Maverick Buys Casinos in Colorado, Washington
Nevada-based Maverick Gaming has announced that it has purchased Colorado-based CC Gaming, with assets that include the Z Casino in Black Hawk; the Grand Z Casino Hotel in Central City; Johnny Z’s Casino in Central City; and the Z Stop Convenience Store and Gas in Golden for an undisclosed price. Between them, the properties have […]
Federal Lawmakers Target Casino Resort Fees
Hotel resort fees, the hidden charges added to advertised room rates at the end of the booking process, are under attack by federal legislation that says they’re deceptive and should be disclosed up front. The fees, which have grown into a big part of the profit profile for resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, are […]
AGA Adds Three to Hall of Fame
The American Gaming Association will add three names to its Gaming Hall of Fame roster: Elaine Hodgson, co-founder, president and CEO of Incredible Technologies; Ernie Moody, president of Action Gaming and the creator of Triple Play Poker; and casino developer Stanley Mallin. The three were selected by an independent panel of gaming executives. They’re chosen […]
Lesniak Uncovers Insider Documents on Wire Act
Former New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak, a man instrumental in the push to overthrow PAPSA in the U.S. Supreme Court, tapped the Freedom of Information Act to seek documentation on the Department of Justice efforts to scuttle a 2011 interpretation of the 1961 Wire Act which permitted online gaming. According to USBets, Lesniak got […]
Online Sports Wagering Makes Indiana Debut
In-person sports betting began at Indiana’s 13 commercial casinos and three off-track betting parlors on September 10. Now, following approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission, Chicago-based Rush Street Interactive and Boston-based DraftKings both launched online sports wagering on October 3. DraftKings partners with the Ameristar Casino in East Chicago and Rush Street with the French […]
MGM Settles October 1 Shooter Lawsuits
Only two days after the second anniversary of the deadly Route 91 music festive shootings in 2017, MGM Resorts announced it was ready to pay up to $800 million to settle lawsuits filed by the victims. On October 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock began shooting from his 32nd floor hotel room in Mandalay Bay at the […]
New Jersey Tops Nevada in Sports Betting Three of Four Months
For the third time in four months, Nevada sports betting ceded its crown to New Jersey, this time in August. Licensed sportsbooks in Nevada saw close to $288 million in total wagers for the month, up about 16 percent from August last year, according to Legal Sports Report. New Jersey took in $293.5 million in […]
Blockbuster Deal Creates Largest iGaming Company
The name Paddy Power has a nice ring to it. Too bad the name will be relegated to the annals of history. The owners of Paddy Power Betfair and PokerStars have agreed to merge in an all-share deal that will create the world’s largest online betting and gambling company by revenue. The combined company is […]
Improved BetMGM Adds Early Cash Out, Daily Boosted Bet Options
You’ve heard that online betting app PlayMGM has relaunched as BetMGM. Besides the name, what else is new? As it turns out, a lot—and it’s all designed to give sports fans more info, more options and more chances to win. BetMGM now offers: Early Cash Out Track Your Bet Boosted Offers iGamingPlayer talked to Matt […]
NHL Live: Hockey Betting Tips & Tricks
For sports bettors, here are some basic guidelines for betting on the NHL: The moneyline represents the winning team, outright, along with the payment parameters. A typical line may look like Philadelphia Flyers -120, meaning you have to wager $120 to win $100. A plus sign, as in New York Rangers + 105, means a […]
Cash In On Poker with Tournaments at PokerStars, WSOP
PokerStars is serving up its $1 million guaranteed PokerStars New Jersey Championship of Online Poker (NJCOOP) October 12-28. The event features 50 different tournaments with a great mix of styles, from Pot Limit Omaha to high-roller six-max games. The schedule also includes a host of turbo and big stack tournaments. Highlights include a $100,000 guaranteed […]
Caesars Entertainment Online Casino Promotions
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Some promotions are available at multiple sites and players at Caesars Entertainment sites earn points in the company’s nationwide Total Rewards program.
