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For many months, there has been a lot of conversation and debate surrounding every aspect of the U.K. gaming industry, and the U.K. Gambling Commission has been at...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Get in Where You Fit in
The IGT-Everi megadeal has not exactly sent the tickers spinning as of yet, and although long-term prospects still look promising, it represents a stark reminder that more deals, more...
Maryland Operators Split on iGaming
At recent hearings before lawmakers, four of six Maryland casino operators came out in support of legal iGaming, but two were unconvinced. Several bills on the docket would place...
Florida Parimutuels Ask Courts to Stop Online Sports Betting
For Florida and the Seminoles, online sports betting has been a huge success. You’d never know the two parimutuel companies are still suing. They await decisions as to whether...
Minnesota Senate Committee Doubles Tax Rate in Bill
Minnesota lawmakers want to double the proposed wagering tax rate after previously eliminating in-game wagers.
Lithuania Moves Toward Banning Gaming Ads
Lithuania is moving toward legislation that would completely ban gaming marketing and require operators to track problem gambling. This would amend the existing Gambling Law.
Chilean Senate Begins Work on new Gambling Framework
Last year, Chile’s government departments failed to hammer together a new federal gambling structure. This year the Senate and National Congress hope to finalize the new Federal Gambling Bill.
Macau Operators Work to Strengthen Premium Mass
Casino operators in Macau, buoyed by post-pandemic visitation, are working to solidify their positions in the competitive marketplace. All are focused on catering to high-end premium mass customers.
Missouri Legislator Proposes Gaming Machine Regulation
Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (l.) introduced a bill to legalize and regulate gaming machines that continue to spread statewide. The measure also would legalize and regulate sports...
Related Companies, Wynn Detail Hudson Yards Proposal
Real estate developer Related Companies and Wynn Resorts have unveiled new renderings of its proposed casino resort development (l.) at Hudson Yards West in New York City.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Alabama Continues Gaming Push as Senate Approves Modified Bill
The Alabama Senate approved a bill allowing a state lottery and historical horse racing machines at seven locations. The measure now returns to the House, which could approve the...
Bally’s Considers New Takeover Bid Amid Flurry of Developments
If there was a phrase to describe the recent activity surrounding Bally’s Corp., it would likely be, “when it rains, it pours.” The operator has several high-profile developments cooking...
Sportradar: North America Draws Fewest Suspicions
Sportradar published its annual “Betting Corruption and Match Fixing Report” for 2023. The report catalogs everything you need to know about suspicious scandals. Good news: North America has few...
The Loss of a Sports Betting Titan
The loss of John English (l.) in February shocked the gaming industry like few others. English was a trailblazer in the legal sports betting field and introduced mobile wagering...
Giannantonio Highlights Uncertainty of AC Industry in Latest Talk
At his recent state of the industry meeting, Casino Association of New Jersey President Mark Giannantonio (l.) touched on all the pressing issues surrounding the Atlantic City casino industry,...
GGB PODCAST: Cynthia Kiser-Murphey, General Manager, Palms Casino Resort
This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Cynthia Kiser-Murphey (l.), the general manager of the Palms Casino Resort, on the success of the first Las Vegas property owned...
GGB PODCAST: Siobhan Lane, CEO, Gaming, Light & Wonder
Since its lottery and sports betting divestitures, Light & Wonder has been on a heater, with soaring revenues and a stock surge to match. The company’s CEO of Gaming,...
Rhode Island Launches Online Casino
Bally’s Corporation, the sole operator in Rhode Island, has launched the state’s first online casino, making the state the seventh in the U.S. to offer online casino gaming.
Court Takes Away CA’s Ability to Regulate 5 Tribal Casinos
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that California no longer has any gaming enforcement jurisdiction on five gaming tribes, including the Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians....
Minnesota Legislators Move Unfinished Bill Forward
At least one state senator in Minnesota thinks his colleagues have the wrong idea about the sports betting bill. Zach Duckworth wants to settle the outstanding issues before moving...