Legal
December 2, 2022
Alabama Authorities Seize 108 Illegal Machines
Alabama authorities have seized more than a hundred gambling machines in Etowah County. The investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been made as of the time of this writing. Five Illegal Casinos Were Identified and Raided The police began investigating the case following complaints from people in an East Gadsden neighborhood. Thanks to […]
Sports
December 2, 2022
NY Senator Asks Regulator to Clamp Down on “Predatory Sportsbook Bonuses”
Chair of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Pete Harckham has worked on a bill asking the State Gaming Commission to clamp down on “predatory sportsbook bonuses.” The newly introduced Senate Bill 9605 requires the state regulator to promulgate a series of “rules and regulations” in connection to “predatory sportsbook bonuses in mobile […]
Business
December 2, 2022
James D. Schultz Becomes Scientific Games’ EVP of Global Policy and Government Affairs
On Thursday, Scientific Games named James D Schultz, a highly experienced attorney, and policy advisor, as its executive vice president of global public policy and government affairs. Government Affairs, Public Policy, and Advocacy In this position, Schultz will be responsible for unified government affairs, public policy, and advocacy agenda in order to support the global […]
Industry
December 2, 2022
Moody’s Is Pessimistic about US Gambling
Ratings and research firm Moody’s doesn’t buy the enthusiasm surrounding the gambling industry’s growth. On the contrary, the company has a grim forecast for the future of casino gaming. Moody’s Predicts Challenges for US Gaming Casino GGR has been experiencing continuous increase in the last few months, with the gaming industry in the USA bracing […]
Business
December 2, 2022
Tabcorp Raises A$425M from Private US Placement
Tabcorp has successfully secured additional capital to spearhead its operations through the issuance of a new private placement long-term debt. The company announced in a filing to the Australian Stock Exchange sought to raise additional funds through the placement of notes in the private US market, amounting to a total of A$425 million ($289 million). […]
Blockchain
December 2, 2022
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Goes Metaverse with Casino Project
The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and Lucky Lady Games have teamed up to create a metaverse-powered online gaming experience that will be available in the state and linked to the tribe’s land-based operations. To make this a reality, the two companies are working on a project that will add flair and excitement to the […]
Casino
December 2, 2022
Wynn Resorts Ltd Finalizes Sale of Encore Boston Harbor
US casino giant Wynn Resorts Limited has completed the sale of its integrated resort in Massachusetts, Encore Boston Harbor. The news came early on Friday, and the move is part of the company’s plans to increase its war chest as it pivots towards new projects. The property was sold to Realty Income Corporation for $1.7 […]
Casino
December 2, 2022
Texas’ Corpus Christi PD Raids Illegal Gambling Operation
Police in the coastal city of South Texas, Corpus Christi, busted an illegal gambling operation earlier this week. The police raid comes after weeks of investigation and resulted in the arrest of five women who are facing charges of illegal gambling and organized crime. Corpus Christi Police Department Raids Two Businesses The Corpus Christi Police […]
Sports
December 2, 2022
PointsBet Integrates IMG Arena’s Golf Event Center
Once an underserved market, golf betting is picking up momentum, and some operators are keener than others to make sure that they service the vertical fully. One of those is PointsBet which has revealed that it is integrating IMG Arena’s Golf Event Center into its dedicated app to deliver a better overall experience to golf […]
Industry
December 2, 2022
Sportradar Received Sports Supplier License in Ohio
With the official launch date of sports betting in Ohio fast approaching, another major player, Sportradar, announced today it received permission to operate in the state. Ready to Launch Operations Sportradar Group AG announced that its US subsidiary Sportradar Solutions LLL has obtained a Sports Gaming Supplier License from the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC). […]
