Pennsylvania’s Presque Isle Applies for Sports Betting
The Presque Isle Downs and Casino (l.) has petitioned Pennsylvania regulators to become the seventh state casino to offer sports betting.
Wynn Investigation Stalled; Mohegans Ready to Jump In
With the investigation of Wynn Resorts stalled because of a lawsuit by former Chairman Steve Wynn. There’s no timeline for resolution and construction on Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor continues. If Wynn is denied a license, the Mohegan tribe is ready to take over, a prospect that doesn’t sit well with Everett (the actual location of the resort) Mayor Carlo DeMaria (l. with Steve Wynn in 2012).
Pennsylvania Gaming Law Has Brought $385 Million to State
A new report shows that expanded gaming in Pennsylvania approved by Governor Tom Wolf (l.) has already injected $385 million of incremental revenue into the state’s coffers. Mini-casino auctions and iGaming licensing requests lead the field.
Online sportsbooks offer free first bets, other promotions to new players
Sports betting is off to a great start in New Jersey, and online sportsbooks have a lot to offer players. Players can just sign into their favorite online casino or poker site, and sports betting is just a click away.
PlaySugarHouse.com kicks off King Cash’s $100K Race, Dashing Through New Jersey holiday promo
King Cash’s $100K Race, Dashing Through New Jersey takes players on a mission to help King Cash reach the tree at Rockefeller Center. Players will rack up bonus money at different landmarks and win holiday scratch cards along the way.
Freerolls Help Players Learn about Poker Tournaments and Win Cash
Freerolls are poker tournaments that can be played without putting up any money, but they offer players the chance to win cash, bonus money or tournament entry tickets. We have an overview of some of the freeroll offers at online poker sites.
4 Things to Consider Before Betting in the NFL’s Final Weeks
As NFL crunch time approaches, here are some thoughts to consider for the final four weeks of the regular season. Plus, details on Gulfstream Park’s Caribbean Classic and an NHL rundown.
PA iLottery debuts $100K Holiday Countdown
The $100,000 Holiday Countdown features five weekly drawings, five $10,000 winners and 500 winners of $100. One grand-prize winner will score $100,000.
FanDuel Pays Bets on Alabama to Win the Championship, a Month Before the Game
The FanDuel sportsbook is paying out bets from anyone who selected Alabama to win the college football national championship—even though the game won’t actually be played until January. Here are the details.
U.S. Sports Betting Moves Forward
Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International have become the founding members of the Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association, the first such group in the U.S., with former New Jersey regulator George Rover (l.) as its chief integrity officer. In addition, MGM Resorts has reached an agreement with Major League Baseball to become betting partner with the league. MGM has already reached similar deals with the NHL and the NBA.
Eldorado Resorts Signs Online Gambling Deal With Stars Group
Eldorado Resorts has entered into a 20-year agreement with the Stars Group for online gaming. Eldorado will provide Stars Group with options to access to Eldorado’s online sports wagering platforms. William Hill, which has a previous deal with Eldorado to provide land-based sports betting approved the deal. CEO Rafi Ashkenazi (l.) says it is part of the Stars Group’s U.S. strategy.
Hard Rock names Mark Birtha to Head Northern California Venture
Mark Birtha has been named president of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain in Northern California. He will oversee the casino’s construction aiming at opening it next year. He most recently operated the Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield, Ohio, which became the state’s leading revenue generator under his leadership.
