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How Golden Nugget Conquered The US Online Gambling Market

By Steve Ruddock / Industry Updates / June 29, 2020 June 29, 2020

The big news in the legal US online gambling market this morning is Golden Nugget is slated to join DraftKings as a publicly traded US online gambling company.

Pennsylvania Online Casino Revenue Soars During Casino Shutdowns

By Steve Ruddock / Industry Updates / June 22, 2020 June 22, 2020

The Pennsylvania online poker and online casino industry generated $55.8 million in revenue during May, according to the most recent Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board revenue report.

Illinois Online Sports Betting Launches with BetRivers

By Ryan Butler / Industry Updates / June 18, 2020 June 18, 2020

Illinois online sports betting begins today with the launch of BetRivers mobile sportsbook.

Online Gambling Continues To Pay Dividends During Shutdowns

By Steve Ruddock / Industry Updates / June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020

As was the case across the country, casinos in New Jersey were closed for the entirety of May. But unlike most states, New Jersey’s gaming industry was able to mitigate the damage, as its revenue fell by 65%, not 100%.

Online WSOP Highlights The Absurdity Of US Gaming Laws

By Steve Ruddock / Industry Updates / June 9, 2020 June 10, 2020

When the World Series of Poker kicks off in July, it will be quite different than any of the previous incarnations of the storied WSOP tournament series. Because of the novel Coronavirus, the entire series is taking place online.

COVID-19 Sends The 2020 World Series Of Poker Online

By Steve Ruddock / Industry Updates / June 8, 2020 June 10, 2020

For the first time since its inception, the World Series of Poker will not take place in Las Vegas. Well, not entirely, as this time around, the most prestigious tournament series in poker will be held exclusively online.

Casinos Ignore Fauci’s Advice And Reopen On Their Timeline

By Steve Ruddock / Industry Updates / June 4, 2020 June 10, 2020

After weeks of inactivity, casinos across the nation are beginning the slow process of reopening. But it’s unclear what the result will be as they welcome guests back through their doors.