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Lead AuthorWith 4 years experience as an analyst, Julie—or ‘Jewels’, as we aptly refer to her in the office—is nothing short of a marvel-worthy in her attention to the forex and cryptocurrency space as she quickly became the first pick to co-pilot education to the masses with Mike.
Business
June 27, 2020
ABSG: First Progress Report and Year Two Recommendations
The Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) issued Thursday its first progress report, urging stakeholders to speed up progress towards achieving the goals. The independent advisory body was set up to support the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms initiative by the Gambling Commission, a 3-year plan for cross-industry collaborative approach implementation. Towards a Safer […]
Casino
June 26, 2020
More Cashless Gaming Options Considered by Nevada’s Gaming Commission
Casinos in Nevada may see more cashless options which the Gaming Commission is currently considering. Some Silver State operators have already prepared cashless software solutions. More Cashless Options May Be Implemented for Nevada’s Casinos in the near Future Nevada casinos may see more cashless payment options in the near future. The Nevada Gaming Commission is […]
Legal
June 25, 2020
Kenya: Betting Turnover Tax Overturned, Pending President’s Approval
The tax on sports betting turnover in Kenya has been removed in an unexpected development of events, after the National Assembly of the country approved the Finance Bill 2020, the budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. The tax that was part of the 2019/2020 budget of the country was almost certain to be […]
Legal
June 25, 2020
Brazil Awaiting OK by President to Privatize Sports Betting Sector
Seeking to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brazilian Ministry of Economy has proposed a plan to privatize the sports betting industry. The move awaits support from the country’s president, Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil Wants to Privatize Sports Betting Operations Sports betting businesses in Brazil will become the property of the state, a new […]
Casino
June 24, 2020
BGC Disagrees with UK’s Government Decision to Keep Casinos Closed Even after July 4
The UK government has announced that casinos are not allowed to reopen on July 4. The BGC expressed disappointment of that decision and said that it plans to work with Ministers in order to find a resolution and reopen the venues in the near future. UK Casinos Not Cleared to Reopen from July 4 The […]
Casino
June 23, 2020
MGM Announces National Harbor and Borgata Re-Open Dates
MGM Resorts International continues with its step by step re-opening of its gaming properties across the states, as the casino operator announced today it will resume operations at MGM National Harbor in Maryland June 29, followed by the re-opening of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City a week later, July 6. MGM National […]
Sports
June 23, 2020
Sen. Dodd Suspends Sports Betting Legalization in California
Following the impact COVID-19 has had, Senator Bill Dodd has suspended a planned Constitutional Amendment vote that would have pushed for the legalization of sports betting in California. Senator Dodd Suspends Constitutional Vote, Postpones Sports Betting California may have to postpone its sports betting ambitions until at least 2022 amid strong opposition by tribal operators. […]
Casino
June 22, 2020
Atlantic City Casinos Re-Open In Time for July 4 Celebrations
Casinos in Atlantic City will be able to re-open in time for the July 4 weekend, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced today. Besides the casinos that are allowed to resume operations effective July 2, albeit with 25% capacity, restaurants can also re-open at the same date applying the same level of capacity reduction, outlined […]
Casino
June 22, 2020
Tribal Casinos Go Against Reopening to Protect Native Americans
Reopening plans in Native Tribal casinos have been hindered as the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe in South Dakota has decided to introduce new restrictions and hold out against reopening, citing high mortality rate in the Native American population and spiking cases in the region. Cheyenne River Sioux Places the Safety of People First Native American […]
Business
June 21, 2020
Illinois Casino Operators Hope to Restart Business on June 26
Casino operators in Illinois may be allowed to reopen on June 26. This date marks the state’s Phase 4 of the reopening plan for businesses. Similar to other states, operators will have to follow social distancing and health and safety protocols. Illinois Gaming Board Says Casinos May Reopen on June 26 The gambling and gaming […]