First-in-the nation system allows casino patrons to set limits on their betting State gambling regulators in Massachusetts will today (Thursday) discuss a new first-in-the nation system titled "Play My Way" that allows land casino patrons to set limits on their betting, and is scheduled to launch next month. Designed and introduced to curb problem gambling in the state, the program...
Ventures into online and mobile social channels U.S. casino Maryland Live! has launched its LIVE! SOCIAL CASINO describing the new offer as a cross between a free-play website and a "freemium" social casino for patrons 21-years-of-age or older. Live! Social Casino, powered by GAN, is available across mobile as a downloadable app from the App Store and Google Play as...
Americans will place $9.2 billon in wagers on this year's NCAA tournament The annual US sports betting frenzy that has been dubbed March Madness is once again upon us, with the American Gaming Association estimating this week that Americans will wager $9.2 billion on this year's NCAA tournament... but only $262 million of that will be bet legally through regulated...
Online will continue to grow, says Affinity Gaming chief In an interview with the publication Vegas Inc. this week, Michael Silberling, chief executive of Affinity Gaming and formerly president of international operations at Caesars Entertainment, opined that the online vertical will continue to grow, and that it does not represent a threat to land-based operators. "Land-based facilities will stay profitable,...
Internet gambling win up 42 percent at $14.7 million (February 2015 - $10.4 million) The online contribution to Atlantic City operations in New Jersey continues to grow, with figures from the New Jersey Division for Gaming Enforcement Monday showing that internet gambling win reached $14.7 million, up by 42 percent on February 2015's $10.4 million. For the month, online poker...
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort hosts first tournament in gambling city This weekend sees the first eSports tournament to be held in Atlantic City when the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort hosts a Nintendo tournament organised by entrepreneurial siblings Ben and Ari Fox. "We're the first to bring e-sports here," Ben Fox told the publication Press of Atlantic City. "The...
Not an acquisition, says DFS giant... but it's inviting players to migrate DraftKings spokemen are adamant that the company's "white knight" initiative to look after owed players in the FantasyHub debacle is not an acquisition exercise... but the DFS giant nevertheless is inviting rescued players to switch to its offering. On Thursday DraftKings stepped in with its rescue offer to...
Miami-based mobile technology firm mulls option to obtain controlling stake in video streaming company The announcement this week by Miami-based mobile technology specialist Next Group Holdings that it is considering an option to acquire a controlling stake in gambling video streaming firm Lubar Technologies triggered immediate speculation that Next may have live dealer gambling ambitions. Founded in 2002, Lubar has...
DraftKings extends global product offering to the UEFA Europa League and Liga Mexicana Daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has launched two new football leagues, extending its global product offering to the UEFA Europa League and Liga Mexicana. In addition to Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Major League Soccer contests, DraftKings players will now be able to enter contests in...
Regulatory bill voted forward in House General Law Committee Thursday A bill to regulate and licence fantasy sports in Connecticut moved forward Thursday after being approved 10 vs. 5 by the House General Law Committee. The measure now moves to the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee for further debate. The bill requires the state Department of Consumer Protection to adopt...
