Fantasy Sports Betting is a Felony in Washington

Betting on a fantasy football game in Washington state is technically a felony, although no one has ever been prosecuted under the law. Nevertheless, a lawmaker wants to “free...

Published January 26, 2015

NCLGS Adopts Framework for Online Gaming

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States has adopted a Policy Framework for Internet Gambling. The framework is seen as a model for states considering legalizing online gaming,...

Published January 26, 2015

David Baazov: Amaya Welcomes Investigation, Regulations

Amaya CEO David Baazov (l.), speaking to Canada’s Business News Network, said the company expected an investigation from securities regulators in Quebec and is cooperating with the investigation. In...

Published January 26, 2015

South Africa Toughens on Online Gambling

Despite reports that the South African government may consider legalizing online gambling in the country, the South African Department of Trade reaffirmed the country’s general ban on internet gaming...

Published January 26, 2015

Mississippi Online Gaming Bill Considered

Details on an iGaming bill introduced by Rep. Bobby Moak focused on regulation and law enforcement, along with penalties for Mississippi players caught gambling on illegal iGaming sites.

Published January 26, 2015

Island of Jersey Gives Out First Online Gambling License

Channel Island Jersey has awarded its first online gambling license to Twelve40. The company focuses on lottery play internationally and helps existing lotteries offer an online component.

Published January 26, 2015

Inspired Completes We R Interactive Buy

Inspired Gaming Group has completed its acquisition of U.K.-based social game developer We R Interactive and its award-winning games.

Published January 26, 2015

Ainsworth Launches Social Casino

Ainsworth announced the launch of the Players Paradise social casino, with 10 of its most popular land-based slot titles.

Published January 26, 2015

DoubleDown Releases WOF Extra Spin

IGT’s DoubleDown Casino has released the social game Wheel of Fortune Extra Spin for use on desktop and mobile devices.

Published January 26, 2015

Hairston Leaving Mississippi Gaming Commission

Chairman of the Mississippi Gaming Commission John Hairston will leave the board January 31, earlier than the official end of this term in October. Hairston recently was named president...

Published January 26, 2015

Penn Names Chris Sheffield VP of iGaming

Penn National Gaming has created a new position, senior vice president managing director iGaming, and invited Chris Sheffield, formerly of Betfred n the UK, to fill it.

Published January 26, 2015

IAGA Names Clark Executive Director

The International Association of Gaming Advisors has named former longtime SHFL gaming supplier executive Kirsten Clark as its new executive director.

Published January 26, 2015

EveryMatrix Names CFO

EveryMatrix has named Diane Dalli, a veteran of financial management in the online gaming sector, as chief financial officer.

Published January 26, 2015

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Elects Hicks

Louis Hicks has been elected second chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, defeating former Principal Chief A. D. Ellis in a special election. Hicks received 2,010 votes and Ellis...

Published January 26, 2015

Clarion Events Sold to Providence Equity

The organizer of the ICE Totally Gaming and EiG trade shows was acquired by Providence Equity for approximately US$300 million.

Published January 26, 2015

Summit Ascent Buys EGMs for Russian Casino

A subsidiary of Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd, owned by Macau casino investor Lawrence Ho Yau Lung, has agreed to buy electronic gaming machines for a casino project in Russia....

Published January 26, 2015

Pay For Performance

Wynn Resorts Ltd. has decided to cut CEO Steve Wynn's salary from $4 million to $2.5 million, while making adjustments for performance-based pay. This marks the first time Wynn's...

Published January 26, 2015

I Have a Nightmare

The Borgata’s Martin Luther King Day dinner special, intended to honor the late civil rights leader by collecting his favorite foods, instead garnered African-American rage.

Published January 26, 2015

Lessons Learned

Supporters of legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational purposes in Ohio are taking a page from the 2009 successful efforts to amend the Buckeye State’s constitution to allow casinos.

Published January 26, 2015

Tourism or Touts

With swirling talks about a 24,000-seat soccer stadium being built, some county commissioners have intensely expressed discontent with the plans set forth. The $200-million stadium is set to include...

Published January 26, 2015