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Legal

Nebraska’s New Racinos Proposal Faces Opposition

Three new initiatives to allow casinos at licensed horse racetracks will figure on Nebraska’s general election ballot in November. Opponents say that initiatives 429, 430, and 431 will lead to losses and gambling addiction across the state. Political committee Keep The Money in Nebraska got the measures on November’s ballot via a petition. Nebraskans will […]
Nebraska’s New Racinos Proposal Faces Opposition
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Sports

Mohegan Sun Prepares to Host 30 College Basketball Teams in Its Bubbleville

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on October 16 that it will team up with US-based event producer Gazelle Group to organize multiple college basketball games at Mohegan Sun Arena from November 25 to December 4. The resort casino, located on tribal land in Connecticut, hosts the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s […]
Mohegan Sun Prepares to Host 30 College Basketball Teams in Its Bubbleville
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Business

INTRALOT and Camelot Introduce Fast Play to Illinois State Lottery

Greek-based gaming leader INTRALOT Integrated Lottery Systems and Services has announced that its US subsidiary INTRALOT, along with its partner Camelot Illinois, has successfully introduced new Fast Play games to the Illinois State Lottery. The contract with Camelot Illinois for the management of the Illinois State Lottery was signed in 2018. INTRALOT provides the necessary […]
INTRALOT and Camelot Introduce Fast Play to Illinois State Lottery
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Legal

Australia’s NSW Government Extends Gaming Machines Consultation

The New South Wales government, on the east coast of Australia, has extended it consultation series for player protection to December 11, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the proposed measures. Introduced by Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay on February 20, the Gaming Machines Amendment Bill 2020 is an update to the 2001 Gaming Machines Act, […]
Australia’s NSW Government Extends Gaming Machines Consultation
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Legal

Chicago Illegal Gambling Ring Member Gets Home Detention

Eugene “Geno” DelGiudice, a member of an illegal gambling ring in Chicago was sentenced to one-year probation. In the first three months of the sentence, the man will be under home detention. Appearing in front of U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall, Mr. DelGiudice apologized for the wrongdoing. Prosecutors Charge 10 People Involved in a Gambling […]
Chicago Illegal Gambling Ring Member Gets Home Detention
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Business

Rank Gambling Group Urges London to Revitalize As Profits Continue to Plummet

The Rank Group, which owns numerous gambling establishments in the UK, has suffered a sharp drop in profits at its Grosvenor Hotel and Casino locations within the capital. Even though the casino has been given the go-ahead to reopen, revenues are trailing behind last year’s numbers reaching only 40% of the expected amount. Other casinos […]
Rank Gambling Group Urges London to Revitalize As Profits Continue to Plummet
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Esports

VCS Teams Omitted From LoL Worlds 2020 Due to Travel Restrictions

Riot has announced earlier today that due to national travel restrictions as a result of the pandemic, two teams who have already qualified for the League of Legends World Championships 2020 tournament will not be able to compete at the event in Shanghai. “Over the past several weeks, we explored every possible option to include […]
VCS Teams Omitted From LoL Worlds 2020 Due to Travel Restrictions
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Casino

Over 100 ‘Guests’ Evicted From Encore Boston Harbor Casino Suite

A minimum of eight groups were evicted from the premises of Encore Boston Harbor and charged with fines for disregarding the hotel room ban on large gatherings. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission received a complaint about the incident on Saturday, August 16th which followed into the early hours of Sunday, August 17th. More than 110 people were thrown out […]
Over 100 ‘Guests’ Evicted From Encore Boston Harbor Casino Suite
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Business

Native Sports Betting Company USBookmaking Makes Colorado Entry

USBookmaking Debuts iOS and Android sports betting app in Colorado in anticipation of sports return in the state. USBookmaking is the only tribal owned sports betting company. Sky Ute Casino Resort Debuts Sports Betting App with USBookmaking Colorado has welcomed a new mobile betting operator with Sky Ute Casino Resort revealing a new dedicated betting […]
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Casino

Macau’s Casino Revenue Plummets by 93.2% Sending a Warning

As Macau’s results suffer in May and fall by 93.2%, Las Vegas is taking a cautious step towards reopening. Macau Sees May Figures Plummet by 93.2% With Las Vegas planning a phased reopening of casino business later this week, Macau’s casino revenue in May should serve as a warning sign as to how realistic a […]