5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
In Response to Investigations, EA Says Loot Boxes Aren’t Gambling
Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) said Thursday that the so-called “loot boxes” that appear in Star Wars Battlefront 2 do not constitute gambling. In a statement to GameSpot, the company defended the practice and outlined why they feel that the mechanics...
Sky Bet Extends English Football League Sponsorship Through 2024
While regulators in the United Kingdom may have questions about the role of gambling in professional sports broadcasts, bookmakers aren’t leaving the games anytime soon. Sky Bet announced on Thursday that they would be extending their sponsorship with the English Football League...
MGM Mandalay Bay Elevator Access Now Requires Guests to Show Room Keys, But Will It Matter?
MGM's Mandalay Bay is now stationing security officers at guest elevator banks, and the guards are requiring patrons to produce their room keys before being allowed access. The Las Vegas Review-Journal was first to report on the new security procedures, and MGM...
Borgata Building Atlantic City’s First Sportsbook, William Hill Expanding Monmouth Park Facility
The Borgata is readying to begin construction on a $7 million sportsbook at the Atlantic City casino resort. The project is in anticipation of the US Supreme Court coming down on New Jersey's side in the state's appeal of the Professional and...
Mississippi Is Getting Serious About Maybe, Possibly, Finally Allowing Lottery Sales
Mississippi lawmakers continued debate on Thursday about costs and benefits of having a lottery, and held a panel to receive input from the casino industry on a topic that has divided the state’s legislature. It was the final of several meetings that...
Empire City Casino Seeks Partnerships to Expand Facility
Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway has announced that it is pursuing partnerships in the hopes of expanding their current resort into a world-class facility. “We believe our prime location and outstanding accessibility will serve as a unique platform to create one...
Nevada Gaming Commission Uses New Law to ‘Reject’ Licensing Request for First Time
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) took advantage of a new licensing protocol at its disposal this week when it opted to reject an application for an executive working with Minnesota-based Table Trac Inc, a manufacturer of casino information technology systems. Prior to...
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Rejects Cedar Rapids Casinos
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 3-2 to reject three proposed casino developments in Cedar Rapids, saying that any new gaming venues would be entering a market that is already saturated. While the regulators called it a difficult decision, and praised...
Paddy Power Updates Donald Trump Odds, as Kim Jong Un Sentences US President to Death
Donald Trump odds at Paddy Power, the Irish bookmaker known for never shying away from the seemingly ridiculous and absurd offering, continues to expand its markets surrounding the 45th president of the United States. This week, North Korea's Kim Jong Un called...
Celtics Beat Heavily Favored Warriors in Possible NBA Finals Preview
The Boston Celtics showed what the NBA Finals could look like this coming June and it might be more interesting than fans thought. The Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, 92-88 in Boston. The home team was a seven-point underdog...
