Posts by Giovanni Shorter
Caesars Entertainment Acquires William Hill For $3.7 Billion
William Hill will be acquired by Caesars Entertainment for $3.7 billion. The popular sportsbook will become a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Caesars believes sports betting is the fastest growing gambling market in the US. RENO, Nev. – Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has bid $3.7 billion in a massive acquisition to claim William Hill as a…
Read MoreInspired Entertainment Launches Virtuals Through GVC Holdings
GVC has launched Inspired Entertainments virtual sports content on its many betting platforms. Patrons will find Inspired content on six award-winning GVC channels. Inspired is bringing its groundbreaking C-Play content including NFL Alumni, NFL Legends, soccer, and basketball content. NEW YORK – Inspired Entertainment has officially announced a new partnership with GVC Holdings. This will…
Read MoreVirginia Sports Betting Rules Have Officially Been Approved
The Virginia Lottery has voted to approve legal sports betting rules and regulations. Sports betting in Virginia is set to launch officially in January 2021 in an online format first. RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia sports bettors will soon have their own regulated sports betting market as the VA Lottery has voted to approve legal sports…
Read MoreJudge Orders Restraining Order On Former Borgata Execs
Former Borgata Executives William Callahan and Kelly Ashman Burke have been ordered by a US District Judge not to reach out to any Borgata customers. The execs left for Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resorts. The judge also ordered the pair to return a Borgata owned cellphone that has sensitive information. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Drama…
Read MoreGambling Limits In Colorado Could Rise With Ballot Initiative
Colorado voters will get the chance to vote on Initiative No. 257, a gambling bill that will allow gaming communities to decide on the maximum betting limit via local election. The bill will also allow for more casino games to launch than are already allowed. Voters will cast their ballots in November. DENVER – Colorado’s…
Read MoreBaton Rouge Hollywood Casino Set For Land Facility By 2022
The Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge is set to make the move to land from the sea by early 2022. Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken Restaurant will open with the casino’s new location. The facility will cost between $21-$25 million to complete. BATON ROUGE, La. – The Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge will be moving to a land-based…
Read MoreOnline Gambling in Michigan Stalled By FBI Due To New Demands
Michigan began accepting online gaming licenses from suppliers in May as online gambling was progressing. The FBI is now holding up the progression due to the fingerprinting of applicants for licenses. Michigan Gaming Control Board executive director Richard Kalm still expects online gambling to launch in 2020. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Gaming Control Board…
Read More“Arkansas Wins 2020” Dropped By Backers After Court Denial
Arkansas Wins 2020 was intended to bring 16 more casinos to Arkansas residents but was denied by the courts after collecting nearly 100,000 signatures. The Board of Election Commissioners denied the ballot title as well as denied the campaign for failing to meet petition requirements. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Wins campaign that was…
Read MoreBetting Handle Shows Deadwood Casinos Came Back To Life In June
Deadwood Casinos in South Dakota managed to have a successful June as they reopen slots and table games. The casinos have been shut down since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The betting handle has been reported as a 13.75% increase from June 2019. PIERRE, S.D. – Deadwood Casinos in South Dakota have reopened their…
Read MoretheScore Gets Certifications To Launch In Colorado And Indiana
theScore betting app will be launching soon in Indiana and Colorado after securing GLI-33 certifications from the Gaming Laborites International. Gaining the GLI certification is one of the final hurdles in launching a mobile betting app in a state. Although no official date has been set, the mobile betting provider should be in the hands…
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