Posts Tagged ‘Nevada’
Legal Sportsbooks Handle Nears $100 Billion Since PASPA Repeal
Over six states passed the billion-dollar handle mark New York opened regulated sports betting on the 19th of January and saw over $150 million bet New Jersey has generated the largest handle at over $22 billion $1 billion mark should be hit by February 2022 LAS VEGAS – In early 2018 Nevada ruled the world…
Read MoreDraftKings Attempts Expansion Into Nevada, Massachusetts
DraftKings and FanDuel have submitted applications for licenses to operate in Nevada. The DraftKings application was submitted over a year ago, and has yet to be approved. DraftKings formed a partnership with TD Garden and Bruins to operate Daily Fantasy Sports. LAS VEGAS – Popular sports betting companies DraftKings and FanDuel are making moves to…
Read MoreSports Betting Revenues Up Across Nation Compared To 2020
Every state with a legalized sports betting industry, with the exception of Oregon, saw an increase in sports betting revenue in September 2021 compared to September 2020. Michigan and Colorado saw the largest increases in sports betting revenue, with Michigan seeing a 520.1% increase and Colorado a 443.9% increase. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Seventeen of the…
Read MoreLas Vegas, Atlantic City Casino Workers Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccinations
Las Vegas and Atlantic City are two of the biggest betting hubs in America. Casino workers in both cities are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine The casino industry is hopeful this will get them up and running for the summer months. LAS VEGAS – Nevada and New Jersey, two of America’s biggest casino hubs, are…
Read MoreWill Michigan Governor Approve Interstate Online Poker?
Michigan could be the fourth state to have interstate online poker in 2021. The Wolverine State has passed legislation and is awaiting approval by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Online and mobile gambling platforms will launch in Michigan in January. DETROIT – A bill that would make interstate online poker playing legal in Michigan is now sitting…
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…
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 MoreGameCo Approved To Bring Video Game Gambling In NJ
GameCo has a license from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to release its products to online and land-based casinos and sportsbooks in the state. The emphasis on video gambling will bring in a younger audience for the country. There are head-to-head contests that will be available in NJ casinos as GameCo products grow…
Read MoreBoyd Gaming Is Reopening But At The Cost Of Jobs
Boyd Gaming will reopen various casinos in Iowa and Missouri. Around 45 percent of employees have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 Boyd Gaming has no predictions when normalcy will return to their business. LAS VEGAS – Boyd Gaming is planning to reopen casinos around the country soon, but this could mean that…
Read MoreNevada To Limit The Number Of People At Casinos Upon Reopening
The Nevada Gaming Control Board said that when casinos reopen, they must limit occupancy to no more than 50%. No date has been set that will allow casinos in Nevada to reopen. Safety requirements upon reopening include no more than six guests at gaming tables. LAS VEGAS – The coronavirus pandemic has completely shifted some…
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