Posts by Christina Monroe
Benefits Outweigh Risks As Legal Gambling Up For Discussion In AL
Alabama is considering the legalization of various gaming markets after a recent study found how lucrative these industries could be for the state. The Heart of Dixie has researched the effects that casino gaming, sports betting, and a state lottery would have on Alabama. Outside of problem gambling being an issue, close to one billion…
Read MoreKentucky Supreme Court Orders $870M Payment From PokerStars
Flutter could be stuck paying over one billion in damages from a five-year span where PokerStars was operating unlawfully in the state of Kentucky. Although the Supreme Court in Kentucky has ordered Flutter to pay this exorbitant sum, the company plans to fight the judgment. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A judgment in Kentucky against PokerStars from…
Read MoreConnecticut To Legalize Sports Betting In 2021? Lawmaker Thinks So
Signs point to a legalized Connecticut sports betting market in 2021 lawmakers believe. The Nutmeg State would legalize Tribal sportsbooks in the state. HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut is pushing forward to get sports betting legalized for the state in 2021. Previous roadblocks to getting legislation approved are no longer issues, clearing the way for passage…
Read MoreMissouri Getting The Jump On Sports Betting Bills For 2021
Missouri is not shying away from the sports betting industry as three new bills have been pre-filed by different sponsors. The Show-Me State was close to sports wagering legalization in 2020 prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the upcoming 2021 session hopes to finish the job. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers have already…
Read MorePartypoker To Leave Unregulated Markets For Legal Gambling Ones
Partypoker, who’s parent company is GVC Holdings, will be leaving any country that does not have a regulated gambling industry beginning in December. Montenegro, Norway, and Poland players will no longer be able to play on the partypoker platform starting on December 17. LONDON – In compliance with GVC Holdings goal of being a completely…
Read MoreMontana Sports Betting Gets Favorable Ruling On Locations By Judge
Montana sportsbooks can now open in places that do not serve alcohol. A judge in Montana has chosen to rule in favor of turning over the alcoholic beverage rule for licensure set by the Montana Lottery for potential sports betting facility operators. HELENA, Mont. – Montana sports betting got a win in the locations department…
Read MoreNY And NJ Cut Social Establishment Hours For COVID-19 Concerns
New York and New Jersey will have new curfews and that will include the closing of casino kitchens and bars beginning at 10 p.m. every night. The spike of COVID-19 cases seen in both states has been the highest they’ve had since early summer, calling this the second wave of the Coronavirus. NEW YORK –…
Read MoreOctober Sees Largest Jump In Atlantic City Casino COVID-19 Cases
Over 1% of Atlantic City casino employees have tested positive for the Coronavirus since July. The biggest surge of cases occurred in October for casino personnel. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Coronavirus is alive and well within Atlantic City casinos, having 251 cases pop up since citywide reopenings in July. Of that number, 60% were…
Read MoreSix States Have Legal Gambling Expansion On Their Nov. 3 Ballot
Six different states have sports betting or casino games up for legalization through voting on Tuesday’s ballot. By Tuesday night, the gaming industry of the United States could be seeing a huge expansion. BALTIMORE – Tuesday doesn’t just mark the 2020 Presidential Election but numerous other things will have their place on state ballots across…
Read MoreBingo & Horse Racing Up While Nevada Casino Gambling Is Down
Nevada is reporting a continued decline for 2020 in its casino gaming revenue for the month of September. Various gambling sectors are still on the low end in revenue but bingo and horseracing are showing growth for the industry with their profit margins. LAS VEGAS – Revenue reports for September have been posted for Nevada…
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