Casino
April 21, 2025
Las Vegas Sands Backs Local Youth Programs with $100,000 Grant
Las Vegas Sands has shown its dedication to community growth by giving $100,000 to 100 Black Men Las Vegas. The Sands Cares program made this gift to help various projects that aim to boost young people in Southern Nevada. These efforts focus on education, mentoring, and career growth. Sands Grant Fuels New Youth Initiatives and […]
Industry
April 21, 2025
MGM Resorts Faces $8.5M Penalty Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures
MGM Resorts International will pay Nevada regulators $8.5 million after a long investigation into breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) rules linked to two convicted illegal bookmakers. The proposed deal, if the Nevada Gaming Commission approves it next week, would be one of the biggest regulatory fines in the state’s history. MGM Slammed with Fine for Letting Bookies Operate […]
Legal
April 18, 2025
Police on the Lookout After Bold $3,000 Theft at Tachi Palace Casino
The Kings County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a woman suspected of a brazen and deceptive theft at Tachi Palace Casino. This incident underscores persistent law enforcement challenges as casino-related crime remains a constant threat across the USA. While authorities are doing their best to protect casino-goers, it is also up to individuals to stay […]
Casino
April 18, 2025
Man Who Shot at Golden West Casino Guard Sentenced to Almost 7 Years
Kern County judge sentenced Rafael Lainez Castro to almost 7 years in prison after last month a jury found him guilty of shooting at a Golden West Casino guard, among other charges. Rafael Lainez Castro Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence The 39-year-old man who threatened and shot at a security guard at Golden West Casino has […]
Casino
April 18, 2025
Florida HB Seeking to Upgrade Illegal Gambling Punishments
At the end of March, we reported that House Bill 1467, filed on February 28 by Florida Reps. John Snyder (R-Palm Beach) and Adam Anderson (R-Pinellas), was looking to set a two-year restriction period during which state gambling regulators would not be allowed to join fantasy sports or betting companies after leaving office. Now, the […]
Sports
April 18, 2025
New York Assemblymember Suggests Tougher Rules for Sports Betting
A New York lawmaker has put forward a new bill that might change the state’s booming sports betting scene. Assemblymember Robert Carroll introduced the proposed law, which looks to set firm caps on how much people can bet and how sportsbooks can promote their services. If it passes, this bill could lead the way for […]
Casino
April 18, 2025
Bill 48 Clears Second Hurdle as Alberta Eyes Regulated iGaming
Alberta stands on the edge of a big change in how it handles online gambling. Bill 48 called the iGaming Alberta Act, has made it through its second reading in the province’s lawmaking body. This suggests Alberta might soon let private companies run online sportsbooks, casinos, and poker sites under the province’s rules. New Bill […]
Legal
April 17, 2025
Appeal to Keep Evolution’s Accuser Anonymous Denied
The New Jersey Supreme Court has rejected an appeal request submitted by Calcagni & Kanefsky, the law firm representing the unidentified Evolution accuser, to keep them anonymous. Supreme Court Denied Client Anonymity Appeal Evolution is currently involved in a year-long lawsuit arising from allegations that the major gaming company employed misleading tactics, among other concerns. […]
Legal
April 17, 2025
CFTC’s Upcoming Roundtable on Prediction Markets Sparks Industry-Wide Debate
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will soon host its April 30 roundtable, an event that could shape the future of US prediction markets. With sports-based contracts facing rising regulatory scrutiny, the upcoming session is already generating heated debates across the gaming and financial sectors. Meanwhile, leading prediction platforms continue offering their services across several […]
Industry
April 17, 2025
New Jersey’s March Gaming Revenue Increased, Driven by iGaming
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has published a report outlining the financial performance of its gaming industry in March. The data shows that iGaming continues to surpass traditional casino gaming despite the Garden State’s long-standing reputation as a casino hub. The Total Gaming Revenue Marked a Modest Increase The total gaming revenue reported […]
