This Week in Gambling

Several days ago, the head of the state Gaming Control Board announced that sports betting in Louisiana could be up and running by November 1st, as the first licenses are close to being issued. The regulator assured the public that applicants for sports betting licenses were in the final stages of approval. A representative from the Board said that they understand the public is anticipating the launch of sports betting in the state, and that they are “…working overtime” to make it happen sooner rather than later. Although this is good news, the Board could not name a specific date…

In our spooky edition of the show, we follow up on the scary New York mobile sports betting news, as they have doubled down on their ridiculous tax rate! It’s a move that some fear could set the industry up for failure before they even launch. We also talk about the record breaking sports betting revenue from the state of New Jersey, and how Pennsylvania is close behind with monstrous sports betting revenue of their own!   Hello my friends, and welcome to this Halloween edition of This Week in Gambling, where we have scary New York mobile sports betting…

Starting to get into the Halloween Spirit? Then take a moment to watch our review for the Zombie Hoard slot! It’s a 5 reel, 9 payline slot from Microgaming that comes with Wild and Scatter Symbols! Players spin to hoard brains from the reels! Collect enough of them and you trigger the Free Spins! Plus, Zombie Hoard can go with you on your mobile device! Our friends at Microgaming have released another great online slot, and we’re reviewing it just in time for your trick or treating fun! In the Zombie Hoard slot, you become a zombie as you spin…

Despite land-based casinos making nearly $8 million less than they did in July, Pennsylvania sports betting was able to bring in $580 million in August, which was the second highest total ever. Even though casinos in the state were down from the previous month, generating just over $415 million, it was still a 46% increase from the same time last year. Betting on sports managed to make August revenues nice, with over a 66% increase from July. Sports betting volume, both online and at sports books, turned out to be the second highest ever. The good numbers are undoubtedly a…

Here we go! Right before the scary holiday we’re rolling out our review for the Happy Halloween online slot from Play’n GO! This is a 5 reel, 50 payline game with both tricks and treats, Bonus Spins, plus Wild and Scatters! And if you’re feeling lucky, take advantage of the Gamble Feature! Play’n GO got it right with their Happy Halloween online slot! Have a spooky good time with the 5 reels and a cast of scary characters such as witches, ghosts, mummies and even Frankenstein! Plus, look for Jack the Jack O’ Lantern to show up for a WILD…

If you thought that the proposed 50% tax rate for New York mobile sports betting was too high, then brace yourselves. The State Gaming Commission has just confirmed that the new and improved tax rate will be no less than 64%… the highest in the nation. The operators who applied for licenses to provide mobile sports bets in the state have been informed of this change, and the Commission has given them until this coming Monday, October 25th, to amend their bid proposals if they did not include a tax rate of at least 64%. Well, that’s pretty nice of…