This Week in Gambling

It’s been over two years since Louisiana fantasy sports betting was approved. In the time since then, state lawmakers have set the tax rates and the regulatory process. Now, it’s time to start approving operators. A vote last week began that process. Operators of fantasy sports contests will have to be licensed by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Anybody will be able to log into the online sites if they travel to one of the parishes which regulate the activity. Of the 64 parishes in the state, 47 approved fantasy sports. Residents who want to participate in the competitions have…

Our friends at GameCo are expanding and have selected US Bookmaking as partners for the first ever esports sports book in America. Through GameCo’s partnership with US Bookmaking, FansUnite will be the first iGaming solutions provider to receive significant exposure in the U.S. esports betting market. FansUnite entered into a partnership with GameCo to establish a fully integrated turnkey esports betting solution for online casinos and sports books in the United States. Under the agreement with GameCo, Askott Entertainment’s Chameleon iGaming Platform will form the basis of GameCo’s esports betting offering alongside GRID’s data platform and 10Star’s odds feed and…

Cashless gaming is on the way, and the first Tribal casino to give it a try will be The Morongo Casino in Cabazon, California. They’ve partnered with Marker Trax, setting the stage for the southern California resort to become the nation’s first tribal casino to offer completely cashless casino slot markers, and the first in the state to introduce cashless wagering to its floor. Marker Trax will run through the Konami SYNKROS casino management system and will allow Morongo guests to conveniently and securely apply electronically, get approved, and begin using their digital marker in under five minutes. Marker Trax…

This Christmas we’re looking at the Carol of the Elves online slot a 5 reel game with 3,125 paylines from Yggdrasil! This online slot game also Instant Play, Autoplay, and is available for mobile gaming! Yggdrasil, the leading global publisher of online gambling content, has released its fun-filled festive hit, the Carol of the Elves online slot. The 5×5, 3,125 payline slot invites players to the festive world of the Elves as they prepare for their busiest time of the year. With 12 spots on the reel initially frozen over, each winning symbol releases magic stars which have the power…

In a major development for the poker community, a Michigan interstate online poker bill now sits on the Governor’s desk ready to be signed into law. If you don’t understand why this is so significant, then focus on the word “interstate”. Unlike many other states with legalized online poker, Michigan is set to allow play across state borders with other regulated jurisdictions. This is a game changer, as smaller states have been less likely to allow online poker due to the small pools of players. Unlike other forms on internet betting, online poker needs large pools of players to generate…

It’s time for some festive fun as we review the Take Santa’s Shop online slot from Betsoft! This is a 5 reel, 4 row game that comes with 75 paylines! It features amazing 3D graphics with animations that set a holiday mood. There is also a bonus round, bonus spins, plus wild and scatter symbols! Are you prepared to be the villain and help a Holiday Robber? This progression game is played in rounds of ten. With every spin an Ornament Bomb Counter counts down from 10 to 0, making all the bombs detonate for even larger possible wins! Buckle…