Industry News of the Day for October 24, 2022
iDEA Growth Member News
- Rob Fletcher for iGB North America: Kindred expands in US with Unibet tribal launch in Washington
- Kindred Group is to launch its Unibet brand in the state of Washington through a partnership with the Swinomish Tribe and its Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes.
Industry News
- Christopher Gerlacher for Gaming Today: Pushing Problem Gambling: These States Are the Best (And Worst) Spenders
- Problem gambling funding can take many forms and helps to identify how ready a state is for legal gaming. Some states spend large sums of money on responsible gambling programs but fail to spend it intelligently.
- Conor Porter for SBC Americas: EveryMatrix enters US iGaming market with BetMGM
- EveryMatrix has officially launched in the US iGaming market with BetMGM, providing its in-house gaming studios content to the operator’s platform in New Jersey.
California
- Rebecca Hanchett for California Casinos: Legal Expert: Prop 26 Card Room Lawsuit Provision May Kill Its Chances
- California tribes behind Prop 26 have spent millions to keep big-name sportsbooks from beating them to a potential California sports betting launch. But it is an entirely different opponent that could cost tribes the race. That opponent? A contingent of 84 licensed card rooms that make money off poker and other card games across California.
Indiana
- Jake Garza for PlayIndiana: Will November’s Election Affect Indiana’s Chances For Online Casinos?
- For Indiana this year, election outcomes will influence the chances for the state to legalize online casinos next year. Indiana’s key gambling advocates are up for reelection this November.
New York
- Russ Mitchell for PlayNY: Sources: Fairness In Question For Awarding Of NY Casino Licensing
- Are campaign contributions unfairly giving racino slot parlors a hoof up to land a New York casino license? Only three are available. Carl Campanile of the New York Post is hearing from sources who question the casino site process.
Texas
- Tyler Andrews for PlayTexas: Sports Betting Or Pot: Which Could Bring More Revenue To Texas?
- Marijuana and wagering on sports. Both issues have received lip service in the run-up to the November election in Texas. So, which would bring in more tax revenue to Texas, pot or sports betting?
Virginia
- Russ Mitchell for PlayVirginia: Two Cities, 25 Miles Apart, Continue Joust For A New Virginia Casino
- There’s a high-stakes game underway for a new Virginia casino along the Eastern Seaboard. Richmond could eventually hold the high card. Nearby Petersburg could too.