Tribal Leader Sues GSR for Racial Discrimination

Former Timbisha Shoshone Tribal Chairman Jimmy-John Thompson recently filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (l.).

Published June 26, 2023

Seneca-New York Compact in Limbo

The new gaming compact agreed upon by New York state officials and the Seneca Nation remains in question after lawmakers refused to authorize the deal.

Published June 26, 2023

Caesars Upgrades Nevada Mobile Sportsbook App

The Caesars Sportsbook app recently went dark for Nevada users in order to migrate them to the new platform that the company has already deployed in other states.

Published June 26, 2023

Canadian Gaming Summit Talks Rollout Plans

Single-event sports betting has proven successful one year after Ontario launched. Now is the time to discuss a rollout to other provinces. The Canadian Gaming Summit did that.

Published June 26, 2023

Exchange Wagering Plans Put on Hold by Colorado Commission

Those wanting to see exchange wagering in Colorado will have to wait, as the state’s Limited Gaming Control Commission voted to postpone approval for the unique type of sports...

Published June 26, 2023

Ohio Senate Follows DeWine’s Call to Double Gaming Tax

Ohio set sports betting records when it launched in January. Governor Mike DeWine (l.) liked what he saw, so much he proposed to double the sports betting tax. Then...

Published June 26, 2023

Chelsea FC Reportedly in Sponsorship Talks with Stake.com

Despite an upcoming ban on gambling companies advertising on the front of jerseys in the Premier League, Chelsea FC is in talks with Stake.com regarding a sponsorship deal.

Published June 26, 2023

Sports Betting Finally Arrives in Nebraska

More than two years after sports betting was first approved in Nebraska, the first sportsbook opened June 22 and began accepting wagers on sporting events.

Published June 26, 2023

With Players Suspended, NFL Revamps Gambling Policy

To its credit, the NFL has said enough is enough—for now. The league has revamped its gambling policy to make it easier to police, or at least that’s the...

Published June 26, 2023

UKGC Website Helps Operators Understand Their Responsibilities

The U.K. Gambling Commission has unveiled a new website that is designed to help gambling operators understand their responsibilities when dealing with non-licensed third parties. It provides guidelines and...

Published June 26, 2023

Report Shows Irish at Risk for Problem Gambling

A study by Ireland’s Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) warned that unregulated social casino games may act as a gateway to problem gambling and that it could affect...

Published June 26, 2023

UKGC Fines Videoslots £2 M for AML, Social Responsibility Violations

Videoslots has reached a settlement with the U.K. Gambling Commission where it will pay a fine of £2 million for alleged social responsibility and anti-money laundering violations. The violations...

Published June 26, 2023

New Finn Government to End Gambling Monopoly

Finland’s new government has decided to break up the gambling monopoly Veikkaus and transition to a market-based gambling sector. The change to a licensing model will take place by...

Published June 26, 2023

The Guardian Stops Accepting Gambling Ads

The Guardian newspaper has announced it has stopped accepting gambling advertisements, except for lottery ads. As a result it will lose millions of dollars. The paper says that gambling...

Published June 26, 2023

Crown Melbourne Hit with New $13.6 Million Fine for Tax Evasion

Victorian regulators have fined Crown Resorts $13.6 million for attempting to claim improper tax deductions at its Crown Melbourne casino (l.). For those keeping track, the operator has amassed...

Published June 26, 2023

Casino Workers Strike During Montreal Grand Prix

Canadian casino workers walked off the job during the Montreal Grand Prix in an effort to bring attention to their request for increased wages.

Published June 26, 2023

Toronto’s $1 Billion Great Canadian Casino Resort Opens to Public

The Great Canadian Casino Resort in Toronto (l.) made its debut this week and the $1 billion facility is billed as the largest such casino in Canada.

Published June 26, 2023

Australia: Star Entertainment Gets Tax Relief but Loses Casino Sale

It’s been a week of mixed emotions for Australia’s Star Entertainment—the operator rejoiced when an impending tax hike on its Star Sydney (l.) property was deferred, but that excitement...

Published June 26, 2023

Consultant: Osaka IR Needs More Non-Gaming

A Japanese business consultancy says the integrated resort planned for Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay could increase and even double its revenues with more non-gaming amenities.

Published June 26, 2023

Macau Bars Concessionaires from Supporting CE Candidates

The Macau government will ban gaming concessionaires from supporting any future candidate for chief executive. Secretary Cheong Weng Chon (l.) said the change will protect gaming, “the main economic...

Published June 26, 2023