Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Politics does make strange bedfellows. Although, it’s not such a stretch to see California sportsbooks uniting with cardrooms. After all, many sports bettors enjoy poker… and many a poker player has been known to make the occasional sports bet. But now, the stakes are high. What’s on the line is the future of  gambling in California. If you are just hearing about this, perhaps a crash course in what’s happening with sports betting in the state is in order. You can read about how the convoluted issue of sports betting began there. Or the recent coalition of mayors in the…

Casino developer and operator Red Rock Resorts has reported its financial results for the third quarter of the year. The Nevada-based firm posted $414.4 million in revenue, flat from $414.8 million in the same period last year. Meanwhile, net income was down by $22.5 million to $95.5 million. Officials said they haven’t seen inflation or other macroeconomic pressures affecting demand at its resort casinos. Red Rock Resorts, which operates Green Valley Ranch Resort, Palace Station, Red Rock Resort, and other locals-focused properties, said that its flat year-over-year growth in net revenue and cash flow for the quarter ending September 30 indicates seasonality…

Gaming provider Play’n GO announced Friday it has released a new title called Count Jokula. This new game is described by the company as “a cobweb-filled coven of fear,” and is the latest instalment in the company’s expansive Joker series.  The game’s story ventures into the castle of Count Jokula, where players are left to question whether they are being played with their minds, or if “something spooky lurks in the shadows,” the provider said of the game’s theme. Count Jokula is a classic slot that boasts two unique features” to propagate engaging gameplay fit for a wide range of…

Six players and a coach have been indefinitely disqualified from NBA 2K League’s activities for violating gambling and fantasy rules. The NBA 2K League is an official esports competition, a team effort of both the NBA and NBA 2K publishers Take-Two.  An investigation found Christopher Lafanette, Dorian Earl Miller and Robert Nastasi of Blazer5 Gaming, Kimanni Ingram of Jazz Gaming and Zekirri Dennis of Mavs Gaming all wagered or attempted to wager on NBA 2K League games, either on their own or through other individuals, according to a statement released by the League.  The five players also broke the rules…

After the NSW Crime Commission released a report this week calling for the introduction of a cashless gaming card in the Australian state, Labor leader Chris Minns has expressed his refusal to back this plan despite pressure from cross-bench MPs. The Commission’s report found a “significant amount of money” put through poker machines is the proceeds of crime including drug dollars. As a consequence, it called for the introduction of cashless gaming cards, among other reforms. Premier Dominic Perrottet has agreed to consider the proposal. However, he has sided with Minns and they have both stated they will consult closely…

French gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has published new guidelines on the promotion of gambling offers and incentives to consumers. They form part of the authority’s wider review of the country’s gambling advertising standards, currently undertaken with the support of media agencies Professional Advertising Regulatory Authority (ARPP) and the Audiovisual Communication Regulator (ARCOM). At the start of the year, the regulator had alerted licensed operators of its intentions to update rules on gambling’s commercial offers involving financial rewards such as welcome offers, bonuses or free bets, as part of its agenda for the year. “Less than a month…

With Ohio’s sports betting market about to go live, Caesars Entertainment announced it has opened pre-registration, with its Caesars Sportsbook live on desktop and its app now available for download on iOS and Android. Bettors in the jurisdiction can register and deposit funds with an early registration offer so they can place their first wagers as soon as legalized sports betting kicks off on January 1, 2023.  — Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) October 27, 2022 Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital, commented: “Ohio’s rich tradition of sports excellence speaks for itself. Caesars Sportsbook is ready to match the pedigree and passion of…

Gaming content and technology provider Inspired Entertainment has launched a new Halloween-themed mobile and online slot, Big Scary Fortune, with a reel configuration of 5×3 and 10 win-lines. “With spellbinding graphics, Big Scary Fortune gets players in the mood for a fun-filled Halloween this season. Set on a dark, eerie night, the reels spin to the sound of a spooky soundtrack putting hairs on end, as players engage to win big!” the company described the game and its features.  Three, four, or five cauldrons in the base game trigger the game’s Pumpkin Match 3 Game, otherwise known as the Pick Me feature.…

