Fanatics’ New Exec Strikes Back at DraftKings Accusations

DraftKings executive Michael Hermalyn saw a better opportunity if he joined Fanatics Betting & Gaming and relocated to California. DraftKings was not too happy and filed a lawsuit. Hermalyn...

Published April 1, 2024

Missouri Latest to Demand End to Fantasy Pick’em Games

It should be quite simple. If you want to continue as a fantasy sports operator, say bye-bye to the pick’em games that bring the house into the picture. States...

Published April 1, 2024

Las Vegas Bookie Tied to Mizuhara Watched by Feds for Years

Matt Bowyer is a central figure in the betting scandal involving Ippei Mizuhara, former translator for Shohei Ohtani. Mizuhara placed bets with Bowyer’s illegal sportsbook, which has been under...

Published April 1, 2024

Minnesota Betting Bill Gains Support of Two Stakeholders

Last year, the charities said no deal to a sports betting bill that ended pull tabs, their source of income. This year, an increase in the sports betting tax...

Published April 1, 2024

NCAA Prez Calls for End of Prop Bets in College Games

Charlie Baker (l.), the president of the NCAA, wants proposition bets on college players stricken from sportsbook menus. Too much stress on young student athletes who have to worry...

Published April 1, 2024

Entain and Former BetCity Owners sue Each Other

The former owners of the Netherlands-based BetCity and the U.K.-based gaming company Entain are suing each other. The suits, filed in the U.K. High Court, involve counterclaims regarding the...

Published April 1, 2024

Kindred’s Exit From U.S. Paves way for FDJ merger

A decision by Kindred to exit the U.S. market was helpful to the company that has bid to acquire it, French operator FDJ. Otherwise FDJ would have suggested doing...

Published April 1, 2024

888 Weathers License Review with No Penalty

The sportsbook and gambling company 888 Holdings has withstood a license review by the UK Gambling Commission. No further regulatory action is needed, the company announced.

Published April 1, 2024

Chile Takes Casino License Bids

The period has closed to submit bids for casino operating licenses for two locations in Chile. The licenses are for the city of Castro on Chiloé Island and Coyhaique,...

Published April 1, 2024

Brazil Debates State vs. Federal Licenses for Sports Betting

One of the largest emerging markets for sports betting and online gaming is Brazil. Currently the country is debating the right approach to take: state vs. federal licenses.

Published April 1, 2024

India’s MIB Warns Against Online Betting Endorsements

India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued stern warnings to the country’s influencers and endorsers: Don’t promote illegal offshore gambling sites.

Published April 1, 2024

Star’s CEO, CFO Step Down as Company’s Struggles Continue

Star Entertainment has announced the resignation of CEO Robbie Cooke and CFO Christina Katsibouba, the latest in a growing list of departures that have plagued the company since it...

Published April 1, 2024

MGM’s Hornbuckle Meets Xi in Beijing

MGM Resorts head Bill Hornbuckle (l.) was part of a delegation of U.S. business leaders who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week. The move was called an...

Published April 1, 2024

Singapore IRs to Begin Massive Expansions

Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore both will undertake multibillion-dollar expansions starting this year as part of their concession renewal agreements with the government.

Published April 1, 2024

Western Casino in Downtown Las Vegas Back Up for Sale

The Western Hotel & Casino (l.) in downtown Las Vegas is back up for sale, after the estate for its deceased owner was granted a license renewal from state...

Published April 1, 2024

Developers Add Casino To Proposed Mississippi Hotel

Developers recently added a casino to their proposed hotel in East Biloxi, Mississippi. But the $300 million Tullis Gardens Hotel & Casino (l.) faces challenges including the pending tidelands...

Published April 1, 2024

Kentucky Proposes New Gambling Corporation

The Kentucky Senate passed a bill creating a new standalone corporation to regulate live horse racing, parimutuel wagering, sports betting and charitable gaming, replacing the Kentucky Horse Racing and...

Published April 1, 2024

Arkansas Attorney General Approves Casino Ballot Language

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin approved revised ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would let local communities decide if they want a casino and repeal licenses previously...

Published April 1, 2024

Bally’s Executives Appear Before NGC Ahead of Tropicana Closure

Bally’s Corp. is completing the final steps necessary for the permanent closure of the Tropicana Las Vegas (l.), which will officially shut its doors this week. However, that isn’t...

Published April 1, 2024

Group Proposes Suburban Chicago Racetrack

The development group Lincoln Land Downs has proposed a $180 million racino in the south Chicago suburb of Richton Park. It plans to apply for a horse racing license...

Published April 1, 2024