GeoComply blocks 530k Kentucky attempts in 30 days
Summary: Casino.org reported that 530,000 attempted online sports betting transactions originating from Kentucky were blocked by GeoComply in a recent 30-day period. Those numbers come as Kentucky’s chances of passing sports betting legalization appear extremely slim during the current General Assembly Session. Why it matters: Surrounded by states with legal online sports betting, Kentucky’s population […]
Everi partners with casino for expanded crypto payments
Summary: Everi has partnered with the Scarlet Pearl Casino in Mississippi to launch payment processing technology that will allow casino patrons to convert digital currency into cash, the company announced Tuesday. Why it matters: Cryptocurrencies such at Bitcoin and Ethereum have grown in popularity in recent years, leading the casino industry to consider further adoption; […]
California sports betting discussion at NIGA conference
California sports betting initiatives will be a hot topic at the upcoming NIGA conference “Given that the conference is in California and the referendum is on the state ballot, it’s obvious what we had to do. California gaming is the big enchilada. The tribes feel it’s not really about sports betting, but it’s about online […]
Tom Waterhouse talks investment opportunities at ICE365
ICE365 LIVE talks to Tom Waterhouse, chief investment officer, WaterhouseVC3:18Tom Waterhouse, chief investment officer, WaterhouseVC speaks at ICE VOX #MyICE22Apr. 11, 2022Uploaded by ICE Barcelona
Ex-Indiana lawmaker pleads guilty to illegal contributions charges
Summary: Former Indiana State Senator Brent Waltz pleaded guilty to receiving $40,000 in illegal campaign contributions from an Indianapolis-based casino company (Spectacle Gaming) and to making false statements to the FBI. Why it matters: Waltz’s guilty pleas are part of a case involving John Keeler, a former executive at Spectacle. Keeler is charged with directing […]