Senate and Assembly bills introduced despite state AG's negative view of DFS The New York state Attorney General's negative view that daily fantasy sports are illegal in terms of New York state law has done nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of state politicians Sen. John Bonacic and Rep. Gary Pretlow, who have introduced similar legalisation bills in the Assembly and...
Rep. Gary Pretlow good on his pledge to launch DFS bill In New York, where state AG Eric Schneiderman has vigorously opposed daily fantasy sports, opining that it constitutes gambling, the Assembly could be about to override his cease and desist notices to major operators. Good to his recent pledge, Rep. Gary Pretlow has launched his DFS legalisation bill A10473,...
The Strip revenues decline 2 percent year-on-year to $491 million Official numbers released by the Nevada regulator show that revenues in the Silver State continued to decline in April, and were down an overall 2 percent year-on-year at $876 million. Las Vegas Strip gambling revenue was down almost 2 percent to $491 million, and downtown Las Vegas winnings were down...
House Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee advanced bill Atlantic City lawmaker, Rep. Ralph Caputo, has reported progress on a bill he has introduced compelling Atlantic City land casino operators who also operate online gambling websites to do their bit in promoting Atlantic City as a tourist venue. The Caputo bill would require operators to vigorously promote the area's attractions...
Sponsor decides to live to fight another day Illinois's troublesome daily fantasy sports bill was effectively shelved but kept alive during a House Judiciary Committee hearing held Sunday evening to get through a heavy workload before the Legislature adjourns Tuesday. Sponsor Rep. Mike Zalewski, who has encountered some heavy opposition from the land casino industry despite a successful passage of...
A good start with 731 entries The 47th World Series of Poker is now underway at the Rio in Las Vegas, with a strong start from 731 entrants in the first event, a $565 buy-in Casino Employees NLHE competition. When InfoPowa went to press, play on the first day had ended with just 23 survivors due to return to the...
50 percent equity interest sold for $900 million US gambling group Boyd Gaming Corporation announced Tuesday that it has agreed to sell its 50 percent equity interest in Marina District Development Holding Company, the parent company of Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to MGM Resorts International for consideration of $900 million, as well as a...
App achieves a five-star rating amid 200 user reviews on the App Store Sports technology company Boom Shakalaka has announced that its Boom Fantasy app launched barely four months ago has achieved number one search status in the App Store following two hundred positive reviews giving it a five-star rating. The app offers an experience where fans can compete against...
Concerted Twitter campaign illustrates the AGA's determination to legalise US sports betting more widely In an initiative that is becoming increasingly noticeable, the US land casino trade body the American Gaming Association has been touting legalised sports betting through conference appearances and in social media. This week saw a typical example, with the Association taking to Twitter to point out...
Las Vegas Sands agrees to pay Steve Jacobs $75 million in a settlement deal Sheldon Adelson's Las Vegas Sands Corp. has agreed to pay more than $75 million to settle a lawsuit by its former top Macau executive, Steve Jacobs, whose allegations prompted federal bribery investigations into the company, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal Tuesday. The...
