UFC Reacts to Gambling Controversy with New Policy

The UFC said it is taking steps to strengthen its anti-gambling policy after coach James Krause (l.) and his fighter, Derrick Minner were embroiled in a controversy in Minner’s...

Published January 30, 2023

Fanatics May Acquire Pennsylvania’s BetParx Sportsbook

Sources say sports merchandiser, Fanatics, is seeking to acquire BetParx Sportsbook, based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. If it comes to fruition, it will mark the third sportsbook for the company.

Published January 30, 2023

Georgia Judge Nixes Need for Constitutional Amendment

Georgia faces too much opposition in its quest to legalize sports betting. Part of the problem stems from the need for a constitutional amendment. But retired Judge Harold D....

Published January 30, 2023

Hawaii Lawmaker Pares Down Sports Betting Bill

Hawaii has resisted gambling for seven decades but state representative Joe Mizuno (pictured at left) believes his bill that just focuses on sports betting could get passed this year....

Published January 30, 2023

North Carolina Lawmakers Reconsider Sports Betting

The North Carolina legislature is sure to consider online sports betting again, according to state Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (l.). A measure passed the Senate last year...

Published January 30, 2023

University of Colorado Cancels Controversial PointsBet Program

The University of Colorado was one of the first colleges in the U.S. to have a betting partnership, but one part of the agreement with PointsBet is being canceled...

Published January 30, 2023

Ohio Slaps Fines on Caesars, MGM Resorts, DraftKings

Sports betting is less than a month old in Ohio and already three sportsbooks have violated advertising regs. They each face $150,000 fines. Caesars agreed to pay; the other...

Published January 30, 2023

Betfred Secures Long-Awaited Nevada Licensure Ahead of Super Bowl

The Betfred Sportsbook (l.) inside of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has sat vacant since the property opened nearly two years ago. Now it can turn the lights on in...

Published January 30, 2023

Massachusetts Commission Passes Sports Betting Regulations

With its launch date a week away, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved new regulations, granted more licenses and heard a plea from pro leagues for some protection from irate...

Published January 30, 2023

Football Union Opposes Bulgarian Gaming Ad Ban

Bulgaria’s National Assembly is mulling legislation that would ban gambling advertising, among several provisions for reforming gambling. The Bulgaria Football Union (BFU), which represents 12 football clubs, says a...

Published January 30, 2023

Liechtenstein to Vote on Casino Ban

Voters of the principality of Liechtenstein will vote January 29 on whether to ban casinos. If passed, the six existing casinos would be given five years to shut down....

Published January 30, 2023

Most Parties Support Ending Finland’s Veikkaus Monopoly

A proposal to privatize and end the gambling monopoly of Finland’s Veikkaus is receiving warm support across the spectrum of parties in the Finnish parliament. Tytti Tuppurainen (l.), minister...

Published January 30, 2023

Netherlands Supreme Court Upholds 1XBet Bankruptcy

1XBet is bankrupt. That is the judgment of the Netherlands Supreme Court (l.), which upheld an earlier ruling by the court of Curaçao. Always controversial, the county nevertheless has...

Published January 30, 2023

U.K. Lawmakers Seek Link Between Chau, Tech Firm

Chinese courts sentenced billionaire Alvin Chau (l.) to 18 years in prison. Lawmakers in the U.K. want an inquiry into the ties between Chau ,an Isle of Man tech...

Published January 30, 2023

Perrottet Fires Back at Cashless Exemptions for Remote Clubs

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet (l.) is facing a lot of pressure from all sides with respect to his cashless gaming push, especially as elections draw near. However, he’s stood...

Published January 30, 2023

Australian Sportsbooks Rebuked for Taking Wagers on Underage Events

Australian bookmakers Sportsbet, TAB and bet365 were recently discovered to have offered wagers on an international youth cricket tournament that featured a large number of underage players. Child advocates...

Published January 30, 2023

Future of St. Regis in Question Following Hamilton Princess Fallout

Top executives of Marriott will be arriving in Bermuda soon to begin talks with government officials to try to salvage a project to open a casino inside of its...

Published January 30, 2023

Analyst: Wynn Macau Set to Grow

CBRE analyst John DeCree says Wynn Macau is well-positioned to grow its market share, thanks to proven performance in premium and VIP gaming. Meanwhile, DS Kim of JP Morgan...

Published January 30, 2023

PAGCOR Won’t Banish POGOs, Despite Links to Crime

The Philippine gaming regulator will not shut down the country’s offshore gaming industry, despite its past association with crimes including kidnapping. The regulator is also under fire for hiring...

Published January 30, 2023

Showboat AC Renovation to Be Complete by Summer

Renovations to the Showboat Atlantic City will be finished in time for the summer season. The Boardwalk hotel, which once housed a casino, is undergoing a $50 million facelift...

Published January 30, 2023