Author: Jose Del Pozo
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The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has sent the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) a letter asking the federal agency to “not permit” the offering of sports event contracts in the Volunteer State. Illinois, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, and Ohio already sent cease-and-desist letters to trading platforms Kalshi and Robinhood. Michigan also launched investigations […]
The latest AskGamblers Complaint Service (AGCS) report for 2024 was officially released Tuesday. The report highlights accomplishments and records of the AGCS team (formerly known as AGCCS) for the previous year. In 2024, the AGCS team managed to return $6,890,547.11 to players. However, that amount is substantially less than 2023’s staggering $9,031,914.04. Over 7,259 players […]
Officials at Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel are warning Long Islanders about a fraudulent online post, attempting to scam locals through an online gambling scheme. The casino-hotel team posted this important notice to the website: “We’ve recently been made aware of a fraudulent online post claiming to offer online gambling services affiliated with Jake’s 58 Casino […]
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, announced Monday over $50 million in property-wide capital investments planned for 2025. These new development projects are part of a seven-year, $270 million property transformation that Ocean has been planning since it was founded in 2018. The luxury casino-resort’s investment includes more than 500 new Blu Rooms […]
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee on Friday announced his nomination of three new members to the Governor’s Workforce Board: Xay Khamsyvoravong, Jessica Key, and Tracey Wiley. The Governor’s Workforce Board works with the state on workforce development, and helps plan, coordinate, fund, and evaluate education, employment, and training programs for the benefit of Rhode Island […]
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has opened a series of investigations into unlicensed sports prediction markets operating within the state. These unlicensed wagering platforms impact consumer protection and “may jeopardize the integrity of Michigan’s legal sports betting system,” according to the MGCB. “We take consumer protection very seriously and are committed to ensuring that […]
Hard Rock Bet has officially launched Take-Off!, a new crash-style online casino game from IGT PlayDigital. Take-Off! is now available to play for real money or for free in demo mode on Hard Rock Bet’s top-rated New Jersey online casino. Take-Off! Includes Max 2,500x Multiplier Take-Off! features an airplane that takes off as soon as […]
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) announced Friday that it voluntarily withdrew its services from Delaware despite disagreeing with the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). After Delaware’s DGE issued a cease-and-desist letter to VGW Luckyland, Inc., a subsidiary of Australia-based VGW Holdings, the platform decided to comply with the notice and pull out of the Old Line […]
Grand Island Casino Resort celebrated its grand opening Thursday in the city of Grand Island, Nebraska. Iowa-based Elite Casino Resorts, in partnership with Fonner Park, has now officially opened the permanent facility. The $185 million destination resort is a seven-story property, which offers a blend of gaming, dining, and entertainment. Grand Island Casino Resort Features […]
ToonieBet, an online casino for players across Ontario, announced Thursday a new strategic partnership with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. The collaboration makes ToonieBet the Senators’ official online casino partner. Launched in April 2024, ToonieBet is part of Soft2Bet, an iGaming company that provides casino and sports betting software solutions to 19 global brands, including Ontario. […]
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has once again taken decisive action against 13 illegal offshore gambling websites. These gaming sites include — Captain Jack Casino, Casino Brango, Ducky Luck Casino, El Royale Casino, Jazz Casino, Jazz Sports Casino Racebook, Looselines, Planet 7 Casino, Red Dog Casino, Royal Oak Casino, Silver Oak Casino, Skybook, and […]
PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator in North America, has renewed its partnership with MLB’s Atlanta Braves to remain the club’s official DFS partner. This new three-year agreement extends the longstanding business relationship between the two parties that began in 2020. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Atlanta Braves and […]