DraftKings Accuses Former Executive of Info, Employee Theft

Just before the Super Bowl, Michael Hermalyn bolted from DraftKings to Fanatics. He also tried to lure two colleagues and released confidential information. Now DraftKings wants an injunction against...

Published March 25, 2024

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark Increased Betting on Women’s Basketball

Her 3-point shots are a thing of beauty, but Caitlin Clark (l.) does more than drop 3’s. The Iowa senior has set women’s college basketball abuzz. She broke scoring...

Published March 25, 2024

Proposed Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Has Opponents

When Illinois went live with sports betting, the tax rate ranked among the lowest. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (l.) wants to significantly increase the rate to close budget shortfalls. But...

Published March 25, 2024

London Mayor Criticized for Not Banning Transit Gambling Ads

When Sadiq Khan was running for mayor of London in 2021, he promised to eliminate gambling ads that cause harm on trains and buses. Now the London Assembly’s Health...

Published March 25, 2024

Curaçao Sets March 31 Deadline for Online Gaming Licenses

The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has given operators until March 31 to register their interest in getting a license to offer online gaming. The board has also issued...

Published March 25, 2024

Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi on MGM Radar for Casino

MGM Resorts International, which wants to open the first casino in the United Arab Emirates, is looking at two possible locations. CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle (l.) is aiming...

Published March 25, 2024

Chile’s Senate Debates Online Gaming Bill

The Chilean Senate Economic Commission is studying a bill to legalize online gambling and create a competitive market. But some industry critics say the 37 percent total tax is...

Published March 25, 2024

Rytenskild Out as Tabcorp CEO Over Alleged Sexual Comments

Tabcorp CEO Adam Rytenskild (l.) has been ousted following an internal investigation—the longtime executive allegedly made sexual comments toward a female regulator when the company was attempting to secure...

Published March 25, 2024

Bloomberry, GGAM Settle Solaire Dispute

Philippines gaming operator Bloomberry Resorts, which owns Solaire in Manila, has settled a longstanding legal dispute with Global Gaming Asset Management, agreeing to buy back 921 million shares held...

Published March 25, 2024

Thai Casino Bill Will Reach House on March 28

This week, Thailand’s National Assembly will consider a bill to legalize casinos in the kingdom. It could be an uphill battle in a country where anti-gambling sentiment runs high.

Published March 25, 2024

Hornbuckle on Osaka: Path to 2030 Opening ‘Pretty Straightforward’

Bill Hornbuckle, president and CEO of MGM Resorts International, says the company is at a “critical” juncture in its development of an integrated resort in Osaka, Japan, but will...

Published March 25, 2024

Philippine Gaming Regulator Foresees Billions in Investment

Financiers could invest up to $6 billion into the Philippine gaming industry over the next five years, according to Alejandro Tengco (l.), head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming...

Published March 25, 2024

NJ: iGaming, Sports Betting Up; Casino Revenues Down

New Jersey reported soaring February revenue numbers for online casinos and sports betting, but a slight year-on-year decline for Atlantic City brick-and-mortar casino revenues.

Published March 25, 2024

Poll Indicates Support for North Carolina Casinos

A new Survey USA poll showed 55 percent of North Carolina residents strongly or somewhat support casino gambling in rural areas, mirroring an earlier poll indicating 57 percent of...

Published March 25, 2024

Metro Line Stations Suggested for DC Suburban Casino

A message on the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce blog suggests Silver Line stations on the DC Metro commuter line as potential casino sites.

Published March 25, 2024

NY Senate Advances Problem Gambling Bills

A key committee of the New York state Senate has cleared three bills designed to identify and diminish problem gambling, including an increase in funding treatment.

Published March 25, 2024

Editorial States Bally’s Chicago Concerns

The Chicago Sun Times published an editorial outlining numerous concerns about Bally’s Chicago, including its need for $800 million for construction, falling stock price, underperforming temporary casino, revised hotel...

Published March 25, 2024

Site of Famed Strip Landmark Goes Unclaimed at Auction

A recent land auction involving the plot of the Diamond Inn Motel on the Strip, home of the famous pink elephant statue (l.), was closed after potential buyers failed...

Published March 25, 2024

MGM Considers Selling Ohio, Massachusetts Properties

Industry insiders said MGM Resorts International is working with financial advisors regarding the sale of casinos in Northfield, Ohio and Springfield, Mass., due to disappointing financial results.

Published March 25, 2024

New Jersey Launches Responsible Gaming Campaign

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin (l.) marked March’s Problem Gambling Awareness Month by announcing a new campaign to direct $300,000 to problem gambling research and treatment.

Published March 25, 2024