Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Still a Longshot for 2024

A whole range of folks believe the 2024 Minnesota sports betting bill won’t be resuscitated. But Rep. Zack Stephenson, the shepherd for this version, still has high hopes.

Published May 6, 2024

UKGC Investigates Sports Betting Market Complaints

Some consumers are complaining about alleged claims that wrong results are being recorded in soccer wagering markets. The U.K. Gambling Commission says it plans to meet with industry reps...

Published May 6, 2024

Isle of Man Casino Company’s License Suspended

The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has followed the gambling license suspension of King Gaming by investigation. The investigation has resulted in seven arrests.

Published May 6, 2024

Ukraine Prosecutor Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General has begun a crackdown on illegal websites. This is in conjunction with a sweep by the nation’s police aimed at 2,500 illegal gambling platforms.

Published May 6, 2024

Gambling Ads to be Removed from London Transport System

The online gambling company 888.com is removing ads for its products from Transport for London carriages and taxies. The ads became a political football in London’s impending mayoral election.

Published May 6, 2024

Ireland’s Gambling Bill is Mired in Parliament

Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill (GRB) has been mired in political infighting for more than a year. The delay in reforming the country’s nearly century-old law highlights tensions in the...

Published May 6, 2024

Tax Change for Cyprus Casinos in North

Northern Cyprus lawmakers have adopted changes to casino taxes that could cut tax revenue in half. This is a challenge for the Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s City of Dreams...

Published May 6, 2024

Bulgaria Moves to Ban Gaming Ads

Politicians in Bulgaria have unanimously voted for bans on almost all gaming ads. The bill amends the country’s Gambling Act to add a prohibition on online gaming ads, ads...

Published May 6, 2024

Crown to Cut 1,000 Jobs Across Properties, Corporate

Despite its recent regulatory victories, Crown Resorts has announced company-wide layoffs that could affect up to 1,000 positions across its operations.

Published May 6, 2024

Foster Out as Star Chairman; Ward Named as Replacement

Star Entertainment has announced that Chairman David Foster (l.) has been replaced by Anne Ward in the wake of the Bell Two regulatory inquiry. Foster will remain as a...

Published May 6, 2024

IPI Still Hoping to Finish Saipan Resort

Imperial Pacific International, bankrupt operator of a Saipan casino, continues to suggest it can find a way to complete construction of its resort on the Western Pacific island and...

Published May 6, 2024

Malaysian PM, Others Seek Reprisals for Casino ‘Lie’

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (l.) of Malaysia, who flatly denied reports of a planned second casino in the country, says those who spread the “lie” will face legal consequences....

Published May 6, 2024

Melco Wins 20-year License for City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced it will partner with Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Holdings to operate a casino in Colombo. The Cinnamon Life resort will be rebranded...

Published May 6, 2024

Texas Poll Shows Casino, Sports Betting Support

More than half, 56 percent, of 1.600 likely Texas voters support casinos and 30 percent oppose, according to a new poll. Also, 47 percent of Texan voters favor online...

Published May 6, 2024

Prominent DA Calls for Clarity in PA Skill Games Bill

Berks County District Attorney John Adams, in an op-ed piece for the Reading Eagle, called for a clear plan in legislation to regulate so-called skill games that have spread...

Published May 6, 2024

UNLV Looks to Lease 42-Acre Off-Strip Plot

UNLV is looking to enter into a 99-year ground lease with G2 Capital Development, a deal that the school says could generate $1.25 billion in revenue during the term....

Published May 6, 2024

Nassau County to Rework Process to Validate Sands Lease

Nassau County on New York’s Long Island will alter its lease approval process to issue a valid lease to Las Vegas Sands for its proposed casino at the Nassau...

Published May 6, 2024

Diller Recommended for Unlimited NV License Following SEC Probe

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended full licensure for media mogul and MGM shareholder Barry Diller (l.), after the SEC dropped an insider trading investigation involving Diller and...

Published May 6, 2024

Cohen Launches Marketing Blitz for Metropolitan Park

Billionaire New York Mets owner Steven Cohen (l.) has launched a social media marketing campaign promoting his Metropolitan Park casino proposal, aiming to sidestep opposition from a key lawmaker.

Published May 6, 2024

Atlantic City Dealers Blast Murphy, Local 54

Anti-smoking Atlantic City dealers blasted New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (l.) and the union local representing Atlantic City hotel and restaurant workers for failing to support a smoking ban.

Published May 6, 2024