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Evolution and expectations of the Michigan gambling market
Gambling has been legal in Michigan since 1933 when the state passed the Racing Act to regulate horse-racing. The industry evolved along the years as the state continued to work on constitutional amendments to introduce different types of gambling and regulate the state lottery which was launched back in 1972.
New Trends in Casino Gaming
Times have changed with our ever-changing world and fast-advancing technology. Over the years, the casino industry has adapted to the demand for online gambling. Casino operators and developers made new games every year and developed better gaming experience for players. The new trends we can expect each time are all for the player's convenience and changing gaming habits. From new games to new platforms and design, these are the trends we need to look out for.
Police Fatally Shoot Gunman Who Klled 2 at Wisconsin Casino
Tribal leaders in northeastern Wisconsin were in shock Sunday hours after a gunman opened fire at their casino complex, killing two people and wounding another in what witnesses described as a hailstorm of bullets.
Results of Record-Breaking 2021 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Announced
Celebrating its 10-year partnership, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and World Poker Tour (WPT) announce the results of a record-breaking 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown. There were 2,482 entries in the tournament’s $3,500 WPT NLH Championship producing a prize pool of $7,942,400.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces $20 Million Capital Investment Commitment
Atlantic City, N.J. (May 3, 2021) – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced today the resort will reinvest a minimum of $20 million in capital improvements including suite renovations, the opening of a new Starbucks, additional slots and table games, a new dining outlet and a refresh of beachfront amenities.
Cashless Casinos Using Bitcoin - The Wave of the Future
The global pandemic helped jump start the move towards cashless casinos using digital currency and blockchain technology with researchers in Australia proving just how long Covid survives on both paper and polymer banknotes.
BetMGM Launches BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker in Pennsylvania
BetMGM today announced the launch of BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker in Pennsylvania, giving customers access to benefits tied to Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City as well as other MGM Resorts’ casino-resorts nationwide.
AGS, South Point Casino Launch First Vegas Golden Knights Themed Slot Game
AGS (or the “Company”) (NYSE: AGS) today (April 27, 2021) announced it has signed a license agreement with the National Hockey League (“NHL”) for NHL-themed slot games and table product offerings in the U.S. and Canada. A Vegas Golden Knights-themed slot machine is the first in the collection, with a debut late last week at South Point Casino on Las Vegas Boulevard.
What are some of the most unusual slot themes?
Slot machines are fun. But, what could make them even more appealing? Slot machines in a new guise? That's right! If we have tickled your imagination, keep reading and discover some of the most unusual slot themes.
4 Tips for Playing on an Online Casino for the First Time
Not only online casino games are gaining traction all around the world, but they're also even more accessible today thanks to the technological advancement of mobile devices. Furthermore, there is an ever-growing number of casino sites to choose from. If you also want to try your luck on casino sites for the first time, we have chosen some great tips to get you started on the right foot.
Why You Should Consider Using a Different Payment Method for Online Slots
When most people join online casinos, they expect the payment process to be smooth. They hope for quick deposits, low fees and quick withdrawals. Unfortunately, the banking process at online casinos isn’t always stress-free.
Chicago Issues Request for Proposals for City's First Casino Resort
Today, the City of Chicago officially issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the opportunity to apply for the sole casino license in the country’s third-largest metropolitan market. The selected partner will be able to propose its optimal site for the project, pending the approval by the City. Chicago aims to welcome the new casino-resort by 2025.
Sports Betting Beat: NC Considers Online Sports Gambling
As strange as this may seem, North Carolina was among the first US states to legalize sports betting. You'd hardly know it. The only location offering bets on sporting events is the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC. If you haven't heard of Cherokee, join the club.
Sports Betting Beat: Michigan Cracks Top 3
Plus Facebook running an illegal gambling enterprise? A group of individuals claim they are and have filed a suit in Northern California.
MGM National Harbor Debuts “Casino Al Fresco”
Panoramic views of Northern Virginia married with the thrill of the next jackpot create a one-of-a-kind venue that can only be experienced at MGM National Harbor. Today, the integrated resort across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. debuts an outdoor gaming terrace where guests can enjoy their favorite slot games in an unmatched setting.
The Indian Online Casino Market Is Still Full of Potential
It shouldn’t come as news that online gambling has been on the rise the past decade. Spinning on slot machines, betting on sports and playing table games against real dealers over a livestream has absolutely exploded in popularity. The boom of internet gambling started off in Europe, but has quickly spread to countries all over the world. Nonetheless India.
Sports Betting Briefs: Don't Hold Your Breath on Alabama
A four-package bill has just gotten through Alabama Senate after falling short by two votes. All it took was a little tweaking.
Sports Betting Briefs: Jake Paul Fight Big for Books, NFL Gets Cozy With Sports Betting
Though it may have seemed silly at the time, the fight between social media influencer Jake Paul and UFC fighter Ben Askren turned into a big win for the books. Plus a $603K slots jackpot hits and casinos getting back to pre-pandemic numbers.
March Gambling Revenue Soars After 2020 Virus Shutdown
New Jersey’s casino and sports betting revenue more than doubled in March compared from year ago — but that’s because the emerging pandemic shut down casinos for the second half of the month last year.
New Slots 2021 – New Features and Even Higher Winnings
The iGaming industry is constantly evolving, and video slots are a big part of that industry. With dozens of major slot developers active in the world in 2021, we are constantly seeing amazing new games appear in the online casino libraries.
Doctor Accused of Gambling While Kids Stayed in Locked Car
Marieny Elena Guimera-Revelo was arrested by Seminole Police Sunday on two counts of child neglect after she was found gambling in the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood. Her children, ages 3 and 11, were left in a locked car outside near what was described as "high foot traffic".
PA Man Used Credit Card Swiped From Casino for Online Gambling
A Bethleham, Pennsylvania man is accused of stealing a credit card from a casino guest that he later used to gamble online.
Florida Gambling Bills Don't Include Sports Betting
One of three bills introduced would allow for gambling at former US President Donald Trump's golf resort in Doral just outside Miami
Detroit’s Ilitch Family Buying Half of Atlantic City Casino
A New York hedge fund said Tuesday it is selling as much as half its ownership of Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino to the Ilitch family, which owns professional sports teams, a nationwide pizza chain and a casino in Detroit.
Can't Register to Open an Online Betting Account From My Phone in Illinois
The state of Illinois has returned to in-person registration to open an online sports betting account following a pause due to Covid-19.
Why Do the Best Online Casinos Use Self-Exclusion Tools?
Gambling, whether it takes the form of casino gaming, sports betting or buying a lotto ticket, is a pastime enjoyed by millions all over the world. In the vast majority of cases, it is all about fun and excitement. If you win, that’s the icing on the cake, and if you lose, that’s the risk you always take.
Sports Betting Industry News Rundown - April 2, 2021: NY Still in Play, More
Sports Handle is reporting that a "deal in principle" could occur this weekend for mobile sports wagering in New York State while Wyoming's Governor could sign off on similar legislation by Midnight Friday.
Live Slots Jackpot Record Set at Hard Rock
A HardRockCasino.com player Kristen S. from Toms River, New Jersey won the largest Live Slots jackpot to date, taking home $200,000 after playing the Spitfire online slot machine on Wednesday, March 24.
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Where Can I Bet Sports Near Little Rock?
The nearest land-based retail sportsbook to Little Rock, Arkansas is the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, a good hour away. Beyond that point you have Tunica just over two hours.
