Michigan Fantasy Contests Get New Regulations

Michigan passed rules regulating fantasy contests three years ago and they were recently implemented in the attempt to provide a fair and secure environment.

Published October 23, 2023

World’s Regulators Should Collaborate, Says U.K. Director

Tim Miller, executive director of the U.K. Gambling Commission, has called on international gaming regulators to unite to fight illegal gambling. His audience was the Global Gaming Expo.

Published October 23, 2023

Peru’s Mincetur Approves Sports Betting, iGaming Regulations

The ministry responsible for Peru’s tourist industry has approved regulations for sports betting and online gambling. The new law will become effective early next year.

Published October 23, 2023

Macau Sees Gaming Tax Boom

The Macau government has posted a total of MOP$45.8 billion (US$5.68 billion) in gaming taxes through September, a 203 percent increase over the same period in 2022.

Published October 23, 2023

New York Bidders Up the Ante

Bidders for casinos in the New York City area are beefing up their proposals for community support, or continuing media announcements in support of their projects.

Published October 23, 2023

New PA Skill Game Court Case Under Way

A Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court judge has heard arguments in the latest legal challenge involving so-called skill games, the first case with potential statewide consequences involving the games.

Published October 23, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Serie A Players Investigated for Betting Scandal

Italy’s most prestigious soccer league, Serie A, has found itself in the midst of a betting scandal involving three players, one of whom has already admitted he wagered on...

Published October 23, 2023

Detroit Casino Workers Strike For Wages, Benefits

Unionized casino workers at Detroit’s three casinos went on strike on October 17 as negotiators failed to reach an agreement on wages and benefits, retirement security, technology protections and...

Published October 23, 2023

Fontainebleau Fills Out Executive Staff Ahead of December Opening

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has appointed John Helderman as its chief financial officer and promoted Stacie Michaels to the role of chief administrative officer.

Published October 16, 2023

5 Concerns AI Developers Need to Prevent from Materializing

Artificial intelligence, like all innovative technologies, is a double-edged sword in the sense that it has the potential to do both a lot of good and a lot of...

Published October 16, 2023

All of Canada to Have Access to NorthStar Bets

NorthStar Gaming is rolling out its online casino and sportsbook platform called NorthStar Bets, which will be available across Canada.

Published October 16, 2023

DFS Pick ‘Em Contests Face November Ban in Michigan

Daily Fantasy Sports pick ‘em contests that mimic player prop betting are being outlawed in Michigan by the state’s gaming control board starting next month.

Published October 16, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Tim Minard, CEO, Eclipse Gaming

Coming off of a record $40.9 billion year in 2022, it’s clear to see that the U.S. tribal market is a force to be reckoned with. One company that’s...

Published October 16, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Looking Back at G2E

Just like that, another G2E has come and gone, and as always, there were a multitude of takeaways and observations to be gleaned from one of the industry’s most...

Published October 16, 2023

California Tribe Tests Support for Sports Betting Plan in 2024

Rumors swirl. Tribes deny. Not after their debacle of 2022. Except for one: the Pala Band of Mission Indians. A history of aggressive efforts by Pala over the years...

Published October 16, 2023

Gambling Lobbyists Target Irish Lawmakers

The updating of Ireland’s gambling laws, some of which have been on the books for more than a century, is sparking interest by lobbyists. They are targeting the country’s...

Published October 16, 2023

PAGCOR Casino Sale to Be Complete by 2028

Alejandro Tengco (l.) of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., has confirmed the agency’s plan to divest of 41 casinos by 2028. Before the sale, PAGCOR will work to...

Published October 16, 2023

Virginia Reinstates Skill Games Ban

The Supreme Court of Virginia has once again banned skill games in the state, reversing an order from a lower court judge that allowed the games to resume while...

Published October 16, 2023

AGA Study: Gaming Has $329 Billion Economic Impact

A new study released by the American Gaming Association showed the casino gaming industry contributes $329 billion in annual economic impact to the U.S. economy, generates $53 billion in...

Published October 16, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Hard Rock Bet Blocked Again in Florida

Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court John Roberts (l.) issued a ruling last week that will prevent Hard Rock International and its owner, the Seminole Tribe, from launching...

Published October 16, 2023