Rincon Band Makes History, Secedes from State Oversight
In California, tribal sovereignty is not to be taken lightly—just ask the leading U.S. online bookmakers. Now, the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians and Chairman Bo Mazzetti (l.)...
Overcoming Adversity Together: That’s the Buffalo Way
The city of Buffalo has endured a lot over the last calendar year, but those hardships could not deter the community from banding together like never before. GGB recently...
Mohegans Fund Yale Study to Create Treatment App for Problem Gaming
Imagine being able to get professional treatment for problem gambling anywhere, anytime, on your own schedule. That is the concept being pursued now by the Yale School of Medicine—with...
Maine OKs Sports Betting, But Tribal Monopoly May Not Last
On May 2, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a bill that gave gaming tribes the exclusive right to mobile sportsbooks, with commercial casinos, OTBs and racetracks permitted to offer...
Minnesota Sports Betting Bills Gain Momentum, Public Support
Minnesota state Rep. Zack Stephenson’s sports betting bill is designed to keep bettors from crossing state lines to bet legally or stay at home and find a way to...
Should Hawaii Permit DFS? This Lawmaker Says Yes
Hawaiian state Rep. Angus McKelvey (l.) wants to bring daily fantasy sports to the Aloha State, a state that is staunchly anti-gaming. According to McKelvey, DFS isn’t gambling, so...
No ‘Great Resignation’ at California Tribal Casino
For casino operators, employee loyalty may be as vital as customer loyalty—especially in the era of the Great Resignation. As other properties struggle to staff up, Graton Resort and...
Connecticut Gaming Expansion ‘Wildly Successful,’ But Concerns Arise About Problem Gambling
Connecticut went live with iGaming and sports betting last fall, and in the first few months, bettors spent more than $2 billion on sports wagers alone. State Senator Cathy...
Massachusetts Tribal Leadership Passes to a New Generation
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chairman Brian Weeden (l.), elected last May, is the youngest person ever to hold the role. He foresees a turning point for the Massachusetts tribe, which...
Report to MGC: Asian Immigrants at Greater Risk for Problem Gambling
A report last month to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission makes the case that recent Asian immigrants—often alone, with little community or family support—are especially vulnerable to problem gambling. It...
North Dakota Sports Betting Bill Will Return
A sports betting bill introduced by North Dakota Rep. Jim Kasper (l.) failed last year in the legislature. But with sports books now coming to the state’s tribal casinos,...
Card Club Controversy
When Kyle Kirkland (l.) wanted to move his card club in Fresno, California he had to convince his neighbors he’d be “a good actor.” Here’s how he did it.
Can A Chicago Casino Work for the Operator?
A tough tax rate. A crowded environment. More than $1 billion in investment, with fewer returns. A Chicago casino comes with plenty of challenges, but three operators are ready...
Louisiana Sports Betting Starts With A Bang
It’s so-far, so-good for sports betting in Louisiana, which kicked off in October, just in time for the New Orleans Saints to whup the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. First-month revenue...
San Manuel to Yaamava’: The Art of the Rebrand
The rebranding of a world-famous Southern California resort wasn’t done lightly—and it didn’t happen overnight. Here’s how the San Manuel Casino and Resort became Yaamava’.
How Sports Betting is Changing the Face of Sports
According to a new survey, the growth of legal sports betting is actually growing the fan base, and bringing new demographics to the betting pool. Bettors are now male...
Online Cybersecurity: Keeping the Hackers at Bay
With gaming increasingly online and mobile, security concerns abound. All digital systems are vulnerable to hacking, and a safe virtual presence starts with the basics. Here’s how.
Not Much Love for Chi-Town Casino
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has extended the bidding for a casino license in the city, hoping to get more action. Participation so far has been underwhelming, and a number...
Rutgers, Kindbridge Launch Telehealth Clinic for Problem Gamblers
In 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Kindbridge launched a remote clinic for problem gamblers. Working with Rutgers University, it’s also collecting data to increase understanding of the condition.
Back to Work: How Casinos Are Bringing Back Staff, Attracting New Hires
Hospitality workers are in greater demand than ever as business gets back to pre-Covid levels. Like other businesses across the U.S., casino resorts are rolling out a red carpet...
