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2022 Southern Gaming Summit to Take Place May 3-6 in Biloxi

2022 Southern Gaming Summit to Take Place May 3-6 in Biloxi

With the gaming industry continuing to thrive in Mississippi, the Southern Gaming Summit 2022 has announced it will be hosting its event at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi May 3-6.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/31/2022

What is This Holy Grail of Gambling?

Voters in the nation's most populous state will get a chance in November to unleash a massive new industry in California — and provide a jolt to other holdout states.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2022

Sports Betting Complex Coming to Fort Myers, Naples Area of Florida?

Sports Betting Complex Coming to Fort Myers, Naples Area of Florida?

A sports betting venue in Bonita Springs, Florida, broke ground on Tuesday (March 29, 2022).  The location is between Fort Myers and Naples on the West Coast and is a concept developed by Magic City Casino and PBS Contractors.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2022

Find BSV Blockchain Online Casinos

BetCoin, Bovada, CryptoFights, these are just some of the brands embracing Bitcoin SV....with more to come.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/29/2022

Boyd Gaming to Acquire Pala Interactive

Boyd Gaming to Acquire Pala Interactive

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Boyd Gaming Corporation announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Boyd Interactive Gaming Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pala Interactive LLC and its subsidiaries for total cash consideration of $170 million.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/29/2022

Pariplay Adds Sports Betting to its Portfolio Through BtoBet Integration

Pariplay Adds Sports Betting to its Portfolio Through BtoBet Integration

Aspire Global’s Pariplay Ltd announced on Tuesday that it has taken BtoBet’s sportsbook solution live within its Fusion platform, thus completing its iGaming offer with every product vertical. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/29/2022

Man Stabbed on Vegas Strip as Homeless Take Over Pedestrian Bridges Between Casinos

Man Stabbed on Vegas Strip as Homeless Take Over Pedestrian Bridges Between Casinos

While details related to the victim are limited, the alleged killer is a 58-year-old homeless drug addict named Freddy Allen.  The two individuals had been involved in a verbal altercation prior to the stabbing.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/28/2022

Is It Safe to Play Online Casinos?

It is not hidden to anyone that online casinos are gaining high popularity. Huge debates are going on about the addiction to these online casino games.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/28/2022

Vegas Casino Served Chemicals, Not Beer....Now They Must Shell Out $8 Million

Vegas Casino Served Chemicals, Not Beer....Now They Must Shell Out $8 Million

A jury in Las Vegas awarded $8 million to a 38-year-old middle school special education teacher who sued after being permanently injured when he was served cleaning solvents instead of tap beer at a casino bar.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/27/2022

Can I Bet on MyBookie From Washington State

Can I Bet on MyBookie From Washington State

While MyBookie is currently acessible to Washington State residents, Gambling911-endorsed BetUS offers more generous cash bonuses with payouts often in hours (through BTC and BCH). 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/26/2022

Five Years of Online Gambling in Pennsylvania

Five Years of Online Gambling in Pennsylvania

Gambling is a human activity, which can be, reliably dated back to the Ancient era. Gambling dice have been discovered, the origin of which can be traced back to the early Chinese civilization and early Greek city-states. However, archeologists and historians believe that the history of gambling can be dated back much further, to the prehistoric era. In other words, the belief that humans have always been gambling is wide spread, though not backed up by any evidence. 

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/25/2022

Vegas' Circa Resort & Casino to Debut 35,000 Square Feet of Meeting and Convention Space

Vegas' Circa Resort & Casino to Debut 35,000 Square Feet of Meeting and Convention Space

Downtown Las Vegas Casino-Resort’s New Facilities Available for Event Bookings as Early as September 2022

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/22/2022

Lightfoot Announces Shortlisted Candidates for Chicago's Sole Casino License

Lightfoot Announces Shortlisted Candidates for Chicago's Sole Casino License

CHICAGO —Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced the City has shortlisted three bidders to progress to the next stage of the bidding process for the city’s sole casino license. Following extensive evaluations, Bally’s Corporation at the Tribune Site, Hard Rock at the ONE Central Site, and Rivers 78 at the 78 site (listed in alphabetical order) have been named finalists to develop a world-class casino-resort and entertainment experience in Chicago.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/22/2022

Crypto Casinos – The Future of Gambling is Here 

Crypto Casinos – The Future of Gambling is Here 

Cryptocurrencies have been one of the biggest innovations in the world over the past decade.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/19/2022

SBC Agrees to Deal to Buy The Canadian Gaming Summit

SBC has agreed to terms to acquire the long-running Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS), Canada’s premier annual conference and trade show for land-based and iGaming professionals, from current joint owners the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) and MediaEdge Communications. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/16/2022

Newly-Launched MGM Rewards Unveils Best Credit Card Offer to Date

Newly-Launched MGM Rewards Unveils Best Credit Card Offer to Date

Newly approved MGM Rewards Mastercard cardmembers earn $250 after spending $5,000 in the first six billing cycles1

