First Nebraska Sports Bet Placed at New Harrah’s Property

Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino (l.) made news twice. It opened the longest racetrack in the state with the new resort. And it accepted the first sports bet.

Published May 27, 2024

Sports Betting Could Send Student-Athletes Into Legal Limbo

Sports betting scandals have permeated throughout college athletics in recent years, but does that mean that all the biggest schools invest in the proper resources to prevent them from...

Published May 27, 2024

U.K. Allows Debit Cards in Slots

The U.K. Gambling Commission will reportedly allow slot machines to accept cashless payments. This is considered a necessity for land-based casinos to stay competitive in an increasingly cashless market.

Published May 27, 2024

Bell Two, Hard Rock Snafu: Another Tough Week for Star

Star Entertainment suffered PR and regulatory blows last week, when it erroneously believed it was soliciting a bid from a partner of Hard Rock International and then faced stiff...

Published May 27, 2024

Thai Province of Songkhla Looks to Casino for Tourism

Tourism officials in Songkhla, Thailand want to be considered for one of the country’s first integrated resorts with gaming. The province on the southern border wants to avoid over-reliance...

Published May 27, 2024

Louisiana Casino Contribution Ban Upheld

A Louisiana legislative committee originally approved an amendment submitted by state Sen. Thomas Pressly reversing the ban on casino contributions to political campaigns. However, the amendment was then rescinded...

Published May 27, 2024

Bally’s Shareholders Reject Smoking Study

Shareholders of Bally’s Corp. rejected a proposal by anti-smoking groups to study the potential impact of banning smoking inside Bally’s casinos.

Published May 27, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Sportsbooks Forgo Massachusetts Gaming Roundtable

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission wanted to examine the way sportsbook operators deal with limits applied to customers. The regulator set a date for a roundtable discussion. All active operators...

Published May 27, 2024

Virginia’s Youngkin Vetoes Skill-Gaming Bill

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (l.) vetoed the bill passed by the General Assembly to officially legalize and regulate so-called skill machines banned by a previous law.

Published May 27, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Scott Fisher and Suzanne Perilloux Leckert, Partners, Convergence Strategy Group

This week the GGB Podcast talks with Scott Fisher and Suzanne Perilloux Leckert, partners in the Convergence Strategy Group, about how their company has become an important consulting organization...

Published May 20, 2024

Impact of the Corporate Transparency Act on the Gaming Industry

The recent enactment of the Corporate Transparency Act carries with it some noteworthy provisions for casinos and the gaming industry overall. These provisions are outlined in depth by Jones...

Published May 20, 2024

Sin City to Sports Heaven: Las Vegas as an Athletic Destination

The emergence of Las Vegas as a premier sports city wasn’t always a foregone conclusion, and its recent success isn’t unjustified—it’s been earned through persistence and execution. GMA Consulting...

Published May 20, 2024

GGB PODCAST: John Schadler, Executive Director, Monogram

This week the GGB Podcast sits down with John Schadler (l.), the executive director of Monogram, a new ad agency designed to help luxury brands achieve success in Las...

Published May 20, 2024

Cohen Does Albany Blitz for Citi Field Zoning Bill

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is embarking on a lobbying effort to pass a bill in the state legislature to rezone part of the parking lot of the...

Published May 20, 2024

Minnesota Racino Expands Federal Lawsuit

Running Aces racino in Columbus, MN expanded its federal lawsuit from three to five casinos, alleging the casinos illegally offered unauthorized games, giving them “illegal and unfair competitive advantages.”...

Published May 20, 2024

New York Rep. Tonko Preps Bill to Limit Sports Betting Ads

New York Rep. Paul Tonko (l.) is workshopping his federal sports betting advertising bill, expected to be introduced later this year.

Published May 20, 2024

Bulgaria’s Gambling Ad Ban Becomes Law

Amendments to Bulgaria’s Gambling Law, voted without opposition, became law after President Rumen Radev declined to veto them. However, media outlets, gaming operators and sports clubs are calling foul.

Published May 20, 2024

AIGF: India Needs Light Regulations to Become iGaming Hub

India stands poised to become a “global gaming innovation hub,” claims the industry. For that to happen, however, the government needs to support such growth with “light touch” regulations.

Published May 20, 2024

Thailand to Minimize Gaming in Proposed IRs

If Thailand OKs a plan to develop integrated casino resorts, the emphasis will be on non-gaming attractions, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. Gaming floors could occupy about 5...

Published May 20, 2024

Encore Boston Harbor Plans Put on Hold

Wynn Resorts is looking to build off of Encore Boston Harbor’s (l.) success with a major expansion. But issues over taxes and fees have put the plans on hold.

Published May 20, 2024