Rhode Island Moves iGaming Bills

Rhode Island’s state House has cleared iGaming legislation for floor vote, after several amendments to the legislation were approved in committee. The state Senate passed a companion bill.

Published June 19, 2023

Seneca NY Compact in Question

A non-disclosure agreement, secretive negotiations, and a possible Rochester casino have clouded the prospects of the new gaming compact deal for the Seneca Nation in New York.

Published June 19, 2023

Despite No Betting Rules, NFL Players Still Getting Suspended

On the surface, it should be such an easy get. Don’t bet on the NFL, and don’t bet on any other sport if anywhere near a team facility. Yet,...

Published June 19, 2023

NCAA President Implies Gambling Could Become Revenue Stream

Newly installed NCAA President Charlie Baker (l.) said that several sports have underperformed financially and it is looking at relationships with sportsbooks to potentially bolster those results.

Published June 19, 2023

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Asked to Lift Sanctions Against Parimatch

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (l.) of Ukraine will consider a petition with 25,000 signatures asking him to lift sanctions against the gaming company Parimatch LLC. The executive order alleges that...

Published June 19, 2023

Australia: Gambling Ad Reform Gaining Bipartisan Support

A recent report from the Guardian indicates that further restrictions on betting-related ads in Australia is gaining momentum from all sides of the aisle.

Published June 19, 2023

Virginia Casino Referendum Do-Over Approved

In Virginia, the Richmond City Council approved a second referendum on a proposed $562 million casino resort which voters narrowly rejected in 2021. The Virginia Lottery and Richmond Circuit...

Published June 19, 2023

PA Skill-Game Manufacturer Wins Court Decision

For the fourth time, a county judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that Pace-O-Matic’s so-called “skill games” do not violate the state’s gaming law.

Published June 19, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Home Run or Strikeout? Lombardo Inks A’s Stadium Funding Package

The Oakland A’s have all but finalized their relocation to Las Vegas thanks to Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (l.), who recently passed the team’s $380 million public funding package...

Published June 19, 2023

Vermont, North Carolina Sports Betting Bills Signed into Law

After months of negotiations, Vermont and North Carolina have officially become the latest U.S. state to legalize sports betting—the governors for both states, Phil Scott and Roy Cooper, respectively,...

Published June 19, 2023

Snooker Stars Banned for Match-Fixing

Two Chinese snooker players have been banned from the games for life due to match-fixing. Liang Wenbo (l.) and Li Hang, suspended in January may appeal their sentences through...

Published June 12, 2023

Gambling Companies Criticized for Targeting Africa

European gambling firms are taking advantage of poor inhabitants of sub-Saharan nations by preying on them. The Guardian recently reported on a 16-year-old boy who may have committed suicide...

Published June 12, 2023

How Will the PGA-LIV Merger Affect Golf Betting?

With the shocking news that the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour had agreed to merge with the LIV Golf Tour, an unintentional benefit for golf fans might...

Published June 12, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Noah Acres, Principal, Acres Manufacturing

The Acres name is one of the most respected in all of gaming—after decades of innovation and experimentation, the company has set its sights on cashless technology and casino...

Published June 12, 2023

Seneca Nation Agrees ‘In Principle’ on NY Compact

The Seneca Nation announced that it has reached agreement in principle with the state of New York over a new gaming compact, after several months of negotiations.

Published June 12, 2023

Las Vegas Golden Knights in NHL Finals With Operators Behind Them

The Las Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Finals. But this time they are the favorites. Sportsbook operators have vowed to cheer the hometown team on...

Published June 12, 2023

North Carolina Sports Betting Clears the Finish Line

After a few near misses, North Carolina got its act together and passed legislation to create sports betting. It only needs the governor’s signature, which is almost assured. Almost.

Published June 12, 2023

Norway Demands Kindred’s Exit From Market

Norway’s gaming authority Lottstift’s judgment against the Kindred Group has been upheld by an appeals court. The authority fined (€100,000) the subsidiary Trannel International Ltd. to force it to...

Published June 12, 2023

Star Ent: Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Pushed to Early 2024

Given all the recent riff-raff, Star Entertainment would really like to get its multibillion-dollar Queen’s Wharf Brisbane (l.) development up and running. However, in efforts to get things right...

Published June 12, 2023

Macau GGR Slows Down

Macau’s casino industry followed five months of growth with a seasonal slowdown. June is typically a lackluster month for casinos in the Chinese enclave, which reaped $223 million in...

Published June 12, 2023