Maverick Lawsuit Against Tribal Monopoly Dismissed

Maverick Gaming and its CEO Eric Persson (l.) have lost what they believe is merely the first round in a long legal battle over tribal exclusivity of sports betting...

Published February 27, 2023

U.K. Gambling White Paper Delayed Again

Another day, another new Culture Secretary for the U.K. and another delay in the release of the White Paper that will detail proposed changes for the Gambling Act of...

Published February 27, 2023

Brazil Government Ends Delay, Will Regulate Sports Betting

Brazil could soon have functioning sports betting regulations by the end of February. That’s if President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (l.) signs a Provisional Measure (PM) that would...

Published February 27, 2023

Macau Rebound Limited by Labor Shortages

Macau tourism has bounced back since travel restrictions were lifted in January, and non-gaming spend is also on the rise. But staff shortages in the hospitality sector could affect...

Published February 27, 2023

New York City Competition Heats Up

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (l.) is staying out of the competition for three casino licenses in and around the Big Apple, even as new developments crop up...

Published February 27, 2023

Tonko’s Bill to Ban Gambling Ads Draws Fire

When New York Congressman Paul Tonko (l.) introduced a bill to ban ads for sports betting, did he expect this reaction? Either way, the reaction among the industry has...

Published February 27, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Bermuda Premier Wants to Save Casino Industry

The government of Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory, has called for a redo of gambling laws in order to restart the process for bringing casino gambling to the country....

Published February 27, 2023

Sports Betting Legislation Likely in Some States, Unsure in Others

There are six states that are mulling over legalizing sports betting and while North Carolina seems certain to pass legislation, states like Alabama are finding it hard to gain...

Published February 27, 2023

Michigan Proposes Responsible Gambling Education

Michigan state Senator Joseph N. Bellino Jr. (l.) introduced a bill requiring the state education department to create age-appropriate curriculums on responsible gambling by July 1, 2024. The program...

Published February 20, 2023

Massachusetts Already Working to Combat Illegal Wagers

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (l.) met last week to discuss violations by the three sportsbook operators in the state and how to prevent them in the future.

Published February 20, 2023

Tips for Successfully Managing a Regulatory Investigation

When regulators conduct an investigation, there are a few critical items that must be taken into account. Former regulator and attorney Joseph Grad outlines these items and explains how...

Published February 20, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kevin Nephew, President & CEO, Seneca Gaming Corporation

The GGB Podcast this week features an interview Kevin Nephew, the president and CEO of Seneca Gaming Corp., on how his experience of working for the state of New...

Published February 20, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Could Flutter Join in on the U.S. Party?

Sometimes you just can’t argue with success—despite numerous economic fears and uncertainties, the U.S. gaming market continues to post strong figures, and January was no different. That begs the...

Published February 20, 2023

Online Gaming Bill Introduced in New York

Senator Joe Addabbo has introduced a bill to legalize online gaming in New York state even though Governor Kathy Hochul’s recently proposed budget claims no revenue from the activity....

Published February 20, 2023

Tribes Buying Boarded-Up Motel on LV Strip

Three tribes based in North Dakota—the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation—have begun the process to buy the former White Sands Motel (l.) property on the Las Vegas Strip. The...

Published February 20, 2023

Ohio Governor Wants to Double Tax Rate after Two Months

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (l.) must know a good thing when he sees it. With less than two months in the books for sports betting, DeWine is pushing to...

Published February 20, 2023

Future of Star Sydney Uncertain as Calamities Mount for Star Entertainment

All of the bad news that Star Entertainment has endured over the last 18 months may finally be proving too much to handle, especially now that the future of...

Published February 20, 2023

Macau Rally Continues, MICE to Grow

The end of China’s zero-Covid policy and the return of Macau tourism has analysts buoyant on the gaming mecca’s continued recovery. Meetings and conferences could rise significantly throughout the...

Published February 20, 2023

N.J. Legislature Holds Public Hearing on Casino Smoking Ban

The smoking ban in New Jersey casinos took another step towards reality when the state legislature held a hearing to discuss the debate, though no date was set for...

Published February 20, 2023

Petersburg Out, Ball in Richmond’s Court

A Virginia Senate committee last week denied the opportunity for voters in Petersburg to approve a $1 billion+ casino in the city, but opened the door for Richmond...

Published February 20, 2023