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Chilean Senate Begins Work on new Gambling Framework

Last year, Chile’s government departments failed to hammer together a new federal gambling structure. This year the Senate and National Congress hope to finalize the new Federal Gambling Bill.

Published March 18, 2024

Macau Casino Execs Tout ‘Multi-Stop’ Cultural Tours

Pansy Ho of MGM China and Francis Lui of Galaxy Entertainment Group are promoting broad-based cultural tourism that would include stops in Macau, Hong Kong, and Mainland Chinese cities.

Published March 18, 2024

Thai Casino Study Set for Release

A second feasibility study on legal casinos in Thailand is expected to reach the House of Representatives next week. An initial study, completed in 2022, recommended up to five...

Published March 18, 2024

Nagasaki Partner Won’t Appeal IR Decision

The head of Kyushu Resorts, which partnered with Nagasaki Prefecture and Casinos Austria in a bid for an integrated resort, says the firm will not appeal the Japanese government’s...

Published March 18, 2024

Macau Operators Work to Strengthen Premium Mass

Casino operators in Macau, buoyed by post-pandemic visitation, are working to solidify their positions in the competitive marketplace. All are focused on catering to high-end premium mass customers.

Published March 18, 2024

Bill Would Allow PA go Join Multi-State Poker Compact

A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Legislature would allow the state to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, to pool online poker pots with other states.

Published March 18, 2024

Stockton University Graduates First 23 from Casino Program

A new program based at Stockton University in Atlantic City just graduated its first 23-student class. It offers an eight-week Integrated Casino Resorts Operations Certificate.

Published March 18, 2024

Mississippi Riverboat Gambling Bill Dies

A bill that would have authorized riverboat gambling in Jackson, Mississippi on the Pearl River, or along adjoining bodies of water, died in the Senate Gaming Committee.

Published March 18, 2024

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Opening By Labor Day

The Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois is expected to open by Labor Day, September 2, officials said. The $310 million, 180,000-square foot venue will offer a casino with...

Published March 18, 2024

West Virginia Legislature Amends Gambling Bill

The West Virginia Legislature amended a bill that would have required gambling operators to provide player activity data to West Virginia University researchers who would analyze problem gambling in...

Published March 18, 2024

Arkansas to Open New Casino License Application Period

The Arkansas Racing Commission could start accepting new applications for the state’s fourth and final casino license in Pope County as early as May. It’s the third time the...

Published March 18, 2024

AC PILOT Suit Picks Up Again March 20; Millions at Stake

An appellate court standoff between the state of New Jersey and Atlantic County over payments to the PILOT program comes back to life March 20. The battle over the...

Published March 18, 2024

Virginia House Approves Petersburg Casino Referendum

A bill allowing a casino in Petersburg, Virginia cleared the Senate and returned to the House for a second vote. A special session could be held in November, followed...

Published March 18, 2024

Louisiana Judge Strikes Down HHR

A Louisiana judge has held that historical horse racing machines, now live in state racetracks, constitute an illegal expansion of gambling under the state constitution.

Published March 18, 2024

Missouri Legislator Proposes Gaming Machine Regulation

Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (l.) introduced a bill to legalize and regulate gaming machines that continue to spread statewide. The measure also would legalize and regulate sports...

Published March 18, 2024

Related Companies, Wynn Detail Hudson Yards Proposal

Real estate developer Related Companies and Wynn Resorts have unveiled new renderings of its proposed casino resort development (l.) at Hudson Yards West in New York City.

Published March 18, 2024

Sportradar: North America Draws Fewest Suspicions

Sportradar published its annual “Betting Corruption and Match Fixing Report” for 2023. The report catalogs everything you need to know about suspicious scandals. Good news: North America has few...

Published March 11, 2024

The Loss of a Sports Betting Titan

The loss of John English (l.) in February shocked the gaming industry like few others. English was a trailblazer in the legal sports betting field and introduced mobile wagering...

Published March 11, 2024