A bill to close the casino exemption to New Jersey’s 2006 indoor smoking ban has cleared committee and is ready for a floor vote that would ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos.

The Culinary Union is continuing to sign new labor contracts with independent contractors throughout Las Vegas, having whittled down the remaining list to less than 10 ahead of the extended February 5 deadline.

A bill that would allow Petersburg to replace Richmond as a casino host city is moving forward in the Virginia Senate, following Richmond’s double defeat. Also advancing is a measure allowing Fairfax County to hold a casino referendum.

The 2019 sexual harassment case that ultimately crumbled the legacy of Steve Wynn (l.) and derailed his former company Wynn Resorts has now been officially closed, following the approval of an undisclosed settlement that was first announced last September.

The cabinet of the state of Goa, India has repealed the Goa Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance of 2023. It is substituting the Goa Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act of 2024, which clarifies how gambling is taxed.

U.K.-based Entain has filed for damages over its purchase of BetCity. Entain, which acquired the Dutch company last year, says it failed to disclose that it was being investigated for regulatory violations by KSA.

One bill calls for a constitutional amendment to become law. The other skips that part and falls under the guidance of the Georgia Lottery. Will either reach the governor's desk?

Betting on the Super Bowl should waltz to a new record, especially with this year’s edition taking place in Las Vegas for the first time ever. Not to mention, a bunch of new states joined the fray last year, for a total of 39 markets.

Flutter Entertainment’s recent listing on the New York Stock Exchange has U.S. investors grinning with glee over the possibility of continued market share growth coupled with pared down promotional spending. But does the international powerhouse have the tools to succeed where others haven’t?

The approval of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes' compact agreement by the Bureau of Indian Affairs is a significant milestone for Montana's sports betting landscape.

Today, the GGB Podcast sits down with Joe Asher (l.), the president of IGT’s PlaySports, which powers some of the most popular sportsbooks and casinos in the U.S., on his views on the Super Bowl and beyond.

GGB Podcast sponsored by iGamingPlayer.

In an effort to be more competitive with jurisdictions like Macau and Singapore, the Philippines’ gaming regulator wants to reduce the tax on casino winnings. A bill is now before the Senate.

The world’s top gaming destination saw an uptick in gaming-related crimes in 2023, but compared to 2019, before Covid-19 shutdowns, the figure dropped by almost half.

Imperial Pacific International has added the governor of the Mariana Islands to its lawsuit against the Commonwealth Casino Commission. IPI claims that wrong actions by both defendants absolves it of millions in fees.

ANJ, the independent French gaming administrative authority is making protecting minors a top priority in its 2024-26 strategic plan. That is one of three central pillars of the plan that was created after stakeholder consultations.

O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey has become a new sponsor to Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), the governing body of horse racing in Ireland. HRI has been busy the past 18 months obtaining sponsorships from sponsors in non-gaming industries.

Swedes who have chosen to self-exclude from gambling will have a new tool. Svenska Spel, a state-owned gambling company has made a deal with Gamban to provide free licenses to blocking software to those who self-exclude.

NBO (Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill), Norway’s Association for Online Gaming, has partnered with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). They are urging the government to open up its gaming market.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario recently penalized Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls for failure to adhere to anti-money laundering laws.

An executive of the AFL-CIO’s Hotel and Gaming Trades Council says the union opposes legislation to create online casinos in New York because iGaming does not create good jobs.

Maryland Senator Ron Watson will sponsor new legislation to legalize online casinos and poker in the state. The bill would allow each of Maryland’s six casinos to partner with two online gaming operators.

Online sports betting is taking steps to become legal in Mississippi, as lawmakers advanced a bill called the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act designed to regulate and capitalize on sports betting.

Kayshon Boutte (l.) had a promising career as a wide receiver. Starting lineup at LSU, and now on the New England Patriots. But Kayshon placed bets, including on his team and himself. He might be out of a job.

So it comes down to this. Barstool no longer rules the roost as a sportsbook operator, lately with Penn Entertainment. Now they will work as DraftKings promotion hounds.

Missouri's professional sports teams and the online gambling industry have come together to push for the legalization of sports betting in the state. With the formation of the "Winning for Missouri Education" PAC, there is renewed hope for progress in this area.

Two Alabama House Republicans are working on legislation to allow a minimum number of casinos, create a state lottery and legalize sports betting. The bill also would strengthen enforcement of laws against illegal gambling.

After four attempts over 16 years, RW Development won the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s approval for a Biloxi casino site. But Secretary of State Michael Watson (l.) said the situation “reeks more of politics than a legal development.”

On January 25, an apparent hacking attempt caused the temporary shutdown of the website of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Reportedly, no personal or financial information was compromised.

Two bills in the Florida Legislature would clarify laws regarding gray-market slot machines and classify operating an illegal gambling venue as a third-degree felony instead of a more lenient second-degree misdemeanor.

Dallas City Councilman Chad West (l.) said when, not if, the state decides to legalize casino gambling, the city needs to “put processes in place and plan for welcoming casinos in.”

Legislation to authorize slot machines on Alaska Marine Highway System ferry boats was met with skepticism from lawmakers in its first committee hearing.

Lawmakers in New Jersey and Washington State have filed bills to establish special courts for people whose financial crimes are precipitated by gambling disorder. The model was created by a Nevada judge.

Two gaming industry companies have been fined a total of $27,500 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. They are Stakelogic, which manufactures interactive games, and TA Operating LLC, which has a video gaming parlor.

Henry Williams, executive director at the Michigan Gaming Control Board, said he agrees with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s (l.) economic goals for the state, noting Michigan’s gaming industry plays a vital role.

On the surface, Eagle1’s effort to get ballot referendums ready for voting on behalf of tribal interests in California was genuine. But the major tribes in the state demanded they pull the effort. And so they did.

BMM Testlabs last week announced that it has promoted three veteran executives, Travis Foley, Marzia Turrini and Kirk White as the company restructures from a regional to fully global organization.

The Plaza Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas has hired Christiaan van Buuren (l.) as its new director of table games, and promoted Courtney Allen and Ryan Rowland, two executives on its food-and-beverage team.

Global Gaming Women has appointed Konami Sales VP Lauren Bates as president of the organization’s board of directors, and has appointed Light & Wonder Gaming CEO Siobhan Lane and Caesars Entertainment SVP Brandi Ellis as vice presidents.

Andrew Jackson was named vice president of Environmental, Social and Governance at Scientific Games. Most recently he was director of Quality, Compliance and R&D at its instant game production and technology facility in Leeds, UK.

A class-action lawsuit seeks damages to reimburse investors in Evolution Gaming Group, claiming the company’s leaders misled investors over its business prospects.

The Fortune magazine story that reports a potential collaboration between BetMGM and X to bring sports betting odds to the social media platform could reshape the online gambling landscape.

Clarion Gaming’s ICE Landmark Awards February 7 at the ExCel London will recognize 11 people and organizations in the gaming industry. The honorees have all achieved milestones in the industry.