Industry Fights Mexican Slots Ban

Mexico’s gambling industry isn’t going to take an attack on its existence lying down. It has decided to go to court to fight a ban on slot machines that...

Published December 4, 2023

Committee Approves 12 Percent Brazil Sports Betting Tax

The Brazilian Senate’s Committee on Economic Affairs (CAE) has approved regulations and taxes for online gambling and sports betting with a 12 percent tax. The Chamber of Deputies has...

Published December 4, 2023

Japanese Prefecture Still Exploring IR

Lawmakers in Hokkaido, Japan, will convene a study group to explore the potential of a casino resort in the prefecture. So far, the central government has only approved one...

Published December 4, 2023

China Says Saipan Casino Exec is a Crime Boss

Former Macau junket chief Ji Xiaobo (l.), who ran failed Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International, has been named the head of a “criminal syndicate” by a Chinese court....

Published December 4, 2023

Philippines Supreme Court: Okada Out at Manila IR

After a protracted legal battle, Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada (l.) has been finally and decisively removed from the board of an entity that runs the Okada Manila casino in...

Published December 4, 2023

In Korea, Inspire Debut Highlights Non-Gaming

Mohegan Gaming of Connecticut opened its new Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea last week. The soft opening featured non-gaming attractions as the operator awaits its casino license.

Published December 4, 2023

Legalizing Alabama Gambling Depends On Regulation

Alabama state Rep. Andy Whitt said regulating “rampant” illegal gambling could lead to legislation allowing casino gambling and a lottery. House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said he expects gambling...

Published December 4, 2023

Massachusetts Problem Gambling Spending Questioned

A Boston television station investigation found the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, which receives $18 million annually from gambling revenue, spends four times as much on prevention as on...

Published December 4, 2023

Ohio Casino Holds Hotel Groundbreaking

Penn Entertainment broke ground a $100 million, 180-room hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus (l.), expected to open in 2025. The project will create 400 construction jobs and 100 permanent...

Published December 4, 2023

Indiana Lawmaker’s Felony Stops 2024 Gambling Bills

Indiana legislative leaders said no gaming bills will be considered in the 2024 session, following former state Rep. Sean Eberhart’s (l.) admission that he took a bribe in exchange...

Published December 4, 2023

Virginia Cities Want Rejected Richmond Casino

Since Richmond, Virginia voters rejected a casino for the second time, officials in other communities, including Fairfax County and Petersburg, are moving forward plans to host the state’s fifth...

Published December 4, 2023

New York Eyes Zoning Changes for Casinos

The New York City Planning Commission is working on a change in its zoning rules that would provide for casinos in certain commercial and manufacturing areas.

Published December 4, 2023

LV Union Members Ratify New Deals with 32 Percent Wage Bumps

The new five-year collective bargaining agreements between the Culinary and Bartenders unions and MGM, Wynn and Caesars have been ratified by members. Wages will increase by a total of...

Published December 4, 2023

NJ Smoking Ban Vote Delayed

A bill that would ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos remained stalled in the state Senate Health Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee after Democrats delayed a scheduled vote.

Published December 4, 2023

Strike Ends At Two Detroit Casinos; MGM Workers Reject Deal

Union workers at MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown voted to ratify a new 5-year contract, ending the strike that began October 17. Workers at MGM Grand Casino...

Published December 4, 2023

Richmond Casino Proponents Crushed by Second Defeat

The second attempt to pass a casino referendum in Richmond, Virginia failed 62 percent to 38 percent, even worse numbers than the 2021 outcome of 51 percent to 49...

Published November 20, 2023

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Published November 20, 2023

AGS Opens First ‘Hog Heaven’ Slot Zone

AGS recently debuted its first “Hog Heaven” slot room at Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami, Florida, which features a number of the company’s Rakin’ Bacon machines.

Published November 20, 2023

Ainsworth Debuts HHR System, Machines at Sandy’s in KY

Ainsworth recently announced it has installed its HHR system and terminals at the newly opened Sandy’s Racing and Gaming in Ashland, Kentucky.

Published November 20, 2023

Better Collective Buys Playmaker Capital

Better Collective A/S will acquire Playmaker Capital for $191 million as part of a plan to expand its presence in the Americas. Playmaker attracts more than 200 million monthly...

Published November 20, 2023