By Mihajlo Ivanovic US Regulators Fine Mount Airy Casino and William Hill September 22, 2022 Summary The PGCB fined Mount Airy casino $260K in fine for two violations, including underage gambling A VGT operator in Pennsylvania was also fined $20K William Hill is facing a $100K fine over an unreported system failure that affected 50,000 bettors The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined two gaming operators for underage gambling […]
By Sadonna Price NJ Lawmakers Consider Extending Online Gambling Laws September 16, 2022 Summary Online gambling would extended for 10 years. The industry provides a crucial stream of revenues BetMGM, DraftKings, and other major companies support the bill. The online gambling market is thriving in New Jersey and has been for many years. The state first started offering online gambling in 2013 and over the years has grown […]
By Mihajlo Ivanovic Massachusetts To Impose Responsible Gaming Software on All Licensed Slots September 14, 2022 Summary Responsible Gaming Month continues to make an impact across the U.S Massachusetts first state to have all slots install responsible gambling software Massachusetts set to discuss sports betting regulations this week Massachusetts became the first to install responsible gaming software on every slot machine across the state. With the launch of ‘PlayMyWay’, the Massachusetts […]
By Jayson Peter Bally’s Acquisition of Tropicana for $308m Gets Approved September 9, 2022 Summary NGCB gives approval for Bally’s to acquire Tropicana Las Vegas Bally’s plans to redevelop the casino after a couple of years Bally’s keen on making a big splash in the Nevada gaming market The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) approved Bally’s Corp.’s $308 million acquisition of the Tropicana Las Vegas this week. Bally’s bought […]
By Sadonna Price Alabama DOR Must Choose Tax Process that Could Negatively Affect Casinos September 2, 2022 Summary Hundreds of millions in back tax payments may be owed. GreeneTrack was forced to close due to tax rule changes. The Department of Revenue has not announced if tax payments will be collected. The Alabama Department of Revenue must decide soon if it will move ahead with tax collection and rules that are now […]
By Sadonna Price PA Against Gaming Expansion Call for Illegal Skill Game Crackdown August 24, 2022 Summary An estimated $650 million has been lost in lottery sales due to illegal games. The group also wants to stop video game terminal legislation. More skills games are reportedly in the state now than when a study was conducted in 2017. Illegal skill games appear to still be a problem in Pennsylvania and one […]
By Jayson Peter Former Indiana Senator Sentenced to Jail Time for Casino Money Scheme August 18, 2022 Summary The former senator will spend 10 months in prison. The charges stem from illegally funneling money from a casino company. Waltz reportedly helped move around $40,000 in illegal campaign contributions. A former Indiana state senator finds himself headed to jail after sentencing in an illegal casino money funneling scheme case. Republican Brent Waltz’s campaign […]
By Sadonna Price Ethics Concerns Causes Resorts World NY to Part Ways with Security Director August 15, 2022 Summary Pearson was the public safety advisor for Mayor Eric Adams while also working with the casino. Resorts World felt this was an ethics concern as the casino hopes to expand its operations in Queens. The security directory never told the casino he was moonlighting in the other position. Resorts World Casino has decided to […]
By Sadonna Price Bally’s Files Application for Chicago Casino with Illinois Gaming Board August 12, 2022 Summary Bally’s plans to create a $1.7 billion riverfront casino-resort. A temporary casino may open by next summer. Plans may be stalled if the application process takes a year to complete. It is now up to Illinois gambling regulators if Bally’s Corporation will open a casino in Chicago. The company filed its application for licensing […]
By Sadonna Price Massachusetts Gaming Execs Push for Sports Betting Legalization July 26, 2022 Sports betting prohibition is affecting casinos in Massachusetts in a negative manner. The gambling option is already live in 35 states including nearby Connecticut, New York, and New Hampshire. Players are traveling out of state when money could stay in Massachusetts if lawmakers would pass legislation. Massachusetts commercial casinos are growing tired of waiting for […]
