Category: Online Gambling Stories
Horseshoe Online Casino Launched by Caesars
Caesars Entertainment has announced the launch of Horseshoe Online Casino, a cutting-edge online casino app and desktop platform developed for the seasoned casino player. The legendary casino brand, known for providing unparalleled customer satisfaction, is now bringing its player focused gaming experience to the online world. The Horseshoe Online Casino builds on the legacy of the Horseshoe brand, a leader in providing exceptional gaming experiences since 1951 with a heritage that celebrates casino players who know what they want. Now live exclusively in Michigan, with plans to expand into other jurisdictions where Caesars’ digital iGaming platforms are live, the Horseshoe…
This Week in Gambling Attends SBC Summit
You won’t see our news video this week, as our team is attending the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. Our continued partnership with Casino City will take us to this event for networking and filming opportunities. The event will showcase an 8-stage conference program, including the prominent Super Stage, focusing on key areas such as sports betting, casino and iGaming, payments and compliance, affiliate marketing, player protection, and esports. SBC Summit will host 600 global exhibitors presenting their latest innovations across the “Casino & iGaming,” “Sports Betting,” “Player Protection,” and “StartupSphere” zones. Additionally, three new summits will debut: the “Affiliate…
Korean Casino Market Sees Growth as New Regulations Boost Investor Confidence
The Korean casino market is experiencing a surge in growth, thanks to new regulations that have significantly increased investor confidence. This positive trend is paving the way for more investments and developments within the industry. As these changes unfold, both local and international stakeholders are taking note. The recent regulatory adjustments in Korea have created a fertile ground for casino market expansion. These measures are intended to ensure a secure and transparent environment for both operators and players, fostering trust and stability in the sector. With these reforms in place, you can expect a more robust and dynamic gaming landscape…
Gambling in America Hits New Heights
Commercial gambling in America reached $17.63 billion in Quarter 2 of this year, according to figured provided by the American Gaming Association. Their Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker shows that the industry just hit its 14th consecutive quarter of annual revenue growth, and its highest-grossing Quarter 2 performance ever. Across the country, 24 jurisdictions saw year-over-year revenue growth in the second quarter of 2024, and nationwide commercial gaming revenue resulted in $3.73 billion in state taxes generated directly from gaming. Both land-based gambling in America and online gaming saw annual growth for the quarter. Year-over-year, the pace of land-based growth accelerated…
MGM Hacker Arrested in Spain
It’s been a long time coming, but several days ago a man suspected of being an MGM hacker was arrested while trying to board a plane in Europe. You probably recall that both MGM and Caesars properties in Las Vegas were the victims of a coordinated cyber attack in September of last year. Now, a British citizen is in custody. The attack ended up costing millions of dollars for both companies while causing widespread chaos at the effected resorts. It also triggered an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission,which led to a subsequent lawsuit from MGM Resorts against the FTC…
Florida Sports Betting will Not Go Before SCOTUS
Oh, what could have been. We were really looking forward to the Florida sports betting case being heard by the US Supreme Court. Then perhaps we would have had some clarity on the whole issue of where a bet actually takes place: Where the player is, where the casino is, or where the server is. It could have set legal precedent and helped the expansion of our industry. But no. On June 17th, SCOTUS declined to review the Florida sports betting case brought by West Flagler and Associates, thereby allowing digital sports betting to continue in Florida. That’s the bright…