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July 8, 2020
Steve Wynn’s Defamation Lawsuit against AP May be Reopened by Nevada Supreme Court
The former casino mogul Steve Wynn’s defamation lawsuit against The Associated Press may be reopened by the Nevada Supreme Court. The Defamation Lawsuit Dates Back to 2018 Earlier this week, the Nevada Supreme Court said it may reopen a defamation lawsuit from 2018. The lawsuit, filed by Steve Wynn, former CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd […]
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July 7, 2020
Nevada’s Face Mask Measure Complied with 76% State-wide
A new survey by the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations (NDIR) has established that some 66% businesses in the Silver State were in compliance with the directive by Gov. Steve Sisolak obliging everyone to wear face masks in public spaces and gaming venues. Businesses Still Need to Work to Comply with Health Standards in Nevada […]
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July 5, 2020
Face Masks Mandatory at Casinos in Mississippi, Orders the Gaming Commission
Mandatory wearing of masks for visitors ordered by the Mississippi Gaming Commission following recent spikes in COVID-19 positive cases in the state. Face Masks Mandatory When Visiting Casinos Earlier this week, the Mississippi Gaming Commission has announced that all visitors of casinos must wear masks. According to the announcement, the restrictions are already into effect […]
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July 5, 2020
Illinois: Adhere to Guidelines or Lose Casino License
The gaming regulator in Illinois issued a warning to casino operators, stating that they need to follow strictly the health and safety measures under which they were allowed to re-open, as casinos in the state were finally given the go-ahead to resume operations. Regulator Determined to Make Sure Operators Stick to Guidelines The Illinois Gaming […]
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July 5, 2020
BCLC Released Failings Details Regarding Record $700,000 Fine
The question of why the gaming regulator in British Columbia, the BC Lottery Commission (BCLC), was fined CAD$700,000 by Canadian money-laundering watchdog FINTRAC in 2010 finally got its answer, as the BCLC released details regarding its failings that led to the sanction. Persistence is the key to success and nobody knows it better than the […]
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July 3, 2020
Gambling and Medical Marijuana May Come to November Ballot in Nebraska
November ballot may feature a vote on gambling and medical marijuana in Nebraska. Supporters of the changes say the petitioners will raise enough signatures to enter the ballot. Petitions Supporting Legalization of Gambling and Medical Marijuana Keep Raising Signatures On November’s ballot, Nebraskans may get decide on legalizing medical marijuana as well as casino gambling. […]
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July 3, 2020
Californian Tribes Win Waiver to Start Sports Betting Referendum
After launching court proceedings on June 9, a coalition of Native American tribes in California will have until October 12 to put a sports betting constitutional amendment up for vote on the 2022 ballot. Tribes Request and Get Extension on Sports Betting Signature Process California’s tribes continue to push for a sports betting solution to […]
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July 2, 2020
UK House of Lords Urges for Reclassification of Loot Boxes
House of Lords Gambling Committee in the UK released a report pointing out that loot boxes need to be urgently reclassified as gambling products. The committee outlined potential danger pertaining to gambling-related harm and asked for simultaneous changes. Report: House of Lords Urges for Regulation of Loot Boxes as Gambling Products The House of Lords […]
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July 1, 2020
Kenya Overturned Controversial Tax Paving SportPesa’s Way Back
The controversial tax on sports betting turnover in Kenya is already part of the history as President Kenyatta signed the 2020 Finance Bill Tuesday, despite some concerns he may not give his approval. National Assembly Approved, President Signed into Law The 20% tax on betting turnover was looking more than certain to be carried from […]
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July 1, 2020
Chicago Casino One Step Closer Following a SB 516 Signed by Governor Pritzker
Following the signing of SB 516 by Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois is effectively receiving a new casino tax schedule. Under the new bill, tax revenue is separated between the city and the state. SB516 Was Signed into Law by Governor Pritzker Yesterday The Chicago casino is now one step closer to realization thanks to a […]