This Week in Gambling

A Kansas sports betting bill could be put forth within weeks as state’s lawmakers continue to hear evidence about its potential impact, according to Representative Jan Kessinger. Kessinger, whose sports betting bill died in committee earlier this year, said he plans to present new proposals soon after the Special Committee on Federal and State Affairs reports its findings following the hearings, which conclude December 13th. He said he also expects the committee itself to draft its own legislation. Kessinger said he “senses there is an appetite” for Kansas sports betting, in particularly around the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Citing figures that…

The NOVOMATIC F-V830 full-service Sports Betting Kiosk made its debut in North America on Tuesday, November 20th, following the opening of DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, confirming a clear focus of accelerated growth in the U.S. The market-leading Sports Betting Kiosks, combined with Kambi’s sports betting products, proved to be a significant contributor to the overall guest experience. DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts features a dozen of these intuitive solutions in an intimate environment surrounded by 1,000 square feet of ultra-high definition digital video displays, creating the most modern and comfortable retail sports betting experience in New…

[full_width padding=”0 100px 0 100px”][/full_width] It’s our last show of the year, and we’re looking at the threat to state regulated sports betting that’s coming from a new bill by Utah Senator Orrin Hatch. Mr. Hatch was one of the original authors of Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, or PASPA. And now he wants the federal government to have federal oversight of all state sports betting activity. This week’s special offer comes from the Wicked Bet online casino.

Konami Gaming announced the launch of its Concerto Opus cabinet following documented success at trial locations. Available now, Concerto Opus features a 65-inch 4K Ultra HD display, as well as dual cup holders, dual spin buttons, illuminated multi-color button dash, and optional USB charger. Its debut launch series is a symbol-driven linked progressive based on two popular Konami classics, Solstice Celebration and Riches with Daikoku, which have been expanded to include a “Triple Sparkle” jackpot symbol transformation. Both themes are reporting strong results across initial install locations. “Konami has hit the jackpot on the new Opus cabinet. With the large…

State sports betting regulation in America could be in jeopardy if plans for federal oversight are implemented from a Congressional draft bill. That leaked legislation would require states to have have their betting regulation approved by the US Attorney General and the purchase official major league data under The comprehensive legislation would force states to apply for approval from the Attorney General when implementing new sports betting laws and regulations. However it does not specify if this would be required retrospectively for those states where betting is already legal and regulated. In a nod to the sports leagues and those lobbying…

The possibility of having Major League Baseball in Las Vegas seemed unlikely six years ago. While giving a deposition in a New Jersey sports betting case, then-Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig spoke steadfastly against ever placing a franchise in Las Vegas and railed against gambling as “evil.” Today, a group is working with investors to build a stadium and bring a major-league team to Las Vegas. Those efforts come as Selig’s successor, Rob Manfred, calls Las Vegas a viable market for the sport and baseball’s decision-makers descend on the city for the league’s Winter Meetings at Mandalay Bay from…