Gambling in the USA
Sports Betting in Tennessee Moves Forward
Legislation enabling mobile online gambling in Tennessee has passed a key House committee.
“We saw this as an opportunity for Beale Street to have people from the world coming and just thought it would be a great economic opportunity for us,” House Minority Leader Karen Camper said.
Gov. Bill Lee said that he remains opposed to expanding gambling in the state but added he will look at every bill that reaches his desk to decide whether he’ll sign it.
“We try to work with legislators to make a bill as palatable and as beneficial as it can be, but if we can’t get it to a point where we think it’s acceptable, then I won’t sign it. But this bill is moving and we’ll see where it ends up,” Lee said
Sponsored by state Rep. Rick Staples, a Knoxville Democrat, House Bill 1 took several meetings in the State Committee before it emerged on a voice vote and was referred to the Government Operations Committee, where rules will be considered.
Staples amended the bill early in the process to remove brick-and-mortar wagering establishments and turned it into an online gambling app in which 10 licenses would be issued through the Tennessee Lottery. Companies would pay a 20 percent privilege tax and a $750,000 fee to start doing business.
Camper, a prime co-sponsor of the legislation, is hoping this will be the first step for sports betting in Tennessee, considering Shelby County is losing millions in gambling revenue annually to Mississippi casinos and Arkansas wagering. Other lawmakers point out thousands of people gamble illegally already and Tennessee is collecting no revenue on an underground operation.
“I think once members see the benefit to us fiscally and the revenue it’s going to generate for our state, it may be another opportunity for compromise,” enabling wagering to expand to building locations, Camper said.
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
Gambling in the USA
Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.
The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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