Arizona Tribe Seeks to Expand its Economy Beyond Casino

Payson, considered the garden spot of central Arizona, is also home to the Tonto Apache Tribe casino (l.) and accompanying event center. But an economic analysis shows that the...

Published March 20, 2023

New Compact will Double Slots for Graton Casino

California’s Governor Gavin (L) Newsom and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria have reached an agreement for a new gaming compact. It will allow the tribe to double the...

Published March 20, 2023

Mississippi Casino Breaks Ground for Expansion

Bok Homa Casino near Laurel, Mississippi broke ground on a 7,000-square-foot expansion to include a new sports lounge, offices and a restaurant named Red Creek, the Choctaw translation for...

Published March 20, 2023

Study: Texas’ Naskila Casino’s Economic Impact Over $200 Million

Naskila Casino (l.) in Polk County, Texas had an overall economic impact of $212 million in 2022, per a recent study from the Texas Forest Country Partnership.

Published March 20, 2023

Toronto’s First Nation Criticizes $724.9 Million “Vegas-Style” Resort 

Great Canadian Entertainment has plans to build a $724.9 million “Vegas-Style” casino/resort (l.) but the proposed facility has come under fire from the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. 

Published March 20, 2023

Rick Perry Optimistic About Texas Sports Betting Bill

Rick Perry (l.), the former Texas Governor, exudes confidence that the legislature will do its part in pushing sports betting towards the law. The pathway through a constitutional amendment...

Published March 20, 2023

Virginia Considers Return to Partial Deductions for Promos

Deducting the cost of free-bet promotions from sports betting taxes has proven controversial in the five years since the widespread approval of betting. Virginia went from “yes” to deductions...

Published March 20, 2023

Lawmakers Warming up to Sports Betting in North Carolina

North Carolina has had a contentious relationship with sports betting, rejecting legislation numerous times, but this could be the year a bill gets on Governor Roy Cooper’s desk.

Published March 20, 2023

Maryland Lawmaker Pushes for Audits for Sportsbooks

State Senator Craig Zucker (l.) has an issue with regulations approved by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. They don’t go far enough. So he wants the legislature...

Published March 20, 2023

Kansas Sees February Sports Betting Revenues Nosedive

The Kansas City Chiefs play in Kansas City. In Missouri, Not in Kansas. Does that adequately explain why February saw Dorothy’s state bring in less than $1,200 in revenue...

Published March 20, 2023

Long Road Ahead for Minnesota Sports Betting

Legislators are hopeful that after years of failed attempts to legalize sports betting, they can get a bill passed, but there are still obstacles to get around.

Published March 20, 2023

Kentucky House Says Yes to Sports Betting; Will the Senate?

When it comes to sports betting, the Kentucky Senate is where legislation goes to die. Supporters hope this year proves a different outcome. Could the potential windfall in taxes...

Published March 20, 2023

Maine Sports Betting Pushed Back Until Possibly 2024

It doesn’t appear Maine will have sports betting up and running by the end of the year after an official at the state’s Gambling Control Unit said they were...

Published March 20, 2023

U.K. Race Festival Raised Concerns Over Consumer Affordability

Because higher numbers of U.K. residents polled said they intended to bet more on the Cheltenham horse racing festival (l.) than they did last year, some were concerned many...

Published March 20, 2023

Russia May be Using Cyberattacks to Help Fund War

After a dip in the number, if not the severity of cyberattacks on American and international businesses, experts are seeing hack attacks increasing again. This has some speculating that...

Published March 20, 2023

Ukraine Targets Gaming Businesses for Closure

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (l.) has issued an executive order shutting down hundreds of gaming companies suspected of acting against the country’s interests. The list is topped by BetCity,...

Published March 20, 2023

Cyprus Betting Activity Jumps 22 Percent from ‘21

Betting activity in the island nation of Cyprus has jumped 22 percent last year from the year before. The Cyprus National Betting Authority also reports that the share of...

Published March 20, 2023

Finance Ministry: Brazil’s Sportsbooks Must be Based There

Brazil’s Finance Ministry will soon publish regulations for sports betting. They will require sportsbook operators to be headquartered in the country. They will each pay U.S. $5.75 million for...

Published March 20, 2023

Tabcorp Raises Alarm for Entain-AHA Deal; CEO Pledges Ad Reform

Tabcorp is exploring legal recourse for a partnership between rival Entain and the Australian Hotels Association that seemingly undermines Tabcorp’s exclusivity arrangement with the New South Wales government. Additionally,...

Published March 20, 2023

SJM to Open Versace-Branded Hotel in April

Macau casino operator SJM Holdings plans to open its Palazzo Versace hotel at Grand Lisboa Palace by the end of April, according to an estimate by SJM chair Daisy...

Published March 20, 2023