Global Payments Gaming Division to Become Pavilion Payments

Parthenon Capital has acquired the gaming arm of Global Payments Inc., Global Payments Gaming Solutions, and will rebrand it as an independent company known as Pavilion Payments.

Published February 27, 2023

Novomatic Americas to Relocate Headquarters

Novomatic Americas will relocate its headquarters from Mount Prospect, Illinois to a specially designed and equipped headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois (l.).

Published February 27, 2023

GiG Looks to Split Into Two Companies

Gaming Innovation Group is reviewing a plan to split into two independent, publicly listed companies, one handling online gaming media services and the other for its sportsbook platform.

Published February 27, 2023

MGM Resorts Endorses United Nations Water Mandate

MGM Resorts International endorsed the United Nations CEO Water Mandate to address water crises and challenges. MGM is the first gaming company to sign the mandate, along with more...

Published February 27, 2023

Penn Entertainment Concludes Purchase of Barstool Sports

It took three years, but Penn Entertainment has completed its purchase of Barstool Sports. The multi-faceted entertainment company will continue enhancing its role as a sportsbook.

Published February 27, 2023

Experts Laud NJ iGaming RG Policy

Experts are saying the new policy requiring online casino and sportsbook operators to monitor for activities indicating a potential gambling disorder could become the new industry standard.

Published February 27, 2023

NJ Online Poker Soars with Multi-State Pool

Online poker revenue in New Jersey rose nearly 25 percent after January 1 activation of a multi-state player pool created by players in New Jersey and Michigan.

Published February 27, 2023

Maryland Senate Considers Online Gambling Bill

Maryland state Senators on the Budget and Taxation Committee heard testimony on a bill to allow a voter referendum on online gambling next year. Black and minority business owners...

Published February 27, 2023

N.Y. State Senator Proposes to Fund MTA Through iGaming

Joseph Addabbo (l.), the state Senator from New York, is never without an idea to help his constituents and the state. The latest move is a bill to approve...

Published February 27, 2023

Ted Chan Appointed Galaxy CFO

Galaxy Entertainment Group has appointed Ted Chan (l.) as the company’s new chief financial officer, replacing Robert Drake. Chan was formerly COO of the group’s Japan development unit.

Published February 27, 2023

Watson Out as MSG Sphere President Ahead of Long-Awaited Opening

Investors and entertainment lovers alike have waited patiently for the opening of the long-delayed, multibillion-dollar MSG Sphere venue on the Las Vegas Strip, which is set for September. However,...

Published February 27, 2023

Pokagon Band Opens Indiana Hotel Tower

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will open its 23-story, 317-room hotel tower (l.) at its Four Winds Casino in South Bend, Indiana on March 1. The facility offers...

Published February 27, 2023

Boyd, California Tribe Consider Casino Expansion

Sky River Casino (l.) near Sacramento opened in August, six weeks earlier than expected, and now Boyd Gaming and Wilton Rancheria are making plans to expand the property with...

Published February 27, 2023

Tribes: California Sports Betting is Possible if Operators Show Respect

In the wake of stunning defeats of both sports betting propositions in California, tribal leaders have given an opening to sportsbook operators. Their message: Work with us and understand...

Published February 27, 2023

Former Track in Line to Secure License for Sports Betting

Suffolk Downs (l.) is holding on to its simulcasting license because it’s the ticket to something bigger—Suffolk will receive a sports betting license to operate a brick-and-mortar sportsbook.

Published February 27, 2023

Ohio Regulators Won’t Offer Bettors Wagers on XFL

If you’re in Ohio and you care about a complete football fix in the spring off-season, one league is off limits. The XFL has not been approved for betting...

Published February 27, 2023

William Hill’s Woes Cause Headaches for Caesars

It’s been a rough few months for William Hill and Caesars Entertainment, which has seen its William Hill Nevada app crash during the Super Bowl, employees’ embezzling money, and...

Published February 27, 2023

Maverick Lawsuit Against Tribal Monopoly Dismissed

Maverick Gaming and its CEO Eric Persson (l.) have lost what they believe is merely the first round in a long legal battle over tribal exclusivity of sports betting...

Published February 27, 2023

Swedish Regulator Switches Stance of License Requirements

Under pressure from an adverse legal ruling, Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, has reversed itself on the question of rejecting casino license applications because of negative equity. This arose...

Published February 27, 2023

Italy Moves to Reorganize Gaming Laws

Italy’s new “National Conservative” government is calling for a reorganization of the country’s gambling laws. Treasury Deputy Italo Volpe (l.) said his goal is “bringing stability to the marketplace.”...

Published February 27, 2023