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Harrah’s Northern California Reveals Million-Dollar Prize Wheel

Harrah’s Northern California Reveals Million-Dollar Prize Wheel

Harrah’s Northern California has announced a new $1 million promotion for guests. Starting Thursday, May 1st, guests can earn entries to spin a prize wheel for a chance to win the grand prize. The drawing itself will be held on Saturday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The $1 million promotion is available […]

Public Health Advocacy Institute Responds to NCAA Decision to Sell Gambling Data to Sportsbooks

The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has issued a response to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for entering into an agreement with Genius Sports to sell real-time sports data to the gambling industry. According to the PHAI’s news release, the Advocacy Institute researchers believe the NCAA is “placing money and profits over public health […]

Hard Rock Digital, Playtech Launch New Jersey’s First Live Trivia Game

Hard Rock Digital and Playtech have launched New Jersey’s first-ever dedicated trivia experience on the Hard Rock Bet online casino platform. This milestone establishes Hard Rock Bet as the first operator to launch a dedicated Live Trivia Game Show in the Garden State. Hard Rock Digital and Playtech formed their strategic partnership in 2024. Since […]

FanDuel Casino Jackpots Launches in New Jersey, Michigan & Pennsylvania

FanDuel, the premier online gaming company in North America, has announced the launch of FanDuel Casino Jackpots, a new progressive jackpot system. FanDuel Casino Jackpots can be linked to multiple slots or table games to bring more jackpot wins to additional players. FanDuel Casino Players Can Opt In For A Chance To Win Any Four […]

Caesars Launches Pari-Mutuel Betting Ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby

Caesars Launches Pari-Mutuel Betting Ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has announced that it has successfully integrated pari-mutuel horse race wagering into the Caesars Sportsbook app in two U.S. states ahead of this year’s 151st Kentucky Derby. Caesars Launches Pari-Mutuel Betting In Colorado, Kentucky Horse racing fans in Colorado and Kentucky will be able to toggle between the Caesars Sportsbook app and […]

Ocean Casino Resort Celebrates Seventh Birthday With $7 Million Summer Giveaway

Ocean Casino Resort Celebrates Seventh Birthday With $7 Million Summer Giveaway

Ocean Casino Resort, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is celebrating its “Lucky Summer of Sevens” birthday with more than $7 million in events and prizes, including a $1 Million Sweepstakes from June 27 through July 6. Ocean’s birthday bash will extend throughout the summer and into the fall. “Ocean’s summer-long birthday celebration will showcase […]

PENN Entertainment Shuffles Board of Directors

PENN Entertainment Shuffles Board of Directors

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 Expands WSOP Online Poker Platform to Pennsylvania

Caesars Entertainment Expands WSOP Online Poker Platform to Pennsylvania

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 […]

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PENN Entertainment to Open New Hollywood Casino in Iowa

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 […]

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Jim Ananich Named Chair of Michigan Gaming Control Board

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, […]

Michigan Gaming Control Board Issues C&D Orders to SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline.ag

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 […]

Illinois Gaming Board Bans Credit Card Use For Sports Betting

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 […]

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Playtika’s SuperPlay Launches New Free-To-Play Disney Solitaire Game

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 Unveils Promotions For May 2025

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 […]

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Wheel of Fortune Launches 2025 U.S. Tour in Las Vegas

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 […]

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