Black Friday Beginning for R.I. Sports Betting
The day after Thanksgiving, or maybe a little later, patrons at Rhode Island’s Twin River casino (l.) will be able to bet on sporting events. Lawmakers are unhappy because they hoped the system would be running by October 1.
Woods Mickelson Match to Feature In-Play Gambling Stats
The pay-per-view broadcast of the special match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will include statistics useful for in-play sports betting. Turner Sports, the producer of the broadcast, announced he broadcast will feature “first-of-its-kind integrations centered on predictive data.”
Online Gambling to Become Legal in Switzerland
Rules taking effect in the new year will establish a regulated internet market and require operators to obtain Swiss licensing to participate or face blocking. Betting limits also will be enforced for poker tournaments and certain lottery and raffle games.
Sports Betting in N.Y.: Is 2019 the Year?
With Democrats in control of the New York legislature and the governor’s mansion, advocates believe the time is finally right for legalization in the Empire State. That doesn’t mean it will go smoothly. But longtime iGaming supporter Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (l.) will try again.
Atlantic City’s Former Atlantic Club Casino Has Another Potential Buyer
The owners of Atlantic City’s former Atlantic Club Casino are negotiating with another potential buyer for sale of the site, which has been closed since 2014. A New York-based consulting firm is the latest suitor to negotiate a potential sale of the property.
Penn National, VICI Purchase Detroit’s Greektown
JACK Entertainment will sell Greektown Casino (l.) in Detroit to Penn National Gaming and VICI Properties for $1 billion. The transaction will close in 2019. JACK Chairman Dan Gilbert, who’s said he wants to exit the gaming business, said he’ll use the proceeds toward “strategic investments in our Detroit real estate and business initiatives.”
States Consider Sports Betting Legislation
Sports betting will be among the main topics in the Kansas, Kentucky and Tennessee 2019 legislative sessions. Kansas lawmakers approved a special joint committee to hold meetings on the topic. Kentucky state Senator Jim Carroll (l.) will refile sports betting legislation. And Tennessee state Senator Rick Staples prefiled a bill authorizing sports betting via county referendums.
MGM Springfield Makes Changes
As is normal after grand openings of new casinos, MGM Springfield is making some adjustments to its operations, including increased drink service on the casino floor and the addition of more popular slots and lower-limit table games.
FanDuel Strikes Deal with NJ Devils for Sports Betting, DFS
FanDuel, a daily fantasy sports company and sports bookmaker, has signed a deal with the National Hockey League and the New Jersey Devils team for sports betting and fantasy sports play, including an in-ice logo during regular-season home games.
Why Sit and Go Tournaments Are Perfect for Fast, Casual Poker Play
Sit and Go poker tournaments are fun, fast and filled with action. Most online poker sites offer Sit and Gos, where players play a one-table tournament, which means prize pools are lower, but they take less time.
iGame Overview: 88 Fortunes, 50 Dragons, Guns N’ Roses
There are so many exciting games at online gaming sites, making it tough to decide what to play. We have an overview of three exciting games: 88 Fortunes, 50 Dragons and Guns N’ Roses—in case you’re looking for something new to play.
Sports and Gaming… Suddenly, It’s Love
A groundbreaking deal between MGM Resorts and the NHL (MGM CEO Jim Murren and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman above) seemed to break the dam last week as Caesars, MGM, 888 and others worked out deals with the NHL, the NBA and the NFL. Since the repeal of PASPA, doors are opening for the sports and gaming worlds to finally embrace as full partners. It’s not just about marketing and promotion either. Some contain technology and data-sharing provisions that promise to change the face of sports betting.
