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Atlantic City Casino Employees Waging Ad Campaign Against Smoking
Anti-Smoking Atlantic City Casino Employees Plan Campaign
DraftKings Connecticut Fined for Operating Zero-Odds Online Slot Machine
DraftKings Fined for Unwinnable Slot Machine
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit, Upholds Smoking Rights Inside Atlantic City Casinos
Atlantic City Anti-Smoking Lawsuit Fails
Judge Rules in Favor of Lake of the Ozarks Casino Ballot Proposal
Lake of the Ozarks Casino Proposal Pushed to Ballot
Arkansas Casino Measure Taken to Supreme Court Over Questionable Signatures
Lawsuit Challenges Arkansas Casino Iniative
Demolition for New Bally’s Casino in Chicago, IL Begins On Tuesday
Bally's Chicago Casino Demolition Begins
49ers Strike Partnership Extension with Mexican Casino Company
49ers Reach Partnership with International Casino
Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Casino Campaign Sues to Get on Ballot
Campaign sues over Lake of the Ozarks casino ruling
Norfolk Casino Renderings Presented to VA Board Without Previous Name
Proposed Casino Build Next to Harbor Park
Casino Executive Banned for Alleged Poaching at Rival Resort
Casino Executive Banned from Rival Casino
WarHorse Casino Omaha Reopens After it Was Temporarily Forced to Close
Nebraska Casino Reopens After Brief Closure
Saracen Casino Wants to Fund Arkansas’ NIL Collective With Gambling
Saracen Casino Wants to Help Fund Arkansas' NIL Collective
New Caesars Casino in Virginia Expected to Open By the End of the Year
Caesars is On Pace to Open a Virginia Casino by 2025
Financial News
Atlantic City Casinos’ Bottom Line Drops 1.3% in Second Quarter of 2024
Atlantic City Casinos Lose out During Q2
BetMGM Pays U.S. Record $6.4 Million Online Casino Jackpot to NJ Bettor
Massive Jackpot Win at BetMGM Casino
West Virginia Online Casinos Enjoy Second-Best Month of All Time
West Virginia online casinos soar
Mohegan Reports Highest Revenue Total in Company History During Q3
Mohegan Reports Record Revenue in Q3
Legal News
Attorney Allegedly Stole $1.8M Trust Fund for Gambling
A Florida lawyer is named in a lawsuit for allegedly stealing a client’s $1.8M trust and gambling it away at Hard Rock Tampa.
Ohio Senator Introduces First Online Casino Bill
Ohio Sen. Niraj Antani has introduced the first-ever Ohio online casino bill. However, some massive caveats come with it.
Stolen Alabama Gaming Machines Found in Different Bingo Hall
Seized bingo machines vanished but were found in another bingo hall 80 miles from where Alabama authorities impounded them.
Suspect at Large in Detroit’s Greektown Casino Shooting
A suspect is still at large as of Sept. 3, 2024, following a shooting at Greektown Casino in Detroit, Michigan.
CA Bill Passes Allowing Tribal Casinos to Sue Cardrooms
California bill SB549, also known as the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act, passed, which will allow tribal casinos to sue cardrooms.
Man Held of $1M Bail for May Shooting at New York Casino
A 24-year-old man is in jail on $1M in bail for a May 2024 shooting at Jake’s 58 Casino in New York.
Ocean Casino Resort Murderer Sentenced to Prison
35-year-old Andrew J. Osborne has been sentenced to prison for the 2022 murder of Brian Wilkinson at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
Teens Arrested Following Brazen Acts at MGM National Harbor
Three teens were arrested after stealing chips and letting off a fire extinguisher at MGM National Harbor.
Louisiana and Ohio Send Cease And Desist to Offshore Gambling Sites
Louisiana and Ohio join 10 other states and Washington DC in issuing cease and desist letters to offshore gambling sites.
NFL Players Association Files $65 Million Lawsuit Against DraftKings
The NFLPA has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings, believed to be worth about $65 million, for breach of contract related to its failed NFT marketplace. The NFLPA claims the company plans to end its rights deal and cease all future payments.
