Industry
January 29, 2025
North Dakota Bill Proposes to Eliminate Gambling Commission
A new bill, proposing to streamline the regulation of gambling in North Dakota by eliminating the state’s Gaming Commission recently picked up speed. SB 2224, Greenlighted by Judiciary Committee The proposal was introduced earlier this month by Sens. Janne Myrdal and Larry Luick. On Tuesday this week, Senate Bill 2224 (SB 2224) gained traction after […]
Industry
January 29, 2025
California AG Reportedly Accepted Donation from Casino Under Investigation
California Attorney General reportedly accepted several donations supporting his campaign in 2021, including from a casino that has been under scrutiny by his office. The Bicycle Casino Donated $16K to AG Rob Bonta As announced by the San Francisco Chronicle, Attorney General Rob Bonta accepted the maximum donation allowed per the state’s laws in 2021, […]
Legal
January 28, 2025
Ukrainian Authorities Shut Down $50M Illegal Online Casino
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities conducted a surprise raid on an underground online casino in the city of Dnipro reportedly generating over $50 million in annual turnover. The illegal business was allegedly led by the son of an unnamed fugitive businessman under international sanctions. This occasion marks the first high-profile crackdown since Ukraine updated its gambling […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Tysons Residents Voice Strong Opposition to Casino Project
At the beginning of the year, we reported on Scott Surovell’s decision to introduce Senate Bill 982 (SB 982), aimed at giving the green light to a casino project in Tysons, Fairfax County. The bill was referred to the Committee on General Laws and Technology. According to a new survey, the public is not keen […]
Legal
January 28, 2025
UKGC: Three People Arrested in Birmingham for Match-Fixing
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced yesterday that three people have been arrested in relation to match-fixing allegations. These included individuals ranging from 23-year-old to 54-year old who are believed to have committed betting offenses. Three People Were Arrested On January 27, the UKGC said that the authorities had arrested three people suspected of […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Mississippi Mulls Over Sweepstakes Ban
Lawmakers in Mississippi are considering a ban on sweepstakes games amid a broader pushback against the sector across America. Per a new measure, the state would ban multiple unlicensed online gaming products and penalize violators. SB 2510 Would End Sweepstakes in Mississippi Senator Joey Fillingane’s Senate Bill 2510 seeks to ban unregulated online gaming in […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Nevada Revokes License of Independent Agent
The spouse of a man, who according to allegations was tied to illegal bookmaking and organized crime involving millions of dollars of wagers at Resorts World Las Vegas, reportedly agreed to have her independent agent registration revoked. Independent Agent’s License Was Stripped Under a Settlement That is the case with Nicole Bowyer, the wife of […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
NSW Bans Gambling Ads from Public Transport and Stations
New South Wales has moved to ban gambling ads on public transport as the Australian state seeks to tackle gambling harm. The country has been struggling with significant addiction rates, prompting calls for reforms and stricter regulation. The Government Wants to Make Gambling Ads Less Prominent Liquor and Gaming NSW confirmed that the Minns Goverment […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Casino Moratorium Bill Picks up Speed in Iowa
Earlier this month, a casino moratorium proposal in Iowa picked up speed. The bill called to restrict the awarding of new casino licenses for the next few years and if approved, may threaten the future of a proposed Cedar Rapids project that awaits approval from the state’s gambling regulator, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission […]
Business
January 28, 2025
NY Gambling Regulator Adds Members to Gaming Facility Location Board
Major gaming and hospitality operators are looking forward to securing one out of three New York downstate casino licenses. While efforts to speed up the process have so far failed, a couple of fresh appointments announced by the New York State Gaming Commission may signal another push to expedite the process. New York Gaming Facility […]
