Industry
February 28, 2024
NC Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing $240K from Charity, Gambling
A 43-year-old man from Grantham, New Hampshire who currently resides in Holly Springs, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $240,000 from a charity where he was employed as an executive director. The case involves Kyle Fisher, who was officially charged on May 10, 2023. On Tuesday this week, US Attorney Jane E. Young confirmed […]
Casino
February 28, 2024
Two Oklahoma Casinos Evacuated Amid Ongoing Forest Fires
Two gambling venues in Oklahoma have evacuated amid a local near the Kansas border. The spreading fire forced local residents to evacuate as well. The affected casinos were two tribal venues, namely the Native Lights Casino and the 7 Clans First Council Casino Hotel. Both properties are situated near the border with The Sunflower State […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
UK Government’s Gambling Crackdown Faces Backlash from Tory MPs
UK Tory MPs, including Philip Davies, have lambasted the UK government’s gambling crackdown plans as “completely outrageous,” igniting a fierce rebellion within the party ranks. Tory MP Philip Davies Slams Government’s ‘Snobbish’ Attitude Towards Punters Philip Davies, vocal in his opposition, criticized the government for what he perceives as a snobbish attitude towards punters, reported […]
Casino
February 27, 2024
Bill in Iowa Proposes Reduction of Tax Rate for Land-Based Casinos
Iowa is one of the US states that currently offers not only legal sports betting but casino gambling as well. The state currently offers legal retail and online betting on sports, as well as casino gambling via 19 brick-and-mortar casinos. The tax rate applicable for sports betting is set at 6.75% on sports betting revenue, […]
Legal
February 27, 2024
BetMGM Case Dismissal by Problem Gambler under Appeal
Several years ago, Sam Antar, the nephew of the founder of the now-defunct “Crazy Eddie” electronics store chain, Eddie Antar, filed a lawsuit against the leading gaming and betting operator, BetMGM, the Borgata and other defendants. In his lawsuit, he claimed that BetMGM offered him benefits although it was aware of his gambling addiction. Antar […]
Casino
February 26, 2024
Mississippi Lawmakers Look into Rules for Coastal Casinos
Coastal casino sites in Mississippi are once again in the sights of lawmakers, after a recent controversial project approval. RW Development, a company planning to build a casino on US 90 and Veterans Avenue in Biloxi, Mississippi, has been trying to secure approval from the gambling regulator in the state, the Mississippi Gaming Commission, for […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
Betting and Casino Gambling Gain Traction in Georgia
For years, lawmakers in Georgia have attempted to legalize casino gambling as well as sports betting. While none of the previously tabled proposals have made it as far as to expand gambling in the state, many residents are already engaging in betting and casino gambling in nearby states. For example, three states bordering Georgia currently […]
Casino
February 26, 2024
Nevada Gaming Commission Changes Rules for Independent Agents
Across the globe, gambling operators enter into arrangements with individuals who help them bring high rollers to their casino floors. Companies that offer such activities are known as junket operators across Asia. In the United States, people who help bring high rollers to casinos are known as independent agents. It’s not a surprise that licensed […]
Casino
February 26, 2024
Missouri Treasurer Defends Slot Machine Decals Amid Criticism
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek has reinforced his stance regarding the presence of his name on decals affixed to unregulated slot machines distributed by Torch Electronics, a company with strong political ties. Slot Machine Decals Promote State’s Unclaimed Property Program Despite criticism and calls for removal from some quarters, Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek remains resolute […]
Industry
February 23, 2024
Police Arrests El Paso Casino Patron, Finds Bag of Fentanyl Pills
It is not uncommon for casinos to become victims of robberies, considering they handle large sums of money, usually in cash. Ensuring the protection of their business and the safety and well-being of their visitors, brick-and-mortar casinos invest heavily in surveillance, security solutions such as metal detecting, software powered by artificial intelligence, as well as […]
