Philadelphia Council Targets Skill Games

The Philadelphia City Council held a contentious hearing on a proposed ban on so-called skill games, which mimic slot machines but operate outside of Pennsylvania gaming regulations.

Published March 4, 2024

Iowa Lawmakers Approve Casino Tax Cut

An Iowa House panel advanced a bill to lower taxes on gross gaming revenue at the state’s 19 casinos from the current 22 percent to 19 percent in 2027....

Published March 4, 2024

Alabama Senators Review Gambling Legislation

Legislation including casino gambling, a lottery and sports betting easily passed the required two-thirds of the Alabama House. But rounding up enough support among Senators isn’t a given, with...

Published March 4, 2024

Genting Reveals $5 Billion Bid for Expanded Resorts World NYC

Genting has revealed its proposal for a downstate casino license, a sweeping $5 billion expansion (l.) that would include additional hotel rooms, a massive casino expansion and thousands of...

Published March 4, 2024

Study: iGaming Does Not Cannibalize Casino Revenues

A new study by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming has found that the addition of online gaming does not cannibalize brick-and-mortar casino revenues, and in fact boosts them.

Published February 26, 2024

Feature Combo Frenzy: Triple-Pot Dominates 2023’s Slot Design

2023 was a record year for U.S. gaming, driven primarily by slot performance, as is typically the case. When it comes to dissecting trends among top-performing games, there are...

Published February 26, 2024

NEWS & NOTES

Small Nuggets of News

Published February 26, 2024

BetConstruct’s B.F.T.H. Arena Awards Returns Bigger and Better in 2024

BetConstruct, February 19

Published February 26, 2024

Aruze Gaming Global (AG2) is granted Regulatory Approvals with 14 Tribal and 4 Additional State Licenses adding to the over 150 Licenses granted

Aruze, February 15

Published February 26, 2024

Kambi Group plc and PENN Entertainment extend retail sportsbook platform agreement through 2025

Kambi, February 19

Published February 26, 2024

Super Bowl Shocker: Illegal Super Bowl Bets Dominate Legal

YieldSec, February 23

Published February 26, 2024

FanDuel Buys Software Provider BeyondPlay

FanDuel purchased the iGaming software company BeyondPlay. The company puts an emphasis on new product development for online casinos. The acquisition should grow FanDuel’s status in the field.

Published February 26, 2024

Mohegan Inspire Installs Light & Wonder Products

Light & Wonder’s L&W Engage platform is now in use at the new Mohegan Inspire in South Korea. Engage will handle the operation and marketing for slots, tables and...

Published February 26, 2024

Evolution Cleared of Misconduct

The New Jersey Division of Enforcement has closed its investigation of software developer Evolution Gaming, concluding that there was no evidence to support misconduct allegations.

Published February 26, 2024

Caesars Acquires WynnBET Michigan iGaming Operations

Caesars Entertainment will acquire WynnBET’s Michigan online gaming operations, transitioning current users to the new platforms later this year. Also, Caesars will acquire access rights to the Sault Ste....

Published February 26, 2024

Maryland Seeks to Prevent Online Gambling On Campuses

One lawmaker introduced a bill to permit online gambling in Maryland. Another prevents college students from participating in online gambling on campus grounds.

Published February 26, 2024

Illinois iGaming Legislation Could be Shut Down in 2024

Despite initial excitement, Illinois online casino legislation is facing significant hurdles, one of them being concerns by video gaming terminal operators.

Published February 26, 2024

PAGCOR Calls on Public to Reject Illegal iGaming

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. says it has successfully blocked up to 80 percent of illegal iGaming sites in the country, but needs the cooperation of the public...

Published February 26, 2024

North Koreans Peddle Illegal iGaming Sites

North Korea’s National Intelligence Service has discovered a domestic group building illegal online gaming websites and selling them to South Korean gangs.

Published February 26, 2024

Online Casino Legalization Efforts for 2024 Wyoming Session dead

The rejection of iGaming legislation for the 2024 session by Wyoming legislators is a setback for those advocating for the legalization of online casinos in the state.

Published February 26, 2024