UKGC announces major changes to online slot machines
Regulators at the UK Gambling Commission are implementing some major changes to slow the intense play of online slot machines. It's another move aimed at curbing gambling addiction. ... Read more
Virginia sports betting debuts blows out records
Regulated sports betting made a very impressive debut in Virginia where players piled on (mostly) NFL wagers to the tune of $60 million. This is pretty amazing action for only 11 days of betting. ... Read more
Wynn invests in Blue Wire for sports betting content
Wynn Resorts is digging into the world of sports betting content with an investment in Blue Wire, a sports podcasting outfit out of SF. Is this the next big thing? ... Read more
Colorado sports betting hits new record handle for January 2020
Regulated sports betting is off to an absolutely roaring start in Colorado where every month seems to mark a new betting or revenue record. January 2020 proved no exception to this new record revenue rule. ... Read more
Free parking and no resort fees at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
The new Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas is setting itself apart from the pack by offering free parking and no resort fees for guests. Will that be enough to make up for an off-Strip location? ... Read more
Intelitics secures Colorado license
Intelitics, a performance marketing and analytics platform provider, has secured a license to operate in the newly opened Colorado market. ... Read more
BetMGM partners with TopGolf on sports betting and entertainment
BetMGM continues its march across the far edge of cross-marketing with a new partnership with TopGolf for sports betting and entertainment. MGM is an operator that's serious about market share. ... Read more
Nevada casinos boost occupancy up a notch to 35 percent
In another sign that the world is crawling out of its COVID hole, Nevada casinos are boosting their occupancy from 25 percent to 35 percent. It's a baby step, but a step nonetheless. ... Read more
Boyd Gaming readies cashless gambling test in Nevada
Are Nevada's fabled casinos ready for Boyd Gaming's cashless gambling system as a tonic for the post-pandemic recovery period? Boyd Gaming officials are asking Nevada regulators that very question. ... Read more
No surprises from AGA 2020 report: US gambling had a rotten year
A recent report from the American Gaming Association on the impact of 2020 on US gambling markets contained few surprises. ... Read more