Industry
February 6, 2025
Bill Fails to Snuff Out Indoor Smoking in Mississippi
Indoor smoking in Mississippi will remain as lawmakers ignored an indoor smoking ban bill. The Magnolia State, for context, has a fairly different approach to tobacco consumption in enclosed areas than other US jurisdictions. Mississippi Is a Very Smoke-Friendly State In January, Representative Bryant Clark filed House Bill 361, seeking to ban indoor smoking across […]
Casino
February 6, 2025
Northern Mariana Islands Considers Shutting Down Casino Commission
Politicians in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) are drafting a bill that could shut down the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) and give its regulatory authority to the Commonwealth Lottery Commission (CLC). This plan is part of a bigger push to boost gaming options in the area in online betting. Proposed Bill Seeks […]
Legal
February 5, 2025
Minnesota Man Avoids Prison in Proxy Gaming Case
A Minnesota man who ran a remote gambling scheme on social media has avoided a prison sentence after submitting a guilty plea. Instead, he received a fine and was placed on probation. The Man Ran a Proxy Gaming Scheme In 2023, Blake Carl Fitzgerald, 41, was accused of offering remote gambling via livestreaming on TikTok […]
Business
February 5, 2025
Table Trac Agrees to Power Apache Nugget with CMS Solution
Casino software developer Table Trac announced that it has signed an agreement with Apache Nugget Corporation, a business owned by the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Per the agreement, the former entity will power the tribal operator with its cutting-edge solutions. Table Trac Integrates CMS Product into Apache Nugget’s Business As agreed, Table Trac will deploy its […]
Industry
February 5, 2025
GLI Details Annual Regulators Roundtable for April
The upcoming 25th Regulators Roundtable hosted by Gaming Laboratories International on April 16-17 is due to take place at Palms Las Vegas and feature Molly Bloom, whose life story hosting high stakes poker for an exclusive clientele in poker-inspired Molly’s Game flick. Talking Regulation – From AI to What Regulators Fear She will also deliver […]
Casino
February 5, 2025
Wyoming’s Online Casino Bill Stalls as Lawmakers Decline to Advance It
Wyoming’s plan to make online casino gaming legal hit a snag on February 3 when state lawmakers chose not to push the bill forward. Tribal Concerns and Gambling Risks Derail Wyoming Online Casino Bill The Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee talked about House Bill 162 for more than an hour. In the end, […]
Legal
February 4, 2025
Full House Prevails in Waukegan Casino Lawsuit
The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Full House Resorts, Inc., affirming the company’s right to hold a casino license in the City of Waukegan. This decision marked the end of years of legal disputes involving Waukegan Potawatomi Casino, LLC (WPC), which questioned the certification process that led to Full House’s selection. WPC […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Manitoba Ramps up Efforts Against Money Laundering via Casinos
The government of Manitoba, Canada, announced enhanced efforts against money laundering. The latest crackdown comes at a time when more criminals are attempting to launder ill-gained funds, such as money from the sale of Fentanyl, through casinos across the province. However, the latest crackdown will enable Manitoba-based operators to report suspicious transactions to federal and […]
Casino
February 4, 2025
Las Vegas Strip Revenue Dips for Six Months, but Analysts Remain Confident
Even though the Las Vegas Strip has seen its gaming cash fall for six months straight, market watchers still believe the city’s financial situation is healthy overall. The drop in year-to-year earnings in the last half of 2024 might make some people worry, but the total take for the year hit $8.81 billion — just […]
Industry
February 3, 2025
SkyCity Auckland Expansion Plan Sparks Backlash
SkyCity’s plan to construct an expansive outdoor smoking deck at its Auckland casino has come under scrutiny from public health groups and gambling harm advocates. The controversial project will allow more clients to gamble and smoke at the same time, raising alarms about its health and social impacts. Such a move also threatens to further […]
