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May 11, 2021
Macau’s GGR Increases as the City Prepares to Revamp its Gambling Laws
If Macau’s casino scene is any indication, the global gaming industry is on a path toward recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 got off to a slow start, but things have continued to pick up since then, with May showing more gross gaming revenue (GGR) gains as the Asian casino hub comes back to life. […]
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May 10, 2021
Football Index Administrators Begin Allocating Customer Funds
Administrators at BetIndex, operators of sports betting platform Football Index, initiated the process of allocation of funds to current and former users of the platform at a hearing in the Royal Court in Jersey today. Formal Launch of Funds Allocation Initiated Insolvency practitioner firm Begbies Traynor which was appointed in late March to administer the […]
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May 10, 2021
Borgata, Ocean Casino Bury the Hatchet in Trade Secret Lawsuit
The Borgata in Atlantic City is calling off its fight against Ocean Casino Resort. The MGM Resorts International property went after its city rival in August of last year, launching accusations of poaching and attempted theft of trade secrets. The two have now reportedly buried the hatchet, ready to dedicate their resources to getting Atlantic […]
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May 10, 2021
Texans Shouldn’t Expect Legalized Sports Gambling or Casinos in 2021
Texas may have a poker game bearing its name, but this doesn’t mean the state is gambling-friendly. Texas Hold’em poker is said to have originated in Robstown, TX, more than 100 years ago and, for a while, gambling could be found everywhere. That is no longer the case, though, and it doesn’t look like anything […]
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May 7, 2021
Entain to Most Likely Acquire Licensing in Nevada by NGC
British gaming giant Entain is looking at a three-year betting license in Nevada as the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) will now deliberate the matter on May 20. Silver State Ready to Issue Three-Year License to Entain Entain will be most likely strengthening its presence in the Silver State through a three-year license in the wake of a Wednesday […]
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May 7, 2021
Details of New Ohio Sports Gambling Bill Now on the Table
40, that’s the number of US states predicted to have legalized sports gambling within the next three years. There are at least five that could introduce their own markets this year, which would take the number of legal states to 30, not including Washington, DC and Puerto Rico. Ohio could be one of the next […]
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May 6, 2021
Florida Voters Want a Say on New Gaming Compact
Florida voters want to have a say on the future of Florida’s gaming as lawmakers consider a new compact deal with the Seminole Tribe. Florida Voters Want to Weigh on a New Gaming Compact Deal Florida gaming will soon take the lawmakers’ focus, as they will consider the new compact with the Seminole Tribe, expanding […]
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May 5, 2021
Legislators in Rhode Island to Review Gambling Contract with Bally’s and IGT
Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee is going to review an updated version of a gambling contract between the Rhode Island Lottery, IGT, and Bally’s Corp tomorrow. The updated contract proposes the creation of new workplaces and is expected to bring the state approximately $300 million annually. RI Lawmakers to Review an Updated Gambling Contract An […]
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May 3, 2021
CT Poker Pro Guy Smith Sentenced to Prison over Tax Evasion
US District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford, Connecticut sentenced Guy Smith, a professional poker player and business owner from Shelton, to 14 months in prison over tax evasion. According to an investigation of the IRS, Smith failed to report taxes for 5 years from 2012 through 2016. Professional Poker Player, Guy Smith, Sentenced to […]
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April 30, 2021
Ohio Lawmakers Are Preparing a Sports Betting Bill
Ohio legislators are working on a sports betting bill to allow state residents to bet on more sporting events and place bets at casinos, racetracks, and possibly in bars and through mobile devices. Legislators in Ohio Want To Keep Tax Revenue in the State As more states legalize sports betting, Ohio legislators are in the […]