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...

Published March 18, 2024

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.

Published March 11, 2024

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....

Published March 4, 2024

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.

Published February 26, 2024

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...

Published February 19, 2024

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...

Published February 12, 2024

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...

Published February 5, 2024

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...

Published January 29, 2024

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.

Published January 22, 2024

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...

Published January 15, 2024

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.)...

Published January 8, 2024

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.

Published December 25, 2023

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...

Published December 18, 2023

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.

Published December 11, 2023

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...

Published December 4, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: North Carolina Sports Betting Might Not Launch Until June

The North Carolina Lottery Commission has brushed aside any hope of being ready to launch January 8. Too much to do, what with rules to examine and approve, games...

Published November 20, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Mets’ Cohen Unveils $8 Billion Casino Plan

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen (l.), in partnership with Hard Rock International, has revealed his plan for an $8 billion casino complex including gaming, a hotel and a...

Published November 13, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Maine Launches Sports Betting; Partnerships Form

Sports betting finally was launched in Maine and DraftKings and Caesars partnered with Native American tribes to offer legal wagers.

Published November 6, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Finland Takes First Steps to End Gambling Monopoly

The Finnish government has begun the process of expanding its gaming market beyond the longstanding state-owned Veikkaus monopoly. In order to facilitate this transition, proposals and consultations will take...

Published October 30, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Serie A Players Investigated for Betting Scandal

Italy’s most prestigious soccer league, Serie A, has found itself in the midst of a betting scandal involving three players, one of whom has already admitted he wagered on...

Published October 23, 2023