Gambling Content on Twitch Rival Kick Leads to Ban in Greece
Kick.com, the up-and-coming streaming platform that wants to take down Twitch, is running into trouble. Even as it spends hundreds of millions of dollars to attract some of its rival’s…
iGaming Operator Blaze Responds to Recent Controversy in Brazil
In Brazil, iGaming operator Blaze.com’s ethics have been disputed, leading to heated discussions among members of the country’s gambling community. The operator has now responded to the outcry, going so…
Puff, Puff, Passage: Cannabis Scores Two Major Vegas Victories This Week
Las Vegas lawmakers gave cannabis users two great excuses to light up in celebration this week. Nevada state regulators conditionally approved the first two cannabis consumption lounges for Las Vegas….
Fanatics Likely to Up Offer, Ultimately Win PointsBet US, Says Research Firm
PointsBet (OTC: PBTHF) said Sunday it will discuss the sale of its US business to DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG), but a research firm believes Fanatics, the original bidder for the unit,…
Key Player in Virginia Casino Fight Loses Primary Race
Proponents of a casino in Richmond, Virginia, are facing one fewer roadblock today after a state senator who has been trying to block the project lost his primary race. Virginia…
Fred Armisen to Lead a Punk Rock Museum Tour in Vegas
Comedy icon Fred Armisen will conduct two guided tours through the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas next month. But why? Tickets are still available to join Fred Armisen on…
Illinois Casino Outlook Steady as New Supply Comes to Market
Outside of Nevada, Illinois is one of the largest land-based casino markets in the US — heft that’s increasing with new venues coming online. A sell-side analyst sees vibrancy in…
Macau Recovery Brisker than Expected Says Citigroup
Some analysts and gaming industry observers are concerned about tepid levels of visitation to Macau, but Citigroup suggests investors filter out the noise and focus on what are increasingly sturdy…
Midwest Sports Betting Report — Iowa Casino Revenue Dips as Competition From Nebraska Increases
Iowa casino revenue slumped for the second month in a row, down 6% in May. And while summer slumps are common in the Hawkeye State, there is a nod to…
Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino Stirs Crime, Traffic Fears
Last week, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved Bally’s plan to build a temporary casino at Medinah Temple in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, but locals are fearful the gaming venue…