Q3 revenue remains steady, matching previous year's performance

IGT released its financial performance for the third quarter of 2023, which concluded on Sept. 30th. The gaming company has maintained its performance from the previous year, matching the revenue figure of $1.06 billion, and it is likely that the fourth quarter of the year will also replicate this pattern.
In an IGT press release, the current CFO, Max Chiara, said:
IGT racked up $1.06 billion, matching the third quarter of 2022. Within this, Gaming Lottery revenue was $601 million, showing a 4%...

Online Casino Sites • 29th June 2022

US Casinos Feeling The Pinch As Inflation Hurts Stock Prices

This year has been a poor one for casino stocks, and it looks like things are only going to get worse as inflation continues to put pressure on consumer expenditure. Certain authorities believe that this development is already taking place.
According to Goldman Sachs, there are indications that dwellers in the United States are beginning to reduce their expenditure. The industry references a decrease of 0.3 percent in consumer spending in May. Casino owners, who make their living off of gamblers...

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Play CA • 7th April 2025

Graton Resort Debuts Brian Christopher's World Cruise Slot

Play USA • 27th March 2025

'Goddess Of Slots' Excited About Upcoming Casino Cruise

Influencer Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, also known as the “Goddess of Slots,” will be hosting a 5-day cruise aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant LadyGaming influencer Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, also known as the “Goddess of Slots,” is taking her iGaming experience with her fans up a notch by embarking on a five-day cruise aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady.

The Dominican voyage will be starting from Friday, September 12 to September 17, with takeoff from Miami, FL. PlayUSA spoke with Lorraine about t...

Play CA • 20th November 2024

Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage's New Poker Room Opening Soon

Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage is rolling out the red carpet for its poker room grand reopening this weekend. The Coachella Valley gaming venue will debut its updated poker room on Nov. 22 and 23.
Since opening in 2001, the poker room at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage has stood alone as the only California poker hotspot in Southern California. After shutting down for a five-month makeover, it reopened its doors with a soft launch on Nov. 11.
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1st June 2022

PUBG Nations Cup Returns After Two Years In Thailand | Esports News

Krafton, a South Korean online game company, has announced details for the PUBG Nations Cup 2022, a global competition featuring 16 national PUBG teams that will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 16 to 19.
This is the game’s first edition after a two-year absence from the esports scene. It is also the first time a live crowd will watch PUBG since the PUBG Global Championship in November 2019, just before the COVID-19 outbreak.
The PUBG Nations Cup returns with 16 national teams competin...