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The IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine now has a jackpot totaling over $2 million for a lucky patron at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in Yonkers, New York. IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars’ jackpot is the second largest in Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts’ history The jackpot is the […]
The Washington Nationals demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to the minor leagues after he stayed out all night at a Chicago-area casino, leaving only hours before a Friday day game against the Chicago Cubs, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was sent to the club’s minor league complex after casino visit […]
Winning for Missouri Education, the group behind Amendment 2 for sports betting regulation in the Show-Me State, released an economic study on Friday estimating how much sports wagering money would support state education. Winning for Missouri Education said up to $105 million would help fund Missouri schools over five years Jack Cardetti, a spokesperson for […]
ESPN BET unveiled a newly-branded retail sportsbook at L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Friday, Sept. 20. The revamped sportsbook is set to provide customers with a modern sports viewing and betting experience. ESPN BET sportsbook is located next to the hotel tower elevators at L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles According […]
A Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) poll reveals that 10% of young men between the ages of 18 and 30 suffer from problem gambling, compared to just 3% of the overall population. The survey also shows that such problems are closely related to online betting on sports and online slot machines. “Gambling is generally marketed as […]
Caesars Entertainment has launched the Caesars Sportsbook Muckleshoot app, which is now accepting mobile sports bets at Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn, Washington. Caesars Sportsbook Muckleshoot app is now available to download on mobile devices for on-premise sports betting According to the news release, guests 21 and older who are interested in wagering on mobile […]
Betfred, the U.K.-based online sports betting and iGaming platform, is adding to the growing list of sports wagering operators leaving Arizona’s gaming market. The British bookmaker announced its ceasing operations in Arizona, joining eight other sportsbooks that have recently exited the Grand Canyon State. Betfred plans to cease all operations in Arizona on Nov. 4 […]
DK Crown Holdings Inc., the Boston-based parent company of DraftKings, contributed an additional $5 million to the Winning for Missouri Education pro-sports betting campaign on Tuesday. DraftKings’ parent issued the largest check to a Missouri state political campaign in over 16 years DK Crown Holdings’ donation is the largest check to a Missouri state political […]
The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, had its second-best revenue month ever in August and set a new record for income from slot machines. According to the Virginia Lottery’s casino report for last month, the Bristol Casino netted $15,940,186.74 in adjusted gross revenue (AGR). Bristol Casino generated a record $13,286,447 in slot revenue […]
Flutter Entertainment has reached an agreement with Playtech to add Snaitech, an Italian gambling company, to its portfolio in a deal valued at €2.3 billion ($2.6 billion). Playtech acquired Snaitech for only €846 million in 2018 Playtech acquired Snaitech for only €846 million in 2018. The price of the transaction nearly matches Playtech’s market value […]