The Massachusetts Gaming Commission wanted to examine the way sportsbook operators deal with limits applied to customers. The regulator set a date for a roundtable discussion. All active operators pulled out.

Shareholders of Bally’s Corp. rejected a proposal by anti-smoking groups to study the potential impact of banning smoking inside Bally’s casinos.

A Louisiana legislative committee originally approved an amendment submitted by state Sen. Thomas Pressly reversing the ban on casino contributions to political campaigns. However, the amendment was then rescinded due to the backlash it received.

Tourism officials in Songkhla, Thailand want to be considered for one of the country’s first integrated resorts with gaming. The province on the southern border wants to avoid over-reliance on Malaysian visitors.

Star Entertainment suffered PR and regulatory blows last week, when it erroneously believed it was soliciting a bid from a partner of Hard Rock International and then faced stiff criticism from state attorneys who believe it should not be granted suitability for its Star Sydney license.

The U.K. Gambling Commission will reportedly allow slot machines to accept cashless payments. This is considered a necessity for land-based casinos to stay competitive in an increasingly cashless market.

Sports betting scandals have permeated throughout college athletics in recent years, but does that mean that all the biggest schools invest in the proper resources to prevent them from happening? Perhaps not.

Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino (l.) made news twice. It opened the longest racetrack in the state with the new resort. And it accepted the first sports bet.

The regional brick-and-mortar casino industry is entering an interesting era, one marked by stiff competition from their big-market counterparts as well as online gaming and increasingly, skill games. Investors must consider which regional operators can meet these challenges and provide experiences that warrant the extra trip.

Philippine Senator Sherwin Gathchalian (l.) says operators in the scandal-plagued iGaming sector are insufficiently monitored and require more stringent background checks.

This week we sit down with George Goldhoff (l.), the president of Hard Rock Atlantic City, about how the property has performed over the last year and what he expects for the 2024 summer season.

GGB Podcast sponsored by Pavilion Payments.

Lim Kok Thay (l.), chairman of Malaysian casino operator Genting, has acknowledged that the company is interested in development opportunities in the United Arab Emirates and Thailand.

Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) says the SAR’s casino industry contributed less than 40 percent of gross domestic product in 2023, indicating that gaming is no longer the primary economic driver.

Quezon City Mayor Josefina Belmonte (l.) has banned 19,000 QC employees from entering the casino at the new Solaire Resort North, developed in the area by Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry Resorts Corp.

A committee of the German Bundestag (parliament) has said no to a ban on sports sponsorships by gambling companies. The sports committee listened to experts who said sponsorships are a vital source of funding for sports.

The U.K.’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) new framework is badly needed, says the Betting and Gaming Council. It is also overdue and needs to be implemented without delay, says the council.

French gambling mediator (Médiateur des Jeux) Denys Millet is calling for casinos to do more to prevent gambling addiction. In his annual report he accused casinos of “almost systematically” delaying account suspensions.

International sports betting and gaming company Entain is considering selling its brand Crystalbet. The brand operates in the Caucasus nation of Georgia and is considered “non-core” to its group.

SkyCity Entertainment has agreed to pay millions in anti-money laundering fines in both Australia and New Zealand. The violations, which date back several years, are said to have been eradicated by years of internal overhaul.

Legislators in Argentina are discussing a proposal to ban online gaming ads. Some call gambling addiction an “epidemic,” with one declaring, “Compulsive gambling is being a global problem . . .”

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has formed a Permanent Subcommittee on Sports Betting Regulation. It will be the first step towards regulating sports betting since betting legislation was approved last year.

Online Video Poker debuts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Developed by Evolution Gaming, the digital casino games strike a nostalgic chord for those who remember the version in the 80s. It’s something new for others.

After some two years, Prophet Exchange has called it quits in New Jersey, leaving just Sporttrade left. But Prophet Exchange expects to increase its presence in other states.

A major renovation of the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee included the casino and dining venues on the first and second floor, a new sportsbook, and plans for a betting app within the hotel.

Ellis Island Casino (l.) has sued Formula One and Clark County over losses it suffered due to construction and traffic disruptions related to the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

State lawmakers in New York have submitted a proposal to speed up the process of licensing downstate casinos in and around New York City.

Entain and Accel Entertainment are now full licensees in the Silver State after the Nevada Gaming Commission granted unlimited licenses to both companies after both resolved previous regulatory issues.

The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved a plan for a $75 million building to house an expanded workforce of online gaming operator Evolution Gaming.

The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission voted against Gov. Kevin Stitt’s (l.) resolution preventing racetracks from offering gambling machines as of January 1, 2035. Attorney General Gentner Drummond said Stitt’s proposal was “wrongheaded.”

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking researchers to study how artificial intelligence can improve the state’s gaming industry and to determine AI’s impact on responsible gaming.

Gaming industry veteran John J. Chaszar (l.) was named executive vice president and general manager at the $270 million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, opening in early 2025. It will be the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa went to California for a South Jersey native to lead the marketing department. Mario Maesano is the new vice president of marketing.

George Milos has been named executive director at the Deadwood Gaming Association. Previously, Milos was director of events at Deadwood Mountain Grand and was a director at the Deadwood Chamber & Visitors Bureau.

SBC Summit North America will combine with SBC Summit Latinoamérica in 2025 for the SBC Summit Americas. The combined summit will move to Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.