New Jersey Regulators Fine Borgata $75k for Second Promo Credit Offense
Borgata Atlantic City has overstated its promo credits twice in 18 months, and now the NJDGE has fined them $75k.
Lawsuit in Missouri Aims to Halt Sports Betting Initiative
A lawsuit has been filed in Missouri to stop sports betting from appearing on the November voting ballot.
NFL Player Speaks Out After Gambling Woman Sentenced For Stealing Chicken Wings
Woman sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing $1.5M in chicken wings and gambling the proceeds as NFL star Chris Jones speaks out.
Indian Tribes May Soon Be Able to Sue Cardrooms Per New California Bill
The current California legislative session is winding down, but SB549, which would allow Indian tribes to sue cardrooms, could soon pass.
Two People Plead Guilty in a Boston Court For $150M Allied Wallet Fraud Case
Two people pleaded guilty for their role in the $150 million Allied Wallets Fraud case. They face 30 years in prison.
Two Men Facing Charges in $352K South Dakota Casino Theft
Two men are charged for allegedly stealing $352k from Grand River Casino in South Dakota.
Five Teen Boys Arrested for Armed Robbery at Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City
Five teen boys were arrested for armed robbery at Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City.
Resorts World Las Vegas Could Be Fined Following Alleged Money Laundering by Illegal Bookmakers
Resorts World Las Vegas could face large fines for allegedly letting illegal bookmakers gamble without revealing the source of their funds.
Connecticut Man Found Guilty For Mohegan Sun Robbery
Connecticut man Edward L. Taylor was found guilty of first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery, and first-degree larceny in a 2022 Mohegan Sun robbery.
Time is Running Out on Bills to Allow Proposals on Three NYC Casinos
Bills to allow for bids on three NYC casino licenses are at risk, with August 31 quickly approaching. Learn more about these bills here.
Utah Lawmaker Wants to Bring a Lottery to Counties Bordering Other States
Utah state Rep. Kera Birkeland is set to introduce legislation that would allow for lotteries to operate in counties bordering other states.
Las Vegas News
Las Vegas Prepares to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th
The month-long celebration is lined up with events from Latino legends like Nathan Brian Wine and Emmanuel in iconic Las Vegas venues.
Janet Jackson Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Theater Confirmed
The rock and roll star is set to perform ten highly anticipated shows launching on New Year's Week. The shows will run until February 15th, 2025.
Warner Bros. Discovery to Enter a Long-Term Studio Lease in Las Vegas
Warner Bros. plans to drop a cool $8.5 billion in production for a long-term studio lease of Nevada Studios in partnership with UNLV.
Seven Magic Mountains to be Moved from the Las Vegas Desert
The Washoe County Board of Commissioners voted to help the Nevada Museum of Art relocate north, possibly to Reno, along with Seven Magic Mountains.
Sphere is Allowed to Play Outdoor Audio Exceeding Las Vegas Noise Ordinances
Despite outcry from residents in nearby apartment buildings, the Las Vegas sphere gets the OK from local authorities to exceed noise limitations.
Red Rock Resorts is all Set to Enter the Tavern Gaming Business
Red Rocks Resorts will embark on a new business of tavern gaming properties across Las Vegas under its Seventy Six by Station Casinos brand.
Entertainment News
Live! Casino Philadelphia Apologizes for Springsteen Billboard Misspelling
Bruce Springsteen played two shows in Philadelphia, and in welcoming him to the city, Live! Casino in Philadelphia spelled his name wrong.
World News
Hacksaw Gaming Releases Octo Attack with Impressive Theme and Clever Features
The Octopus-themed slot is another Hacksaw Gaming winner, featuring special bonuses like Eye of Otto and the Tenta-Grab Mechanic and Give Me Eight!
Star Entertainment Sells Former Treasury Brisbane Casino Amid Regulatory Issues
The Australian gaming operator announced the sale of its casino property in Brisbane as it tackles significant governance and cultural issues.
Kangwon Land Casino in South Korea Expands Its Casino Floor and Betting Limits
Kangwon Land receives government approval to add over 3,000 gaming machines and tables to attract more visitors and encourage big spending.
Thailand Advances with Casino Gambling Legalization After Public Green Light
A public hearing showed strong support for the government's introduction of integrated resorts with casinos in hopes of supercharging tourism.
