Month: March 2024
Georgia Sports Betting Efforts Fail Again in Atlanta Capital
Georgia will remain free of sports betting for the foreseeable future. Legislation to legalize sports betting was on the minds of Georgia lawmakers this year, but no bill was ultimately passed. Georgia will remain one of the 12 states that don’t have permitted sports gambling. (Image: Shutterstock) The odds of sports gambling finding favor in…
Read MorePetersburg Casino Odds Presumably Improve With Potomac Yard Defeat
The odds of Petersburg getting the chance to ask residents if they support bringing a commercial casino resort to the Virginia city presumably improved on Wednesday. That’s after billionaire Ted Leonsis announced he’s keeping his professional sports teams in Washington, D.C. Billionaire Ted Leonsis announces that he’s keeping his Washington, D.C. professional sports teams in…
Read MoreMississippi Casino Project in East Biloxi in Jeopardy, Jackson Gaming Bill Rescinded
It was a busy week in the Mississippi State Capitol regarding gaming matters. One powerful lawmaker proposed allowing a commercial casino resort in Jackson, while other legislation stands to block a proposed $300 million gaming development on the Gulf Coast. A rendering of the Tullis Garden Hotel in Mississippi includes a replica of the Tullis…
Read MoreThree Quarters of Nevadans Support Implementing State Lottery, Polling Reveals
As lotteries continue to see payouts of more than $1B, Nevada residents want some of the action. A recent poll revealed an overwhelming 75% of Nevadans questioned would like to see a lottery in the state. A line for lottery tickets at The Lotto Store in Primm, Nev., pictured above. Nevadans now regularly head to…
Read MorePennsylvania Skill Games Host Business Sues Philadelphia for Ban Proposal
A convenience store in Philadelphia that has a so-called skill gaming machine has filed a lawsuit against the city. It contends the local government’s intention is to prohibit the controversial grey gaming terminals in most businesses. An unregulated Pennsylvania Skill game is seen inside a Philadelphia bodega. A host business in Philly is suing the…
Read MoreNew Jersey iGaming Tax Bill Introduced, Lawmaker Says State Deserves Bigger Cut
New Jersey is one of only seven states that allows online casino slot machines and interactive table games to operate. New Jersey is home to one of the richest online casino gaming and sports betting markets in the United States. One state lawmaker believes the state should benefit more from the robust iGaming and internet…
Read MoreUK’s 888 is Rebranding Itself as ‘Evoke’ – Analysis
UK online gambling giant 888 is changing its name to “Evoke.” CEO Per Widerström said Tuesday. The renaming was “the beginning of an exciting new dawn” for the company, which has lately been beset by management upheaval and regulatory investigations, and has opted to pull out of American markets. 888’s proposed new name “Evoke” sounds…
Read MoreChurchill Downs, Penn Entertainment Lauded in New Coverage by Mizuho
Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) and Penn Entertainment are among the batch of gaming stocks viewed favorably in new coverage by Mizuho. The ESPN Bet logo. Operator Penn Entertainment earned a “buy” rating in new coverage by Mizuho. (Image: ESPN Bet) Analyst Ben Chaiken initiated coverage of more than a half dozen gaming names, including Churchill…
Read MoreAustralia Demands Action From Curacao On Offshore Casino Websites
Australia has had enough of the many casino websites operating offshore with iGaming licenses issued by Curacao. Hundreds, if not thousands, of online casino websites operate around the world with a license issued by government officials on the small island of Curacao. Australia is seeking to crack down on the number of illegal gambling…
Read MoreBlack Market Sports Betting in US Has No Panacea in PASPA
In the roughly six years since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), sportsbook operators have frequently sold states on potential reduction or outright elimination of illicit sports wagering markets as a reason to legalize the activity. The black markets for iGaming and sports betting are still thriving in…
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