This Week in Gambling

A mere eight months after announcing that Bally’s Las Vegas would be re-branded as the Horseshoe, workers began removing the Bally’s name on the outside of the building. One by one the letters came down. And while that may seem like a big deal, there is so much more involved than what we can see on the building’s exterior. As we approach the end of the year, guests can expect to see additional changes to the casino floor and other public areas, changes to food and beverage options, and new entertainment options including a classic arcade where the sportsbook used…

We’re talking about American sports betting news in two of the biggest states in America, both of which are worth potential billions of dollars in annual revenue! Plus, gambling news from Massachusetts and Kansas, and a look at a new slot machine! Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling where we’re following two huge American sports betting stories, both involving big markets… both involving big money… and both involving big operators and tribal gaming! This week’s big stories start on the west coast of the united states where California sports betting may actually become a reality this fall….

The November elections are closing in faster that it seems, and sports betting in California is in the cross hairs. There will be at least two competing ballot measures put before voters, both of which seek to legalize and regulate the activity. But that’s about the only thing they have in common. One measure would allow online betting, while the other would be strictly retail. Some say one measure would give Tribes a monopoly, and the other would hurt local tax revenues. One measure is estimated to bring the state $3 billion in revenue annually, while the other would generate…

The Lightning Dollar Link Slot Machine is a 5 reel game that can have 5, 10, 50 or even 100 paylines. Aristocrat Gaming has launched the Lightning Link follow up with the Checkered Flag game, as well as Chica Bonita, Corrida de Toros, and the game we feature in this video, Kung Fu Master. Each of these slots feature the player favorite Hold & Spin bonus, in which three free spins are awarded, and cash-on-reels symbols lock in place. Lightning Link has struck again with the Lightning Dollar Link family of games! It has 4 new games that have new…

The battle over Florida sports betting got some new life recently, as the Biden administration took the unprecedented step of encouraging an appeals court to reinstate their agreement with the Seminole Tribe. Things in Florida have been quiet on this issue since a District Judge put an end to that agreement back in November of last year. There was a brief filed by the Department of the Interior last week which defended the White House decision to allow the sports betting agreement, supporting the gaming compact in place between the state and the tribe. That agreement was signed in April…

For our inaugural SiGMA Balkans Summit, we’ve prepared an agenda bursting with activities to keep our delegates rushing for stage to networking event to closing parties. For your perusal, we’ve combined some of the best events into a handy guide to make sure you don’t get lost trying to take it all in. Without further ado; here are the top 10 things to look for in SiGMA Balkans 2022. 10 ways to make the most out of SiGMA Balkans Pre-registration and Welcome drinks: To make the most of your time at SiGMA CIS —where hundreds of delegates are anticipated—you must…