Rod Centers Named COO of Seneca Gaming

Industry veteran Rod Centers (l.) has been named chief operating officer of Seneca Gaming Corporation.

Published October 23, 2023

Massachusetts Commission Seeks Executives

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking to fill top-level positions, after opening a search in early October for a new executive director.

Published October 23, 2023

SkyCity CEO Ahearne to Depart in March

SkyCity CEO Michael Ahearne (l.) has announced plans to step down in March 2024, after more than five years with the company, three of those in the role of...

Published October 23, 2023

Widerström Takes the Helm at 888

Per Widerström (l.) has assumed the chief executive role at international betting group 888 Holdings. Widerström succeeds former CEO Itai Pazner as leader of the company that acquired William...

Published October 23, 2023

Tribal Casinos Slow to Employ Cashless Gaming

Only 5 percent of tribal casinos use cashless payments. However that will begin to change over the next few years say experts. The catalyst will be the younger generation.

Published October 23, 2023

Dispute Delays North Carolina Casino Construction

The Catawba Nation wants to sever its agreement with developer SkyBoat LLC, but that would cost the tribe $125 million which Chief Brian Harris said is too high. The...

Published October 23, 2023

New Gaming Coalition to Weigh In on Seneca Compact

A new coalition of non-Native casinos and racinos in Western New York has formed to seek a voice in negotiations between the state and Seneca Nation over a new...

Published October 23, 2023

Kentucky in Need of Problem Gambling Therapists, Treatment

In just a month since debuting sports betting, Kentucky has been faced with a rise in problem gaming calls. Truth is, the commonwealth has had a council on problem...

Published October 23, 2023

NCAA Module to Educate Students About Problem Gambling

The NCAA put together a sports betting e-learning publication aimed at teaching more than 500,000 existing and prospective student athletes the potential harm of gambling. The mission evolved after...

Published October 23, 2023

G2E: FanDuel, DraftKings CEOs Talk Betting

If two people deserved to discuss the future of sports betting, it’s the CEOs of FanDuel and DraftKings, Amy Howe and Jason Robins. The two companies control 80 percent...

Published October 23, 2023

North Carolina Sports Betting Regulations Finger Bonus Abuse

North Carolina hopes to go live with sports betting in January. The North Carolina Sports Betting Committee is just begging to sort out the rules to play by. And...

Published October 23, 2023

IBIA Reports 50 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Third Quarter of 2023

There were 50 suspicious betting alerts in the third quarter of this year and the International Betting Integrity Association said that is 41 percent lower than the same period...

Published October 23, 2023

Michigan Fantasy Contests Get New Regulations

Michigan passed rules regulating fantasy contests three years ago and they were recently implemented in the attempt to provide a fair and secure environment.

Published October 23, 2023

Dutch Authority Fines LCS Ltd. $2.17 Million

Dutch gaming regulator De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), recently fined LCS Ltd. €2.074 million for offering online gaming. A website outside of the country can’t legally offer the service.

Published October 23, 2023

UKGC CEO Attacks Critics of Affordability Checks

Andrew Rhodes (l.), U.K. Gambling Commission CEO, sharply criticized those spreading “misinformation” on affordability checks. It is the most controversial white paper proposal.

Published October 23, 2023

U.K. Levy Would Fund Research and Addiction Treatment

A levy of as much as 1 percent of gross gambling yield could be imposed on the U.K. gaming market. So said the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...

Published October 23, 2023

World’s Regulators Should Collaborate, Says U.K. Director

Tim Miller, executive director of the U.K. Gambling Commission, has called on international gaming regulators to unite to fight illegal gambling. His audience was the Global Gaming Expo.

Published October 23, 2023

IGSA Announces Creation of GSA Africa

The International Gaming Standards Association has announced the creation of a new division, GSA Africa. F.K. Fayad will serve as its first managing director.

Published October 23, 2023

Anti-Money Laundering Bill Gets Nepal Parliament Endorsement

Nepal’s parliament has endorsed an anti-money laundering bill in the hopes to strengthen efforts against organized crime.

Published October 23, 2023

Brazil’s Senate Receives 49 Sports Betting Bill Amendments

The Brazilian Senate has received 49 proposed amendments to Bill 3626, which would legalize sports betting in the country. The Senate has 45 days to process the bill.

Published October 23, 2023