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Last month, a federal court ruled that a recent Department of Justice interpretation of the 1961 Federal Wire Act was unconstitutional regarding Vegas casino online gameplay. The DOJ sought to suspend online gambling activities across a number of states but the court ruled that the Wire Act’s scope did not address online casino gaming.

In an creative move that’s bound to bring the sports betting industry to a new level, Draftkings has announced that it is inviting sports bettors from around the country to participate in its first annual Sports Betting National Championship and enjoy no deposit bonus codes. 

The Apple app store has released a new online casinos policy that requires that all real money games sold at their store be created specifically for the iOS platform.

This November, Colorado voters will be asked to approve a referendum that, if it passes, will bring sports betting to the state. The public referendum will allow the state to license both physical and online sportsbooks. Existing land-based casinos will be able to obtain a master license which will allow them to partner with one operator for retail sportsbook operations and another operator who will run the online sportsbook activities - sure to come complete with casino sign up bonus perks.

The South Carolina-based Catawba tribe is trying to get permission to build a brick-and-mortar and eventually online casino in North Carolina but the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is opposing their efforts. The Catawbas are planning to develop the land near Kings Mountain in North Carolina for their casino. U.S. senators from both Carolinas are backing them but that may not be enough to win their battle against the politically-powerful Cherokees.  

The casino industry continues to grow, but many casino operators are concerned that they are attracting an aging demographic.  Traditionally, they've tried many welcome bonus casino perks to draw in new, younger players - free drinks, free lodging, free parking, free buffet meals, and more.  Now, many casinos believe that they’ve found the answer – esports.

The earnings reports for Vegas casinos for the second quarter of 2019 show that Vegas is rebounding from the downward trend of 2018. While Vegas casino online playing is on the upswing, like here at Grande Vegas Casino, visitation at on-site casinos is slow in the rebound. It will take a while before the casinos see the numbers start to rise again.

Florida’s relationship with its native American tribes has brought the two sides to court multiple times. The state is in negotiations with the Seminoles regarding a dispute over their Vegas casino income. Seminole leaders are skirmishing with the authorities in a long-simmering dispute over gambling income in a disagreement that will likely have long-ranging repercussions.  

In Las Vegas, politics is recognized as the casino industry’s highest stakes game. Many of the online casino and Las Vegas strip’s biggest names, including Wynn Resorts, Red Rock Resorts and the Las Vegas Sands -- have ties to Republicans. Some influence their party of choice through donations while in others, executives engage in high-profile political involvement (i.e. Sheldon Adelson of the Las Vegas Sands).