The U.S. Open Invokes “Happy Gilmore”: Heckling
How many times have you heard heckling in the same sentence as golf? Not since “Happy Gilmore.” Thanks to sports betting, it is becoming more of a sign of...
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U.S. High Court Refuses to Hear Florida Sports Betting Case
The court battle pitting two Florida parimutuels against the U.S. Interior Department began in 2021. And now, three years later, the U.S. Supreme Court looks like they ended it...
Gambling Hotline Wants U.K. Banks to Block Gambling Transactions
GamCare, operator of the U.K. National Gambling Helpline, is urging banks to block transactions between business cards and gambling outlets. This comes amidst reports of financial losses after cards...
U.K. Labour Promises to Drive up Gaming Standards
Amidst the U.K. snap election, the Labour party, vying for power after 14 years, is pledging to continue to “strengthen protections” for responsible gambling. The election is scheduled for...
Alberta Government: 55% of iGaming, Sports Betting is Unregulated
Alberta, Canada, is using the example of Ontario in crafting a competitive iGaming market. Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) estimates that 55 percent of residents wager at...
Tabcorp Names Gillon McLachlan as New CEO
Former Australia Football League CEO Gillon McLachlan will now take the reins at Tabcorp, as the company looks to move on from former CEO Adam Rytenskild and bolster its...
Genting Exec: RWG Casinos Closed Only for Renovation
At a recent shareholder meeting, Genting Malaysia Berhad President and COO Tan Kong Han said closures at two casinos in Genting Highlands are temporary, and don’t mean trouble in...
Philippine Junket Shuts Down, Insists Move Is ‘Temporary’
Dowinn Group, a Philippines-based casino junket, suspended operations last week in what a spokesperson called an “emergency temporary” measure. But insiders claim the business has “collapsed.”
More Casinos in the Philippines? Tengco Says Yes
Alejandro Tengco (l.), the head of the Philippine Gaming and Amusement Corp. says there are enough integrated resort complexes in Metro Manila, but the industry could grow outside the...
Thai Casino Report Due by July 20
Thailand’s finance ministry will submit its report on legal casinos to the cabinet by the end of July. The study will look at the economic, social and cultural effects...
Atlanta Kroger Stores Offer Slot-Like Games
Slot-like “coin-operated amusement machines” have appeared in several Atlanta-area Kroger stores. The games pay out in gift cards, not cash, and help fund the state’s HOPE Scholarship program, Kroger...
New Mavs Owner Confident Texas Will Welcome Gambling
It may not happen next year. Or 2026. Or 2030. But the new Dallas Mavericks ownership group can afford to wait and expect to be rewarded with a new...
Advocacy Group Reports Shareholder Support to Study Smoking Impact
Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights reports that 57 million votes cast by shareholders of Bally’s Corp., Boyd Gaming and Caesars Entertainment favor studying the financial impact of continuing to allow...
Feds Lose Steve Wynn Foreign Agent Case
The Department of Justice has lost its case against Steve Wynn (l.) that had attempted to force Wynn to register as a Chinese foreign agent. A lower court’s dismissal...
Red Rock Ordered to Bargain with Culinary After Labor Board Ruling
The epic rivalry between Red Rock Resorts and the Culinary Union rolled on last week when the company was ordered by a federal labor board to bargain with the...
Philippine Officials Pledge to Shut Down Illegal POGOs
The Philippines gaming regulator says up to 300 unlicensed offshore gambling operators may be doing business in the country, with some involved in criminal activities. Officials are strengthening efforts...
CASINO-OLOGY: Protect Your Alternative Card Games—Know the Strategies
In order to adequately protect your games, you must know their strategies, which can be tricky for some of the lesser-known alternatives. In this edition of Casino-Ology, game protection...
SkyCity Adelaide Review Resumes Following AUSTRAC Settlement
SkyCity will not have much time to lick its wounds after getting hit with a $44.6 million anti-money laundering fine from AUSTRAC—the previously paused review into its license suitability...
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
