Ziv Chen
Ziv Chen
0 Articles
0 Articles
Ziv Chen is an industry news contributor at Covers.com
Sport to bet on: College Football
Sports movie: Any Given Sunday
Sports snack: Primanti’s sandwich at Acrisure Stadium
Covers feature: iGaming News
Best Betting Memory
Worst Beat
Arkansas Racing Commission Awards Cherokee Nation Pope County Casino License
Only four casinos are allowed to be constructed in the state, and this is the fourth and final license the commission has awarded.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Places 11 People on Involuntary Exclusion List
The individuals were all found to have committed fraudulent iGaming transactions, including gaming under false identities, credit card fraud, and withdrawing ill-gotten winnings to personal chequing accounts.
Iowa Gaming Companies Prepare for End of Casino License Moratorium
With a two-year restriction ending June 30, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is preparing for a wave of new casino license applications in the Hawkeye State.
Bally Bet Set for July Launch in Massachusetts
Sportsbook can launch July 1 if it receives its compliance license.
Bronx Man Sentenced for Stealing Over $800,000 From Skilled Gaming Machines
Ronaldo Jose Pena, 47, will serve 57 months in prison for thefts committed in Pennsylvania and Virginia between April 2022 and March 2023.
Virginia Lawmakers Weigh in on 2025 Fairfax County Casino Bill
Supporters of State Bill 675 say a casino could help compensate for a potential commercial tax revenue shortage, as demand for office space declines in Virginia's most populous county.
California Becomes 5th State to Join National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
State joins Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, and Tennessee in program allowing players to restrict themselves from casinos, other gambling platforms.
Fanatics, Juventus Sign Merchandising Partnership
Fanatics to cover manufacturing, licensing, and management of Juventus’ worldwide merchandise.
Inactive Arizona Coyotes Risk Losing Betting License
With the team's former assets now part of the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City and a canceled auction to build a new stadium, the Arizona Coyotes franchise may lose its betting license.
BetMGM, Fanatics Handed Fines from Indiana Gaming Commission
Sportsbooks fined $2,500 after companies allowed players to place bets while on a voluntary self-exclusion list.
Colorado Tribes' Sports Betting Plans Continue to Face Resistance
The Southern Ute and Ute Mountain tribes want to add online sports betting to their casinos, but some Colorado lawmakers worry the move would siphon tax revenue from the state's water projects.
UConn Huskies Star Spotted With Hip-Hop Artist at Casino Table
Paige Bueckers, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie seen shooting craps at Connecticut casino following Hip-Hop star's concert.
Boyd Gaming Considering Penn Entertainment Acquisition
Despite reported interest from Boyd Gaming, Penn Entertainment sources say there is no certainty that the company will entertain takeover talks.
College World Series Fans Leaving Nebraska to Place Sports Bets
Nebraska is surrounded by states that have legalized sports betting, and the Iowa border is only a short walk away from Charles Schwab Stadium.
Woman Arrested in Reno After Climbing on Craps Table, Throwing Chips at Casino
63-year-old patron facing four counts of battery after climbing onto craps table at the Silver Legacy Casino in Reno.
MGM China Considering Expanding Resort in Macau
The proposed additions to MGM Cotai will target the “mass market” tourists through non-gaming attractions.
Dallas Cowboys Sign Ad Deal With Aristocrat Gaming
The multi-year partnership grants Aristocrat advertising rights at AT&T Stadium, while the Dallas Cowboys will be prominently featured on the casino game manufacturer's NFL-themed slot machines across the U.S.
Kansas Lawmakers Approve Tax Cuts to Help Lure Major League Franchises
Kansas legislature passed a measure to use state bonds to help finance new stadiums, amenities for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, MLB's Kansas City Royals.
888casino, 888poker Exit the New Jersey Market
Following the sale of its US operations to Hard Rock Digital, evoke (formerly 888 Holdings) will no longer offer 888casino and 888poker in New Jersey. Both websites now refer players to Hard Rock Bet.
Illinois Lawmakers Defend Sports Betting Tax Hike in 2025 Budget
The governor's office argues that "some parity" needs to be restored following Illinois's sports betting explosion and that new tax regulations won't impact the general population.
