James Chittick
The latest Georgia sports betting bill attempting to legalize the practice in the state has failed to earn approval. Despite positive early signs, irreconcilable disagreements on tax allocation meant the bill could not be passed. Lawmakers failed to reach a consensus on how the revenue generated from online sports betting in Georgia should be spent. …
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Over $3Billion is expected to be placed on the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament and a large part of this sum will come through New Jersey – as NJ look to increase online gambling tax. New Jersey Online Gambling Tax Set For Increase New Jersey is attempting to tax a larger amount from wagers within the …
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Virginia sportsbooks have seen a 25% increase from last February’s handle figure. The Virginia Lottery has published its February 2024 figures on sports wagering and announced over $545Million in handle. That represents an increase of 25.6% on the previous year’s total in February. Sports fans in the state wagered $545,068,429 from Feb. 1 to Feb. …
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The online gambling industry across North America will see a fresh addition, as 10 Ten Gaming prepares its online casino launch with SchweepCasino.com. 10 Ten Gaming Online Casino Launch The online gambling site will work as a social casino, allowing users to play all the games in the site and not pay any money to …
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James Chittick
The iconic Tropicana Las Vegas casino is closing, almost 70 years after first opening its doors. Operated by Bally’s Corporation, the casino is set for demolition as soon as October, making way for the construction of a $1.5Billion baseball stadium for the MLB’s Oakland Athletics. Bally’s chairman Soo Kim told FOX: “Think October for the main …
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The Annual East Coast Gaming Congress is set to be hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City and will be covered by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. Annual East Coast Gaming Congress Joined By NJ Attorney The event will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and …
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Circa Sports’ Kentucky expansion comes as the company is broadening its footprint across the United States. Launching operations in Kentucky on Monday, the Las Vegas-based sports betting operator now covers five jurisdictions across North America. Circa started accepting wagers in 2019, and now operates in Illinois, Nevada, Iowa and Colorado. Hoping to provide a new …
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New York sports betting handle reached more than $500million in one week as a result of March Madness taking over the betting scene this month. The state is reaping significant benefits from one of the country’s most popular annual sporting events. For the week ending March 24, the New York State Gaming Commission reported a …
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Nevada gambling revenue increased by 8.5% during the month of February – with the state reaching $1.34Billion. Nevada Gambling Revenue In February During February 2023, gambling revenue in Nevada sat in $1.24bn meaning it has seen an 8.5% increase this year and also grew from the $1.28bn set in January 2024. The opening two months …
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The Ugly Mug restaurant and bar in Washington DC has seen a new addition, as Elys BMG open a new sportsbook in Washington DC. Elys BMG Open New Sportsbook At Ugly Mug In Washington DC Elys’ continued objective is to increase the sports wagering market to small businesses in the United States of America. The …
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