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W. Virginia Bill: Casinos Must Share Data With Researchers

A bill introduced by two prominent members of the West Virginia House would require all gaming operations, land-based or online, to share data with West Virginia University. The data...

Published February 26, 2024

Arizona Tracks Could Offer Online Betting

A bill sponsored by Arizona state Rep. David Cook could help the state’s struggling horse racing industry by allowing racetracks to apply for an online sports betting license, in...

Published February 26, 2024

IRS Council Voices Support for Raising Slot Tax Threshold

Nevada lawmakers have long argued that the IRS should increase the minimum slot jackpot tax reporting threshold, and the agency’s Advisory Council recently made a surprise decision—they agreed.

Published February 26, 2024

Resorts World Employees Oppose NY iGaming Bill

Employees of Resorts World Casino (l.) at Aqueduct raceway in New York are calling on lawmakers to reject a bill to authorize online casino gaming, citing cannibalization concerns.

Published February 26, 2024

Related Companies Reveals Hudson Yards Casino Plan

Related Companies filed plans with the New York City Planning Department detailing its plans for a $12 billion casino resort and residential complex at Hudson Yards in Manhattan.

Published February 26, 2024

U.S. Casinos Log Another Record Year

Commercial casinos in the U.S,. posted $66.5 billion in revenue for 2023, a 10 percent increase over the previous record of $60.5 billion posted in 2022.

Published February 26, 2024

North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidates Cautious On Gambling

The leading Democratic and Republican candidates for governor of North Carolina are taking a cautious approach to expanded gambling, although lawmakers are not expected to consider gaming legislation in...

Published February 26, 2024

Alabama Gambling Bill Lacks Majority

A constitutional amendment allowing Alabama voters to approve casinos, a lottery and sports betting doesn’t have the required three-fifths majority of state senators’ votes—yet.

Published February 26, 2024

Virginia Lawmakers Advance Petersburg Referendum

A Virginia legislative panel advanced a measure that would allow Petersburg to hold a casino referendum in November. Also, Fairfax County officials are seeking a casino in Tysons, while...

Published February 26, 2024

Strip Operators Eagerly Await New A’s Stadium Plans

The Oakland A’s have yet to release new renderings for its proposed $1.5 ballpark that is set to be built on the site of the Tropicana Las Vegas, which...

Published February 26, 2024

Compromise Bill Would Keep AC Casino Smoking

A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would retain the current authorization of smoking on 25 percent of casino floors with a few added restrictions.

Published February 26, 2024

Siva Delivers State of the California Indian Gaming Nations

James Siva (l.), vice chairman of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, is chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA). Earlier this week at the annual Western...

Published February 19, 2024

Clarion Gaming Digital Expands North American Reach With Global Gaming Business Acquisition

Global Gaming Business magazine and all its assets have been acquired by Clarion Gaming Digital, the parent company of iGaming Business magazine. The acquisition will create a global media...

Published February 19, 2024

Mohegan Inspire Grand Opening Set for March 5

Mohegan Inspire in Incheon, South Korea, which introduced its non-gaming operations last November, will stage an official grand opening on March 5. The resort’s casino opened February 3.

Published February 19, 2024

Gaming Regulation is Bedrock of Gaming’s Success

The U.S. gaming industry, in all its shapes and forms, has enjoyed meteoric growth in the last half-century. The essential key to much of that growth has been effective...

Published February 19, 2024

The Hamstrung U.K. Land-Based Casino Sector: A Missed Opportunity

At this stage, the U.S. and U.K. gaming industries are mirror opposites—the U.S. has been hesitant to adopt iGaming and instead relies heavily on supersized land-based casinos, whereas the...

Published February 19, 2024