WEEKLY FEATURE: Tennessee Legislature Passes Bill To Tax Sports Wagering Handle
Lawmakers in Tennessee have approved SB472 that addresses several issues in regards to sports betting. Now it awaits the governor's signature to become law.
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It’s Official: A’s to Purchase Off-Strip Plot, Relocate to Las Vegas
After 50-plus years with no professional sports, Las Vegas sure seems to be making up for lost time, as the Oakland Athletics have announced plans to purchase an off-Strip...
European Leagues Continue to Grapple with Gambling Sponsorships
The English Premier League enacted a ban on gambling advertising on their front of shirts worn on match day, while the Scottish Professional Football league resisted a similar ban;...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Everi to Acquire Video King
Everi will acquire the assets of Video King, a leading integrated electronic bingo gaming device and systems provider, for cash consideration of approximately $59 million.
Louisiana Regulators Approve Diamond Jacks Sale to Cordish
The shuttered Diamond Jacks (l.) in Bossier City, Louisiana will be sold to the Cordish Companies, which has grandiose plans for the venue. Foundation Gaming purchased the property from...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Texas Lawmaker Proposes Tribal Gaming Compacts
Texas state Rep. Mary Gonzalez (l.) is sponsoring a bill that would require the governor to negotiate Class III gaming compacts with three tribes that currently offer electronic bingo...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Kentucky Passes Skill Games Ban
Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill banning slot-like skill games, although thousands of the machines have proliferated statewide in recent years. Governor Andy Beshear officially cemented it with his signature...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Golden Entertainment to Divest Route Operations
Golden Entertainment announced that it will divest its distributed gaming operation, selling slot routes in Nevada and Montana to Illinois-based J&J Ventures Gaming, LLC for $361.5 million.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Sonoma County Approves Casino Pact With Rancheria
After three years of negotiations, Sonoma County officials have reached agreement with the Dry Creek Rancheria, allowing the tribe to move forward with plans to build a casino (l.)...
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....
WEEKLY FEATURE: U.S. Commercial Gaming Revenue Breaks Record, Again
Revenue from commercial casinos in 2022 topped $60 billion, topping 2021’s $53 billion to set an earnings record for the second consecutive year.
WEEKLY FEATURE: American Gaming Association: 50 Million to Bet on Super Bowl
Super Bowl 57 is the first played in a state with legal betting. The American Gaming Association predicts more than 50 million will bet in the U.S., a record....
WEEKLY FEATURE: Happier New Year: During CNY, Macau Tourism, Revenues Rebound
The reopening of travel to Macau and the Chinese New Year celebration combined to boost gaming revenues for January, with casinos posting their highest monthly GGR in three years....
WEEKLY FEATURE: Maverick’s Tribal Sports Betting Suit Could Go to Supreme Court
Maverick Gaming’s ongoing lawsuit that challenges the ability of Washington tribes to hold exclusive rights to sports betting in the state is heating up, and could be headed to...
WEEKLY FEATURE: New Jersey 2022 Gambling Revenues Matches High Point
It took 16 years to claw back, but New Jersey finally equaled its high mark in revenues with $5.2 billion. But hold your applause. Retail casino play only represented...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Four States See Gaming Legalization Efforts
Four states have historically held fast against the expansion of gaming and sports betting, but the tide could be turning as tax revenues continue to pour into their neighboring...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Star Wades Into NSW Cashless Debate
In New South Wales, the cashless gaming debate has multiple sides, including Premier Dominic Perottet (l.), the state’s casino operators and its bars and clubs. Star Entertainment, despite its...
WEEKLY FEATURE: January Signals a New Era for Macau Casinos
Macau’s newly relicensed casino concessionaires will begin their second concession terms on January 1. Under the new rules, they must double foreign visitation (non-Chinese or Hong Kong) and invest...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Chicago City Council Endorses Bally’s Casino
The Chicago City Council (l.) approved zoning for Bally’s proposed $1.7 billion casino downtown. Once the Illinois Gaming Board grants a license to operate in the city, Bally’s can...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Massachusetts Gaming Commission Begins Applicant Hearings
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission began its hearings into applicants seeking a license to operate a sportsbook in the state. Beginning with Plainridge Park Casino, owned by Penn Entertainment, they...
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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//.
