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YouTube Suspends Gambling Advertisement

YouTube is bolstering its efforts to clamp down on harmful content, and advertisements related to gambling, alcohol, politics, or “prescription drug terms” will no longer be viable for the video content platform’s ad slot. According to Google, which owns YouTube, this decision will help improve the overall customer experience and lead to higher customer satisfaction. The […]

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Caesars Entertainment faces Lawsuit over 401(K) Plan

Caesars Entertainment will have to justify how it manages its $1.6 billion Corporation Savings & Retirement Plan after participants have lodged legal action against the entertainment giant for allegedly breaching fiduciary responsibilities and costing the plan over $100 million.  The plaintiffs have named Russel Investment Management, Caesars’ investment consultant in the case, and will seek […]

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Wynn Resorts Agrees to $5.6m Settlement with Dealers

Wynn Resorts Ltd. has agreed to pay $5.6 million to 1,000 current, and former dealers who have been working at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, court documents seen by the Las Vegas Review-Journal have revealed.  Based on a ruling signed by US District Judge Andrew Gordon,: “the court [found] the proposed settlement is a fair […]

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SuperSeven Picks Intelitics to Power Its Affiliate Program

Bet Seven’s performance marketing platform for its SuperSeven Brand is going to be powered by the leading performance marketing and analytics platform provider, Intelitics. Bet Seven Online Joins Forces with Intelitics The online gambling operator, Bet Seven Online, announced today that it joined forces with Intelitics. Under the agreement, the leading performance marketing and analytics […]

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Nevada to Loosen Restrictions on Meetings and Casinos

It has been almost a year since the pandemic in the United States started, forcing casinos and entertainment venues on shutdown. Now, Gov. Steve Sisolak and the State of Nevada are sending a clear signal that recovery may finally be at hand. On Thursday, the governor announced that starting this Monday, February 15, gaming floors […]

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The Pokagon Band Sign Class III Gaming Compact in Indiana

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians completed negotiations with the state of Indiana to introduce Class III gaming activities at the Four Winds Casino in South Bend. First Compact in Indiana Tribal Chairman Matthew Wesaw and Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the historical tribal-state compact, to allow the tribe based in southwestern Michigan and northeastern Indiana […]

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Gambling in Alabama May Bring $700 Million, New Study Says

According to a report by a study group assembled by Governor Kay Ivey, expanded gambling in Alabama would bring more than $700 million for the state If the state legalizes sports betting, casinos, and lottery, the expected potential is between $510 million to $710 million annually Considering that there is no dedicated gambling entity, it […]

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Pennsylvanian Casinos Go Dark in Latest Anti-Covid Push

Casinos in Pennsylvania will have to close through at least January 4, Governor Tom Wolf announced on Thursday, responding to growing concerns about the overwhelming number of COVID-19 infections. Speaking on Thursday, the Governor said that the matter has become too pressing for the state’s authorities to ignore and that starting on Saturday, all gaming […]

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888 Grows in the US with Colorado, Indiana, and Iowa Deals

Leading iGaming and sports betting operator 888 has signed three pivotal partnerships to help the company pivot towards the US markets, breaking ground in crucial jurisdictions with 888sport, the company’s sports betting division, with iGaming to follow throughout 2021. Separate partnerships have been signed in Colorado, Indiana and Iowa, granting 888 access to what the […]

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New Jersey Governor Orders Shutdown of Indoor Casino Dining

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has issued an executive order on Thursday, November 12, suspending all indoor dining until further notice. The measure is intended as part of the state’s overall mitigation strategy and it will affect casino indoor dining venues while casinos will be allowed to continue operation. The measure will apply after 10 […]