Casinos
Virginia’s General Assembly Passes Bills To Legalize Gambling
VA HB 896, VA HB 4, and VA SB 384 would require the signature of Governor Ralph Northam to become law. The biggest gaming bill of them all is VA HB 4 which would make numerous casino games legal in the Old Dominion. RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia’s General Assembly passed three bills during an emergency…
Read MoreLatvia Sets New Record With Online Gambling Revenue
Latvia has made a record on revenue for gambling due to the money made through online wagers. The country has slowing been banning outside internet casinos from doing business with its citizens. This ban has brought more money into the country from revenue on bets placed at Latvian online casinos. NEW YORK – Latvia has…
Read MoreBetting Limits In Colorado & South Dakota May Be Raised
In 30 years, Colorado has received over $300 million in gambling revenue. If the state were to raise their betting limits, that number could be exponentially higher. Both Colorado and South Dakota are in discussion about raising the wagering maximums in the future. DENVER – Betting limits implemented by Colorado and South Dakota may be…
Read MoreWilliam Hill Owned Site, Fined Millions For Ignoring Addicts
William Hill owned gambling site Mr. Green has been fined $3 million for the inadequate handling of gambling addicts. Mr. Green has also shown improper validation procedures for proof of income. The betting site was investigated by the Gambling Commission who discovered the systemic failings. STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Online gambling site Mr. Green has been…
Read MoreLawsuit Filed Against MGM Resorts For Data Hacking Breach
A lawsuit is being filed against MGM Resorts for a cybersecurity breach. Other big-name hotels were affected by this breach last year. The hack took place in July 2019. LAS VEGAS – MGM Resorts is being sued by John Smallman, a former guest of one of the MGM hotels, for a security breach that has…
Read MoreHow Offering Free Online Slots Is Allowing Casinos To Profit
Free online slots are gaining popularity. The pull of putting slots online allows casino operators to bring in more customers. Tribes in Michigan used free online services to bring people into their new sportsbooks. WAYLAND, Mich. – Free online slots are gaining popularity lately and these slots present opportunities to create loyal customers. As legal…
Read MoreColorado Casinos Could Soon See Unlimited Betting Action
The three casino towns in Colorado may completely remove betting limits at poker, blackjack, craps, and other games. The original limit was $5 however that was changed to the current $100 limit in 2008. In order for the proposal to be official, 55% of the voters would have to approve once the initiative makes it…
Read MoreBetZest Deposit Options Expand With Skrill And Neteller Deal
Online Sportsbook Betzest announced a partnership with Skrill and Neteller providing faster payments. Betzest launched in the summer of 2018. Betzest will expand its operations into live betting and virtual sports. NEWARK, N.J. – Betzest has been one of the best online casino’s and sportsbooks in the industry since its launch in July 2018. Earlier…
Read MoreAre Online Casinos The Only Way For Smokers To Gamble In PA?
The Clean Air Act has been in effect for 12 years and is looking to expand its rules. A Pennsylvania state representative has offered a proposal to expand on the Clean Air Act. Online casinos could see a jump in users if this is passed. HARRISBURG, Pa. — After being signed in June of 2008,…
Read MoreNew Jersey Online Casinos Break Records In January
The online casinos are off to a hot start in 2020 with a record of revenue in January. The revenue numbers for each online casino in N.J. differs but are all high. Online poker in New Jersey hardly made a difference in terms of overall revenue. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The state of New Jersey’s…
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