This Week in Gambling

The long and arduous wait for Maine sports betting is finally coming to an end this weekend. On Friday, November 3rd, Maine will become the 36th state with live, regulated betting on sporting events. That day will be more than 15 months after the activity was legalized. The governor signed the Maine sports betting bill back in May of 2022. That bill gave the exclusive rights to online sports bets to the state’s Indian tribes. The state Gambling Control Unit will regulate sports gambling, and they published regulations in January of this year. Even though the activity has not officially…

Recent legal victories for the Seminole Tribe have led to their decision to relaunch Florida sports betting next month. The tribe says that in addition to accepting wagers on sporting events at all six of their casinos, they will also begin accepting bets on roulette and craps games. Following the US Supreme Court decision to deny a motion against Florida sports betting, Governor, Ron DeSantis welcomed the Seminole’s plans to launch move forward. The High Court’s decision effectively cleared the way for the Seminoles to proceed. Craps, roulette and sports betting will be launched on December 7th at Seminole Hard…

Have we seen the Mirage Volcano shut down for good? The attraction at the popular Las Vegas resort has been turned off! And while you will have another chance to see it one last time, you better hurry! Plus, a look at gambling news from Mexico and two new Halloween slot game reviews! Hello friends! Happy Halloween! And welcome to This Week in Gambling, where we begin with some news that is certain to scare the hell out of some of you! And that is the Mirage Volcano shut down. But don’t worry, you may still have a chance to…

We have a look at the Witches Tome online slot, a 5 Reel, 3 row game comes with 243 Paylines from Habanero! This game comes with high levels of volatility, and there are magical book WILDS that can replicate themselves, along with Spooky Cauldron scatters that trigger free spins! There’s even a buy bonus! Plus, the Witches Tome slot has a payout rate as high as 98%! Habanero has unveiled the Witches Tome online slot, a magical journey with Replicating Wilds, captivating visuals, haunting audio, and stunning splash-screen effects. The game layout is conventional, with a 5-reel grid offering three…

Could Mexico ban slot machines? Really? If their Secretary of the Interior, Luisa María Alcalde Luján, has her way, then yes. And believe it or not, the President of Mexico is already on board with the proposal! So what the hell is going on? The Mexican Secretary of the Interior would like to reform and repeal various regulations associated with the Federal Gaming and Sweepstakes Laws. Her goal appears to be an attack on our industry that would reduce the duration of casino permits, while eliminating slot machines altogether. If we do see Mexico ban slot machines, they will be…

Fly away on Halloween night to find tricks and treasure with the Rags to Witches online slot from Betsoft! This game features explosive progressive jackpots for lots of treats! A cackle splits the spooky night, and mysterious shadows fly across the full moon! The Rags to Witches slot is the latest 5-reel, 3-row video slot from Betsoft! It will engulf players in a bubbling cauldron of Halloween tricks and treats that will appeal to any sweet tooth! Players will find themselves transported to a new world with the Rags to Witches online slot! Find witches, bats, skeletons and cats in…