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/16/2022

Poker Pro Busted By Feds for Allegedly Conducting Illegal Gambling Business

Poker Pro Busted By Feds for Allegedly Conducting Illegal Gambling Business

A poker pro who has won $2,066,038 in live earnings according to the Hendon Mob database is accused in an elaborate scheme of collecting cash proceeds from his illegal gambling business and transporting said proceeds to other locations throughout the state of California.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/15/2022

nChain CEO Hakan Yuksel on His Journey From SaaS to Blockchain and Online Gambling Reform

nChain CEO Hakan Yuksel on His Journey From SaaS to Blockchain and Online Gambling Reform

With the unlimited scaling potential of Bitcoin SV, the possibilities for microtransactions are quite literally endless.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/15/2022

Tiny Payments Are a Big Deal: HandCash and Its Use With the Called It Prediction App, Peer Game Casino

Tiny Payments Are a Big Deal: HandCash and Its Use With the Called It Prediction App, Peer Game Casino

Alex Agut and his biz partner wanted tiny payments for apps they were building. Traditional payment processors couldn't do it. Bitcoin could, but was too complicated for normal users.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/12/2022

Is Bovada Legal From South Dakota?

Is Bovada Legal From South Dakota?

Bovada is a legal sportsbook that is accessible from the state of South Dakota but is not regulated there.  Other online sportsbooks accessible from the state include Jazz Sports, which currently offers a RISK FREE $1000 BET for new customers.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/12/2022

Telegram Casino opens up new opportunities for gamblers

Telegram Casino opens up new opportunities for gamblers

Fast, easy access is one of the main trends in the gambling market in 2022. In a world of complex algorithms, infinite options, and other complications,  modern players are placing more value on simplicity — which is why Slotegrator developed Telegram Casino. 

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/11/2022

Overview of products and trends in the gambling industry 

Overview of products and trends in the gambling industry 

While many segments of the world economy are experiencing difficulties, the gambling industry is only gaining momentum and expanding its audience. For all the damage it has caused, Covid-19 has become a significant driver for the online gambling market.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/10/2022

PokerStars Pulls Out of Russia

PokerStars Pulls Out of Russia

Stars follows the likes of McDonald's, Apple, Coke, Pepsi and even oil giant Shell.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/10/2022

Understanding the Legality of Online Casinos in the US

Understanding the Legality of Online Casinos in the US

It is not easy to understand the gambling laws in the United States. Federal law has a general ban on most types of gambling, but state laws are different. This means that the legality of online gambling varies tremendously from state to state. Read more on how to understand all of this in this article. 

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/09/2022

Can I Now Join Illinois Sports Betting Apps Through My Phone?

Can I Now Join Illinois Sports Betting Apps Through My Phone?

Remote sports betting in the state of Illinois went live effective March 5, 2022.  While the state began licensing sportsbooks two years ago, customers had been required to join in-person via a local retail outlet such as a casino.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/05/2022

An interview with the team behind Foxbonus

The world of online casinos is huge. These days, there are literally thousands on websites that offer such a service and logically, many players feel a little bit confused. With such a great choice, it’s hard to make the right decision and pick the best casino to play on. Fortunately, today’s market is also full of affiliate websites, which help players to find the perfect fit for them.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/03/2022

Virginia State House of Delegates Votes Down Ban on Betting Slogan...Then Votes in Favor

Virginia State House of Delegates Votes Down Ban on Betting Slogan

In a stunning reversal of fortune Tuesday, the Virginia House of Delegates, the lower chamber of the state legislature, overwhelmingly voted down a bill that would have made it illegal for gambling entities in the state he use the slogan “Virginia is for bettors“ to advertise their services.....but they had an about-face on Wednesday.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/02/2022

Russian, Belarusian Gaming Companies Banned From ICE, Other Gaming Conferences

Russian streaming service Yandex to be hit especially hard by bans and severed partnership with NHL.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/02/2022

Bill Unveiled to Legalize Sports Betting in Kentucky

Bill Unveiled to Legalize Sports Betting in Kentucky

Supporters of legalizing sports betting in Kentucky are taking another swing at passing the proposal — this time teaming it with a package of gambling-related measures.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/01/2022

Haste Arcade: Play Games Online, Earn Money

Haste Arcade: Play Games Online, Earn Money

Haste Arcade brings the old school games arcade experience online but with a major twist; players can earn money for their success. With most eSports-style games you either beat the other player or garner points, which are, ironically, pointless. Haste Arcade rewards its winning players via a unique, patent-pending Instant Leaderboard Payout (ILP) which does exactly that.

Submitted by Press Release on, Feb/28/2022

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Costa Rica Poker Festival: Cards, Adventure, and Pure Pura Vida

Hey poker fans, adrenaline junkies, and lovers of all things epic! Are you ready for the poker vacation of a lifetime? The Costa Rica Poker Festival is hitting the gorgeous city of San José from January 27th to February 3rd, 2025, and trust us, this is one event you don’t want to miss.