Iowa Loses PointsBet, Gains Fanatics
The replacement of PointsBet by Fanatics in Iowa marks a turning point for sports betting enthusiasts in the state. Fanatics officials said they are looking to revolutionize the sports...
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BetMGM Faces Fine in Massachusetts; Wynn, Betr Look to Leave State
BetMGM was recently fined $20,000 by Massachusetts regulators for offering bets on markets that were not approved for betting. Meanwhile, Wynn and Betr have announced plans to leave the...
Hawaii Could Have Winning Sports Betting Formula
Hawaii has faced tough sledding in efforts to bring sports betting to a state with no gambling. But this year may prove different. The reason: tax revenue would go...
Mississippi House Approves Online Sports Betting
The Mississippi House has passed sports betting legislation, but it was a bumpy ride. The state, home to 26 casinos of various sizes, may not be able to compete...
Georgia Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill
The Georgia Senate has passed a sports betting bill that would require a change to the state constitution. If it passes in the House, a voter referendum could be...
Dutch Regulator Targets Cashback Bonuses
The Dutch gaming regulator KSA wants to discourage cashback bonuses. It has defined the practice as a “bonus based on loss” and considers it a violation of the Dutch...
Kindred Group Reports Reduced Harmful Gambling Revenue
The Kindred Group out of Malta has reported a decrease in the percentage of revenues it received from harmful gaming last year. Its goal is to reduce such revenues...
Brazil Sportsbook, iGaming Expected Live by July
Brazil is anticipated going live with regulated sports betting and online gaming by July. José Francisco Manssur, special advisor to the Brazilian Ministry of Finance confirmed this to an...
Global Suspicious Betting Alerts Down 35 Percent
The International Betting Integrity Association says a decline in suspicious betting alerts demonstrates the effectiveness of IBIA’s global monitoring network in collaboration with sports organizations and regulators.
Macau Government Waives Operator Tax
Last month, Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng announced that casino concessionaires will be exempt from paying taxes on gambling operation profits. The renewed deal is effective through 2027.
New York Bill Would Increase Funding for Problem Gaming
New York state Senator Joe Addabbo (l.) has introduced a new bill that would provide more tax revenues from sports betting to combat problem gambling in the state. Currently,...
Majority Approve Casinos in North Carolina Poll
A new poll indicates that 54 percent of respondents approve allowing casinos on non-tribal land in North Carolina, compared to 35 percent opposed. The casinos would be part of...
Florida House Bill Targets Illegal Gambling
A Florida House bill that would raise penalties for operating and advertising illegal slots passed its second committee. But opponents questioned possible unintended consequences.
Gaming and Leisure Buys Tioga Downs Casino
Tioga Downs (l.), part of American Racing & Entertainment’s portfolio, has sold its real estate to Gaming and Leisure Properties. The deal includes a facility that underwent a recent...
Virginia Senate Committee Rejects Casino Referendum
A Virginia Senate committee has rejected a proposal allowing Fairfax County to replace Richmond as the state’s fifth casino host city. The move makes it more likely Petersburg voters...
Alabama Governor Supports Lottery, Casino Bills
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (l.) says, “Now is the time” for a statewide vote on a lottery and up to 10 casino locations. Lotteries and casinos currently are banned...
Big Game Betting
In the lead up to the highly anticipated San Francisco-Kansas City championship rematch this weekend, the AGA’s Vice President of Research Dave Forman (l.) explains how American demand for...
Judge Approves Narrowing of Atlantic City’s Main Road
A Superior Court judge approved a proposal to narrow Atlantic City’s main road over the objections of five casinos and a hospital that claim they will be negatively affected....
Hawaii Lawmakers Sponsor Mobile Sports Betting Bill
The introduction of Hawaii's statewide mobile sports betting bill has sparked a renewed discussion on the potential legalization of gambling in the Aloha State, but critics say it is...
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March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
