Amazon and DirecTV are riding the sports betting wave, having signed a new broadcasting deal for the upcoming football season. Amazon’s Thursday Night Football (TNF) broadcasts will be showcased across the United States via the television service provider based on details of a multi-year agreement. Over 300,000 locations will feature the program including bars, restaurants, casinos, and sportsbooks.
Bringing Thursday Night Football to the Masses
Football is already a popular sport in the United States and has been for many years. But throw in the sports betting element and you have a powerful combination. Thursday Night Football is a program that millions of people tune in to for a glimpse at their favorite sports teams and this new deal will bring the show to an even larg…
For the second consecutive year and a large number of shareholders in Crown Resorts Limited have reportedly rebelled against the firm currently under investigation by casino regulators for the states of Western Australia and Victoria.
According to a report from The Guardian newspaper, the Melbourne-headquartered firm was rocked at its annual general meeting earlier today after almost 31% of proxy shareholder votes were cast against the latest annual remuneration communique. This release purportedly showed that the company had handed out more than $20 million to executives who have since left including around $9.6 million in termination payments.
Subsequent surrender:
The newspaper reported that such votes clearing the 25% threshold are considered to…
Play’n GO invites its players to join them on an egg hunt in its newest, Easter-themed slot release Easter Eggspedition. This holiday, players will be able to enjoy all of the traditional delights and explore a magical wonderland full of chocolate and Easter eggs, collecting various features and prizes along the way.
Find a prize in the Easter basket:
The new online slot is played across a 5×3 grid with 20 paylines. The main character is Super Bunny, followed by their loyal companion, Fox. Friends are trying to f…
In Pennsylvania, a significant legal challenge is emerging as twelve casino owners unite in a lawsuit to contest the state’s tax regime on slot machine revenue. Filed on Monday, this action could potentially disrupt over $1 billion in annual tax revenues, which currently fund property tax rebates and economic development initiatives.
Constitutional controversy and casino claims:
The crux of the lawsuit lies in what the casinos argue is an unequal taxation policy. The state levies a substantial 54% tax on casinos’ slot machine revenues. In contrast, revenue from skill game terminals—cash-paying electronic games located in bars and stores—remains untaxed. These skill game…