Battle Begins Between Ontario, Gambling Ring for $40 Million Assets

Ontario’s court battle to keep $40 million in assets seized from an alleged gambling ring began recently and some of the players include members of the Hells Angels motorcycle...

Published April 17, 2023

Bell Centre Casino Project Continues to Face Heavy Opposition

A proposed “mini-casino” at the Bell Centre (l.) in Montreal is facing heavy opposition from both resident groups and local officials, due to the large number of both gaming...

Published April 17, 2023

J.P. Morgan: Thumbs Up on Macau

J.P. Morgan analysts have upped their projections for Macau’s gaming industry, forecasting $407 in gross gaming revenue for the first three months of 2023, and noting a strong start...

Published April 17, 2023

Resorts World Genting Rebuilding Post-Covid

Resorts World Genting in Malaysia is looking to return to pre-Covid operational levels, with a new focus on international tourism, says Genting Malaysia Chairman Alwi Jantan.

Published April 17, 2023

Japan Approves Osaka IR, Nagasaki Resort in Doubt

Japanese lawmakers have approved plans for the country’s first casino, an integrated resort to be built on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. The IR will be developed by a...

Published April 17, 2023

Another Strip Casino Sale in 2023? Not From Caesars

There has been some speculation recently that a Las Vegas Strip casino could be hitting the auction block before year’s end—the only problem is that none have emerged as...

Published April 17, 2023

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against MGM Resorts

U.S. District Court Judge Sul Ozerden (l.) dismissed a lawsuit against MGM Resorts International, in which the plaintiff claimed MGM cheats slot players by using a redemption system that...

Published April 17, 2023

Missouri House Committee Passes Casino Bill

Missouri voters may have a chance to vote for a constitutional amendment allowing a 14th casino on the Osage River. Current state law limits casinos to the Mississippi and...

Published April 17, 2023

PA Board Looks to Regulate Skill Games

Proposed regulation would bring so-called skill games under the oversight of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, creating a tax structure and monitoring-and-control system.

Published April 17, 2023

Nevada’s Hospitality Industry Feeling Impacts of ‘Great Resignation’

The hospitality sector in Las Vegas is experiencing the repercussions of the “Great Resignation” and many resorts are finding it challenging to find workers.

Published April 17, 2023

Alabama Attorney General Closes Illegal Bingo Operations

Fourteen bingo halls in Jefferson County, Alabama were shuttered by teams of state and federal agents, led by state Attorney General Steve Marshall’s (l.) office. The venues offered a...

Published April 17, 2023

NGCB Begins Process of Revising Outdated Regulations

It’s spring cleaning time for the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which is currently undergoing an internal review to look for subsections that could be deemed outdated or irrelevant. Governor...

Published April 17, 2023

NV Regulator Raises Eyebrows with Rebuke of MGM Resorts

Former Las Vegas judge George Assad (l.), who was appointed to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in January, recently caused some controversy by questioning the recent business decisions of...

Published April 17, 2023

LV Spending Higher Than Ever, but LVCVA Cautious for the Future

The latest economic report from Applied Analysis shows that Las Vegas visitors are spending more than ever, even surpassing pre-Covid averages. Despite this, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors...

Published April 17, 2023

Atlantic City Casinos Struggled Last Year

Atlantic City casino profits dropped 4.6 percent in 2022 compared to 2021, with the operators’ association pointing to inflationary pressures and rising expenses.

Published April 17, 2023

RIP Ron Bauman

It is with deep sadness and difficulties we say goodbye to the legendary Ron Bauman who passed away this week.

Published April 10, 2023

Sports Betting Celebrates 5

The rejection of the Professional and Amateur Sports Betting Protection Act (PASPA) turns five next month with improvements in the AGA’s Code of Conduct.

Published April 10, 2023

NEWS & NOTES

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Published April 10, 2023

Responsible Gaming Coalition Adds New Members

Fanatics Betting and Gaming, Hard Rock Digital and PointsBet recently joined Bally’s, BetMGM, DraftKings, Entain, FanDuel and MGM Resorts International as members of the Responsible Gaming Coalition.

Published April 10, 2023

Pariplay to Take Ainsworth Online Content to Canada

NeoGames subsidiary Pariplay and Ainsworth Game Technology have signed an extended partnership agreement under which Pariplay will introduce Ainsworth online game content to Canada.

Published April 10, 2023