Casino
December 22, 2024
Court Grants Temporary Injunction on Koi Nation Casino Proposal Near Windsor
A federal judge has put a hold on the Koi Nation’s plans to build a $600 million casino resort close to Windsor, California. Judge Rita F. Lin made this call, which stops the US Department of the Interior from making a final decision about putting the land into trust. This pause will last until the […]
Casino
December 20, 2024
Lake County Authorities Shut Down Illegal Gambling Operation
Lake County law enforcement has dismantled an illegal gambling ring, contributing to ongoing efforts across Florida to combat underground gaming establishments. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) confirmed the raid took place at Icons, a small business located at 14942 Old US Highway 441 in Tavares, Florida, highlighting how illicit gambling operations can often hide […]
Industry
December 20, 2024
Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Culinary Union Reach Tentative Agreement
Over the last year, recognizable gaming and hospitality operators in Las Vegas reached new contracts with local unions, ensuring better pay and additional benefits for the workers. On Thursday, another landmark Las Vegas Strip property reached a contract positively affecting more than 3,000 of its workers. New Tentative Agreement After Long Negotiations That’s the case […]
Casino
December 20, 2024
Mi’kmaw Communities Expand Economic Footprint with Alberta Casinos
Five Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia have taken a bold step into the casino gaming industry by buying four Alberta-based casinos through their new group, Indigenous Gaming Partners (IGP). The communities of Millbrook, Paqtnkek, We’koqoma’q, Glooscap, and Annapolis Valley joined forces to purchase PURE Canadian Gaming, which runs casinos in Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge. Mi’kmaw […]
Industry
December 20, 2024
Austria Faces Pressure from EGBA to Give Up Gambling Monopoly
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is pushing Austria to change its online gambling rules. They want the country to move away from its current monopoly setup and adopt a modern system with multiple licenses. Austria Urged to Modernize Gambling Laws Amid Mounting Black Market Concerns Austria and Poland are the only countries left […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Pennsylvania Fines Evolution for Surveillance Failures and Bans 17 People from Gambling
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined Evolution US, LLC, a leading iGaming provider, $25,000 following a lapse in surveillance at its live dealer studio in Philadelphia. The authority also cracked down on several individuals, placing them on its involuntary exclusion lists. These penalties showcase Pennsylvania’s robust regulatory oversight over its gambling sector. The […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Curaçao Approves Historic Online Gambling Reforms
The longstanding center for international operators, Curaçao, passed a significant set of reforms to its online gambling laws on December 17. The decision came in the context of intense scrutiny faced by the hub because of a licensing scandal following the Ministry of Finance’s ruling to start issuing new gambling licenses ahead of the bill’s […]
Legal
December 19, 2024
Arbitrator Approves Class Action Lawsuit Against L&W
Earlier this week, an arbitrator greenlighted what can be described as the first-ever certified antitrust arbitration class action lawsuit in the United States. Class Action Is Cost-Efficient and Fair, Arbitrator Concludes The case involves Light & Wonder (L&W), the recognizable provider of software, games and technology for the global gambling industry, and more than 100 […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Swedish Gambling Authority Launches Campaign to Promote Licensed Operators
The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA), Spelinspektionen, has started a new campaign called “Unnecessarily Exciting” to increase awareness about the need to choose licensed gambling operators. New Animated Campaign Warns Against Unlicensed Gambling The campaign includes two animated videos that aim to educate consumers about the risks of unlicensed gambling sites and encourage them to use […]
Industry
December 18, 2024
Illinois Hands Licenses to bet365 and New Casino
International gaming operator bet365 is set to further expand its global footprint with yet another market. During the Illinois Gaming Board’s (IGB) final meeting for the year, board members handed the new license to the sportsbook. The IGB also handed a license to Wind Creek Chicago Southland, a new casino in the state. Bet365 to […]
