Pennsylvania Survey Shows Concern Over Problem Gaming

Surveys done in Pennsylvania indicate that various signs of problem gaming are on the rise. Do those who notice a problem brewing seek help?

Published April 10, 2023

North Dakota Lawmakers Kill Pull-Tab Bill, Stall on Sports Betting

A bill in the North Dakota Senate to expand pull-tab machine gaming has failed, as lawmakers remain divided on the issue of legalizing sports betting.

Published April 10, 2023

Strip Operators Push Back on Collusion Suit

Several Strip hotel operators recently requested that a lawsuit alleging them of using a revenue management platform to collude on increased room rates be dismissed, according to court filings....

Published April 10, 2023

Officials, Residents Join to Protest Nassau Casino

Elected village officials of Nassau County joined around 50 Long Island residents in yet another protest against the proposed Las Vegas Sands casino project at the site of Nassau...

Published April 10, 2023

Skill Games Makers, Operators Sue Kentucky

Pace-O-Matic and other skill-game operators, locations and players sued Kentucky over a new law banning the games which have proliferated statewide. Plaintiffs claim the law violates numerous aspects of...

Published April 3, 2023

Card Counting Threats In Baccarat: What’s to Detect?

While traditional card counting measures won’t work on regular baccarat games, table game expert Bill Zender there are still methods that may be effective. Here’s how to combat them....

Published April 3, 2023

Down but Not Out: Entain’s Gamble on the Resurgence of Unikrn

After the SEC brought the hammer down on unikrn back in 2020 over an ICO mishap, it seemed as though the up-and-coming esports, iGaming and mobile sports betting platform...

Published April 3, 2023

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Published April 3, 2023

Aruze Brings Gong Gong Lai Fu to U.S. Market

Aruze Gaming recently announced the U.S. release of its Gong Gong Lai Fu title at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2023.

Published April 3, 2023

IGT, Gift & Go Announce Agreement

Through an agreement with UK-based Gift & Go, casino operators using International Game Technology’s Advantage management system an offer players promotional gifts redeemable through Amazon Business.

Published April 3, 2023

Latest Michigan Online Casino Comes From Sports Illustrated

You kind of knew Sports Illustrated would eventually get involved with sports betting, but an online casino? That’s what they did in Michigan, where they also have a sportsbook.

Published April 3, 2023

NV Bill Targets iPoker Cheating

A bill introduced in the Nevada Assembly is aimed at reducing cheating in online poker by creating a list of people whose accounts have been suspended or banned for...

Published April 3, 2023

Maryland iCasino Bills Dead for 2023

Maryland lawmakers have failed to authorize online casino games during the 2023 legislative session, as prospects for iCasino bills weaken in several states.

Published April 3, 2023

Will Japan Legalize iGaming?

Legal iGaming in Japan is a long-term possibility with plenty of ifs, says a Japanese gaming industry official. Until it’s a reality, people who illegally gamble online are subject...

Published April 3, 2023

Philippine Senator Demands End to POGOs

Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (l.) has joined the call to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations. Gatchalian wants to fast-track the process and shut down POGOs within three months.

Published April 3, 2023

L&W Names Niaz Nejad Managing Director of Gaming, Americas

Industry veteran Niaz Nejad (l.) has been named managing director of gaming, Americas for Light & Wonder.

Published April 3, 2023

Marker Trax Names Melissa Lambson Chief Credit Officer

Marker Trax, a digital casino marker platform, has appointed finance veteran Melissa Lambson (l.) to the role of chief credit officer.

Published April 3, 2023

Intralot Appoints Bateson as CCO

Lottery supplier Intralot announced the appointment of Richard Bateson (l.) as the company’s new chief commercial officer as the company continues restructuring efforts.

Published April 3, 2023

IGT’s Asher Receives White House Appointment

President Joe Biden has appointed Joe Asher (l.), president of sports betting for IGT PlaySports, as chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for...

Published April 3, 2023

Oklahoma, Kansas Working with Tribes on Sports Betting

The Oklahoma and Kansas Native American tribes are working with state legislators to make changes that could affect sports betting in their state.

Published April 3, 2023