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Bally’s Corporation agrees multiyear NBA partnership; makes $100m buyout offer for Allied Esports
On the same day as it announced fourth quarter and full year 2020 results, Rhode Island-based gaming company Bally’s Corporation (BALY:NYSE) formerly Twin River Worldwide Holdings Inc., revealed a multiyear agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA). While it’s not exclusive, according to Bally’s the arrangement allows it to use the NBA‘s “official mark and […]
read moreNational Brands Look to Legalize Mobile Sports Betting in Arkansas
Three companies offering mobile sports betting are seeking a rule change to let them operate in Arkansas. Mobile sports betting is not permitted in Arkansas now. Bettors watch several screens at a casinos sportsbook. Sports bets in Arkansas only are legal inside a casino at a sportsbook. Mobile sports betting companies want to open the […]
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Casino expansion legislation in the works for Alabama
In the southern American state of Alabama and voters could soon be going to the polls to decide on whether to authorize a lottery and allow for the licensing of up to seven more casinos. According to a report from the Associated Press news service published by CDC Gaming Reports, Del Marsh (pictured) is a […]
read moreNevada Stands to Win Big in $1.9T American Rescue Plan, Can It Help the Casinos?
The US Senate is expected to vote on the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, by this weekend. Should it pass, Nevada stands to be a big winner. But what about the state’s struggling gaming industry? Pedestrians wearing masks walk along a less-crowded Las Vegas Strip during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new […]
read moreIndiana Casino Update: Flood Closes Caesars, Tropicana OKs Some Smoking
Two southern Indiana casinos made announcements Thursday. One had to close on Thursday morning temporarily for a non-COVID reason, while another eased some COVID restrictions. An aerial shot of Caesars Southern Indiana, which closed temporarily Thursday because of flooding. (Image: WDRB-TV) Officials at Caesars Southern Indiana decided to close Thursday morning due to flooding in […]
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Oryx Gaming facilitates Senator’s entry into Croatia’s online gaming market with turnkey solution
In a deal that further expands its European presence, Oryx Gaming has entered into an agreement with experienced land-based casino operator Senator, providing it with its first online solution, including the Bragg Gaming Group company’s (TSXV:BRAG) iGaming platform, Oryx Hub, and the extensive selection of Oryx RGS (remote gaming server ) and third party content. Operating […]
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Vietnamese province pushing for permission to build a second casino resort
In Vietnam and authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have reportedly begun lobbying the central government for permission to bring a new $2.24 billion integrated casino resort to the large island of Hon Tre. According to a report from GGRAsia citing earlier stories from the news domains at VnExpress.net and TuoiTreNews.vn, the envisioned but as yet […]
read moreGraton Casino in California Raises Minimum Wages for Tipped, Non-Tipped Workers
A tribal casino in northern California announced Wednesday that it would increase the minimum wage it offers its hourly workers. Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Tribal Chairman Greg Sarris announced Wednesday the casino will raise the minimum wage for both tipped and non-tipped hourly workers and offer a minimum 10 percent raise for salaried employees. […]
read moreSports Bettor Sues FanDuel, Claims Sportsbook Understated Live Data
A sports bettor wasted little time in filing a federal lawsuit in Illinois, claiming FanDuel provides incorrect information that misleads gamblers when making in-game wagers. A sports bettor who has filed a lawsuit against FanDuel used in-game odds examples from a men’s college basketball game between Incarnate Word and New Orleans as evidence of the […]
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Connecticut to open to commercial betting after Gov. Lamont, Mohegans reach gambling expansion deal
After thinking they were “at the finish line” in April 2019, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and the Mohegan Tribe, have reportedly finally agreed to terms for a comprehensive gambling expansion plan that could see legalized sports betting and internet gambling in the southern New England state. In a joint statement on Tuesday, Mohegan Tribal Chair […]
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