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

A’s Ballpark Funding Deal Facing Tough Challenges

Nevada lawmakers are not jumping to pass the public funding package that would help fund the Oakland Athletics’ proposed new stadium smack-dab in the middle of the Strip. In...

Published June 12, 2023

Richmond, Virginia Considers Casino Do-Over

In 2021, the Virginia Legislature approved casinos in five cities, if voters approved them. Referendums passed in all five cities except Richmond, but the city council there is close...

Published June 12, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: KSA Tightens Grip on Dutch Market with Flurry of Activity

The Dutch gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has been very active. It has fined two lotteries for offering online games not covered by their licenses and asked the government to...

Published June 12, 2023

NFL Wades Deeper Into Betting Controversies

The NFL is, undoubtedly, the biggest and most influential brand in the U.S. sports market. For decades, the league eschewed betting entirely, often putting on airs to “protect the...

Published June 12, 2023

A Conference that Regulators Should Attend

The sports betting ecosystem in the U.S. works best when all of its parts are working together in a collaborative fashion. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and relationships are...

Published June 5, 2023

Fifth Player on Detroit Lions Nailed for Sports Betting

The Detroit Lions have four players serving suspensions of various lengths for betting on sports while located at the team facility, a violation of league rules. Coaches and the...

Published June 5, 2023

German Sports Betting Association Opposes Ad Ban

DSWV, the German Sports Betting Association, opposes a ban on gambling advertisements proposed by Federal Drug Commissioner Burkhard Blienert (l.). He declared, “Tobacco, alcohol and sports betting are...

Published June 5, 2023

CASINO-OLOGY: Cutting Off Too Many Cards in Blackjack is Costing you Revenue

Those looking to optimize Blackjack revenues may consider experimenting with deeper deck penetration—in this month’s edition of Casino-Ology, table game expert Bill Zender (l.) breaks down the potential pitfalls...

Published June 5, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Susan Hensel and Joseph Grad, Co-Founders and Partners, Hensel Grad

Susan Hensel and Joseph Grad, Co-Founders and Partners at law firm, Hensel Grad, spoke with GGB Managing Editor, Jess Marquez, on future plans and the regulatory environment of today’s...

Published June 5, 2023