Online Gambling Offers a Safe, Controlled Place to Play
PlaySugarHouse.com and other online gambling sites let players adjust their responsible gaming settings and set individual limits for themselves. Limits can be placed on how much is deposited and the time spent playing daily or weekly.
March Brings a Full Month of Major Races, Starting with Gulfstream
Racing kicks into high gear in March with major races, big cards, lucrative carryovers and an emerging snapshot of the year’s major players. Florida’s Gulfstream Park launches the festivities Saturday, March 3 with a loaded card featuring nine six-figure races.
Foxwoods Partnership Could Allow On-Site iGaming for Real Money
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut has announced a partnership with Pariplay that could establish on-site, real-money online gambling. The deal is subject to the necessary legislation and regulatory review and approval.
No Online Poker Bill Likely in California
For the first time in five years Rep. Reggie Jones-Sawyer (l.) won’t be offering an e-poker bill in the California Assembly. He thinks he needs to give the highly controversial bill a chance to cool off before dusting it off again.
‘Integrity Fee’ Becoming an Issue in Sports Betting Legalization
Major League Baseball joined the National Basketball Association in pushing a sports betting bill including a 1 percent “integrity fee,” but NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (l.) is muddying the waters with a justification for the fee that has nothing to do with integrity. And several states are moving forward without the fee, causing opposition from the leagues.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Mull DFS Bill
The Bay State’s “homegrown” industry, daily fantasy sports, would be regulated and allowed to flourish under a bill proposed by state Senator Eileen Donoghue (l.). Her bill is now being reviewed by the legislature’s Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Parx Chimes in on iGaming Regs
Parx Casino has submitted a request to the Pennsylvania gaming board outlining specific restrictions the casino would like in the board’s regulations for online casinos. The company is asking that Pennsylvania restrict each license holder to one “skin” or brand.
New Jersey Encouraging Early Licensing for Sports Betting
New Jersey gaming regulators are encouraging businesses and firms interested in offering sports betting in the state to apply for casino service licensing, even as it awaits a decision on the issue from the U.S. Supreme Court. The state has a challenge before the Court to allow sports betting.
Slow Growth Predicted for DFS Giants
A new report predicts slow growth for daily fantasy sports giants DraftKings and FanDuel and suggests that the DFS market may have peaked. The two companies have attracted about $1.2 billion in capital investment in recent years, but may struggle to continue that momentum.
New Jersey Considers Changing Keno-style Lottery Game
New Jersey’s State Assembly is considering drastically changing a new keno-style lottery game which many see as a threat to Atlantic City casinos. The Quick Draw game from the New Jersey Lottery currently has drawings every five minutes and is targeted to be played in bars and restaurants. The Assembly is considering reducing the drawings to twice a day.
Study Predicts 684 Million Online Gamblers by 2022
A study by Juniper Research predicts the number of online gamblers in the world will more than double to about 684 million by 2022. Online wagers are expected to top $1 trillion, with online casinos making up about 40 percent of the total.
Atari To Introduce Cryptocurrency Token
Atari announced it will launch the Atari Token for use in cryptocurrency-based casino platforms. Atari and Gibraltar-based Infinity Networks will create a platform offering access to any form of digital entertainment. Atari also extended its partnership with Pariplay to introduce casino platforms allowing players to bet in real money or cryptocurrencies.
