By Tomas Medon Louisiana’s Legislature Considering New Responsible Gambling LawsApril 28, 2022 In the aftermath of a senior state lawmaker reg in part due to her addiction, the Louisiana Legislature now considering stricter regulations with regard to gambling-related harm. If all goes according to plan, the state could eventually introduce a measure that would force mobile sports betting operators to implement self-exclusion mechanisms on their platforms. Karen […]
By Tomas Medon Greektown Casino-Hotel to Be Rebranded as Hollywood Casino at GreektownApril 26, 2022 On May 1, Detroit’s Greektown Casino-Hotel will have a new name (Hollywood Casino at Greektown), according to its operator, Penn National Gaming. The renaming of the venue which is one of the state’s largest will coincide with a $30 million hotel refurbishment and other renovations. All these are meant to deliver a breath of fresh […]
By Tomas Medon Mohegan Casino Renovating and Expanding Connecticut ResortApril 21, 2022 Mohegan Sun, the owner and operator of a tribal casino resort in Uncasville, Connecticut, is investing $15 million to modernize and expand with the main targets of the upgrade being the VIP customers and high rollers. Big spenders are among the most lucrative revenue streams for the gaming industry which makes this move very strategic. […]
By Tomas Medon Eagle Casino and Sports Goes Live in MichiganApril 19, 2022 Gamblers in Michigan recently got yet another great online casino and sports betting option. Eagle Casino and Sports, the new platform, is owned and operated by Soaring Eagle Gaming, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan’s gaming arm. For this to be a success, the tribe had to find a great partner. That ended up […]
By Tomas Medon Pennsylvania Gets More Online Gaming OptionsApril 14, 2022 The gaming market in the Keystone State keeps getting bigger and better. New operators are getting into the gambling market while existing companies are working on expanding their footprint further. That said, players always have a lot of great things to look forward to. The most recent additions came this week and they are every […]
By Tomas Medon New York Budget Confirms Plans for Three Downstate CasinosApril 12, 2022 The wait for a Las Vegas-style casino in New York is almost over. In the state’s recent $220 billion budget that was approved last Saturday, the lawmakers include licenses to not one, but up to three downstate casino licenses. All three will be full licenses. Each of them will be going for at least $500 […]
By Tomas Medon Caesars Sportsbook Becomes New York Mets’ Official Sports Betting PartnerApril 7, 2022 As part of its efforts to extend the reach of its sports betting brand, Caesars Entertainment Inc., has recently inked a lucrative partnership with the New York Mets. The of the multi-year partnership will make Caesars Sportsbook the team’s official sports betting partner. This is an exciting development for sports betting enthusiasts in the […]
By Tomas Medon Online Gambling Finally Makes Debut in OntarioApril 5, 2022 The government of Ontario in April 2019 announced its plans to end the lottery’s online gambling monopoly. Later in 2020, the provincial government introduced legislation to bring forth a licensing regime. Final standards for online betting and gaming in the state were published in September 2021 further cementing iGaming in Ontario’s future. Now, the wait […]