Eve Of Sports Betting In West Virginia
Hollywood Casino & Inn at Charles Town Races (l.) in Ranson, West Virginia will become the first casino in the state to offer sports betting, prior to September 1. Mobile and online sports wagering will become available after on-site sports books are operating, said Danielle Boyd, managing legal counsel for the state Lottery Commission.
Connecticut Governor Holds Out Hope for Sports Betting
Governor Dannel P. Malloy (l.) would like to get sports betting legalized in Connecticut before he leaves office in January. He is negotiating with the state’s two gaming tribes and hopes to call a special legislative session soon.
Boyd Gaming and FanDuel Partner for Online Sports Betting
Boyd Gaming Corporation and FanDuel Group, now a subsidiary of Paddy Power Betfair, have entered into a strategic partnership to develop sports betting and online gaming opportunities. Boyd will use FanDuel’s technology and related services to operate Boyd Gaming-branded mobile and online sports-betting and gaming services.
Elaine Wins, Satre Will Chair Wynn Resorts
The agreement to bring in Phil Satre, the widely respected gaming executive ends months of hostilities between Wynn Resorts and its largest shareholder, Elaine Wynn (l.), over what kind of board of directors will shape the gaming giant’s future as it leaves the Steve Wynn era firmly behind. Ms. Wynn agreed to halt her activities undermining the activities of the company board.
G2E Presents First Sports Betting Symposium
A Sports Betting Symposium will be presented for the first time at this year’s Global Gaming Expo, the premier international gaming trade show, October 8-11 in Las Vegas. Sessions will cover the business and legislative aspects of sports betting, featuring globally recognized sports betting experts and business leaders. Kenny Gersh (l.), executive vice president of gaming and new business ventures for Major League Baseball, will join a panel on the business of sports betting.
MGM Springfield Opening in Two Weeks
The arrival of the 600-pound golden MGM lion (l.) signaled the fact that the MGM Springfield will be opening August 24. The $960 million casino’s opening will be heralded by a huge parade on opening day, led by the Budweiser Clydesdales.
University to Buy Former Atlantic City CasinoUniversity to Buy Former Atlantic City Casino
Stockton University will seek to expand its growing presence in Atlantic City by buying the former Atlantic Club casino (l.) on the city’s Boardwalk. The purchase would include the casino’s current owners demolishing the casino tower on the site. The Atlantic Club was formerly the Golden Nugget, owned by Steve Wynn.
Florida Court Considers Greyhound Racing Ban
Amendment 13, which would ban greyhound racing in Florida after December 31, 2020, may not be allowed on the November 6 ballot. The state Supreme Court unanimously voted to consider whether the proposal’s title and summary would mislead voters, as a Tallahassee circuit judge recently ruled. Arguments are set for August 29.
Rhode Island Casino to Close Soon
The Newport Grand, which has operated a slots parlor in Rhode Island since 2008, will be closing at the end of August. The casino license is being transferred to the Tiverton Casino Hotel, which will open September 1.
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Caesars’ Atlantic City Casinos Add Sports Betting, Mississippi Is Next
Bally’s Atlantic City launched sports betting on July 30, and Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City began taking bets on August 1. In mid-August, Mississippi casinos Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi and Horseshoe Tunica will start taking bets on-site.
PartyPoker, PartyCasino Launch New Cash Back, Loyalty System
PartyPoker and PartyCasino are significant players in New Jersey’s iGaming market, but are sometimes overshadowed by their partnerships with BorgataCasino and BorgataPoker. The sites offer cash back, no minimum pay, tournament tickets and more.
