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Nassau Coliseum Casino Project Moving Forward Despite Opposition to Sands Proposal
The first time Nassau officials approved a lease for a proposed Las Vegas Sands (LVS) casino on the Nassau Coliseum site, they held a closed-door meeting with no public attendees. On July 22, the Nassau County Legislature Rules Committee expects about 200 audience members for the hearing on two LVS lease proposals. Members of the Say […]
NCLGS Still Working on Model iGaming Legislation, Won’t Unveil Draft at Summer Meeting
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) will prioritize online casinos during its 2024 Summer Meeting, which starts today in Pittsburgh. However, it isn’t ready to unveil a first draft of its model iGaming legislation as it had originally planned. During the conference, three panels featuring legislators, regulators, and private industry representatives will […]
Study Commission Sets Up the Chessboard for Ohio’s 2025 Online Casino Effort
We now have a clear picture of who the champions of Ohio online casinos and iLottery will be and who will stand against them, thanks to a comprehensive report by the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio. The hefty 354-page document collates testimony from virtually every stakeholder in Ohio gambling, most of whom have […]
Can Betway Casino, Jackpot City Flourish in NJ, PA, As Parent Sportsbooks Exit US?
Betway Casino (Spin Palace Casino) and Jackpot City Online Casino will remain in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as Super Group’s sportsbooks leave the US. The US online casino brands generate revenue for Super Group, while there’s no “long-term path to profitability for the sportsbook product,” company CEO Neal Menashe said on July 10. This approach of concentrating […]
MGM Resorts’s Partnership With The Yankees Suggests Confidence in New York’s Potential
MGM Resorts International is now a “proud partner of the New York Yankees.” The gaming giant and baseball team announced a partnership that will result in exclusive VIP experiences for MGM Rewards members. The partnership will also enhance MGM’s visibility in the state, which could help the company secure a full casino license for its […]
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Struggles With Access Points Has Cost It $820,000 in Its First Year
Virginia’s only permanent casino, Rivers Portsmouth, has agreed to pay over half a million dollars for failing to control its entry points and allowing underage and voluntarily self-excluded persons to enter the casino floor. The Virginia Lottery, which oversees gaming in the state, has negotiated a settlement with the casino, owned by Rush Street Gaming, […]
Aristocrat Combines Anaxi & Neo Group to Form Unified Interactive Segment
Aristocrat Interactive announced its debut this week, combining Aristocrat’s in-house studio, Anaxi, with the recently acquired Neo Group Ltd. The new division includes five distinct segments covering all aspects of online gambling and digital systems for retail casino management. For most of its corporate history, Aristocrat has been best known as a retail slots manufacturer. Most […]
Tipico Shutting Down NJ Online Casino & US Sportsbooks Due to Acquisition by MGM Resorts
Tipico is set to become the latest casualty of the US online gambling market. Over the next few months, the company will wind down its American operations as it prepares to sell those tangible assets to MGM Resorts International. This means the shuttering of its New Jersey online casino and its online sportsbooks in four states. MGM […]
Bovada Exits Michigan and Colorado in Response to Regulatory Crackdown
Black market gambling site Bovada has heeded the warnings of state gaming regulators, adding Colorado and Michigan to list of states it will not serve. The Michigan Gaming Control Board sent a “cease and desist” letter on May 29 to Bovada’s owner, Harp Media. According to SBCAmericas, Colorado sent a similar letter the following week, although Bonus has not […]
Proliferation of Skill Games in Pennsylvania Poses Logistics Challenges for Municipalities
Amusement devices of various forms provide a valuable source of tax revenue for Pennsylvania municipalities, but the growing popularity of gray market skill gaming machines is complicating the issue. The problem is that there are too many of them, in too many places. The typical approach is for officials to visit the types of locations that […]
