Legal
April 25, 2025
Skill Gaming Proponents Rejoice as Virginia Judge Sides with Them
A judge in Virginia has dismissed a lawsuit against a business owner who offered several Queen of Virginia (QVS2) skill machines. Opponents of the vertical were unhappy but small business owners rejoiced. A Victory of Small Businesses The lawsuit alleged that David Bogese, who owns the Breez-In Mart, had violated Virginia law by offering several […]
Casino
April 25, 2025
MGM Teams Up with Playtech for a New Live Dealer Studio in Vegas
MGM Resorts has added a new live dealer studio to its famous MGM Grand hotel-casino property in Las Vegas. Developed in partnership with Playtech, the new studio will offer online live dealer content to players in certain international markets where such products are allowed. The New Studio Should Open Very Soon As mentioned, the new […]
Lottery
April 25, 2025
Texas Lottery Commission Faces Legal Challenge Over Sudden Courier Ban
A legal fight is brewing between the Texas Lottery Commission and online courier service Lotto.com, as the commission gets ready to vote on a controversial rule that might ban these services across the state. TC Texas Files Suit, Alleges State Worked With Couriers Before Proposed Ban LTC Texas, the company behind Lotto.com, filed a lawsuit […]
Casino
April 25, 2025
Penn Entertainment Plans New Hollywood Casino in Council Bluffs
Penn Entertainment will soon retire its long-running riverboat casino in Council Bluffs to build a new, land-based venue under the Hollywood Casino brand. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has approved this project, which is expected to cost between $180 million and $200 million. Hollywood Casino Set to Rise Beside Ameristar Hotel as Penn Shifts […]
Casino
April 24, 2025
Fire Department Rescues 2 People Stuck in Caesars Palace Elevator
Two people got stuck in a stalled elevator on the 54th floor of the Caesars Palace after a power outage, prompting the fire department to come and rescue them. Rescuers Aid Two Guests Stuck in Stalled Casino Elevator Clark County Fire Department sent over a crew after it received a signal for the two people […]
Industry
April 24, 2025
Nebraska Pulls the Plug on Online Sports Betting Resolution
Nebraska legislators have voted against proceeding with a ballot measure that would have legalized mobile sports betting in the Cornhusker State. On Wednesday, State Sen. Eliot Bostar officially pulled Legislative Resolution 20CA, his proposed constitutional amendment, after it became clear the legislation didn’t have the votes to overcome a filibuster and move on to a […]
Poker
April 24, 2025
Pennsylvania Joins MSIGA as Its Sixth and Largest Member
Pennsylvania has officially joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) for poker, making it the agreement’s sixth member state. As a result, online poker players will now be able to participate in games and tournaments featuring competitors from other MSIGA member states. Pennsylvania Becomes MSIGA’s Largest Member Pennsylvania joined the MSIGA on April 23 as […]
Legal
April 24, 2025
Lawsuit Challenges Florida’s Sports Betting Compact
A new lawsuit in Florida has challenged the constitutionality of the state’s online sports betting sector. Filed in Tallahassee, the suit complains that the authorization of sports betting off tribal lands without voter approval violates Florida Amendment 3. Another Lawsuit Has Challenged the Controversial Compact According to gaming lawyer Daniel Wallach, the lawsuit was filed […]
Industry
April 24, 2025
Bally’s Chicago IPO Faces Legal Challenges
Bally’s Corporation has published an update on its Chicago Casino plans, warning that the planned initial public offering faces certain legal headwinds, which could incur “significant costs.” Many Are Unhappy with the Offering’s Restrictions For context, the development of Bally’s Chicago Casino has long been marred by certain financial concerns. Because of that, the company […]
Casino
April 24, 2025
FAA Tightens Air Tour Safety Rules in Las Vegas
Prompted by the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter in Washington, DC, in January, the FAA issued a review of helicopter safety around the biggest US airports, including those in Las Vegas. FAA Finds Safety Concerns in Las Vegas Helicopter Tours According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the potential […]
