All posts by Alex Weldon
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One Month In, Michigan’s Online Casino Market Already Rivals Pennsylvania’s
Michigan took its time getting its online gambling market off the ground, but it was worth the wait, as revenue is already pouring in.
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DraftKings Casino Unveils Limited Time March Madness Themed Roulette Title
March Madness is here, and DraftKings has rolled out a new limited-time roulette title with a not-so-subtle reference to the tournament.
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Success Of PokerStars MICOOP Demonstrates The High Potential Of The First Legal Series In A Market
PokerStars initially set modest guarantees for its first MI tournament series, but reversed course and went big halfway through.
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DraftKings Is First Out Of The Gates In The Newly Permissive Google Play Store
Google began allowing gambling apps in its Play Store on Mar. 1. Ten days in, DraftKings is the only such app yet available.
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Another Old Brand Gets New Life As Boyd, FanDuel Look To Reboot Stardust Casino
The Stardust Casino was demolished in 2007, but Boyd Gaming and FanDuel will look to bring the brand back in online form next month.
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Connecticut’s Online Gambling Effort Gains Momentum As Mohegan Tribe Reaches Agreement With Governor
It looks like the only thing standing between Connecticut and a full-featured gambling market is a 2% difference in online casino taxes.
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Missouri Emerges As A Dark Horse Candidate For Online Gambling Legalization In 2021
As Missouri's Senate debates sports betting, a House Bill has been introduced which adds online gambling to the conversation.
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Will Google’s Change In Stance On Gambling Apps Boost Growth For US Online Casinos?
Late in January, Google announced it would remove its prohibition on gambling apps in its Play Store. That change takes effect today.
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Borgata Online Casino Arrives In Pennsylvania, Striking A Surprise Partnership With Rivers Casino
Borgata Online Casino will be BetMGM's second iGaming brand in Pennsylvania, launched under a separate partnership with Rivers Casino.
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Will The Stars Align For North Dakota Online Poker?
North Dakota faces an uphill battle to legalize online poker, but has won the first skirmish as House lawmakers approved HB 1389 on Tuesday.
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Illinois Internet Gaming Act Provides A Springboard For An Accelerated Online Casino Launch
The proposed Illinois Internet Gaming Act wouldn't just legalize online casinos and poker, but springboard them to launch within months.
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Ten Days In, Michigan’s Online Gambling Market Rivals That Of New Jersey And Pennsylvania, With BetMGM Leading The Pack
Michigan online gambling is less than a month old, but three operators are already dominating the new market.
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Pennsylvania’s Online Gambling Market Continues To Climb As 2021 Gets Underway
After 18 months of operation, Pennsylvania's online gambling market continues its nearly uninterrupted growth.
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NJ Online Casino & Poker Starts 2021 On Right Foot With First $100 Million Month
2021 is off to a good start in New Jersey, where online casinos and poker rooms posted their first ever $100 million month for revenue.
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MICOOP Arrives Out Of Season At PokerStars Michigan, Guaranteeing $1 Million Across 60 Events
PokerStars COOPs typically run in the fall, but Michigan is celebrating its launch with a special MICOOP in February.
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5Dimes Takes A Major Step Toward Legitimacy With Isle Of Man Gaming License
Leading offshore sportsbook 5Dimes has a long road ahead to enter the US, but an Isle of Man license is a step in the right...
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GGPoker Parent Company NSUS To Receive PA Interactive Gaming Manufacturer License: What Does That Actually Mean?
A rumor has been circulating that GGPoker will be launching in Pennsylvania soon, but it appears to be based on a misunderstanding.
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Newcomer PlayStar To Launch NJ Online Casino In Q4, But How Many More Can The Market Bear?
PlayStar, a new brand, will make its debut in the NJ market in Q4 this year. By then, there will be at least 28 online...
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The DC Lottery Becomes The First To Jump Aboard The Online Lottery Trend In 2021
Washington, D.C., became the third US jurisdiction to introduce online instant lottery games in the past 12 months.
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Late To The Party: Can Las Vegas Sands Really Succeed In the Online Gambling Space?
Sheldon Adelson steered Las Vegas Sands away from online gambling, but its new CEO Robert Goldstein wants to change course.
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Pennsylvania Online Gambling Revenue Soars Again In December, Capping Off A Year Of Massive Growth
Pennsylvania's brick-and-mortar casinos shut down again in December for several weeks, catapulting online gambling revenues to new heights.
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Michigan Online Casino And Mobile Sportsbook Launch Day: Live Updates
Jan. 22, 2021, is launch day for Michigan online casinos and sportsbooks, starting at noon EST. We will provide live updates as the action gets...
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MGM Resorts Abandons Takeover Plans Following Cold Shoulder From Entain: Where Do They Go From Here?
Despite initially hoping to continue negotiations, MGM Resorts International has abandoned its takeover plans following a firm rejection by Entain.
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Huge Win For Interstate Poker As First Circuit Court Of Appeals Rules Favorably On Wire Act Case
The future looks rosy for interstate poker in the US, as the First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Wire Act applies only...
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It’s Go Time For Michigan Online Gambling: Launch Day Set For This Friday, With Nine Brands To Start
After more than a year of waiting, Michigan gamblers will get their chance to play online starting this Friday, as nine operators prepare to launch.
