Category: Online Gambling Stories
DraftKings West Virginia Betting App
DraftKings is ready for the soft-launch a their sports betting app this week. The app should go live at the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town and bringing mobile wagering back to West Virginia. Local news outlet WV MetroNews reported on Wednesday citing information from state gambling regulators that the Lottery has tested the new wagering app with DraftKings this week and that the app has passed all the tests. This means that it can soon go live with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, DraftKings’ West Virginia casino partner. DraftKings announced that it has reached a licensing agreement with Hollywood…
PartyPoker Nevada Return Likely
A PartyPoker Nevada return looks to be in the cards as their parent company, GVC Holdings, received the state gaming commissioners approval on their license application today The online gaming portion of GVC’s application hints at the fact that the gambling giant could be gearing up to introduce its PartyPoker brand to the Silver State’s regulated market. PartyPoker was forced to leave the United States back in 2006 when the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was passed. However, a romance for PartyPoker Nevada will most likely not be a smooth ride. WSOP’s online poker site has cemented itself in the…
Betting on Sports in New York Edges Closer
New York sports betting is getting closer to reality, as the state Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee has unanimously voted to advance a bill that would legalize in-person and mobile gambling in the state. Introduced in January by Senator Joseph Addabbo, Senate Bill 17 passed the Committee by a vote of 6-0 and will now progress forward to the Senate Finance Committee for further debate. Should the bill come into law, there would be two different tax rates for the type of bets placed in New York. casinos that secure a license would pay tax at 8.5% on gross…
Borgata Online Sports Betting
Borgata online sports betting is up and running after the launch of its own sports book. The site will complement the company’s casino and poker offers. The Borgata President & Chief Operating Officer Marcus Glover recently said “We are excited to launch BorgataSports.com. With our customers in mind, we have delivered the ability for existing BorgataCasino.com and BorgataPoker.com account holders to use their current credentials to sign in and access all platforms, allowing for a seamless transition between products.” Borgata now allows customers to enjoy the full portfolio of betting products online, including on mobile devices and tablets. The company…
Governor Legalizes Indiana Sports Betting
Indiana sports betting will become legal under a bill signed by the governor this week. That bill also approves the construction of two new land based casinos in the state. Republican Eric Holcomb signed off on the legislation in the final hours left to act, after lawmakers reached a deal just before the close of this year’s state legislative session. So far 2019 has been good for sports betting reform, as Indiana joins Montana and Tennessee in moving to legalize the activity. Six other states moved quickly last year following a U.S. Supreme Court decision opened the door for regulation….
Last You Need to Know for Online Gambling
When it comes to online gambling we are firm believers that the more you know, the less money you blow! With this in mind, we have come up with a complete list of little known facts that are sure to be helpful when making decisions during any online gambling session and every trip you take to a land casino. Listed below are facts that we are sure you will find amusing if not helpful in winning lots of cash when gambling. Enjoy! – You will find that new and even bigger opportunities to gamble will open up every single day….