Industry
December 17, 2024
Mississippi House Committee Reviews Proposal for Jackson Casino
A proposal calling for the development of a casino in Mississippi’s capital city, Jackson, seeks to revitalize the city and contribute to its future growth. Jackson May Benefit from a New Casino The new proposal was recently reviewed by a Mississippi House committee, as announced by WLBT. Per the new casino proposal, supported by a […]
Business
December 17, 2024
Playtech Chief Security Officer Resigns After Seven Years
Daniel Liber has quit his job as Playtech‘s chief security officer (CSO) ending his seven-year stint with the FTSE 250-listed tech company. From CyberArk to Playtech: Daniel Liber’s Impactful Cybersecurity Career Liber started at Playtech in December 2017 as director of application security. He then moved up through different positions before taking on his latest […]
Industry
December 17, 2024
New Jersey Gaming Recorded Its Strongest November in 11 Years
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) published a report about the performance of the nine Atlantic City casinos in November. As it turns out, the local casinos have recorded growth after two months of declines. In the meantime, iGaming and sports betting continued to excel. The Casinos Were on the Rise In November, […]
Casino
December 16, 2024
Minnesota Moves Tribal Land into Trust, Approves Emergency Casino Plan
The US Department of the Interior has moved some 400 acres of Prairie Island Indian Community land in Olmsted County, Minnesota, into trust. The parcel could be used for an emergency temporary casino. The Move Recognizes the Tribe’s Sovereignty The parcel is part of the 1,200 acres that the Prairie Island Indians bought from Tower […]
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 […]
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 […]
Casino
December 13, 2024
Lawrence, MA, Not on Board with New Hampshire’s Salem Casino
The Planning Board in Salem, New Hampshire, recently approved a new casino project that would be located in a former Lord & Taylor store at The Mall at Rockingham Park. While many rejoiced at the approval, the city council of Lawrence in nearby Massachusetts fears that the casino would expose vulnerable groups in the area […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Nevada Regulators Consider Gaming Salon Changes to Attract Visitors
High-end gaming salons across Nevada may undergo changes, pushed by the industry in an effort to generate extra revenue and increase visitation. That would be the case considering that the state’s gambling regulators approve changes to the existing regulations for gambling salons. NGCB Discusses Changes to VIP Gaming Salons The topic was brought up during […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Soars as Recovery Accelerates
Macau’s gaming sector remains in full swing as November’s government gaming tax revenue hit MOP$8.0 billion ($999 million), up 6.4% year-on-year and up 20.3% compared to October, according to the latest figures from the Macau Financial Services Bureau (DSF). These figures underline the region’s ongoing resurgence following pandemic-induced setbacks. Key Metrics Recorded Significant Increases Gross […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Florida Gambling Regulator Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Venues
Across the United States, gambling regulators and law enforcement constantly combat the illegal sector. Casinos without a license, illegal bookmakers or other establishments are often shut down by law enforcement while people involved in such unlawful activities face a range of punishments. In one such case from Florida, the state’s gambling regulator, the Florida Gaming […]
