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Sports Betting Ads ‘Obnoxious,’ Says Lawmaker Who Helped Legalize Such Gambling
New Jersey sports betting advertisements are flooding television and radio commercial breaks. One state lawmaker says such marketing is giving way to an increase in problem gambling. Assemblyman Ralph Caputo (D-Essex) helped champion New Jersey's...
Hard Rock Sportsbook Goes Live Online in Virginia, First Retail Book Planned for Bristol
Hard Rock Sportsbook is the latest online sports wagering platform to commence operations in Virginia. Hard Rock's digital sportsbook is the eighth mobile platform to take legal, regulated wagers in the commonwealth. But Hard Rock...
$1.9B MSG Sphere Las Vegas Reaches F1 Partnership
The $1.9 billion MSG Sphere will top off its 366-foot-tall steel frame later this month, Madison Square Garden Entertainment company officials revealed during the firm's earnings call last week. The entertainment arena, billed as a...
Atlantic City Casino Revenue Tops 2019 Numbers in April, But Inflation Clouds Industry Health
Atlantic City casino revenue in April 2022 bested the industry's brick-and-mortar performance in the same month prior to the pandemic. The April revenue report demonstrates that the industry is amid a continued recovery, as the...
Scottie Scheffler Dominating PGA Championship Betting
If you have money on Scottie Scheffler winning this year's PGA Championship, you're not alone. While there might be a Tiger in the field, it's the 2022 Masters champ that is commanding the lion's share...
The Bicycle Hotel & Casino in Los Angeles County Could Be Set for Major Renovation
The Bicycle Hotel & Casino in Bell Gardens, Ca., located just a few miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, is reportedly set for a considerable renovation. The Bike, as the California cardroom is commonly called,...
Virginia Skill Gaming Injunction Extended, Controversial Games to Continue Operating
The Virginia skill gaming legal dilemma will not be resolved for at least another six months. That's after a state judge extended an injunction on the controversial machines until November 2, 2022. Skill gaming machines...
American Gaming Association Report Highlights iGaming Profitability
The American Gaming Association (AGA) recently released its annual "State of the States" report. The in-depth report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the US commercial casino industry, revealed that gaming has more than recovered...
Minnesota Sports Betting Odds Remain Long, as Legislature Nears Session Conclusion
Minnesota sports betting discussions continue in Saint Paul, but the clock is ticking on the Legislature's 2022 session. On Thursday, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 778. The bill would legalize sports betting...
DiamondJacks Bossier City New Owner to Present Reopening Plans Next Month
DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, La., has been closed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020. It will be at least another year before gaming resumes at the property. Foundation Gaming,...
