Casino
May 21, 2025
New Advocacy Group Led by VGW Seeks to Fight Back Sweepstake Critics
Facing challenges in the United States, VGW has announced the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), an advocate group, similar to the SPGA, Social and Promotional Games Association. The advocacy will seek to help the company behind such popular brands as Global Poker, Chumba Casino, and Luckyland Casino to similarly challenge the growing animosity towards the […]
Industry
May 21, 2025
US Senate Surprisingly Passes Bipartisan ‘No Tax on Tips’ Bill
In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, the US Senate has passed a bill exempting tips earned by service industry employees from federal income tax. The measure was initially proposed by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and later championed by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV). Using a procedural maneuver known as unanimous consent, the Senate resoundingly approved […]
Industry
May 21, 2025
MGM Resorts Advises Thailand to Adopt a Competitive Casino Tax and Allow Locals to Play
Global gaming giant MGM Resorts has watched the efforts to regulate casinos in Thailand from the front seats, hoping to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the country. As these efforts progressed, the company encouraged local authorities to adopt a competitive casino tax. Thailand Casinos Inch Closer to Reality Thailand recently warmed up toward the idea […]
Casino
May 21, 2025
Rhode Island Casino Workers Pressure Senate to Ban Indoor Smoking
Casino workers in Rhode Island are continuing their fight against indoor smoking, arguing that nothing short of a complete ban would be enough. Casino Workers Seek Better Conditions On Tuesday, approximately 150 casino workers entered the State House, expressing their support for a bill seeking to end indoor smoking. The measure in question was introduced […]
Casino
May 21, 2025
Ohio Steps Up Against Illegal Casinos in the State
Illegal casinos in Ohio keep sprouting up with authorities swooping in to end the practice. Despite major busts, and more than 7,500 confiscated slot machines by the Ohio Casino Control Commission, the appetite for these venues has not really changed. Gambling Parlors Offer Thousands of Slot Games The reasons why can be many and varied […]
Casino
May 21, 2025
AI Is Already Impacting Gambling and the Ethics of It Are Difficult to Fathom
A study by UF researcher Nasim Binesh, PhD, MBA, an assistant professor in the UF College of Health & Human Performance’s Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management has examined the use of artificial intelligence in the gambling industry, and the implications that this may have for consumers and regulation. AI in Gambling – Is […]
Sports
May 21, 2025
Gambling Firms Shielded by Secret Regulatory Agreements
Over the past five years, the UK Gambling Commission has quietly placed 38 betting companies under special measures, a confidential process that keeps the names of these firms under wraps. This approach allows betting operators to sidestep formal penalties by agreeing to donate profits made from regulatory breaches to charity. The “Protective Bubbles” Since 2020, […]
Casino
May 21, 2025
Irish Teens Drink Less, Game and Gamble More, Says ESPAD
Over the last 30 years, Irish teens have been drinking, smoking, and using cannabis far less than they did in the 1990s, marking a dramatic shift backed by a new European study. However, while those numbers are falling, there’s a growing concern: more and more teens are getting involved in gambling and gaming. ESPAD Surveyed […]
Casino
May 21, 2025
Cohen’s $8B Casino Bid Near Citi Field Gains Ground Amid Waning Competition
Mets owner Steve Cohen‘s bold $8 billion plan to construct a casino and entertainment complex adjacent to Citi Field has made significant progress securing crucial backing in the New York State Senate. The project named “Metropolitan Park,” is now picking up steam just as rival bids in the New York City casino race begin to […]
Casino
May 21, 2025
Yonkers Mayor Pushes State to Speed Up Casino Licenses as Rivals Drop Out
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano has called on state officials to act now and grant full casino licenses to MGM Empire City in Yonkers and Resorts World New York at Aqueduct. This comes after the latest hiccup in New York City’s plans for casino growth. Spano claims these projects can start right away and have strong […]
