Betfred Set To Withdraw From U.S. Sports Betting Market After Ohio Exit

Betfred has announced it will exit the Ohio market and cease all online operations within the state. According to the website, the U.K.-based operator will stop online operations at noon ET on Aug. 31, 2024, the first full Saturday of college football. Betfred players can deposit money into their accounts until July 31, while the […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jul 2024
Everygame Casino Introduces ‘Escape the North’ Slot By SpinLogic

Everygame Casino is introducing Escape the North, a new slot from SpinLogic that takes players on a mythical adventure in the land of ancient Norse warriors. The slot has multiplier sticky wilds, a bonus bet feature, and a buy bet feature. Everygame Casino is now offering Escape the North, a 5×3 online slot game that […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2024
Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Hotel-Casino Renovations Now Underway

Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe general manager Jason Sides said the initial redevelopment phase has commenced on the 539-room hotel and 25,000-square-foot casino. The renovation project is expected to be completed by early 2025. Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe will feature outdoor oasis, new gaming machines, VIP suites, and new restaurants Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe will offer […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2024
Ocean Casino Resort Launches Olympic Pop Up Medal Bar in Atlantic City

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is launching its Olympic-themed “Medal Bar: The Summer Games Pop Up Experience” to pay homage to the Paris Olympics. Medal Bar is located within the 1927 Lounge. The lounge is located across from The Gallery and adjacent to Asian Table Games. Medal Bar at Ocean Casino Resort […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2024
UC San Diego Study Reveals Lower-Income Gamblers Take More Risks Online

A study from the University of California, San Diego reveals that 96% of respondents lose money, and lower-income gamblers are more “irresponsible” with their gambling spending than higher-income gamblers. UC-San Diego’s Rady School of Management study concluded that legalized gambling has its pros and cons At UC-San Diego’s Rady School of Management, a study of […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2024
Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit to Feature Four Restaurants, Bar, and 312 Hotel Rooms

The future Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit, Wisconsin, will feature four restaurants with an outdoor patio, a 62-seat bar, and an 18-story hotel with 312 rooms. The $405 million project will be built at the southeast corner of Willowbrook and Colley roads between Willowbrook Road and Interstate 39-90. Ho-Chunk Casino will house the 62-seat bar, four restaurants, […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
DraftKings to Launch Mobile Sports Betting in Washington D.C.

DraftKings announced its intention to launch its online sportsbook in Washington D.C., pending licensure and regulatory approvals. The company’s entrance into the D.C. market comes after the online sports betting company reached an agreement to be the sports betting provider at Audi Field for the MLS’ D.C. United. DraftKings will become the fourth online sportsbook […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
New Jersey Gambling Tax Bill Delayed Until 2025

New Jersey Senator John McKeon proposed a bill in March 2024 that would include a tax hike on New Jersey online casinos and sportsbooks to 30%. However, it won’t be part of the 2024 fiscal year budget proposal. Online casinos in New Jersey are currently taxed 15%, while sportsbooks are taxed at 13% The proposed […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
Hard Rock Launches First Joint Omnichannel Slot Game in New Jersey

Hard Rock debuted its exclusive Rakin’ Bacon Sahara slot game by AGS at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey and online at Hard Rock Bet. This launch marked the company’s first joint omnichannel slot game release, providing exclusive access to Rakin’ Bacon Sahara. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024