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Delaware Hits Pause Button On Online Poker
Online poker players in Delaware are now out of luck – at least for the time being. Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has become the state’s newest online gaming operator, taking over after 888Holdings ran online gaming in the state for the last decade.
Delaware’s iGaming model allows for only one operator and RSI doesn’t currently offer an online poker product as of now. In related news, Delaware’s deal with RSI also includes the launch of online sports betting this week.
iGaming Changes, Mobile Sports Betting Begins
Delaware became the first state in the U.S. to launch online gaming in 2013. With a population of just a bit over 1 million, a thriving ringed-in poker market wouldn’t be possible without shared liquidity.
Because of that, 888 pooled players with Nevada and New Jersey via the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement as part of the WSOP.com platform. 888 partnered with the state’s horse racing tracks to operate.
Players in the First State are now without any options when it comes to playing some cash games and tournaments online. RSI is now offering online slots, table games, and sports betting as part of the company’s launch into the state – but no poker.
That may change at some point. The company acquired Phil Galfond’s Run It Once Poker in 2022 for $5.8 million, $3.3 million in cash and $2.5 million in stock. Rush Street is believed to be considering entering the U.S. market at some point. That was confirmed by Delaware Lottery officials.
“Rush Street Interactive has announced previously that it is developing a poker platform that they are excited about sharing with players,” Delaware Lottery director Helene Keeley told Card Player in August. “The Lottery and RSI are working together towards making poker available to Delaware patrons, though we’re not prepared to discuss a specific timeline at this stage.”
The state has seen some major online gaming revenue gains in recent years. Along with launching online gaming, Delaware gamblers will also welcome mobile sports betting. Wagering officially became legal in 2018 at Delaware’s three casinos, but mobile wagering wasn’t given the green light until 2023.
However, state regulators did not allow 888 to run sports betting last year. The state’s bettors still at least have a bit of the football season left to make a few gridiron parlays and bet on the NFL playoffs.
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Over 1,000 pets will be looking for homes at mega adoption event in Delaware
Looking for a new furry friend? Over 1,000 pets will be waiting to meet you at Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event in Delaware.
The event will take place Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware in Newark.
Organizers said dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens from BVSPCA and participating partner organizations will be available throughout the event for $35 in adoption fees.
All pets available at the two-day event will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations.
The event is supported by Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit organization whose goal is to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters and make the country no-kill. No-kill is defined by a 90% save rate for animals entering a shelter.
“Our Megas are such inspiring events, providing a lifeline to so many pets who have lost everything. Seeing these dogs and cats chosen by families eager to give them a new life full of love is what it’s all about,” BVSPCA CEO Adam Lamb said in a news release. “As the largest adoption event in the country, our goal with the size and format is to save even more lives by reaching folks who might not otherwise consider coming to a shelter to adopt.”
“We’re proud to support Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event and the incredible impact it has on pets and the community,” said Aurora Velazquez, East Regional Director, Best Friends Animal Society. “Events like this bring people together around the shared goal of helping more dogs and cats find loving homes.”
Organizers said a limited number of early-access fast passes will be available for purchase. If you are a fast pass holder, you will receive entry one hour before general admission on Saturday, June 20.
If you are considering adopting a new pet, please bring a leash and collar for dog adoptions, a carrier for cat adoptions, a valid ID, and the adoption fee.
This event will celebrate the BVSPCA’s 22nd Mega Adoption. Over the years, more than 22,000 pets have been adopted into loving homes.
More details and volunteer opportunities are available at megaadopt.com.
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Was Taylor Swift in Dewey Beach, Delaware, this weekend? What we know
Dewey Beach restaurants and bars on gloomy Memorial Day weekend
As they say at The Starboard, “When it rains, we pour.”
No, Taylor Swift was not in Dewey Beach this weekend.
However, there was a little truth to the rumors that pervaded social media.
Travis and Jason Kelce were invited to a wedding in Dewey this weekend, Starboard owner Steve “Monty” Montgomery said.
“The groom played football with them at Cincinnati and is close with those boys,” Montgomery said.
The Starboard is one of Dewey’s most iconic bars and restaurants and has offshoots across town, such as Starboard RAW and Starboard Sauced.
Montgomery said he did close Starboard RAW for the wedding party May 29, but the professional football-playing brothers and Travis Kelce’s ultra-famous fiancée, Taylor Swift, did not end up attending the wedding.
Reach Shannon Marvel McNaught at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Facebook.
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ISP investigating after Delaware County Sheriff deputy shoots at vehicle
MUNCIE, Ind. — Indiana State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Muncie early Sunday morning.
According to ISP, around 12:13 a.m., officers from multiple agencies were called to an event in the area of Bunch Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on reports of a person shot.
A Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy arrived at the scene and approached on foot. While the deputy was walking, he made an encounter with a vehicle and discharged his sidearm at the vehicle.
The circumstances and reason behind why the deputy fired his weapon remain under investigation.
The gunfire struck the vehicle, but no one was injured during the course of the incident.
The ISP Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the deputy’s use of force. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be used by the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
The investigation remains active and ongoing; no additional information is available at the time of this article’s publication.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
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