Bill to Allow iGaming at Racetracks Introduced in New Jersey Senate
A bill that would allow online gaming cafes at New Jersey racetracks, including Freehold Raceway (l.), has been introduced in the New Jersey State Senate. A similar bill was introduced in the state’s Assembly last year. The bill allows tracks to partner with Atlantic City casinos that already offer online gaming. [mkdf_separator class_name=”” type=”normal” position=”center” […]
Study: New Jersey Online Gambling Expected to Grow at 17 Percent for 2017
After rising by 32 percent in 2016, the growth of New Jersey’s online gambling market is expected to slow to 17 percent in 2017, according to a study by industry research firm Eilers & Krejcik. While still a nice bump for the industry, the study found that the amount of online poker players in the […]
New York To Consider Online Poker Bill Again
New York Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (l.) has introduced a new bill to regulate online poker in the state. The bill is a companion to a bill introduced in the state Senate. The bills follow up efforts in 2016 that saw an online poker bill approved by the Senate. The bills define poker as a game […]
Don’t Look Like a ‘Fish’: Learn the Gaming Lingo
Ever wondered about the difference between a big slick and a big lick? How about a San Francisco busboy or a monkey? Being in on the lingo always makes it seem like you know what you’re doing. Comedian and poker player Michelle Tomko explains some of these table-game terms to help you avoid looking like […]
Senator Revives New Hampshire Casino Plan
Several bills in the New Hampshire legislature are active that would allow forms of gaming. One, by casino stalwart Senator Lou D’Allesandro (l.) revives his perennial bill that would allow two casinos in the state. [mkdf_separator class_name=”” type=”normal” position=”center” color=”” border_style=”” width=”” thickness=”” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=””] New Hampshire state Senator Lou D’Allesandro, who has fought for […]
Fertitta, Barbour Lobby For Atlanta Casino
Two influential individuals are monitoring twin bills by state Senator Brandon Beach and state Rep. Ron Stephens allowing a “destination resort” in Atlanta. Tilman Fertitta, Houston-based billionaire owner of Golden Nugget casinos, said he has a lobbyist at the Capitol. Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour (l.) actually is a lobbyist for Wynn Resorts. [mkdf_separator class_name=”” […]
Icahn Bill Vetoed But He’s Still Selling Atlantic City Taj Casino
Despite New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoing a bill specifically designed to keep him from re-opening Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal without settling a union dispute, Carl Icahn (l.) says he still intends to sell the casino. Icahn said he expects other investors will shy away from the resort as a result of the bill, even […]
New York Welcomes Third Casino
The third of the Empire State’s four full-scale Las Vegas-style casinos has opened with much fanfare in Schenectady. The $330 million Rivers Casino & Resort features 1,100 slots and 67 table games and is promising around 1,000 badly needed jobs when its hotel opens this summer. The Montreign, in the Catskills region of New York, […]
Will Pennsylvania Be the Next State to Legalize iGaming?
Pennsylvania lawmakers are planning to debate legislation that would legalize online gambling in the state. The bill has provisions for igambling, daily fantasy sports, multi-state progressive slot machines, skill-based and hybrid slots, and more, along with extra funding for problem-gambling initiatives. Governor Tom Wolf has already earmarked $250 million for the state budget, signaling the […]
10 Tips for Surviving the Betting Slump
Bettors, like athletes, endure bad periods. Sometimes, you have to wait it out and reset. If you are in the middle of a betting slump, check out these 10 survival tips. Plus, which NBA teams are the best “Cover Kings” these days? And, which states are considering lifting sports betting bans? [mkdf_separator class_name=”” type=”normal” position=”center” […]
PalaCasino.com Partnership Offers Free Bonuses for Fundraising Campaign
PalaCasino.com and “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member Kathy Wakile have partnered to raise money for the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation. [mkdf_separator class_name=”” type=”normal” position=”center” color=”” border_style=”” width=”” thickness=”” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=””] PalaCasino.com and “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member Kathy Wakile have partnered to raise money for the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation. Every […]
New Alliance Aims to Make Nevada a Global eSports Hub
The Nevada Esports Alliance, formed by a group of businesses, advocates and academics, has plans to boost the state as the center of where video gaming and the casino industry converge. [mkdf_separator class_name=”” type=”normal” position=”center” color=”” border_style=”” width=”” thickness=”” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=””] A new nonprofit association has formed with the goal of making Nevada a global […]
