Pennsylvania gambling revenue was down 18% due to the coronavirus shutting down major casinos. Online sportsbooks and casinos managed to make up the bulk of the revenue acquired during the pandemic. Pennsylvania was the number 2 state for commercial casino revenue last year. HARRISBURG, Pa.- Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Pennsylvania’s casino and gambling market … Read more
The Georgia Lottery closed out its fiscal year with an increase from last year’s sales making a record $1.24 billion in profits. This number can be attributed to the use of the lottery’s internet platform that has allowed residents to buy their tickets online during the nationwide closures from COVID-19. ATLANTA – Not even a … Read more
DraftKings has now launched a standalone online casino app in Pennsylvania after previously launching in New Jersey. DraftKings has been an aggressive player in the online gambling industry and looks poised to capitalize as more states look to legalize online casinos. HARRISBURG, Penn. – DraftKings, one of the nation’s top online sportsbooks and daily fantasy … Read more
Ryan DePaulo wins World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament online from inside his car parked outside of a Whole Foods. DePaulo beat 2,427 players to claim the $159,563 grand prize off of a $500 buy-in. This is the second-largest cash win that DePaulo has earned. NEW YORK – The online World Series of Poker (WSOP) … Read more
The Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association has informed New Jersey of potential game-fixing in Ukraine table tennis. Due to the potential of illegal activity, New Jersey was forced to suspend all Ukraine table tennis sports betting at its sportsbooks. There is no official word as to when Ukraine table tennis betting will resume in New … Read more
Britain’s House of Lords has stated that videogame loot boxes should be regulated under the same laws that affect casinos. Reports show that people who purchase loot boxes have an increased chance to have gambling problems in the future. Video game companies like EA have argued against loot boxes being gambling. LONDON, U.K.- The legality … Read more
BetMGM’s request to launch an online casino was discussed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) at a meeting last week. The meeting was not a licensing hearing but is another step in the direction of a potential launch. MGM announced major investments in Roar Digital to handle its online gaming and sports betting platform. … Read more
After Tillman Fertitta purchased New Jersey-based Golden Nugget Online Gaming—a major online sportsbook— it is now being traded publicly on the Nasdaq stock exchange. It is trading under Landcadia Holdings II (LCA) right now, but will later change its trading ticker to GNOG. Golden Nugget Online Gaming, citing huge market potential and the increasing popularity … Read more
Online casinos in West Virginia will likely launch by late July to early August. The West Virginia Lottery has submitted rules and regulations that emulate that of the state’s internet sports betting industry. CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Online casinos in West Virginia could soon become available to local gamblers as statewide platforms are looking to … Read more
Pennsylvania horse racetracks are reopening which is set to bring in revenue from both the races as well as betting odds. Horse race betting revenue has been down in PA following the COVID-19 shutdowns. Presque Isle Downs and Casino set to reopen July 27 with safety conditions. ERIE, Pa. – Pennsylvania residents, and tourists have … Read more