San Manuel Authority Awards $1.3 Million to NV Charities

The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority has awarded a total of $1.3 million to 52 charities and other organizations throughout the southern Nevada region.

Published October 2, 2023

North Dakota Tribe Blesses Casino Ground

The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation’s Son of Star facility is expected to open in 2026 in White Shield, North Dakota with 230 slots, six table games, a sportsbook,...

Published October 2, 2023

Public Weighs In On California Casino Resort

The public had a chance to virtually comment on the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ economic impact study for the Koi Nation’s proposed casino resort in Sonoma County, California. County...

Published October 2, 2023

NY Lawmaker Complains of Lack of Progress in Seneca Negotiations

As the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Seneca Nation continue negotiations on a new gaming compact, one New York lawmaker is blasting the pace of...

Published October 2, 2023

Oklahoma Governor Seeks Compact Approval, Again

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (l.) wants the legislature to approve two gaming compacts that were rejected by the state Supreme Court in 2020. The compacts would generate additional revenue...

Published October 2, 2023

State Regulators Let Barstool Void Bets

Following a technical glitch on September 24, state regulators said Penn Sports Interactive was allowed to freeze the accounts and void the bets of Barstool Sportsbook customers who wagered...

Published October 2, 2023

Kentucky Retail Sports Betting Pulls off Impressive Beginning

Kentucky sports betting began with retail in-person outlets and pulled in a handle of $4.5 million in the race horse capital of the U.S. Big numbers are expect to...

Published October 2, 2023

High-End London Casino Could Close

Crockfords Casino, the oldest in London, could follow the Ritz Club and the Clermont and close due to a lack of high-end gamblers. Recently foreign high rollers have been...

Published October 2, 2023

Swedish Regulator Changes AML Penalties

Swedish gaming regulator Spelinspektionen is in accord with proposed changes to the country’s Money Laundering Act, as well as adjusted fees for violations.

Published October 2, 2023

U.K. Authority Investigates Gaming-Associated De-Bankings

U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating reports of banks de-banking accounts linked to gambling transactions. The Gamblers Consumer Forum raised the issue.

Published October 2, 2023

Sweden Considers Gaming Tax Hike

Sweden’s government is looking at a hike on the gambling tax rate from 18 to 22 percent. If adopted by the Regeringen this could raise an estimated $48.4 million.

Published October 2, 2023

Norway’s Banks to Restrict Payments to Illegal Operators

The Norwegian Lottery Authority is leaning on banks to enforce rules against processing transactions involving unlicensed casinos. It is enforcing the “payment intermediary ban.”

Published October 2, 2023

Denmark to Require ID to bet

Denmark has begun enforcing a law that requires retail bettors to have player ID cards. The goal is to prevent anonymous gambling and increase consumer protection.

Published October 2, 2023

U.K. to Begin Second Gambling Consultations Soon

The U.K. Gambling Commission is nearly done with the first round of consultations on the Gambling White Paper proposals. The next consultations should begin this winter.

Published October 2, 2023

Crown Hopes for Fresh Start with New Branding Campaign

Crown Resorts has rolled out a new branding campaign to help reconstruct the beleaguered operator’s image from just a casino operator to a more well-rounded entertainment provider.

Published October 2, 2023

Mexico Prepares to Crack Down on Casinos

Mexico’s president has issued a decree that would ban slot machines. The decree, expected to come into effect soon, would also reduce how long casino licenses are good for.

Published October 2, 2023

Leagues Push for Balanced Quebec Sports Betting Market

Three major professional sports leagues are asking lawmakers in Quebec to consider a competitive market for online sports betting sites, saying it would “level the playing field.”

Published October 2, 2023

Brazil’s Sports Betting Grows 360 Percent

The sports betting market in Brazil has grown spectacularly since it was legalized in 2020. Supporters worry that high license fees and high tax rates could hobble that growth.

Published October 2, 2023

Australia Ups Age Rating for Games with Loot Boxes, Simulated Betting

From September 2024 onward, all video games featuring simulated gambling in Australia will be restricted to those aged 18 or over. Additionally, games featuring loot boxes will have an...

Published October 2, 2023

Australian Officials Accuse Operators of Using Big Tobacco Tactics

A group of international health officials have penned an op-ed that accuses gaming companies of behaving like big tobacco. They call for them to be treated the same by...

Published October 2, 2023