PointsBet Launches an Online Casino in New Jersey

PointsBet Launches an Online Casino in New Jersey

A lucrative market PointsBet has launched its first online casino in the New Jersey market. The Australian-based operator announced on Friday that PointsBet New Jersey LLC had gotten the green light to go live from the New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement. currently has iGaming market access in Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey…

Michigan to Get First Taste of Live Dealer Casino Games via Evolution

Michigan to Get First Taste of Live Dealer Casino Games via Evolution

Dealers will live-stream from Southfield The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has given Evolution the go-ahead to offer live dealer online casino games in the state. The MGCB announced on July 21 that it had authorized the leading B2B live casino game provider to live-stream, via licensed operators and platform providers, the first such games…

Back in Masks II: Las Vegas Casino Staff Cover Up as COVID-19 Strikes Again

Back in Masks II: Las Vegas Casino Staff Cover Up as COVID-19 Strikes Again

Nevada health body makes recommendation Some Sin City casinos – Las Vegas Sands, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, and The Venetian – have stipulated that employees must mask up again as Nevada struggles to contain surging COVID-19 cases predominated by the ultra-contagious Delta variant. The move by casinos came after a July 16 mask-up…

Scientific Games Pursues Growth With Proposed SciPlay Merger Deal

Scientific Games Pursues Growth With Proposed SciPlay Merger Deal

Looking to buy the remaining shares Scientific Games (SG) Corporation has revealed its plan to acquire the remaining 19% equity stake in SciPlay Corporation that it does not own, at an implied enterprise valuation of $1.9bn. SciPlay would then be a wholly-owned Scientific Games subsidiary The Las Vegas-based gaming company announced on Thursday that it…

DraftKings & Foxwoods; FanDuel & Mohegan Deals

DraftKings & Foxwoods; FanDuel & Mohegan Deals

Sports betting fans in Connecticut will only have to wait until fall. DraftKings & Foxwoods Resort have announced a partnership to deliver sports betting be the kickoff of the NFL Football season in September. FanDuel & Mohegan Sun Resort have also formed a partnership and should launch at about the same time. These agreements will…

A Good Friday for Canadian Gamblers as Ontario Casinos Get Ready to Reopen

A Good Friday for Canadian Gamblers as Ontario Casinos Get Ready to Reopen

Provincial government lifting restrictions Gamblers in the Canadian province of Ontario can pursue their in-person pastime once again as at least 12 brick-and-mortar casinos will soon reopen. 11 Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) properties have announced that they will resume operations on Friday, while Casino Rama Resort in Orillia will follow on July 29. The…