Posts Tagged ‘Indiana’
Both Indiana And Hawaii See New Gambling Bills In Early 2022
The Indiana House of Representatives sees two potential iGaming bills presented that would bring online casinos to the Hoosier State. Hawaii lawmakers present a bill to potentially launch local casinos. INDIANAPOLIS – As government bodies begin to reconvene for the New Year, new bills are presented. Indiana and Hawaii see bills that would affect their…
Read MoreSports Betting Revenues Up Across Nation Compared To 2020
Every state with a legalized sports betting industry, with the exception of Oregon, saw an increase in sports betting revenue in September 2021 compared to September 2020. Michigan and Colorado saw the largest increases in sports betting revenue, with Michigan seeing a 520.1% increase and Colorado a 443.9% increase. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Seventeen of the…
Read MoreMattress Mack Bet $3 Million On Astros To Win World Series
Jim McIngvale bet $3.3 million on the Houston Texas Astros to win the World Series. The massive bet was accepted by Caesars Entertainment’s ‘William Hill Indiana Sportsbook App. Should the Astros win, this will be the largest payout in U.S. sports betting history at almost $36M. HOUSTON – Notorious sports bettor Jim McIngvale, also known…
Read MoreDraftKings Outperforms Competitors In Indiana For August Handle
The Indiana Gaming Commission’s (IGC) sports betting report shows DraftKings collected the most handle in August with $74.2 million. FanDuel on the other hand, boasted $52.6 million for wagers taken in August. FanDuel was able to generate more revenue than DraftKings despite having a smaller handle because they had fewer winners for the month. INDIANAPOLIS…
Read MoreCaesars Entertainment Strikes Deal Regarding Indiana Casino
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians make a $250 million purchase of Caesars Entertainment Casino in Indiana. This acquisition is to help with the expansion of various forms of gaming at the Indiana venue. LAS VEGAS – The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has struck a deal with Caesars Entertainment for the ownership of ‘Caesars…
Read MoreIndiana Gambling Expansion Incoming With New Compact Signing
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed a new compact with Pokagon the Band of Potawatomi Indians to expand gambling in Indiana. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will be able to add new games to their Four Winds Casino operation in South Bend. The compact is awaiting federal approval. SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Indiana gambling…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Leads To Fewer Sessions, Kills Online IN Casino Bill
The online casino bill, SB 0417 died after failing to reach the committee deadline. Bill sponsor Senator Jon Ford blames COVID-19 for causing fewer committee session days. Lobbyists did not have time to properly educate Senators on online casinos. INDIANAPOLIS – Online casino gaming in Indiana has unfortunately been set back indefinitely after the promising…
Read MoreIndiana iGaming Bill Introduced In State Legislature
The proposal HB 1406 would legalize forms of online casino gaming in Indiana. The legislation would allow each licensed casino to partner with as many as three iGaming providers. In 2020, the state of Indiana’s sports betting handle surpassed $1 billion. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers are making a push to get iGaming legalized in the…
Read More888 Holdings To Launch Online Sportsbooks In CO, IN, Iowa In 2021
888 Holdings will now have access to launch online sportsbooks in Colorado, Indiana, and Iowa. The England-based online gaming provider also has access to launching online casinos should those states legalize such an activity. 888 Holdings currently only operates in New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware. CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. – On Wednesday, 888 Holdings announced that…
Read MoreTwin River Buys Another Caesars Property In Tropicana Evansville
Twin River Holdings has acquired Tropicana Evansville Casino from Caesars Entertainment. This was a $480 million acquisition. The deal is expected to close by mid-2021. EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A major shakeup in the legal gambling arena has occurred as Twin River Holdings has acquired Tropicana Evansville Casino from Caesars Entertainment, INC. The acquisition is said…
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