Relax Gaming Stuns with the Prehistoric Release, The Tumbles
Relax Gaming has added the Ice Age era to its portfolio of tumbling titles with The Tumbles, a 6x6 slot with up to 46,656 ways to win.
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4ThePlayer Releases New 7x7 Zeus Slot through YGG Masters Program
4ThePlayer invites players to harness the Greek god of thunder to expand the reels in the 7x7 Zeus Slot and collect divine free spins and multipliers.
Star Group Faces an Uncertain Future Amid Endemic Regulatory Issues
Star Entertainment Group’s future hangs in the balance as it is found unfit to hold a casino license and continues to face regulatory scrutiny.
BlueBet Exits the US Market Post-Merger and Focuses on Australia
After a strategic review, BlueBet concedes stalled market growth in the US and chooses to focus efforts on its home market of Australia.
$3.6 Billion Queen’s Wharf Opens in Queensland Amid Viability Concerns
The Brisbane resort and casino precinct opens its doors despite scrutiny over Star Entertainment Group’s sustainability as a casino licensee.
Royal Turf Club Plans a TBH200 Billion Entertainment Complex in Thailand
The project, which will cost about 5.8 billion USD, will include a casino, horse racetrack, yacht club, sports complex, and six-star hotel.
Wazdan Bolsters Its European Expansion with Game-Changing Italian Partnership
Wazdan continues to double down on key European mature markets with strategic partnerships, its latest one with Italian operator CasinoMania.
UK Gambling Company Evoke Acquires Romania's Winner.ro for $11.1 Million
Evoke Enters Romania as the 4th largest B2C operator by acquiring a majority stake in Winner. ro's operator, New Gambling Solutions (NGS).
Thaksin Shinawatra Supports the Legalization of Casino Resorts in Thailand
Thaksin, father of the newly appointed Thai Prime Minister, has confirmed his support for a policy seeking the legalization of casino resorts.
Tomohiro Okada Set to Become New Universal Entertainment Director
Universal Entertainment will soon replace the former CEO Jun Fujimoto as director with Tomohiro Okada, son of Kazuo Okada, the company’s ousted founder.
Solaire Resort North Prepares to Launch VIP Gaming Operations in September
Solaire Resort North complements its successful opening in May 2024 with a new VIP gaming phase set to be operational in early September.
MGM Resorts and Grupo Globo Embark on a Sports Betting Venture in Brazil
MGM Resorts International forms a strategic alliance with Latin America's Grupo Globo, marking its entry into the dynamic Brazilian sports betting market.
EveryMatrix and DraftKings Ink a New Partnership in Ontario
DraftKings, a tier-1 operator in North America, has paved the way for EveryMatrix casino content in Canada’s largest province, Ontario.
Golden Island and Majestic Group Partner to Elevate Entertainment in Sri Lanka
The city of Colombo is set to be the new luxury and entertainment hotspot as the new Majestic Pride Casino prepares to launch in the iconic Lotus Tower.
Sports Betting
IRS Warns Against Using Unregulated Sportsbooks This NFL Season
The IRS has sent out a press release warning bettors against using unregulated sportsbooks when wagering on the upcoming NFL season. They estimate that the illegal sports betting market in the US to be worth northwards of $700 million.
NJ Regulator Fines bet365 Sportsbook For Offering Unapproved Bets
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has levied a $33,000 fine against bet365 for offering unapproved betting options on its sportsbook. The wager in question revolved around events that were on tap delay, making them illegal under New Jersey law.
AGA Predicts $35 Billion Handle for Upcoming NFL Season
The AGA estimates that the NFL season will see around $35 billion in wagers, a 30% increase from last year. More states starting the season with legal sports betting, an expanded D.C. market, and Bovada's downfall are expected to lead to more wagers this season.
Study Shows US Sportsbooks Not Following Responsible Gaming Regulations
A study from the University of Bristol showed that most US sportsbooks’ social media posts do not include verbiage about responsible gaming. The AGA confirmed the study was likely correct but also clarified that sportsbooks are not required to include it in non-sponsored posts.
