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Melanie Porter
Senior WriterMelanie specializes in analyzing legalities and the ongoing development of land-based gaming infrastructure. She tracks zoning regulations, casino expansions, and the legislative hurdles of resort development. Her sharp insights guide operators through the complex permitting processes required to build tomorrow’s premier brick-and-mortar gaming destinations.
Legal
December 19, 2024
Arbitrator Approves Class Action Lawsuit Against L&W
Earlier this week, an arbitrator greenlighted what can be described as the first-ever certified antitrust arbitration class action lawsuit in the United States. Class Action Is Cost-Efficient and Fair, Arbitrator Concludes The case involves Light & Wonder (L&W), the recognizable provider of software, games and technology for the global gambling industry, and more than 100 […]
Business
December 17, 2024
Jefferies Equity Analyst Prepares Investors for Entain AML Fine
At the start of the week, we announced that Ladbrokes and Neds’ operator and global gaming and betting company, Entain Group Pty Ltd, has been hit with civil penalty proceedings in Australia. The action, which followed a series of alleged breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) policies, as described by the Australian […]
Legal
December 17, 2024
Sanborn Appeals “Unreasonable and Unlawful” License Revocation
Last week, we reported on the interest expressed by Full House Resorts Inc. and Bettor Investments Group in purchasing Concord Casino, the venue owned by former New Hampshire state senator Andy Sanborn, who was arrested over fraud allegations and later on indicted. At the end of November, administrative law judge Gregory Albert decided to clear […]
Business
December 16, 2024
LeoVegas Joins European Gaming and Betting Association
Following its October launch in Sweden via its international hero brand, BetMGM, and its Germany launch at the end of November, the leading international iGaming company with a clear vision to create the world’s greatest online gambling experience, LeoVegas Group, has fresh news. The group that offers online casino, live casino, and sports betting via […]
Industry
December 16, 2024
Garden City Files Lawsuit to Block Casino at Nassau Coliseum
The Village of Garden City has initiated a legal challenge in the Nassau State Supreme Court, seeking to annul a 42-year lease agreement between Nassau County and the Las Vegas Sands corporation for the Nassau Coliseum property. The Lease, Essential for a $6B Casino Development Plan The lease is a main component of a proposed […]
Blockchain
December 13, 2024
Slotegrator: Players, More Tech-Savvy & Demanding Than Ever
The preferences of online casino and sportsbook players are evolving rapidly, and, in 2025, their expectations will look very different from just a few years ago. According to leading software provider and aggregator Slotegrator, the modern player is more diverse, tech-savvy, and demanding than ever before. Crash & Blockchain Games Going Mainstream Classic fruit slots […]
Casino
December 13, 2024
Deadwood Casinos Fined Amid Breaking South Dakota Gambling Laws
Multiple Deadwood casinos were recently fined for violating South Dakota’s gambling laws. The violations, which occurred earlier this year, highlighted lapses in adherence to state regulations. The South Dakota Commission on Gaming officially approved the penalties earlier this week. IGT and DWD Resorts Fined for Illegal Bets One of the incidents involved a self-serve kiosk […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
SPA Authorizes 71 Federal Online Gambling Licenses in Brazil
Earlier this week, we announced a new partnership between Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency, Anatel, and the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) with a focus on fighting off unlawful gambling. Now, the Ministry of Finance’s body responsible for authorizing, permitting, regulating, standardizing, and monitoring Commercial Promotion and Fixed Odds Betting has announced it has granted […]
Lottery
December 12, 2024
Scientific Games & NBA Launch Licensed Lottery Scratch Games
The global leader in retail and digital games, technology, analytics, and services that drive profits for government-sponsored lottery and sports betting programs, Scientific Games, has announced an expansion of its portfolio of licensed properties. Courtesy of a new multi-year partnership inked with the National Basketball Association (NBA), fans of professional basketball will be able to […]
Industry
December 11, 2024
LVCVA CEO: F1 Race Didn’t Reach 2023 Attendance, Still a Win
The 2024 Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix may not have drawn the same crowds as its 2023 debut, despite seats for the big events plunging 60% as the event drew nearer to the starting date. However, the smaller attendance rate did not stop Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) president and chief executive […]
