Foster Named Chairman of Star Entertainment as Carousel Continues

It’s been a rough two years for Star Entertainment, to say the least. However, the beleaguered operator is hoping that it has finally found the man who can turn...

Published March 27, 2023

Phoenix-Area Tribal Casinos Become More Competitive

A tribal state compact reached two years ago between Arizona and its gaming tribes is enabling the Phoenix-metro area casinos to up their game by adding table games, increasing...

Published March 27, 2023

Critics: DOI’s Tribal Gaming Rules Process Not Transparent

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has issued new proposed rules for tribal gaming that include controversial provisions. Critics of the new rules say the BIA’s process lacked transparency. They...

Published March 27, 2023

Massachusetts Commission Creates Sports Betting Self-Exclusion

Casino self-exclusion lists are well established and well known in jurisdictions around the country. Massachusetts produced a sports betting self-exclusion list, which works the same way.

Published March 27, 2023

Schools Provision Staying in North Dakota Sports Betting Legislation

The North Dakota Senate voted against the removal of schools from a sports betting resolution that would give voters the opportunity to approve wagering.

Published March 27, 2023

New Jersey, Louisiana Grew Sports Betting Revenues in February

February was a slow month for sports betting in spite of the Super Bowl. That was the only big game. So New Jersey and Louisiana saw a decline in...

Published March 27, 2023

Nevada, Pennsylvania Lawmakers Seek End to Excise Tax

It’s called a handle tax, a mere 0.25 percent excise tax paid on bets. Rep. Dina Titus (l.) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler have worked for years to eliminate it....

Published March 27, 2023

Top Sportsbooks Control Growing Share of the Market

It’s crowded at the top. Five sportsbooks control more than 92 percent of the market share in the U.S. The top two—FanDuel and DraftKings—are ahead of the next three:...

Published March 27, 2023

Regulators to Limit Sports Betting Promotions

As states legalized sports betting one after another, promotions followed, just as night follows day. Sportsbooks and regulators only had to look at the U.K. to see the future...

Published March 27, 2023

Sweden Issues First 3 Gaming Supplier Licenses

Sweden’s gaming regulator Spelinspektionen has begun issuing its first licenses to gaming suppliers. The five-year licenses are required for any provider doing business with gaming operators. Oddly, the licensing...

Published March 27, 2023

BGC: Free Bet Promotions Ban Could Create Black Market

The U.K.’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is warning that a possible ban on free bet promotions could drive many bettors underground. BGC CEO Michael Dugher (l.) cited a...

Published March 27, 2023

Crown Reportedly Mulling Upgrades for Crown Perth, Melbourne

According to a recent report from the Western Australian, Crown Resorts is currently mulling its options for upgrades to its Crown Perth (l.) and Crown Melbourne properties, and a...

Published March 27, 2023

Montreal Study Examines Gambling Habits Among Men, Women

Men and women increased their gambling during the COVID-19 pandemic with different games and trends.

Published March 27, 2023

Star Pleads Guilty to UnionPay Charges, Looks to Sell Gold Coast Hotel

Star Entertainment recently pleaded guilty in Queensland court, under Attorney General Shannon Fentiman (l.), to seven charges of allowing patrons to use credit cards to fund gambling in its...

Published March 27, 2023

Wynn to Break Ground on UAE IR

Wynn Resorts will soon break ground on its integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates. Wynn CFO Julie Cameron Doe made the announcement on the resort that will have...

Published March 27, 2023

Credit Suisse Acquisition No Problem for Nagasaki

The pending acquisition of Credit Suisse by the UBS Group should have no impact on the former’s participation as a potential “financial arranger” for a planned multibillion-dollar casino resort...

Published March 27, 2023

Report: Philippine Junkets Failed to Report Transactions

A study of junkets operating in Philippine casinos revealed multiple instances in which operators failed to report transactions covered by the country’s anti-money laundering laws.

Published March 27, 2023

Bloomberry Withdraws from Casino Investment Deal

Bloomberry Resorts Corp., parent company of the Solaire Resort in Manila, has terminated a deal to buy into PH Resorts Group’s integrated resort plans in Cebu and Clark, Philippines.

Published March 27, 2023

Return of Macau Tourism Affected by Labor Shortages

Despite newly reopened borders, a bounce in tourism and the end of strict Covid prevention requirements, Macau casino concessionaires continue to be challenged by labor shortages.

Published March 27, 2023

Okada Manila, U.S. SPAC Tangle over Merger

Okada Manila (l.) and Universal Entertainment are trying to get out of a longstanding deal to merge with U.S.-based 26 Capital Acquisition Corp. and list the merged entity on...

Published March 27, 2023