Kansas Tribe Regains Sovereignty Over Illinois Land

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation of Mayetta, Kansas, regained sovereignty over 130 acres of former reservation land in northern Illinois. The tribe will work with consultants to determine the...

Published April 29, 2024

Cayuga Nation Sues N.Y. Gaming Commission, Jackpocket Inc.

Tribal gaming has one thing in common: any gaming on tribal land must be overseen and approved by tribes. When the state gaming commission approved Jackpocket Inc to sell...

Published April 29, 2024

Arizona Tribe Previews New Desert Diamond Casino

Last week, the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise of Arizona hosted a preview of its new $450 million facility, the Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks (l.) at San Lucy, which...

Published April 29, 2024

NY Budget Cuts Props for Future Awards, Problem Gambling Funds

The New York state budget proposal eliminates prop bets for future awards like MVP. The budget also did away with an increase in funding for problem gambling services.

Published April 29, 2024

DraftKings, Hermalyn Trial Opens in Massachusetts

Michael Hermalyn left his position at DraftKings to take the same job with Fanatics. The sportsbook accused Hermalyn of breaking a non-compete clause. He said he did not because...

Published April 29, 2024

Ontario Bans Wagering on WBA Events Citing Integrity Issues

According to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the World Boxing Association crossed the line when it engaged in insider betting. Let’s see where it leads.

Published April 29, 2024

Connecticut Bill to Permit Bets for In-State College Games

UConn has been in the news a lot lately thanks to the basketball teams’ success in the NCAA tournament. But residents haven’t been able to bet on the games...

Published April 29, 2024

Delaware Lottery, BetRivers Oppose More Licenses

Delaware legislators thought expanding the number of online sportsbooks had no drawbacks. Higher handle. More revenue. But Rush Street Interactive, parent of BetRivers, and the Delaware Lottery said no...

Published April 29, 2024

Missouri Voters May Decide if Sports Betting Becomes Law

It’s been a tough road to turn sports betting into law in Missouri. But this year may be different because it seems a supporting group has collected enough signatures...

Published April 29, 2024

KSA Chairman Warns of Online Gaming Conflicts

René Jansen (l.), who will soon leave as chair of the Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) warned industry members of upcoming changes to online gaming. Lawmakers want to reform...

Published April 29, 2024

Court Orders Operators to Refund Dutch Gambling Losses

A Dutch court has ordered two gaming companies hosting players from the Netherlands without a license to refund a total of €450,000. The losing players sued to get their...

Published April 29, 2024

Kazakhstan Lawmakers May Shake Up Gambling Ads

The republic of Kazakhstan appears headed toward banning bloggers from advertising gaming platforms and online gaming. Bloggers would still be able to cover sporting events, but not run gambling...

Published April 29, 2024

Puerto Rican Senate Approves New Slot License Regulations

After first taking a pass on it, the Senate of Puerto Rico has approved Regulation for the Issuance, Management, and Control of Licenses for Slot Route Gaming Machines. It...

Published April 29, 2024

Canadian Court: Excluding Casino Managers Doesn’t Violate Labor Code

Preventing casino operation supervisors from joining a union at Casino de Montréal doesn’t violate their freedom of association, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled. Supervisors later formed their...

Published April 29, 2024

Bell Two Continues for Star as Foster, Cooke Give Testimony

Star Chairman David Foster and former CEO Robbie Cooke gave testimony in Bell Two inquiry hearings last week as the company continues to spiral deeper into regulatory and financial...

Published April 29, 2024

Crown Sydney Returns to Suitability; CEO Still Cautious

Crown Sydney (l.) has retained its casino license, according to NSW state regulators. While this is certainly good news for the company, it still faces massive operational challenges ahead,...

Published April 29, 2024

Suntrust Gets $38 Million Loan to Complete Westside City

Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of LET Group Holdings of Hong Kong, has announced that it has secured a $38 million loan to complete its Westside City hotel...

Published April 29, 2024

Could Casino Revive Malaysian ‘Ghost Town’?

Officials in Malaysia are reportedly considering a casino in Forest City, a $100 billion project in the planned Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Observers have called the development a white...

Published April 29, 2024

Saipan Regulator Delays IPI License Decision

Regulators in the Northern Mariana Islands canceled an April 19 hearing in which they were to consider revoking the gaming license held by casino operator Imperial Pacific International. No...

Published April 29, 2024

MGM Secures $3.4 Billion in Funding for Japan IR

MGM Resorts and Orix Corp., partners in a multibillion-dollar integrated resort project in Osaka, Japan, have finalized $3.4 billion in loans to fund the development. The IR on Yumeshima...

Published April 29, 2024