Industry
May 1, 2024
Former AC Casino Owner Files Lawsuit Over Miss America Ownership
Glenn Straub, the former owner of an Atlantic City casino, filed a lawsuit last week, challenging the ownership of the famous pageant, Miss America. In the recently filed lawsuit, he explained that he is the owner of the Miss America IP, the company which in December 2022 acquired the Miss America Organization. As announced by […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
Gambling Felony Might Ruin an Aspiring Treasurer’s Bid for Office
Past involvement in illegal gambling could spell the end of an aspiring treasurer’s bid for office. Billy Joy of Terre Haute hopes to become Vigo County’s next treasurer but might turn out to be ineligible for the position because of his past engagement in unauthorized gambling. Local news outlets were tipped off about the aspiring […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
Texans Favor Destination Resort Casino Legislation, Survey Reveals
Texas is among the states where lawmakers are currently attempting to expand gambling activities. The gambling expansion has become a hot topic in the state, where legislators are considering efforts toward the development of destination resort casinos, as well as the legalization of sports betting. Now, the results of a new study reaffirm that an […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
Michigan Regulator Tells Operators to Justify Withdrawal Delays
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is puzzled by the local operators’ tendency to delay withdrawals. As a result, the regulator has asked licensees to provide explanations for the hold-ups. As outlined in a memorandum published on April 23, the MGCB determined that withdrawal requests are the most frequent reason for customer complaints. According to […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
American Gaming Association Highlights Industry Outlook and Challenges
The United States gambling industry association, the American Gaming Association (AGA), released its latest Gaming Industry Outlook, disclosing a number of insights and details regarding the current business environment and the potential outlook for the sector in the country. The Association disclosed details regarding its latest report Tuesday, revealing that nearly all of the gaming […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
Alabama Advances Gaming Bill, Discards Sports Betting
Alabama’s lawmakers continue to advance the latest gambling bill, hoping to expand the state’s industry. However, sports betting will not cut it. House Bill 151 seeks to expand gaming across the board, authorizing casino gambling and sports betting in the state. The measure also envisions the creation of a state lottery. Under the proposal, Alabama […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
New Interim Voluntary Customer Checks Code to Be Published in the UK
Ahead of the implementation of the planned affordability checks, currently being developed by the UK Gambling Commission, in collaboration with the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), a new interim voluntary code seeks to deliver frictionless spending checks. The new voluntary “Code on Customer Checks” is expected to be published Wednesday, a report released by the […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
Maine Official Warns of Regulated iGaming’s Potential Harms
As Maine’s Legislature rejected the notion of introducing regulated iGaming to the state, Steve Silver, chair of the Maine Gambling Control Board, voiced concerns regarding the potential negative impacts if the move had succeeded. He highlighted examples from other jurisdictions, urging lawmakers to consider whether their decisions can have unintended consequences. Problem Gambling Is an […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
IBAS Confirms Readiness to Step into UK Gambling Ombudsman Role
Ahead of the changes to the gambling regulations in the UK, the country’s government launched a review of the Gambling Act 2005. Late in April last year, the White Paper following the review of the Gambling Act was released, marking the first major step toward the overhaul of the country’s gambling laws. The review was […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
Changes to Gambling Ad Rules in the UK under Fire by the House of Lords
Last year in April, the UK government released a White Paper following the review of the country’s Gambling Act. The release of the White Paper marked the first step for the changes to the gambling regulations in the country, amid concerns about growing gambling harm and at-risk gambling. This year, the government’s efforts toward the […]
