Industry
April 1, 2024
Divided Lawmakers in Georgia Put Halt on Betting Legalization
Georgia was among a handful of states that were trying to legalize sports betting. Sadly, the efforts toward legal betting died recently, at least for the current legislative season, after lawmakers didn’t agree on how the money collected from the activity would be spent. Two proposals called for the legalization of betting on sports in […]
Industry
March 29, 2024
Great Falls Casino Stabbing Suspect Faces Legal Action
After a stabbing incident at a Great Falls, Montana casino, a person is currently facing a charge for his alleged involvement. The crime dates back to earlier this month when a man identified with the initials T.L.J. allegedly assaulted an unnamed man outside of Ike & Susan’s Lounge & Casino in Great Falls. The suspect […]
Industry
March 29, 2024
MGM Resorts CEO Hornbuckle Met with President Xi Jinping
MGM Resorts chief executive officer and president Bill Hornbuckle was one of the US business leaders who met with China’s President Xi Jinping at Wednesday’s official meeting in Beijing. The meeting, which took place in the East Hall of the Great Hall of the People, was meant to sweeten the relations between the two global […]
Industry
March 29, 2024
Nevada Gaming Achieves Impressive Heights in February
February saw a flurry of activity in Southern Nevada, propelled by the excitement of Super Bowl 58, the celebration of Chinese New Year, and a significant leap year. While some records remained intact, the gaming industry reached new heights, marking another exceptional month for Nevada’s tourism sector. Ongoing investments in infrastructure should ensure the state […]
Industry
March 29, 2024
Amplify Event Highlights Veterans’ Vulnerability to Gambling Problems
Recovering problem players in Connecticut convened to discuss their struggles and share their stories. The annual “Veteran Gambling: A Silent Struggle” event, hosted by Amplify, took place at the Amplify center in Glastonbury. It welcomed Dave Yeager, who offered a presentation on the matter, as well as Senator Blumenthal and other legislators. Yeager, who is […]
Industry
March 29, 2024
Rampart Casino in Summerlin Faces Culinary Union Boycott
The Culinary Union and UNITE HERE urged for a boycott of Rampart Casino in Summerlin, Nevada, over an ongoing dispute between workers employed by the owners of the property in Vancouver, Canada. Currently, both Rampart Casino and the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel are owned by the Lalji family. The famous family is behind Sheraton Vancouver’s […]
Industry
March 29, 2024
MGC to Ask Operators Why They Limit Certain Customers’ Bets
Massachusetts’ Gaming Commission is considering making operators explain the justification behind the betting limits they put on winning players. The so-called sports wagering operator wager limitations would often prevent regular winners from wagering big sums while still allowing losing players to bet away their savings. The limitations in question, the MGC understood, sometimes help operators […]
Industry
March 29, 2024
Atlantic City Hotel Room Price Lawsuit Receives Federal Support
A lawsuit against leading gaming and hospitality operators in Atlantic City, New Jersey, reportedly received support from a couple of federal regulators. The legal action claims casino-hotel operators engaged in anticompetitive actions regarding hotel room rates which have been increasing since 2018. The lawsuit was initially filed by a couple of tourists in May 2023. […]
Industry
March 28, 2024
Vince Vaughn and Al Pacino Return to Vegas for High-Profile Shoot
Public records reveal that an upcoming movie starring Vince Vaughn and Al Pacino is applying for tax incentives ahead of filming in Las Vegas next month. “Easy’s Waltz” is set to be directed by Nic Pizzolatto, the creator of “True Detective,” marking his feature directorial debut. Alongside Vaughn and Pacino, Kate Mara and Simon Rex […]
Industry
March 28, 2024
Italy’s MEF Discussing Upcoming Changes with Regional Execs
At the start of the year, Italy announced it was determined to revamp its gambling regulations by giving the green light to a new decree that would substantially revise all gambling laws in the country and adjust them to the current trends. Now, Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced it has initiated […]
