Industry
July 16, 2022
DC Council Discussed Mobile Betting Model, GambetDC’s Failings
Members of the Council of the District of Columbia are pondering whether to keep GambetDC’s district-wide mobile betting monopoly or revisit the system to let major sportsbook operators in. Addressing the Issues Head-On A virtual roundtable meeting Wednesday saw some councilmembers raising their concerns that the current state of failings related to GambetDC, the DC […]
Business
February 2, 2022
Elys Game Technology Approved for DC Sports Betting Expansion
Elys Game Technology, Toronto-based interactive gaming and sports betting tech firm, announced today the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming, Regulation and Oversight Division approved the company’s Grand Central Restaurant and Sportsbook in Washington for operation expansion. Expanding Sports Betting Operation The new approval granted by the DC regulator will allow Nasdaq-listed Elys to increase […]
Legal
March 12, 2021
MGM Violates Consumer Protection Act by Charging Resort Fees
A lawsuit against MGM Resorts International arguing resort fees the casino and hospitality operator charges at its MGM National Harbor violate the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Act. “Resort fees are a clear violation of DC’s consumer protection laws.” Lauren Wolfe, Counsel, Travelers United Resort Fees Are Deceptive The lawsuit for charging “deceptive” resort fees […]