WEEKLY FEATURE
MGM Resorts is suing the Federal Trade Commission to quash an FTC request for information on the cyberattack last fall that crippled MGM’s operations.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Brazil to Implement iGaming Regs in Four Stages
New fixed-odds betting regulations will be introduced in four stages by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance. The regulations, codifying Bill 3,626, will be in force by the end of the...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Ban on Collegiate Prop Bets Could Cost Operators $200 Million
NCAA President Charlie Baker has made it clear that the association wants to see college prop bets outlawed entirely. Numerous players have voiced their frustration about harassment from bettors....
WEEKLY FEATURE: Thailand IRs Could Boost Tourism by Half
A new study suggests that Thailand could boost tourism revenue by more than 50 percent if lawmakers approve integrated resorts with gaming. Major operators including MGM and Galaxy are...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Maryland iGaming Far From a Sure Thing
With the passage of an online gaming bill in the Maryland House, voters could have a chance to vote on the matter this fall. But the Senate is in...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Alabama Continues Gaming Push as Senate Approves Modified Bill
The Alabama Senate approved a bill allowing a state lottery and historical horse racing machines at seven locations. The measure now returns to the House, which could approve the...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Virginia Passes Bill to Legalize Skill Games
A bill to legalize, regulate and tax so-called skill games has passed both houses of the Virginia Legislature and awaits action by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
WEEKLY FEATURE: U.K.’s Cap on Online Slot Spins Could Cost Casinos Millions
The government of the U.K., as part of updating the Gambling Act of 2005, is proposing setting an upward wagering limit of £2 for online slots for young people....
WEEKLY FEATURE: Quebec Government Rejects Regulated Online Gambling Market
The Quebec government's decision to reject a regulated online gambling market has sparked opposition from several groups, including the Quebec Online Gaming Coalition.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Second Thai Committee Needs More Time to Study Legal Gaming
A Thai committee considering legal casinos in the country needs four more months to study the matter before filing a report. A prior committee proposed five integrated resorts to...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Virginia Bill Would Legalize ‘Gray’ Machines
A proposed bill would expand the number of so-called “gray” skill games in Virginia from 9,000 pre-pandemic to 91,000, and regulate and tax the games. Opponents have launched a...
WEEKLY FEATURE: NJ Lawmakers Move Casino Smoking Ban
A bill to close the casino exemption to New Jersey’s 2006 indoor smoking ban has cleared committee and is ready for a floor vote that would ban smoking inside...
WEEKLY FEATURE: California Dreaming Ends as Initiative Folds
You have to give Kasey Thompson credit. He had a vision, one where he helped California’s tribal nations get their sports betting licenses. Alas, the tribal nations said...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Federal GRIT Act would Fund Study, Treatment for Problem Gambling
Joint U.S. House/Senate legislation would create funding for research, prevention and treatment of gambling addiction and problem gambling.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Kenosha City Council Approves Menominee Casino Agreement
Thwarted in its quest for a casino nine years ago by former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, the Kenosha City Council recently approved an agreement with the Menominee Tribe to...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Brazil’s Sports Betting, iGaming Bill Makes it to the Finish Line
After numerous delays and stops and starts, Brazil has finally passed its sports betting and iGaming bill. The legislation was signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (l.)...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau Bans Junket-Issued Credit
The Macau government has ordered the city’s junkets to stop offering credit to gamblers. Earlier this month, casino concessionaires reportedly began closing their junket operations.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Crown CEO Carruthers Under Investigation Over Player Safety Concerns
Crown Resorts CEO Ciarán Carruthers (l.) is under an internal investigation following claims that he allowed two patrons back onto the Crown Melbourne casino floor after they had been...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Another Court Victory for ‘Skill Games’
A Pennsylvania judge has upheld a lower ruling that unlicensed, unregistered slot-like “skill games” placed in convenience stores, pizza shops and other locations are legal.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Vietnam PM Reviewing Locals Casino Plan
The Vietnam Ministry of Planning and Investment has filed a report with the prime minister about a proposed locals casino resort to be built in Van Don, Quang Ninh...