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

WEEKLY FEATURE: Congressional Bill to Repeal Excise Tax Filed

Lawmakers have again set their sights on the federal sports betting excise tax, as another bill has been filed to abolish the 0.25 percent levy.

Published August 2, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Bally’s Accepts Standard General Buyout at $18.25 per Share

Standard General has bought out the remaining shares of Bally’s Corp. and will merge the operator with Queen Casino & Entertainment.

Published July 27, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: BetMGM, Caesars Go Live with Sports Betting in DC

After a false start, BetMGM and Caesars have joined FanDuel in offering mobile sports betting throughout Washington, DC.

Published July 20, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: AGA Announces ‘24 Gaming HoF Class

On July 10, the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced this year’s class of enshrinees for the Gaming Hall of Fame.

Published July 13, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Brazil Tourism Minister Lobbies for Gambling Bill

Brazil’s tourism minister, Celso Sabino, is lining up Senators to vote for a bill he says will improve tourism and investment. Bill 2,234/2022 would legalize the operation of casinos,...

Published July 8, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: PM Sunak Under Pressure in U.K. Betting Scandal

The upcoming U.K. snap election is causing plenty of political fuss, but it’s also spawned a betting scandal that has become an increasingly large headache for Prime Minister Rishi...

Published July 1, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Key Brazilian Senate Committee Moves Gambling Bill to Floor

A vote in a key committee of Brazil’s Senate moves a bill forward to the floor—one step closer to ending the casino ban that has existed since 1946 in...

Published June 24, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Bally’s Chicago Posts Record Revenue in May

Bally’s Chicago (l.) posted a record $11.7 million in revenue in May, a 13 percent gain over April, plus a record 119,000 visitors at its temporary Medinah Temple location....

Published June 17, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Amended NY Licensing Plan Proposed; Bally’s Faces Parkland Issue

A bill meant to accelerate the licensing process for New York’s three downstate casinos was amended to provide hard deadlines, but it may not help the chances of the...

Published June 10, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Bloomberry Opens Second Solaire Resort

Solaire Resort North, Bloomberry Resorts’ new $1 billion casino complex, has opened in Quezon City, Philippines. Bloomberry CEO Enrique Razon says the resort will “elevate the entertainment experience” in...

Published June 3, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Sportsbooks Forgo Massachusetts Gaming Roundtable

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission wanted to examine the way sportsbook operators deal with limits applied to customers. The regulator set a date for a roundtable discussion. All active operators...

Published May 27, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Sibella Gets Probation, Fine for Role in Nix Gambling Case

Former MGM Resorts and Genting executive Scott Sibella (l.) was sentenced to 12 months probation and a fine of $9,500 last week, becoming the first figure to be sentenced...

Published May 13, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: BGC Launches Voluntary Code on Casino Financial Checks

Anticipating new U.K. government requirements on financial checks, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is adopting a voluntary code. It will be an interim measure until government mandated checks...

Published May 6, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: County Approves Tropicana Demolition, Implosion Coming This Year

Las Vegas is a city of constant evolution and transformation, and the next example will be the demolition of the longstanding Tropicana (l.) to make way for a new...

Published April 29, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: MGM Resorts Sues FTC to Block Cyberattack Info Request

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.

Published April 22, 2024

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...

Published April 15, 2024

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....

Published April 8, 2024

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...

Published April 1, 2024