This Week in Gambling

As we reported on our gambling news video from March 29th, The Rise of Interstate Poker Compacts in America, the shared liquidity agreement between Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware has now grown to include the state of Michigan. This is just the first step of expansion that industry insiders believe will also include Pennsylvania and possibly West Virginia, for starters. It’s also worth noting that while this agreement clearly benefits online poker the most, it is not exclusive to poker. In fact, the specific wording of the announcement was that the purpose of shared liquidity was to benefit players who…

We’re giving the Big Fish Grand slot machine a look! It’s a simple take on the classic spinning-reel game from Aristocrat Gaming, and it’s packaged on their Neptune Double cabinet. The Catch & Win mechanic means you win whatever lands in your box, and this medium volatility game comes with amazing graphics, a gamble feature, and a multi-site progressive jackpot! Aristocrat has rolled out their brand new Big Fish Grand slot machine, with simple game mechanics and a frequent multi-site progressive jackpot. It comes with vivid graphics, catchy music, and an amazing player experience, where a single spin can result…

Esports Entertainment Group has announced the successfully completion of the ‘soft play’ phase of their New Jersey esports launch. Their VIE.gg platform now allows registered bettors in the state to bet on approved professional esports events. They are the first operator to be granted the right to launch full New Jersey esports betting. Players can wager on their favorite esports teams in real-time as part of a seamless and immersive experience. Players are able to leverage their esports skills across games such as Call of Duty, Overwatch, CS:GO, League of Legends and DOTA 2. “We are pleased with the completion…

This week’s gambling news finds March Madness wrapping up, Ontario online gambling kicking off, and Hooters offering sports betting! Yes, it took nearly three years, but Ontario online gambling has finally gone live. Residents in the province are now able to bet on casino games and sporting events via websites and mobile apps. Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, the only show NOT discussing Will Smith slapping the shit out of Chris Rock! Except for just now… And this is my last show before I head across the pond to London, England for the International Casino Expo…

It’s taken nearly three years of work, but today is the day that Ontario online gambling finally goes live. Residents in the province are now able to bet on casino games and sporting events via websites and mobile apps. Several operators have gone live already, including FanDuel, BetMGM, Rush Street, Unibet, Bet365, FanDuel and 888. Also up and running are PointsBet Canada and theScore Bet, among others. They are all under the regulatory watch of iGaming Ontario, which is part of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. This all began when the province unveiled plans to put an end…

We have a video review for the Lightning Joker online slot from Yggdrasil, a 3 reel game with 5 paylines. It features Wild Symbols and a Mystery Bonus, plus you can take the game with you on your mobile devices. If you like straight forward, exciting slots, then try Lightning Joker where a lightning strike increases your winnings. And if you can always hope that the Lucky Lady Joker will use her electric powers to increase your fortunes even further. A highly volatile game with over 96% return to player, simply fill two of the three reels with the same…