All posts by Alex Weldon
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Sheldon Adelson, Casino Magnate And Online Gambling Opponent, Dead At 87
Sheldon Adelson, seen by many as online poker's greatest nemesis, has passed away of complications related to cancer treatment, aged 87.
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Still No Official Launch Date For Michigan, But Regulatory Meeting Provides Some Answers
The Michigan Gaming Control Board meets Tuesday to take care of last-minute red tape and provide answers to burning questions about the upcoming launch.
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IGT Rolls Out Cashless Payments In Nevada, Receives Patent For Gambling With Bitcoin
Slot machine manufacturer IGT has begun deploying its Resort Wallet cashless payment system in Nevada. Could cryptocurrency gambling be coming next?
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MGM Resorts International Offers ‘Clarification’ On Entain Takeover Offer, But Little Clarity
MGM has confirmed rumors that it informally floated an offer to take over joint venture partner Entain for the equivalent of $11 billion.
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Bally’s Plants Its Flag In Pennsylvania Soil With Satellite Casino Deal
Bally's has partnered with a PA businessman to build a satellite casino, which will allow it to obtain online casino and sports betting certificates.
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Golden Nugget Online Gaming Goes Public, Drops Over 10% On Opening Day Of Trading
There's one more US gaming stock on the markets, as Golden Nugget Online Gaming has completed its deal to go public through SPAC reverse merger.
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Gazing Into The Crystal Ball: Seven Online Gambling Industry Stories To Watch For In 2021
Not everything about US online gambling is hard to predict. Here are seven stories you can bet on hearing about in the coming year.
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The Year In Review: The Three Biggest Surprises And Disappointments Of 2020
2020 has been an unprecedented year in many ways. Here, we run down the top 3 surprising and top 3 disappointing stories of the year...
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Time To Hug And Make Up? Connecticut Governor And Tribes Look Ready To Move Ahead With Gambling Expansion In 2021
Connecticut sports betting and online gambling have been held back by conflicting interests, yet circumstances have changed and compromise is possible.
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Alabama Study Comes Up Strongly In Favor Of New Gambling Options, Though Resistance Remains
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commissioned a study on gambling this year. The results are in, and the study group recommends a lottery, casinos and mobile...
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DraftKings Gift Cards Will Facilitate Payment Processing, But Carry Risks When It Comes To Responsible Gambling
DraftKings' new gift cards, good for all its sites, have an obvious convenience benefit, but also carry some risks in terms of responsible gambling.
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Pennsylvania Online Gambling Revenue Flatlines In November, As Table Games Wagers Exceed Slots For The First Time
Pennsylvania's unique tax structure is causing table games to outpace slots. Dollars wagered at the tables exceeded slots in November for the first time.
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Kentucky Supreme Court Reinstates $870 Million Judgment Against PokerStars
The Kentucky Supreme Court has reinstated a judgment holding PokerStars liable for $870 million in damages for its illegal activities before Black Friday.
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Call Them The Rock Stars: Hard Rock Taps Former Stars Group Execs To Lead The Charge Into Online Gambling
Hard Rock Digital, a new subsidiary, will expand the iconic brand's online presence with the help of Rafi Ashkenazi and other former Stars Group execs.
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New Jersey Online Casinos And Poker Rooms Earn $92 Million In November, Hanging On To October Gains
NJ online casinos and poker rooms increased their daily average revenue by 1.5% in November, holding on to significant gains from the previous month.
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Michgan Awards First Online Gambling Licenses But Launch Won’t Happen Until After The Holidays
Michigan's online gambling launch has been delayed yet again, until mid-January, but most operators have now received their provisional licenses.
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Florida Man Gets Stuck With $93,000 Tax Bill After Letting Boss Use His DFS Account
Andrew Moste's lawsuit against his former employers is the second case in two months involving illegal account sharing at DraftKings.
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DraftKings Strikes Connecticut Market Access Deal With Foxwoods, But Political Roadblocks Lie Ahead
A sports betting deal between DraftKings and Foxwoods could have ramifications for the state's efforts to expand gambling, including online casinos.
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As Nevada’s Gambling Treatment Diversion Court Reaches Its Second Anniversary, New Jersey Contemplates Following Suit
An experimental court in Las Vegas allows problem gamblers to seek treatment rather than suffer punishment for their crimes. Will other states follow suit?
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BetMGM Soft Launches Online Casino In Pennsylvania, Wait Continues For Poker And Sports Betting
BetMGM has just made a belated entry to the Pennsylvania online casino market, with a three-day test period followed by a full launch expected Dec....
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Michigan Senator Says Online Casino Launch Coming In December
Online casino gambling and mobile sportsbooks might be mere weeks away in Michigan, as JCAR says it will approve the iGaming rules on December 1.
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Odds Looking Very Good For Single-Game Sports Wagering In Canada As Trudeau’s Liberals Join The Cause
After three failed attempts, Canada is taking another stab at removing its prohibition on single-game sports betting, and this one looks likely to succeed.
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Partypoker, BetMGM Adopt Interstate Self-Exclusion Technology Ahead Of PA Launch
GVC Holdings, which owns Partypoker and co-owns BetMGM, is the first official partner of PlayPause, an interstate responsible gambling tool.
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Golden Nugget Online Gambling Deal Makes It A Full House For WV’s Greenbrier
Golden Nugget will become The Greenbrier's third and final brand partner for online sports betting and casino in West Virginia.
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Rivers Chairman Neil Bluhm Was A Major Biden Campaign Donor. What Does That Mean For Online Gambling?
Rush Street Chairman Neil Bluhm organized donations for Biden's campaign. How might this shape federal policy on online gambling?
