Alberta regulators warn against illegal sports betting
Summary: Ontario has an open sports betting market with commercial operators, but in Alberta, all licensed sports betting sites run through the province and its PlayAlberta.ca site or the Western Canada Lottery Sport Select. Why it matters: Regulators believe a non-stop bombardment of sports betting ads from gray market operators is confusing Albertans.While it is […]
Alberta regulator on gray market sportsbooks
Alberta regulator on the presence of gray market sportsbooks”It does concern me to see such a slew of illegal advertising occurring in the province … and some of these companies that are on the illegal side certainly have deep pockets.”- Steve Lautischer, Vice President of Gaming, Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (Source Link)
Analysis: PokerStars will ascend to top of US online poker industry
Summary: When Michigan online poker players are added to the interstate online poker pool that currently includes New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware, PokerStars will be the most-trafficked site, overtaking WSOP.com, according to analysis by Wagers.com. Why it matters: PokerStars is operational in three of the five online poker states, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. But […]
Nevada gambling industry tallies $1B for 14th consecutive month
Summary: April was a record-setter for the Nevada gambling industry. The $1.128 billion was the highest April total in state history, and for the 14th consecutive month, Nevada casinos eclipsed $1 billion in revenue. Why it matters: Las Vegas weathered the COVID storm and, at least for now, appears to be handling inflation. “The Strip’s […]
SI Sportsbook launches in Virginia
Summary: SI Sportsbook expanded to Virginia, as the Sports Illustrated-branded online sportsbook launched in the Old Dominion on Thursday. Why it matters: The 888-powered SI Sportsbook made its U.S. debut in Colorado last September, and adds Virginia as a second operating state.Virginia and Colorado could be the first two of many states in which SI […]