WEEKLY FEATURE Archives

WEEKLY FEATURE: L&W Antitrust Suit Cleared for Arbitration

Light & Wonder’s automated shufflers are the focus of an antitrust suit brought against the global gaming giant.

Published December 20, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: POGOs Clear Out of Philippines as Deadline Nears

Philippine offshore gaming operations must close up shop no later than Dec. 31. Only 17 licensed POGOs remain, but new ones may emerge, an official warns.

Published December 13, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Fernandez to Leave Aristocrat, Head Up IGT/Everi

Former Aristocrat Gaming CEO Hector Fernandez (l.) will become the new CEO of the IGT/Everi merger facilitated by Apollo Global Management. Fernandez may join the new venture following the...

Published December 6, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Poarch Creeks Buy Alabama Track

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians have purchased Birmingham Race Course through its Wind Creek Hospitality business arm. The deal could prove more significant depending on how expansion efforts...

Published November 22, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Louisiana Committee Puts 51 Percent Wagering Tax Bill on Hold

Could Louisiana be the latest state to hike its sports betting tax rate? A new bill is proposing an increase to 51 percent, but lawmakers deferred consideration upon first...

Published November 15, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Petersburg Voters Approve Live! Casino in Landslide

What started in Richmond has ended in Petersburg. Local voters made the most of their opportunity this past week to approve a commercial casino development in their town after...

Published November 8, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Pope County License Battle Eclipses $30 Million in Funding

In Arkansas, a ballot initiative that seeks to rescind a casino license awarded to the Cherokee Nation has garnered more than $30 million in contributions from both sides, a...

Published November 1, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Fight Against Sweepstakes Creates Strange Bedfellows

Sweepstakes have captured the attention of the entire U.S. gaming community, and California tribes are certainly a major force as they begin to place the controversial platforms in their...

Published October 25, 2024

Star Sydney Hit with Fine for Bell Two Inquiry but License Remains Intact

The Bell Two inquiry has reached a conclusion, and the NSW Independent Casino Commission has opted to fine Star Sydney US$10 million and implement new regulations. But its license...

Published October 18, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau’s Golden Week Tourism Boom

Macau’s Golden Week celebrations drew just under 1 million visitors, which is an increase from pre-Covid levels in 2019. Over 150,000 visitors arrived each day.

Published October 11, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Tropicana Implosion Draws Near as A’s Depart Oakland

The Oakland A’s have departed the Bay Area and the Tropicana Las Vegas (l.) will soon depart from the Strip skyline. As one mainstay comes down, stakeholders hope that...

Published October 4, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Aristocrat Secures Preliminary Injunction Against L&W Over Dragon Train

Aristocrat has been granted a preliminary injunction in its IP infringement case against Light & Wonder, in which it alleges that L&W misappropriated trade secrets in the development of...

Published September 27, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: UAW Denied Expedited Appeal of Smoking Ruling

Anti-smoking advocates in New Jersey face another roadblock now that the state Supreme Court has denied a request for an expedited appeal of a lower court ruling that allowed...

Published September 20, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Wynn Forfeits $130 Million in DoJ Settlement, Issues $800 Million Private Offering

It was a busy few days for Wynn Resorts—the company entered into a $130 million non-prosecution agreement with federal authorities for previous unlicensed transactions. Then days later it extended...

Published September 13, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Philippine Ex-Mayor Alice Guo Arrested in Indonesia

Alice Guo, former Philippines mayor wanted in connection with crimes at an offshore gaming center, was apprehended Sept. 3 in Indonesia. Accused of involvement in crimes at an offshore...

Published September 6, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau CE Will Not Seek Reelection; First Candidate Steps Up

Earlier this month, Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) announced he would step aside in December due to health concerns. On Aug. 28, a former Macau judge declared...

Published August 30, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Culinary, Venetian-Palazzo Reach Labor Deal

The Culinary Union has reached a tentative agreement on a new labor deal with the Venetian and Palazzo (l.). The resort held out for two decades against unionization efforts,...

Published August 23, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: DraftKings Had ‘No Excuse’ to Float Winners’ Surcharge Cash Grab

DraftKings caused quite a stir when it announced plans to implement a surcharge on winning bets in high-tax states. After intense scrutiny and a lack of support from peers,...

Published August 16, 2024

Alleged Orange County Illegal Bookie Laundered Money at California, Las Vegas Casinos

Mathew Bowyer, an illegal bookmaker from Orange County, California, laundered $18M through casinos, has over 700 customers, and faces up to 18 years in prison after agreeing to plead...

Published August 9, 2024