Gaming provider Zitro announced Thursday it has launched a new title called Mighty Hammer, a 4-level multi-game progressive link that “offers the perfect combination of players’ favorite functionalities.” The game includes the Link Up and Link King features. With three bonus links, players will improve their Bonus Jackpot rounds depending on the bet denom placed, the firm explains. The higher the bet, the larger prizes the bettor is going to get.  Additionally, the slot title includes themed features such as Free Games, Wild Multiplier and Stacked Wild.  Mighty Hammer is featured on the ultra-slim Allure Glare cabinet with 3×27” Full HD…

Gaming supplier Aruze Gaming America announced Thursday that it has signed a new deal with manufacturer and distributor Play Synergy, part of Empire-Akkadian. The exclusive licensing agreement approves Aruze’s suite of titles for use in Class II and Historical Horse Racing across all North American jurisdictions on Play Synergy’s Speed and Hyper Speed Cabinet.  The deal grants each company access to new market opportunities not available independently, a press release notes. Play Synergy can now expand its suite of offerings with Aruze’s line; while Aruze is now able to expand its brand into new markets. Both companies will tackle market…

According to recent reports, Apple has paused advertisements related to gambling ads and a few other categories on its App Store product pages. However, the company has not revealed other details such as the duration of the latest enforced pause, nor the changes that will be introduced. It is also unclear what the other categories affected by this measure are. The announcement follows complaints from developers on the type of advertisements showing up in the App Store.  On Tuesday, the trillion-dollar tech firm announced that companies could advertise their apps on the store pages for other apps, putting their icon…

Online games are a great way to pass the time and have fun with friends. The internet has many different types of games available, including simple ones like chess or checkers and more complex ones like card games and video games. There are also some great benefits of playing online games that people may not be aware of! In this post, we’ll look at five reasons why you should play online games today: Improves decision-making The ability to make good decisions is a skill that we use every day. It’s useful in the classroom, and it’s important for parents when…

The vote for wagering on sports in California is approaching quickly. And sports betting opposition is on the rise from a coalition of mayors in the state. More specifically, they oppose what they seem to view as gambling expansion in the form of a sports betting proposition which would enable sports betting outside of tribal casinos. The coalition of mayors from various towns and cities in California came out in opposition of Proposition 27. That’s the ballot measure supported by commercial gaming interests that would allow sports wagering across the state on a mobile devices. In fact, the mayor of…

Washington D.C. Councilmember Elissa Silverman introduced Thursday legislation that seeks to reboot the District’s online sports wagering program by allowing mobile apps to compete for business alongside D.C. Lottery’s GambetDC app. The proposal further intends to prohibit the renewal of the city’s lottery contract with Intralot, which received a $215 million sole-source deal to run both the lottery and sports betting that the Councilwoman deemed “highly controversial.” “The District’s sports betting program was supposed to be a bonanza, contributing approximately $25 million per year to the District’s budget. Instead, it has been dud—actually losing $4 million in its first full…

With in-person sports wagering set to go live in the state in January, and online following in March, online betting giant DraftKings has requested the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to reconsider its proposed sports gaming launch timeline. The Commission will tackle this and other issues in its Thursday meeting, a day that could see updates on the regulations needed for the new industry to launch. The agenda for the day does not include a vote on DraftKings’ proposal. Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker signing the sports betting bill into law. At a hearing in mid-September, Chris Cipolla, DraftKings Senior Director of Legal…

Since closing for more than two years due to the pandemic and damage from Hurricane Laura, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles casino will officially come ashore in a brand-new, land-based build-out as Horseshoe Lake Charles on December 12, 2022. The all-new 60,000-square-foot property will bring to Southwest Louisiana “the ultimate gambling experience for guests,” according to Caesars, including new rooms, unmatched restaurants, and a variety of entertainment. The new property boasts nearly 1,000 slot machines and table games, as well as an official WSOP Poker Room, an all-new Caesars Sportsbook, and 253 hotel rooms designed with inspiration from local scenery.…