Seminoles To Resume Florida Payments

Along with the launch of new casino games and sports betting, the Seminole Tribe said it plans to resume payments to Florida under the 30-year compact signed in 2021....

Published December 18, 2023

Georgia Senator Plans to Unveil Gambling Bill in January

A Senate bill fell one vote short of the majority needed earlier this year. Brandon Beach (l.) has high hopes a more inclusive bill will find a home in...

Published December 18, 2023

NCAA Launches Study to Deal With Threats to Athletes

Sports betting had unintended consequences: threats and abuse against athletes by gamblers upset a team lost. The NCAA has launched a study to collect and analyze data in an...

Published December 18, 2023

Kentucky’s Revenues Exceed Projections Two Months In

Nothing quite feels so good to a sitting politician than tax revenues exceeding projections. Such is the case two months after the launch of sports betting in Kentucky.

Published December 18, 2023

Seminoles Seek Florida High Court Ruling in Their Favor

The Seminole Tribe chipped away at the barriers. They’re almost gone. Once a decision comes from the Florida and the U.S. Supreme Court, the monopoly will be complete. Money...

Published December 18, 2023

Top Sportsbook Tried to Convince NY Body to Change Rules

The Guardian obtained records from the New York State Gaming Commission that shows FanDuel tried to get the regulators to create more favorable rules. Ohio is also getting tough...

Published December 18, 2023

Industry Warns Tax Hike will Drive Swedish Black Market

Sweden’s online gaming trade association BOS and gaming regulator Spelinspektionen fear that higher tax rates being proposed could drive many bettors underground. A hike of from 18 percent to...

Published December 18, 2023

Germany’s GGL Criticized for Claims on Black Market Gambling

The German gambling authority Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) is getting pushback on how big the country’s gambling black market is. Its claims are being challenged by trade organizations...

Published December 18, 2023

France Approves Casinos in Two Equestrian-Focused Towns

Two French towns have been identified as “horse towns” and will benefit from new legislation that will allow casinos to be built there.

Published December 18, 2023

Irish Parliamentarians Amend Gambling Legislation

Irish politicians are listening to the racing sector that claims it could be irreparably harmed by the Gambling Regulation Bill. They propose amendments to induce Racing TV and Sky...

Published December 18, 2023

Columbia Seeks More Control Over Slots with New Laws

The Federal Gambling Authority of Columbia, Coljuegos, announced it is planning on overhauling the country’s slot machine laws in an effort to eradicate illegal machines.

Published December 18, 2023

India Cracks Down on Betting Sites

India has begun cracking down on illegal offshore wagering sites and apps. At the same time Indian states have started handing huge bills to casino companies for back taxes....

Published December 18, 2023

Brazil’s Senate Adopts Sportsbook Regulations

It is possible that Brazil may pass a bill on sportsbook regulations by the end of the year. The Senate just passed Bill 3.626/2023, which the government says could...

Published December 18, 2023

Gambling Addiction on the Rise Among Macau Tourists

Macau’s Social Welfare Bureau has sounded the alarm about gambling addiction among tourists to the gaming mecca. This year, 30 percent of problem-gambling cases involved visitors.

Published December 18, 2023

Macau Considers Increased Penalties for Gambling Crimes

Macau lawmakers have proposed higher potential jail terms for gambling crimes from a maximum of three years to as much as eight years, plus greater restrictions for people detained...

Published December 18, 2023

Okada Manila Operator Steps in to Finish Philippine Resort

Philippine developer PH Resorts has announced that Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment will invest in its stalled integrated resort in Cebu (l.). The company operates Okada Manila in the...

Published December 18, 2023

Google Updates U.S. Gambling Ad Policy

Google has begun accepting and publishing advertisements from sports betting and lottery suppliers, under an updated policy that went into effect December 12.

Published December 18, 2023

Betting Increases Spur Caps on South Dakota VLTs

An approximate $1.17 billion has been gambled on video lottery machines in South Dakota this year and some cities have imposed caps on the popular machines.

Published December 18, 2023

Bally’s Chicago Posts Disappointing November Numbers

Average daily revenue at Bally’s Chicago (l.) in November dropped 9 percent to $253,604 compared to $278,268 for its opening month of September. Attendance also fell 14 percent from...

Published December 18, 2023

Petersburg Seeks Fifth Virginia Casino License

Officials in Petersburg, Virginia once again are seeking the state’s fifth casino license, following Richmond voters’ second and even more decisive rejection of the proposed $565 million Richmond Grand...

Published December 18, 2023