Gambling Industry News

Kentucky Derby Sets Record Horse Racing Betting Handle

Kentucky Derby Sets Record Horse Racing Betting Handle

The 151st Kentucky Derby, held on Saturday, set a new record betting handle for US horse racing. Early reports suggest US gamblers staked a total of $234.4 million on the race, up 11% from last year’s $210.7 million. It was the second running of the race since Kentucky sports betting was legalized in September 2023. […]

NBA Contact CFTC About Risk Of Prediction Markets

The NBA has sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about the risks of continuing sports prediction markets. The pro-basketball organization became the second major professional sports league to raise concerns about the spread of prediction markets on sites such as Kalshi, following the MLB, which sent a letter last month. Alexandra […]

Fanatics Casino Launches in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & West Virginia

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has announced the launch of Fanatics Casino on iOS and Android for the following four U.S. states: Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Fanatics Casino is also launching a web version today in West Virginia with Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania coming soon. To celebrate the launch, all Fanatics Casino […]

Aristocrat Gaming Launches New Cabinet, The Baron Portrait

Just months after Aristocrat Gaming introduced The Baron Upright cabinet last fall, the gaming company recently launched The Baron Portrait, now available on casino floors across North America. The Baron Portrait has the same shape as The Baron Upright, but there’s one noticeable difference: a cutting-edge 43-inch curved ultra hi-def 4K monitor. According to Aristocrat […]

South Carolina Education Lottery to Adopt Scientific Games’ SCiQ Retail Technology

South Carolina Education Lottery to Adopt Scientific Games’ SCiQ Retail Technology

Scientific Games, the world’s largest lottery games entity, will continue to power South Carolina Education Lottery “firsts” with the launch of the global company’s SCiQ retail ecosystem at retailers across the state. The SCiQ technology systems will be deployed as part of the Lottery’s focus on improving the retail environment for its Scratch-Off games, simplifying […]

IGT, Red Earth Casino Sign Multi-Year Casino Management Systems Agreement

IGT, Red Earth Casino Sign Multi-Year Casino Management Systems Agreement

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced recently that it has signed a multi-year systems agreement with Red Earth Casino in Thermal, Calif. to displace a competing casino management system (CMS) with the award-winning IGT Advantage CMS. After deploying IGT Advantage, Red Earth Casino will complete a full-floor systems-hardware upgrade with advanced Avento capabilities, leverage IGT’s […]

Caesars Entertainment to Transform Harveys Lake Tahoe Into Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino

Caesars Entertainment to Transform Harveys Lake Tahoe Into Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino

Caesars Entertainment has announced plans to transform Harveys Lake Tahoe, located in Stateline, Nevada, into Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino this summer. The $160 million renovation will include remodeled hotel rooms, elevated dining, and upgraded gaming options. Harveys Lake Tahoe Will Become Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino On July 1 Guests […]

Michigan Gaming Control Board Raises Concerns to CFTC About Sports Event Contracts

Michigan Gaming Control Board Raises Concerns to CFTC About Sports Event Contracts

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has submitted comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) expressing strong concerns about the offering of sporting event contracts in Michigan. MGCB Says Any Form Of Internet Sports Betting Must Comply With The LSBA In a letter addressed to Acting Chairperson Caroline Pham, Executive Director Henry Williams argued […]

Betting & Gambling Jobs

Harrah’s Northern California Reveals Million-Dollar Prize Wheel

Harrah’s Northern California has announced a new $1 million promotion for guests. Starting Thursday, May 1st, guests can earn entries to spin a prize wheel for a chance to win the grand prize. The drawing itself will be held on Saturday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The $1 million promotion is available […]

Gambling Industry News

Public Health Advocacy Institute Responds to NCAA Decision to Sell Gambling Data to Sportsbooks

The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has issued a response to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for entering into an agreement with Genius Sports to sell real-time sports data to the gambling industry. According to the PHAI’s news release, the Advocacy Institute researchers believe the NCAA is “placing money and profits over public health […]

Hard Rock Digital, Playtech Launch New Jersey’s First Live Trivia Game

Hard Rock Digital and Playtech have launched New Jersey’s first-ever dedicated trivia experience on the Hard Rock Bet online casino platform. This milestone establishes Hard Rock Bet as the first operator to launch a dedicated Live Trivia Game Show in the Garden State. Hard Rock Digital and Playtech formed their strategic partnership in 2024. Since […]

FanDuel Casino Jackpots Launches in New Jersey, Michigan & Pennsylvania

FanDuel, the premier online gaming company in North America, has announced the launch of FanDuel Casino Jackpots, a new progressive jackpot system. FanDuel Casino Jackpots can be linked to multiple slots or table games to bring more jackpot wins to additional players. FanDuel Casino Players Can Opt In For A Chance To Win Any Four […]

Caesars Launches Pari-Mutuel Betting Ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has announced that it has successfully integrated pari-mutuel horse race wagering into the Caesars Sportsbook app in two U.S. states ahead of this year’s 151st Kentucky Derby. Caesars Launches Pari-Mutuel Betting In Colorado, Kentucky Horse racing fans in Colorado and Kentucky will be able to toggle between the Caesars Sportsbook app and […]

Ocean Casino Resort Celebrates Seventh Birthday With $7 Million Summer Giveaway

Ocean Casino Resort, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is celebrating its “Lucky Summer of Sevens” birthday with more than $7 million in events and prizes, including a $1 Million Sweepstakes from June 27 through July 6. Ocean’s birthday bash will extend throughout the summer and into the fall. “Ocean’s summer-long birthday celebration will showcase […]

PENN Entertainment Shuffles Board of Directors

PENN Entertainment, Inc. has announced its plan to nominate Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez for election to its Board of Directors following discussions with HG Vora Capital Management, LLC. Ron Naples has informed the Board that he will retire from the Board, effective immediately. Barbara Shattuck Kohn and Saul Reibstein have also notified PENN Entertainment […]

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