Author: Jose Del Pozo

PENN Entertainment, Inc. has announced its plan to nominate Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez for election to its Board of Directors following discussions with HG Vora Capital Management, LLC. Ron Naples has informed the Board that he will retire from the Board, effective immediately. Barbara Shattuck Kohn and Saul Reibstein have also notified PENN Entertainment […]

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. announced Monday an expansion of the WSOP Online poker platform, adding Pennsylvania to its three existing jurisdictions: Nevada, New Jersey, and Michigan. Caesars becomes the first online poker operator to share liquidity across four U.S. jurisdictions. WSOP Online is the only platform in the U.S. where poker players from all four states […]

PENN Entertainment, Inc. has announced plans for an estimated $180-$200 million project to relocate its Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs riverboat casino operations to a new land-based property to be rebranded as Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs. The proposal to relocate the casino was approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission last week in conjunction […]

Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams announced Monday that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Jim Ananich to serve as the new Chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Jim Ananich Succeeds Linda Forte As Chair Of MGCB Ananich is replacing Linda Forte, whose term has expired. Ananich’s term expires Dec. 31, 2028, […]

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to the Panama-based operators of SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline.ag for conducting illegal gambling activities in Michigan. Both operators are in violation of Michigan’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act, Gaming Control and Revenue Act, and Michigan Penal Code. According to the MGCB’s news release, the Board’s actions follow […]

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is banning the use of credit cards to fund sports betting accounts in efforts to further support responsible gambling. When legal sports wagering launched in Illinois in March 2020, sports wagering was authorized in 13 other states, and none prohibited the use of credit cards to fund accounts. Six States […]

SuperPlay, an Israel-based mobile gaming studio that was acquired by Playtika for $700 million in September 2024, collaborated with Disney Games to launch a new free-to-play solitaire game, Disney Solitaire. The social game is now available for Android and iOS devices, with optional in-app purchases. Disney Solitaire offers a twist on the classic TriPeaks Solitaire […]

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, located at the corner of State Road 7 and Sample Road in Coconut Creek, Fla., recently announced its latest promotions for guests ahead of May 2025. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek features over 2,300 slot machines and over 80 live table games with real dealers and real cards, including Blackjack, Baccarat, and […]

Sony Pictures Television and Right Angle Entertainment have announced that Wheel of Fortune LIVE! will be heading to the Vegas Strip with an extended engagement at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino starting July 11. Wheel of Fortune LIVE! To Be Hosted By Mark L. Walberg Hosted by actor, television personality, and game show […]

Bally’s Chicago has announced expanded ownership opportunities, offering preference to City of Chicago and Illinois residents in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. “As the lead placement agent for the Bally’s Chicago IPO, we’ve seen interest from thousands of people who appreciate having access to this unique investment opportunity in a one-of-a-kind casino and resort […]

PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced Wednesday that it has partnered with Major League Baseball’s (MLB) San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres as the teams’ official daily fantasy sports partner. The deals mark PrizePicks’ first team partnerships in the state of California. Giants Fans Can Flip Over PrizePicks-Branded Strikeout […]

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an agreement Wednesday accepting the Keystone State as the sixth member of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) for online poker. This expansion of online gaming for poker creates more options for an estimated 150,000 online poker players in the state. Pennsylvania Expands The Pool Of Online Poker Players By […]