Described as “landmark research” The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released research on the scope of the U.S. casino gaming industry’s impact on, and commitment to, communities, employees and customers in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF). The research, which the AGA hails as “the first-of-its-kind”, was conducted among 15 AGA member respondents representing 168 casino properties,...
Under exclusive agreement Caesars Entertainment Corporation and DraftKings have entered into an exclusive agreement in which Caesars will provide DraftKings market access for its online gaming products across certain states, subject to passage of applicable laws and securing the applicable gaming licenses. "Caesars' agreement with DraftKings, their first multi-state partnership, brings together the established leaders in gaming, daily fantasy sports...
On revised opinion on Federal Wire Act The New Hampshire Lottery Commission is the first U.S. State to take on the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel through the legal system referencing its recent reversal of a 2011 opinion on the Federal Wire Act (see previous InfoPowa reports). InfoPowa readers will recall New Jersey and Pennsylvania State Attorney...
Aspire to replicate success of other States who have authorised online sports betting and casino gaming Senate Study Bill 1168 will be reviewed by an Iowa subcommittee this week, a new bill introduced by Senator Roby Smith who chairs the Committee on State Government. The bill, one of eight in play, authorises online, mobile and fantasy sports betting and requires...
Represents a major gambling expansion The Kentucky State legislature’s Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee overwhelmingly voted in favour of House Bill 175 allowing terrestrial and mobile sports betting, fantasy sports and online poker within State lines. Geolocation monitoring, in-person registering and app download at terrestrial venues, a 9.75 percent terrestrial tax rate, and a 14.25 percent online tax rate...
‘Arctic Valor’ - first exclusive title to be launched Microgaming has entered into a long-term supplier agreement with Nevada-based games developer Crazy Tooth Studio. The first game developed exclusively for Microgaming is ‘Arctic Valor’, a new six-reel, 4,096 ways online slot that summons forth fierce Valkyries and icy wins with a mythological edge. Following valiant warriors into battle across a...
Golden Nugget Launches Online Sports Book In New Jersey Powered by SBTech Golden Nugget launched a new sportsbook in the New Jersey this week, integrated within its online casino platform, and powered by SBTech. The new sportsbook, the thirteenth in the market, offers a wide range of betting markets but is restricted from offering wagering on the NBA as its...
Described as a “world-first” Player prop betting market provider, Digital Sports Tech (DST), has launched the first U.S. in-play prop betting offering for the National Basketball Association (NBA), saying results to date are exceeding all user traction and performance expectations. In-Play NBA Player Props is powered by DST’s props platform and pricing engine, which combines advanced mathematical and predictive modelling...
Complaint alleges use of illegal gambling practices Seattle-based social gaming app developer Big Fish Games, Inc. is the subject of a class action law suit filed this month with the Western Washington District Court one behalf of Florida resident Manasa Thimmegowda against Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Arisctocrat Technologies Inc., and Churchill Downs Incorporated. The complaint alleges the firm offers mobile free-to-play...
William Hill have now taken control of all online sports betting activities of the land based casino group Golden Entertainment. Thus providing the UK betting giant with a foothold in Nevada. The move will see William Hill being responsible for the operation of the sports books out of the Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder in Las Vegas, Aquarius...
