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Study Warns Social Costs Cancel Gaming Tax Benefits

New Jersey has profited from online sports betting tax revenue, but a new study said the costs of problem gambling could cancel the financial benefits. The study noted some...

Published January 15, 2024

Detroit Casinos Recover From Strike

Detroit’s three have recovered from the workers’ strike, posting $111.4 million in total slots and table games revenue in December, the second-highest monthly gaming revenue total for 2023.

Published January 15, 2024

IRS Seizes Former Skill-Game Executive’s Cash in Tax Probe

The Internal Revenue Service has seized more than $400,000 from a retired Pennsylvania State Police corporal who served as a compliance director for skill-game supplier Pace-O-Matic.

Published January 15, 2024

Smoke-Free Casino Advocates Gear Up for NJ Legislative Session

National anti-smoking advocates and a group of New Jersey casino dealers are gearing up for the new legislative session, and a new effort to ban smoking in Atlantic City...

Published January 15, 2024

LVCC Renovations Continue; Officials Bullish on LV Convention Traffic

The Las Vegas Convention Center (l.) has undergone several high-dollar renovations in the last five years, and now that the South Hall project is nearly complete, tourism officials expect...

Published January 15, 2024

Nebraska Gaming Study Rejects New Racinos

Nebraska does not need more horse racing tracks in addition to the six currently licensed, according to a study released by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The report...

Published January 15, 2024

NY to Weigh iGaming, Fixed-Odds Racing Bets

Lawmakers in New York will consider bills in the new session of both chambers to legalize online gaming and fixed-odds wagering for horse racing.

Published January 15, 2024

Two New Hampshire Gambling Bills Face Different Fates

The New Hampshire House approved a bill that would protect charitable organizations that get winnings from gambling. An online casino bill, however, will not be discussed this year.

Published January 15, 2024

Ex-Officiating Exec for NFL Says Refs Approached About a Fix

Dean Blandino spent four plus years overseeing the officiating for the NFL. While no game has ever been fixed, refs have been approached about doing just that.

Published January 8, 2024

Machine Learning: A Safe Bet For Improved Player Experience

In recent years, machine learning has become a powerful tool for businesses looking to maximize both efficiency and security—why not apply that technology to sports betting? Nikhil Koranne (l.),...

Published January 8, 2024

Legislators from Gambling States Congregate at NCLGS

Legislators from states that host gaming met last week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 29th annual National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) also included representatives of the...

Published January 8, 2024