While still subject to modifications along the way, the bill, with current working number of LCO 578, provides exclusive rights to operate sportsbooks to casinos, in particular the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods located in Montville, which the bill’s author state Senator Cathy Osten represents.
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The venue will offer limited services to retail customers for two 10-hour periods today and tomorrow (January 9). Should this test be completed without a hitch, it will then be given the go-ahead for the official launch of its Kambi-powered sportsbook on Thursday (January 10).
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Lucky-dip loot-box site Mystery Brand has hit back against reports that it is a “scam” gambling operation. The site made headlines last week after it was promoted by YouTube A-listers Jake Paul and Bryan “Ricegum” Le to their millions of followers, most of whom are adolescent or younger.
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“I think Van Pelt’s overrated as a gambling guy. That’s my hottest take in 2019 so far,” Simmons said Friday, according to The Big Lead. “Overrated. I’ll go head-to-head with Van Pelt.”
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The Oneida Indian Nation has tapped Scientific Games to provide its gaming technology solutions for three casinos in upstate New York, in anticipation of sports betting being legalized in the state.
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Lawmakers, Representative Thomas Beadle (R-District 27) and Representative Jason Docktor (R-District 7) have plans for similar bills, and depending on how Beadle’s bill is received, Docktor may choose instead to offer legislation that would ultimately change the state constitution to allow commercial sports betting.
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The Oregon Lottery's revenues continued to soar in 2018, reflecting the state's investment in video lottery machines and increased interest in playing Mega Millions.
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The regional casino giant announced that it has entered into a deal with convenience store operator Rutter’s to provide up to five VGTs in each of 20 Rutter’s locations around the state. The deal is subject to approval of Pennsylvania gaming regulators.
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Anyone who uses Neteller for their payment transactions needs to take note. The online services provider has announced that they are making changes to their policies, which will become effective as of March 13.
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The "Tennessee Sports Gaming Act" would allow local governments to decide whether or not to allow sports betting. According to the bill's sponsor, state representative Rick Staples, the intent of the bill is to allow local governments to have a new form of income.
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