Hard Rock Bet Launches Officially Online Sportsbook in Illinois
Hard Rock Bet has launched its online sportsbook in Illinois, the eighth market it is now live in. The brand also opened a new retail sportsbook in Rockford, giving it a significant presence in the state soon after becoming the sole operator in Florida.
NFL Players Association Files $65 Million Lawsuit Against DraftKings
The NFLPA has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings, believed to be worth about $65 million, for breach of contract related to its failed NFT marketplace. The NFLPA claims the company plans to end its rights deal and cease all future payments.
DraftKings Sportsbook Becomes First Outside Operator to Enter Wisconsin
DraftKings and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superiors Chippewa Indians have agreed to a deal that will allow for a new retail sportsbook in Wisconsin. The new sportsbook will open at a casino up north, making them the first outside operator to do so.
DraftKings Sportsbook Loses Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Welcome Offer
A Massachusetts court has rejected DraftKings Sportsbook's motion to dismiss a lawsuit over its deposit match welcome bonus. That means the Public Health Advocacy Institute lawsuit will proceed, which accuses DraftKings of deceptive advertising about the offer.
"This effort to decertify our ballot inactive is completely without merit" - Missouri Sports Betting Initiative Under Attack With New Lawsuit
A new lawsuit has been filed challenging a recent sports betting initiative to get legalization on the ballot in November. Though the group behind the initiative gathered enough signatures, the lawsuit alleges that confirming those signatures was done incorrectly.
BetMGM Sets New Industry Standard in Nevada Online Sports Betting
BetMGM no longer requires bettors in Nevada to use unique accounts; instead, it allows them to use funds and bonuses from accounts set up in other states. They are the first Nevada online sportsbook to offer this seamless experience.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Drops IBA From Betting Catalog
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has voted unanimously to remove events from the controversial International Boxing Association from the state’s bet catalog. The move comes soon after an Olympics scandal that revealed Russia’s control of the league.
October Deadline Set for Sports Betting Limitation Discussion in Massachusetts
The MGC has announced that a roundtable discussion about limiting sportsbook customers will be held before the first week of October. While the state’s active sportsbooks are expected to participate, they did not attend the talk hosted earlier this summer.
DC Attorney General Demands Documents from GameBetDC Operator
Reports are that Washington D.C., is demanding documentation from Intralot as a part of an ongoing investigation. Attorney General Brad Schwalb has yet to confirm any details, including who the target of the investigation is.
Missouri Sports Betting Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
The Missouri Attorney General has approved an initiative to get the topic of sports betting put on the November ballot. This will allow residents of the Show-Me state to decide the issues themselves, circumventing years of legislative roadblocks.
DraftKings Sportsbook Drops Plans for Controversial Proposed Surcharge
DraftKings has announced that it will no longer move forward with a controversial surcharge on betting winnings in four major markets with high tax rates. The decision comes soon after FanDuel other operators declined to follow suit by adding similar charges.
DraftKings Sportsbook New Surcharge Sends Shockwaves Across Industry
DraftKings stunned the sports betting industry by announcing a new surcharge on all customer winnings in four US markets starting in 2024.
Responsible Gambling News
Study Shows US Sportsbooks Not Following Responsible Gaming Regulations
A study from the University of Bristol showed that most US sportsbooks’ social media posts do not include verbiage about responsible gaming. The AGA confirmed the study was likely correct but also clarified that sportsbooks are not required to include it in non-sponsored posts.
Underdog Fantasy Names New GuardDog Fund Recipient
Underdog Fantasy has announced that the Game Safety Institute will be its next GuardDog fund recipient, furthering its commitment to support responsible gaming initiatives. The funds will educate bettors and study and disseminate data to help curb gambling problems.
NFL Renews Partnership with Responsible Gaming Organization
The NFL has agreed to give $6.4 million to the National Council on Problem Gambling over the next three years. The deal continues a partnership aimed at curbing problem gambling in the league and across the US.
New AGA Policy Takes Aim at Sweepstakes-Based Sportsbooks
The American Gaming Association has released a new policy questioning the fairness of sweepstakes sportsbooks, which are currently unregulated in the US. While no legal action will be taken, the new policy shows the group’s plans to reign the industry in.
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