Industry
January 24, 2025
NFL and RGC Seek to Aid Student-Athletes Steer Away from Gambling Harm
The National Football League has teamed up with the Responsible Gaming Council to work on educating student-athletes about the pitfalls of sports gambling and how can young and vulnerable players be sucked into making bad decisions. The NFL and RGC Outline New Ambitious Program to Help Student-Athletes Betting by student-athletes is largely prohibited, with regulators […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Hawaii to Make Another Push for Legalizing Gambling in 2025
With Hawaii one of the few remaining holdouts in the United States not to allow any form of gambling, some lawmakers have been increasingly willing to push for the legalization of potentially lucrative verticals such as iGaming and sports betting. Most of the opposition has come from their local colleagues who have expressed uneasiness over […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Michigan Gambling Regulator Puts the Crack on MyBookie.ag
Mybookie.ag has been targeted by the Michigan Gaming Control Board in the latest regulatory enforcement move against the offshore casino and sportsbook sector. MGCB Targets the Latest Offshore Gambling Operator The MGCB has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the operator of the website, Duranbah Limited N.V., based in Curacao, and becomes the latest company to […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
Florida Officials Ask for Tougher Anti-Gambling Laws as Concerns Grow
Florida cops and gambling watchdogs are pushing harder for stronger rules to tackle the widespread problem of illegal betting across the state. Weak Penalties Allow Illegal Gambling to Thrive In a recent talk to the Florida House of Representatives’ Industries and Professional Activities Subcommittee, experts pointed out that the current laws do not do enough […]
Sports
January 24, 2025
Kalshi Ventures Into Sports Event Trading with Super Bowl Contracts
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has expanded to include contracts linked to sports events taking a big step into sports trading. The company, which the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulates just rolled out contracts that let users bet on outcomes like the Super Bowl winner and other major sports titles. New Kalshi Contracts Offer […]
Industry
January 23, 2025
Kirk Hendrick to Resign as Nevada Gaming Regulator Chair
Kirk Hendrick, the chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has announced his upcoming exit from the regulatory body. He confirmed that he would depart following the conclusion of the next legislative session. Kirk Hendrick to Exit the NGCB On January 22, Hendrick announced to all board staff that he would be resigning as […]
Casino
January 23, 2025
Casino Workers Outraged as Boyd Gaming Updates Mask-Wearing Policy
Casino giant Boyd Gaming has updated its grooming policy, a measure that, at first glance, seems to prohibit workers from wearing masks. The policy change was scrutinized by casino workers who accused the company of politicizing its workers’ health. Masks Are a No-Go Without Permission Las Vegas Locally just shared a memo posted in the […]
Casino
January 23, 2025
Culinary Union Secures Contract with Virgin Hotels, Ends Strike
The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has finally struck a deal with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, ending a months-long strike. The off-Strip property was embroiled in this conflict for quite some time following the expiration of its previous contract with the union. The End of a Long Battle The Culinary Union’s previous contract with Virgin […]
Industry
January 23, 2025
Scientific Games’ Joe Bennett Steps Down from the Job
Scientific Games’ long-standing veteran Joe Bennett has stepped down from his position as VP of US operations for instant products. A Storied Executive with Huge Industry Impact Bennett is largely credited with the invention of lottery instant scratch game security and innovation and he will be replaced by Bryan Murphy, another respected company insider come […]
Casino
January 23, 2025
Illegal Gambling Operation Now Defunct in Ballpark after SLCPD Bust
The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has moved in to clamp down on another illegal gambling operation, which has been rendered defunct by law enforcement as a result of investigation and follow-up enforcement action. Police Has Suspect in Custody, Tied to Ownership of Locations Two venues were raided in the Ballpark neighborhood. Both were […]
