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Maine Lawmaker Proposes Extending Tribal Sports Betting Market to Include Online Casinos
Maine has just emerged as a late contender for online casino legalization in 2023. LD1777, submitted by House Rep. Laura Supica would create a framework for iGaming along the same lines as the state’s existing online sports betting laws. The move comes as a surprise, as more likely states like New York and Indiana have abandoned […]
Nebraska Keno Operators to Offer Mobile Play Following Passage of Omnibus Gambling Bill
Nebraska gamblers will soon be able to play keno for real money on their phones, potentially anywhere paper ticket keno is available. On April 21, Governor Jim Pillen signed into law LB 775, an omnibus gambling bill that included the authorization for lottery keno operators to create an online version of their product. Players will need to be on-site at a […]
The Calm Before the Storm: New BIA Rules Likely to Face a Challenge
The gaming industry is waiting nervously to see if the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) goes through with proposed changes to the rules governing tribal-state compacts under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The public comment period for the rules closed on March 1, 2023. Since then, the BIA has remained silent on its plans […]
Ontario Online Gambling’s First Year: What Went Right & What Needs to Improve
Ontario’s online casino and sports betting market just turned one. We’ve seen some successes during that first year, but there’s plenty of room for improvement. The province reached the milestone at 12:01 a.m. on April 4, marking the end of a year of growth and growing pains. Simultaneously, it offers starting point for everything yet […]
First Nation, Niagara Mayor Pan Great Canadian’s Toronto Mega-Casino Resort
A new Vegas-style casino opening in West Toronto this summer is getting pushback from Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) and Niagara Falls mayor Jim Diodati. Great Canadian Entertainment’s (GCE) announcement of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto shows “utter disregard for our First Nation,” said MSIFN representatives in a release denouncing the development. Meanwhile, Diodati […]
Grand River Bands Denied Federal Recognition, With Implications for Michigan Gambling
On Feb. 23, the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) rejected the application of Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians for federal recognition. Michigan tribes operate most retail casinos in the state and hold 12 of its 15 online casino licenses, so it’s a decision with repercussions for gambling in Michigan. The […]
Oklahoma Tribes Fail to Block Lottery Tickets With Online Component
A federal court in Oklahoma has sided with Gov. J. Kevin Stitt, ruling that recent changes to the state’s gambling laws don’t violate its tribal gaming compacts. In his official capacity as Governor, Stitt was the defendant in a suit brought by the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes over two separate changes dating back to 2017 and 2018. The latter has […]
Shoalwater Bay Tribe Prevails in Federal Court Against Maverick Gaming Challenge
On Feb. 21, federal Chief Judge David Estudillo dismissed Maverick Gaming’s challenge to Washington State’s sports betting law. It’s a significant win for tribal gaming in the US, as the suit had the potential to upend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) of 1988. Maverick had named multiple state officials as defendants in the case. However, the […]
DraftKings Drastically Reduces Connecticut Online Casino Promotional Spending to Start 2023
The amount DraftKings spent on promotions for casino users in Connecticut dropped 84% in January. This follows an 11-month period during which the company often paid out more in casino bonuses than its entire gross revenue. The sudden change may relate to statements CEO Jason Robins has made to investors about focusing on cost control and achieving profitability by Q4 2023. […]
The Latest New York City Casino Partnership: Soloviev Group Plus Mohegan Gaming
Yet another participant has entered the race for a downstate New York casino. The latest bid comes from developer Soloviev Group and its operator partner Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. Soloviev plans to create an entertainment district called Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s east side. Aside from the casino, the project highlights include a 1,000+ room hotel, […]
