McPherson Named Permanent CIO of SkyCity

Veteran executive Andrew McPherson (l.) has been named as the permanent chief information officer at SkyCity after first being brought in on an interim basis.

Published March 25, 2024

Mike Larragueta Appointed CEO of RSCVA

Mike Larragueta (l.) has been confirmed as the new CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, after an extended search process that left him as the sole candidate...

Published March 25, 2024

IGT Makes Executive Changes

IGT’s Marco Drago will step down as a non-executive director, to be replaced by his son, Enrico Drago, in that role on the board, while Gil Rotem is elevated...

Published March 25, 2024

Wisconsin Oneida Casino Expands Mobile Sports Betting

The Oneida Casino in Wisconsin expanded its online sports betting throughout most areas of the Oneida Nation. The property also announced plans to expand the size of the casino,...

Published March 25, 2024

Osage Nation Competes for Missouri Lake Casino

The Oklahoma-based Osage Nation recently hired a lobbying firm to assist with efforts to develop a casino at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks. But an investor group supported by...

Published March 25, 2024

Four Tribes Oppose Oregon Tribe’s Medford Casino

The Coquille Indian Tribe of Oregon has worked for 10 years to open a new casino in Jackson County, near Medford. This project is opposed by four tribes that...

Published March 25, 2024

BIA to Take Public Comment on Koi Nation Casino Proposal

The Department of the Interior may require an environmental impact statement for the Koi tribal casino proposed for Windsor, California. They propose a 540,000-square-foot casino with 2,750 slots, and...

Published March 25, 2024

Ontario Bettors Frustrated with Delayed Payouts from State Sportsbook

Canadians have this strange affliction. When they win a sports bet, they’d like to be paid and paid in a reasonable time. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation would...

Published March 25, 2024

Fanatics Grabs Arizona License; More to Come for Upstart

Fanatics has not been in the sportsbook business very long, but just added its 17th license. As many as five more could be issued in 2024, including New Jersey...

Published March 25, 2024

Florida Anti-Gaming Group Issues Amicus Brief for W. Flagler

On the off chance the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of West Flagler and Associates vs the Department of Interior, Florida Gambling Opponents want to pitch in....

Published March 25, 2024

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