Full House Delays Waukegan Construction
Full House Resort’s American Place Casino Resort in Waukegan, Illinois is on hold pending the state Supreme Court’s ruling on a lawsuit brought against Waukegan and the Illinois Gaming...
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Kentucky Gaming Bill Awaits Beshear’s Signature
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (l.) is expected to sign a bill establishing the new Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission to replace the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and Department...
888 Sells Some U.S. Assets to Hard Rock
The international sportsbook company 888 Holdings has begun a phased exit from its U.S. operations. The company’s exit will be Hard Rock Digital’s gain. It may also enable its...
Illinois Proposal Would Add VGTs to Chicago
A proposal from an Illinois lawmaker would end the city of Chicago’s ban on slot machines and video poker machines legal elsewhere under the state’s 2009 VGT law, after...
Investors Advise Against Bally’s Takeover Bid
Prominent venture capitalists said Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim’s takeover bid is “woefully undervalued” and “jeopardizes the completion of the Chicago project,” for which Bally’s has a “funding gap” of...
Queens Councilman Backs Cohen Casino Plan
Queens Councilman Francisco Moya (l.) has endorsed the $8 billion proposal of New York Mets owner Steve Cohen in the competition for a New York City casino license.
Treasure Island, Insurer Headed to Trial in Covid Coverage Dispute
An insurance dispute between Treasure Island (l.) and its insurer AFM will in fact head to trial after a federal judge ruled that the language of the casino’s policy...
Alabama Gambling Bills Head to Conference Committee
In Alabama, a conference committee will try to reach a compromise on a gambling package that would create a state lottery, require a compact with the Poarch Band of...
Pappageorge: Culinary to Continue to Pursue New Growth in 2024
The Culinary Union had itself a great 2023, and 2024 has already proved fruitful. According to Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge (l.), however, more is still to come for the state’s...
Atlantic City Dealers, Union Sue Over Smoking
An organized group of Atlantic City casino dealers and the union representing them, the United Auto Workers, are suing the state of New Jersey to end the loophole allowing...
Massachusetts Tribes May Consider Casino Purchase
The Mashantucket Pequot Nation and Mohegan Tribe are said to be considering purchasing MGM Resorts International’s MGM Springfield (l.) casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, either separately or together.
Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Legalize Sports Betting
Sports bettors and industry analysts have had Georgia on their mind for quite some time, but alas, the latest legalization efforts have fallen through once again.
CASINO-OLOGY: Card Counting Indicators
Of all the ways that players attempt to cheat casino games, card counting in blackjack is the most popular, but surprisingly, the methods for teaching staff how to spot...
Light & Wonder Fires Back at Aristocrat
Light & Wonder has rejected allegations in an Aristocrat patent infringement lawsuit, and will continue rollout and marketing of the subject slot game Dragon Train.
iGaming Operators Launch New Trade Association
Last week, seven of the largest iGaming companies in the U.S. launched a new trade group, the Responsible Online Gaming Association. Its goal is to develop and advance responsible...
New Jersey Senator Proposes Doubling iGaming Tax
New Jersey Senator John McKeon has introduced a bill that would double the state tax rate on internet gaming revenue from 15 percent to 30 percent.
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January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
