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Tropicana Must be Demolished by End of 2024 if Approved, Officials Say

In a perfect world, the Oakland A’s would like to start playing in a new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip by the start of the 2028 regular season....

Published November 6, 2023

NEWS & NOTES

Small Nuggets of News

Published October 30, 2023

Bally’s Makes Record RG Donation

Bally’s Corporation has set a record as the largest donor over two years to the International Center for Responsible Gaming with a gift of $1.05 million.

Published October 30, 2023

Light & Wonder Completes SciPlay Acquisition

Light & Wonder announced it has completed its acquisition of the remaining 17 percent equity in its social gaming division, SciPlay, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary.

Published October 30, 2023

OKTO Acquires Flexia Payments

Greece-based OKTO announced it has acquired U.S.-based Flexia Payments following Flexia’s successful exhibit at the Global Gaming Expo.

Published October 30, 2023

Cambodia Seeks Indonesia’s Help to Combat Illegal iGaming

The Cambodian government wants help from Indonesia to stamp out illegal iGaming within its own borders. Indonesia has pointed to Cambodia as a hub of illegal online gaming operations...

Published October 30, 2023

NY Lawmakers Propose Casino Fund in Support of iGaming

New York lawmakers are proposing to create a $25 million fund to support land-based casino workers in exchange for concessions that will lead to the passage of online casino...

Published October 30, 2023

Julie Brinkerhoff-Jacobs to Retire from Lifescapes

Julie Brinkerhoff-Jacobs (l.), president of Lifescapes International, announced that she will retire from her post by the end of the year, after 42 years with the firm.

Published October 30, 2023

Manila IR Announces Executive Lineup

Manila integrated resort LET Westside has announced the appointments of three new executives, including ex-Star Entertainment COO Damian Quayle (l.). The IR is scheduled to open in late 2024.

Published October 30, 2023

Graton Appoints Ellis as Chief HR Officer

Graton Resort & Casino in California has appointed Amy Ellis (l.) to the new position of chief human resources officer. Ellis first joined the resort in 2017 as director...

Published October 30, 2023

IAGR Announces New Leadership

The International Association of Gaming Regulators has named Ben Haden to succeed Dr. Jason Lane as president and has named Caroline Kongwa the new vice president.

Published October 30, 2023

Nebraska Regulators Approve WarHorse Sports Betting

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission will allow WarHorse Casino Omaha to offer sports betting after November 1 at Horsemen’s Park temporary facility, while construction continues on the permanent...

Published October 30, 2023

Multiple Resolutions Passed by Inter-Tribal Council of Five Tribes

It was a productive meeting for the Inter-Tribal Council of Five Tribes, who passed several resolutions, including one supporting the nomination of Sara Hill for the U.S. District Court...

Published October 30, 2023

CNIGA Chairman Calls CA Card Rooms Unconstitutional

The chairman of CNIGA, a California gaming tribe association, has written an article arguing that most card clubs are unconstitutional. He supports a bill that would allow tribes to...

Published October 30, 2023

1846 Massacre Complicates Relocation of Win-River Casino

More than 150 years ago, hundreds of Indians were massacred along the Sacramento River. This bygone incident is playing an outsized role in the Redding Rancheria’s proposal to relocate...

Published October 30, 2023

New York Senator Urges Governor to Close Seneca Deal

New York state Senator George Borrello has called on Governor Kathy Hochul (l.) to meet as soon as possible with Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey Armstrong Sr. to...

Published October 30, 2023

As NBA Season Tips Off, FanDuel Partners with League

The NBA kicked off their season just in time for FanDuel to announce a new partnership. The exclusive collaboration offers fans access to an NBA League Pass and other...

Published October 30, 2023

In Six Weeks, Kentucky Bettors Wagered $250 Million

Rather good figures for just six weeks work. Equally impressive $232 million came through mobile sources in under a month. Governor Andy Beshear (l.) is pleased as punch.

Published October 30, 2023

Questions Still Abound for TN Sports Betting Tax Structure

When Tennessee bucked every other state and included a 10 percent hold tax on sports betting, people howled it wouldn’t work. It didn’t so the state went to a...

Published October 30, 2023