Tribe Accuse CA’s Newsom of Negotiating in Bad Faith

California Governor Gavin Newsom (l.) is accused of negotiating a tribal state gaming compact in bad faith. The Alturas Indian Rancheria has sued in federal court, claiming that the...

Published March 6, 2023

Former Tribal President Denies Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Former Oglala Sioux Tribe President Julian Bear Runner (l.) faces a litany of charges stemming from $80,000 in misplaced funds—Bear Runner allegedly pocketed the money instead of using it...

Published March 6, 2023

Spokane Tribe Seeks to Convert Land Near Casino Into Trust

Washington’s Spokane Tribe, which operates the Spokane Tribe Casino, has applied to put 155 acres adjacent to the casino and to Airway Heights into federal trust. The tribe says...

Published March 6, 2023

Oneida Nation’s New York Casino Turns 30

As the Oneida Nation’s Turning Stone Resort (l.) in Verona, New York turns 30, officials announced the addition of a new 250-room convention hotel and the return of the...

Published March 6, 2023

Miami Beach Mayor Fears Tribal Casinos

A proposed federal rule could lead to Indian tribes buying land in Miami Beach to build a casino, ignoring local opposition, said Mayor Dan Gelber (l.). But the Bureau...

Published March 6, 2023

PGA TOUR Expands Input in Problem Gambling Council

In honor of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, PGA TOUR has joined the Leadership Circle of the National Council on Problem Gambling. That, and renewing its platinum membership helps fund...

Published March 6, 2023

Chicago Esports Projects Unlikely

A Chicago developer has put on hold plans for a $30 million esports arena near McCormick Place (l.) due to changing industry conditions. And a project combining esports...

Published March 6, 2023

AGA Suggests Sports Betting Ad Restrictions be Modified in Maine

No celebs like Jamie Foxx. No ads except during the event people are betting on. These and more ad rules proposed by Maine have brought a sharp rebuke from...

Published March 6, 2023

“Mini Casino” Could Become Reality at Canadiens’ Bell Centre

Loto-Quebec and the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens are working on a plan that would install a mini casino at the Bell Centre (l.) that would feature video gaming machines, sports...

Published March 6, 2023

MLB Makes Major Deal Over Minor Leaguer’s Gambling

Minor league player Pete Bayer (l.) has criticized the suspension he received from Major League Baseball for gambling, saying the three-year ban was too harsh.

Published March 6, 2023

Maverick’s Sports Betting Loss Might Predict Florida Outcome

The decision by a federal judge that Maverick Gaming can’t sue the Department of the Interior or tribes in Washington that have a monopoly on sports betting. This ruling...

Published March 6, 2023

North Carolina’s Sports Betting Bill Shows Promise

After a one-vote defeat last year, proponents of sports betting legislation in North Carolina are back and have a renewed enthusiasm that this year it will become law.

Published March 6, 2023

Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Moving Through House Committees

Minnesota could be on the fast track to getting sports betting legalized in the state, as one piece of related legislation has moved through two committees.

Published March 6, 2023

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Handling Minor Crises

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (l.) has had to put out a handful of fires since in-person sports betting commenced six weeks ago. Bettors illegally wagered on a banned Boston...

Published March 6, 2023

Kentucky Lawmakers File Sports Betting Bills

Kentucky state Rep. Michael Meredith (l.) filed a bill allowing horse racing tracks and Kentucky Speedway to offer sports wagering. Legislation to either ban or regulate and tax slot-like...

Published March 6, 2023

New York Passes Stricter Age-Related Sports Betting Ad Regulations

The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously passed rules targeting advertising and promotional materials that target underage gamblers.

Published March 6, 2023

Stigma Prevents Many from Seeking Gambling Harm Help in Scotland

Gamblers in Scotland who might be motivated to seek help for problem gambling are often discouraged because of the social stigma associated with that condition. So says a report...

Published March 6, 2023

French Operators Ordered to Reduce GGR for Problem Players

France's l'Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), which regulates gambling in the country, is going to require that licensees reduce their percentage of gross gaming revenues (GGR) from “problematic players.”...

Published March 6, 2023

U.K. GGY Declines 2 percent

Great Britain’s gross gambling yield (GGY) declined 2 percent to £1.2 billion in last year’s third quarter. The figure comes from the U.K. Gambling Commission (UKGC.), which used data...

Published March 6, 2023

Leong Hotel to Host SJM Satellite Casino

Macau casino concessionaire SJM Resorts has signed a three-year satellite casino deal with Angela Leong’s L’Arc Entertainment. Leong is an executive of SJM Resorts and its parent company, SJM...

Published March 6, 2023