By Tomas Medon Evolution Partners with Soaring Eagle Casino for Michigan iGaming MarketJune 7, 2022 Soaring Eagle Gaming, a Michigan-based gaming company, has secured a deal with Evolution as well as its NetEnt and Red Tiger sub-brands to supply online casino content in Michigan. From its live studio in Michigan, Evolution will deliver its online casino game library, which includes Live Casino and First-Person RNG titles. Players in the state […]
By Tomas Medon Paysafe Unveils New VIP iGaming Player Program for Skrill USAMay 31, 2022 Renowned specialized payments platform Paysafe is extending its footprint further in the United States. Online gamblers who want to risk large amounts of money on high-stakes games will now be able to use Paysafe’s Skrill USA digital wallet. On top of recent Skrill USA upgrades, the new program, which originally debuted with the PlayUp USA […]
By Tomas Medon Chicago City Council Approves Bally’s Casino BidMay 26, 2022 Now that Chicago’s first casino has received approval from the City Council, things are looking good for casino enthusiasts in the city. 41-7 voted to approve Bally’s $1.7 billion plans for a riverside casino and resort at the Tribune Publishing property in River West. Afterward, the Illinois Gaming Board will make its decision. An outdoor […]
By Tomas Medon Ocean Casino Resort Unveils $85-Million Property Development PlansMay 24, 2022 Beginning in the summer of 2022, Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort plans to invest about $85 million into new property improvements. There are plans to complete 460 more rooms and suites, an extension of the Asian cuisine, new retail outlets, and a cutting-edge sportsbook facility to the property. What to Expect Incorporating coastal hues and […]
By Tomas Medon Hard Rock Sportsbook Extends Footprint to VirginiaMay 17, 2022 Renowned gaming and entertainment operator Hard Rock has announced that it is venturing into Virginia’s lucrative sports betting market. A mobile app is already accessible in Virginia, and a retail sportsbook will debut in July at the Bristol Casino. Sports bettors aged 21 and above may use the mobile app to place wagers on major […]
By Tomas Medon Bally’s Is Chicago’s Preferred Casino OperatorMay 10, 2022 Last Thursday morning, Mayor Lori Lightfoot green-lit Bally’s plan to open a casino in River West. This decision brought to an end months of proposals, public input, and significant opposition from certain groups within the neighborhood where the casino will be built. The Chicago City Council will evaluate Bally’s plan to develop and operate a […]
By Tomas Medon Star Vegas Casino in Cambodia Set to ReopenMay 3, 2022 After the long-running COVID-19 pandemic and its myriad of impacts, more casino businesses are starting to regain some normalcy. While we are nowhere near the pre-pandemic levels, things are certainly beginning to shape up for many casino operators. Among the ones that are looking at making a comeback is the Cambodian branch of Donaco International’s […]
By Tomas Medon Louisiana’s Legislature Considering New Responsible Gambling LawsApril 28, 2022 In the aftermath of a senior state lawmaker reg in part due to her addiction, the Louisiana Legislature now considering stricter regulations with regard to gambling-related harm. If all goes according to plan, the state could eventually introduce a measure that would force mobile sports betting operators to implement self-exclusion mechanisms on their platforms. Karen […]
By Tomas Medon Greektown Casino-Hotel to Be Rebranded as Hollywood Casino at GreektownApril 26, 2022 On May 1, Detroit’s Greektown Casino-Hotel will have a new name (Hollywood Casino at Greektown), according to its operator, Penn National Gaming. The renaming of the venue which is one of the state’s largest will coincide with a $30 million hotel refurbishment and other renovations. All these are meant to deliver a breath of fresh […]
By Tomas Medon Mohegan Casino Renovating and Expanding Connecticut ResortApril 21, 2022 Mohegan Sun, the owner and operator of a tribal casino resort in Uncasville, Connecticut, is investing $15 million to modernize and expand with the main targets of the upgrade being the VIP customers and high rollers. Big spenders are among the most lucrative revenue streams for the gaming industry which makes this move very strategic. […]