Former Lawmaker, NH Casino Operator Suspected of Covid Fraud

A former lawmaker, Andy Sanborn (l.), and his wife, current state representative Laurie Sanborn, have been accused of COVID-19 relief fraud and could lose the casino they own. ...

Published September 11, 2023

Virginia Casino Resort Announces Plans

In November, voters in Richmond, Virginia will have a second chance to approve or reject the $562 million Urban One and Churchill Downs project, rebranded as Richmond Grand Resort...

Published September 11, 2023

Temporary Chicago Bally’s Preps For Opening

Intensive tests were conducted ahead of licensing at Bally’s temporary Chicago casino, located at the historic Medinah Temple (l.), which will operate while the permanent $1.7 billion venue is...

Published September 11, 2023

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Published September 4, 2023

A Work in Progress

RG programs are a dime a dozen, but are they effective? How can laymen disseminate the complex research surrounding the issue? Have no fear—as ICRG President Arthur Paikowsky (l.)...

Published September 4, 2023

Flows Inks Two Deals Through its Quantum Gaming Partnership

No-code automation platform Flows has signed deals with Betroyale and Kabukicasino, following the platform partnership announcement with Quantum Gaming.

Published September 4, 2023

Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter to Open New Rock & Brews Venue

Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter has announced that it will be opening a Rock & Brews venue, shortly after the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee opened one of its own.

Published September 4, 2023

Interblock, Exacta Partner on HHR Games

Exacta Systems LLC announced that leading electronic table game supplier Interblock will use the Exacta platform to enter the historical horse racing market.

Published September 4, 2023

Ainsworth to Write Off US$8 Million Argentina Investment

Ainsworth Game Technology announced that its AUD-13 million investment in Argentina (US$8.4 million) will be “fully written down” in its first-half results.

Published September 4, 2023

First Aristocrat NFL Slots Go Live at 27 U.S. Properties

Aristocrat recently announced that the company’s long-awaited NFL-themed slot machines have gone live at nearly 30 casinos around the U.S.

Published September 4, 2023

Online Cockfighting Ring Busted in Philippines

Philippine police under Chief Benjamin Acorda (l.) have identified more than 1,200 suspects in an illegal online cockfighting enterprise. Regional and national law enforcement worked to shut down the...

Published September 4, 2023

Danish Regulators Block 49 Illegal iGaming Sites

The Danish Gambling Authority, led by Director Anders Dorph, has blocked 49 more illegal iGaming sites—in total, the regulator has blocked a total of 276 such sites.

Published September 4, 2023

Bragg Gaming Names Mazij CEO

Bragg Gaming Group has named Matevž Mazij (l.), founder of Oryx Gaming and current Bragg Gaming chairman of the board, as the new CEO of Bragg Gaming.

Published September 4, 2023

Oklahoma Tribe Announces Caesars Casino

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is partnering with Caesars Entertainment to build a casino between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with a casino, dining options and ultimately a hotel and...

Published September 4, 2023

Amended Arizona Compacts Trigger Mini Building-Boom

Amended compacts signed in 2021, allowing more games per venue, most likely led to the Tohono O’odham Nation’s new $450 million Desert Diamond Casino and the Gila River Indian...

Published September 4, 2023

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Set to Bring Back Casino Plans

Discussions are back on with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's casino project, First Light Resort and Casino (l.), which has faced legal battles since 2015.

Published September 4, 2023

NASCAR Signs Partnerships With nVenue, Sportradar

NASCAR signed two deals last week, one with nVenue, a Dallas-based microbetting technology provider, and the other with Sportradar.

Published September 4, 2023

NFL Players Credit Team, Union for Better Job With Gambling

The pros have grasped the importance of getting sports betting right. They see the suspensions and the careers killed. And it’s working, some say.

Published September 4, 2023

The Football Association Upset with Yellow Card Market

The yellow card market has come under fire by the U.K. Football Association. Officials seek to work with bookies and the government to restrict some bets.

Published September 4, 2023

Man Arrested, Accused of $22 Million Sports Betting Operation

Richard Sullivan was arrested on August 20 at New York’s JFK airport and accused of masterminding a $22 million illegal sports betting operation.

Published September 4, 2023