New Hampshire Raises Charitable Gaming Limits
New Hampshire charitable-gaming bet limits for individuals on games of chance rose from $10 to $50, and the total amount each player can wager in a game of chance...
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Illinois Casino Opening Delayed
Wind Creek Hospitality’s $529 million Chicago Southland Casino (l.) in East Hazel Crest and Homewood, Illinois, won’t open until January 2025. The original target date was later this year...
Las Vegas: Cage Theft Scheme Now Involves at Least 3 Properties
Erik Gutierrez (l.), who was arrested June 18 in connection with a heist at Las Vegas’ Circa Hotel & Casino, is now believed to be connected with similar instances...
Virginia Launches Gambling Support Committee
Effective July 1, Virginia’s Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee will focus on preventing gambling addiction and providing resources to those fighting gambling addiction.
Illinois Law Would Let Casinos Hire Convicted Felons
Currently, Illinois law bans convicted felons from working in casinos. But a bill awaiting Governor J.B. Pritzker’s (l.) signature would permit casinos to hire convicted felons for non-gaming positions.
Louisiana Casino Moving Ashore
Treasure Chest Casino (l.) in Kenner, Louisiana will move off Lake Pontchartrain to a new $100 million land-based facility in spring 2024, with double the current gaming floor area,...
Accel Agrees To Pay Illinois $1 Million
Ending a disciplinary case that began in December 2020, Accel Entertainment will pay the state of Illinois a fine of $1.1 million for “inducements” to businesses to install the...
North Carolina Lawmakers Consider Casinos, VLTs
North Carolina lawmakers recently passed sports betting legislation and now they’re considering adding commercial casinos and video lottery terminals as part of 2023 budget appropriations.
Nebraska Racino Applies For License Move
Hastings Exposition and Racing asked the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission for permission to move its proposed $100 million horse racing track and casino from Hastings to Ogallala due...
NV Loosens Foreign Reporting Requirements for Operators
Gaming companies in Nevada now have fewer obligations with regard to reporting foreign operations, thanks to revisions featured in the recently passed SB266.
Green Valley Ranch Announces Large-Scale Renovations
Green Valley Ranch (l.) in Henderson has announced a new slate of renovations, set to conclude by early 2024. The main focus will be the former buffet area, which...
Rio Hotel Planning $850M Renovation
The Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will undergo a multimillion-dollar overhaul, remaining open throughout. The multi-year makeover will begin in the final quarter of this year.
Las Vegas’ Circa Burned for $1.17 Million in Latest Casino Heist
In the latest of what has been a puzzling string of casino heists across the U.S., a Las Vegas man has been arrested and charged with conning the Circa...
Venetian, Palazzo Reach Labor Deal; “Big Table” Talks Continue
The Venetian and Palazzo (l.) recently became the last Strip properties to agree to labor deals, but there’s still a long summer ahead, as a multitude of other high-profile...
Alabama Lawmaker Opposes Gambling Amendment
Alabama state Senator David Sessions (l.) said he’d vote against a constitutional amendment lifting the state’s 1901 gambling ban if the legislature passes such a measure next year.
Illinois Regulators Approve Temporary Extension
The temporary Hard Rock Rockford (l.) in Illinois received permission from the state gaming board to remain open until November 2024 as construction proceeds on the permanent venue, set...
PA Bill Would End Casino Smoking Loophole
An Allegheny County lawmaker has introduced a bill to end the exemptions to the 2008 Clean Indoor Air Act, including the exemption allowing casinos to permit smoking.
Virginia Casino Developers Submit Application
HeadWaters Resort & Casino officials submitted a development application to Norfolk, Virginia for phase one of the project, a partnership between the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and Tennessee billionaire Jon...
Poker Pro Martin Kabrhel Accused of Cheating at WSOP
The WSOP announced it is investigating professional poker player Martin Kabrhel (l.) after two players accused him of cheating at a recent WSOP event.
PA Lawmakers Seek Ethics Investigation of Gaming Board
Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are asking state officials to investigate the Gaming Control Board, claiming regulators met privately with casino lobbyists battling unlicensed skill games.
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
