This Week in Gambling

For the first time ever, a state has taken in over $1 billion in sports wagers! The success of sports betting in New Jersey has translated to record breaking revenue, and over $7 billion handle so far in 2021. To be precise, it was the Atlantic City casinos and racetracks that raked in $1.01 billion together in September. And it’s a new monthly record not just for New Jersey, but for all the states in America. Casey Clark, Senior VP at the American Gaming Association, said that “New Jersey has always been a strong gaming market. Crossing the $1 billion…

This weeks show is bursting at the seems with gambling news, including how Florida sports betting now legal, but not a casino in the state is accepting any bets! And when it comes to New York mobile betting there have been no licenses issued yet, even though the state says everything will be up and running by next February! And then there is Connecticut online gambling, which went live last week on a limited basis. Florida sports betting is now legal. However, none of the casinos in there will take your action! Why? Well it seems there’s these three little…

This Week in Gambling would like to wish our friends at the Mohegan Sun Casino a very Happy Silver Anniversary! Originally opened in 1996 in the town of Uncasville, Connecticut, the site continues to flourish! Last week, the Mohegan Tribe celebrated the 25th anniversary of running the world class Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, a mega-plex of gaming and entertainment! But they are not resting on their success. Instead, there are plans to grow the property across the river to another 400-acre parcel! Site cleanup is still a work in progress, but the tribe continues to make plans for the future!…

We have an in-depth look at the amazing Invaders Attack from the Planet Moolah! A player favorite slot machine from Scientific Games! It comes with 5 reels and 30 lines, delivered on the TwinStar Ultra slot cabinet! Are you ready for the next invasion? Watch our review below, and see all of our slot machine reviews when you visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel! Invaders Attack from the Planet Moolah includes all of the features that slot players love from the original game. The ‘invaders’ are some sort of alien bovines! This game is a blast, from abductions to…

Ah, how fondly we remember when New York mobile sports betting was passed way back in April. And then, the delays started to mount. Now, as we near the end of the year, the application process drags on. One has to wonder if the delay could have anything to do with the monstrous 50% tax rate the state plans to implement. However, the State Gaming Commission maintains that they will narrow the list of applicants to a few finalists before mid-December… so that can’t be it. Still, the Commission did publish their “request for applications” for mobile wagering providers back…

We can add another state to the list of those expanding their gaming to the web, as Connecticut online gambling has thrown open their virtual doors. The state made a “soft launch” for its internet betting program on October 12th, and if all goes well the full launch could come as soon as October 19th! Games will be available to just a few state residents during the soft launch, and bets will only be accepted during certain times of the day while testing continues. Once up and running, games will be available via the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, as well as…