WEEKLY FEATURE: North Carolina Sports Betting Might Not Launch Until June

The North Carolina Lottery Commission has brushed aside any hope of being ready to launch January 8. Too much to do, what with rules to examine and approve, games...

Published November 20, 2023

NJ, PA Move Closer to Casino Smoking Bans

As New Jersey lawmakers plan to vote on a casino smoking ban in a lame-duck session, a bill to ban smoking inside Pennsylvania casinos is on the move.

Published November 20, 2023

GGB PODCAST: Adam Goldberg, CEO, Rock & Brews

Rock & Brews, a rock n’ roll restaurant concept with investors that include two members of Kiss, is exploding in the gaming space. Adam Goldberg, the CEO of the...

Published November 13, 2023

Kick’s New Streamer Claims Deal Includes Gambling Streams

Call of Duty streamer Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff (l.) recently signed a reported eight-figure contract with Kick and said he will also stream gambling.

Published November 13, 2023

Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Lobbying for Texas Gaming

Texas has been shy about embracing gambling, but Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban (l.) wants to bring resort-style casinos to the Lone Star State.

Published November 13, 2023

PayNearMe: Payment Experience Crucial to Online Bettors

Digital payment provider PayNearMe recently released new research that outlined the important role that the payment experience plays in converting and retaining mobile sports bettors and iGamers. Leighton Webb,...

Published November 13, 2023

GGB PODCAST: Andre Carrier, Chief Operating Officer, Eureka Casinos

With the largest charity casino currently operating in New Hampshire, Eureka Casinos COO Andre Carrier (l.) explains how gaming works in that state and the unique ownership structure of...

Published November 13, 2023

Florida Seminoles Launch Online Sports Betting

The Seminole Tribe is coming into play with caution after legal victories. They opened online sports betting on a limited basis and won’t go retail until December 7.

Published November 13, 2023

Arizona is Latest State to Say No to Daily Fantasy Pick’Ems

Arizona and Mississippi joined a growing list of states that want Daily Fantasy Sports pick’em contests to stop. The games resemble prop-bets which puts them into the sports betting...

Published November 13, 2023

PENN to Debut ESPN Bet in 17 States November 14

ESPN Bet replaced Barstool Sports as the operator for PENN Entertainment. PENN will pay big bucks to ESPN to use their very popular name. The ESPN Bet sportsbook will...

Published November 13, 2023

U.K. Racing Supporters Petition Against Affordability Checks

The British racing industry has reared up in protest against government proposals to introduce betting affordability checks. A petition has been initiated against the checks by Jockey Club CEO...

Published November 13, 2023

UAE Mulls Casino License for Each Emirate

The United Arab Emirates are considering granting a casino license to each of the seven emirates. This would encourage more tourism in the UAE while limiting gambling’s proliferation. Sharia...

Published November 13, 2023

PAGCOR Could Generate $1 Billion in Taxes in ’24

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has earmarked millions more in gaming revenues to the national budget for 2024, taking its total contributions into the billion-dollar range.

Published November 13, 2023

Striking Detroit Casino Workers Seek ‘Bill of Rights’

As the Detroit casino strike nears its first month, union leaders are asking for greater protections for picketers, including the right to assemble freely, be safe from traffic and...

Published November 13, 2023

Richmond Voters Reject Casino Referendum, Again

A vote last week to bring a casino to Richmond, Virginia didn’t go the right way for developers. Almost 60 percent of the turnout rejected the plan that would...

Published November 13, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Mets’ Cohen Unveils $8 Billion Casino Plan

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen (l.), in partnership with Hard Rock International, has revealed his plan for an $8 billion casino complex including gaming, a hotel and a...

Published November 13, 2023

Las Vegas Strike Averted; Big 3 Agree to Terms

All of the Big 3 Las Vegas Strip operators—MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts and Caesars Entertainment—agreed to terms with the Culinary and Bartenders unions last week, narrowly avoiding what would...

Published November 13, 2023

Responsible Gaming with the Power of AI and Blockchain

At this juncture, the gaming industry is presented with numerous challenges related to security, sustainability and responsible gaming. While the potential dangers of new technologies such as blockchain and...

Published November 6, 2023

Can Macau Compete in a Crowded Sports Market?

In the quest to end its reliance on gaming for tax revenues, Macau is exploring its potential future role as a sports hub. Casino operators are already mounting large-scale...

Published November 6, 2023

Automation Impacts Striking Detroit Casino Workers

Among the issues raised by striking Detroit casino workers is the impact of automation on their jobs. Cocktail servers and housekeepers said new technology like Smart Bar and HotSOS...

Published November 6, 2023