Casino
November 15, 2024
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Workers Plan Strike Ahead of Grand Prix
As Las Vegas gets ready for its big Grand Prix more than 700 workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas who do not work in gaming are planning to go on strike. Virgin Hotels Faces Second Walkout of the Year After Unsuccessful Contract Talks This move comes after talks with Culinary Local 226 did not work […]
Industry
November 14, 2024
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Unveils Official Seal of Approval
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) unveiled its official seal of approval that licensed operators will brandish. The new addition aligns with the authority’s effort to promote legal and responsible gambling in the state. The Seal Will Mark Licensed Companies All MGC-licensed companies will now be required to display this seal on their digital platform. These […]
Legal
November 14, 2024
Nevada Attorney Wants NGCB Discrimination Lawsuit to Proceed
The attorney behind a former Nevada Gaming Control Board department head believes that a racial discrimination lawsuit should progress, despite the board’s earlier effort to dismiss the legal action. The attorney said that there was sufficient evidence to support claims that a former board member had been discriminated against by a person who fostered a […]
Sports
November 14, 2024
Ohio Senator Proposes Reduction of Sports Betting Tax to 10%
Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani wants to change how sports betting gets taxed in Ohio. Antani led the charge to make sports betting legal in Ohio in 2022. Now, he thinks the tax rate should drop from 20% to 10%, which is what he first suggested. He has put this idea into Senate Bill 190 […]
Industry
November 14, 2024
Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos Odds, Time, and Prediction
Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos is a clash for the WBC Welterweight title. Barrios is putting his championship belt on the table for the first time since his status was elevated to full-time champ. Judging by the odds, he’s very likely to pull it off. What’s our prediction? Keep reading to find out! Mario Barrios […]
Sports
November 14, 2024
Louisiana Halts Ambitious Bill to Raise Online Sports Betting Tax to 51%
In Louisiana, lawmakers have put on hold a major bill that aimed to jack up the tax rate on online sports betting. Proposed 51% Tax Increase Paused as Rep. Wilder Seeks More Insights Rep. Roger Wilder, R-Denham Springs, put forward House Bill 22. This bill wanted to bump the tax rate from 15% to a […]
Casino
November 13, 2024
Tysons Casino Proponent to Introduce New Bill in January
Virginia lawmakers are considering a measure that could expand Northern Virginia’s commercial gaming industry. Expected to be filed in January, the bill would allow local voters to have their say on a potential new commercial casino in Tysons. Marsden Has Been Trying to Get a Casino Going for Years Championed by Virginia Senator Dave Marsden, […]
Industry
November 13, 2024
Texas Casino Efforts Come to a Standstill Amid Weak Republican Support
As one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling, Texas has proven to be a tough nut to crack when it comes to gaming legislation. Despite continued efforts to launch sports betting and casino gaming, the state has remained restrictive and wary of new verticals. Stronger Republican Support Would Be Needed Texas Senate […]
Sports
November 13, 2024
The Sphere’s Dolan Splits with Oak View Over New Las Vegas Arena Project
James Dolan, who runs Sphere Entertainment and owns the New York Knicks, has ended his partnership with Oak View Group, a firm co-founded by his friend and notable concert promoter Irving Azoff. This quick change happened after Oak View said it was working on a big project in Las Vegas. This new project might rival […]
Casino
November 13, 2024
Supreme Court Weighs Legal Definition in High-Profile Mob Bookie Case
The US Supreme Court is looking into a tricky legal question: can someone commit a “crime of violence” under the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) by doing nothing instead of using physical force? This case revolves around mafia bookmaker Salvatore “Fat Sal” Delligatti, a New York resident with ties to the Genovese crime family. Bookmaker […]
