Industry
December 17, 2024
NJ Lawmakers Propose Fines Instead of Charges for Underage Gambling
Underage gambling is strictly monitored across the United States. While the legal gambling age varies from one state to the other, generally speaking, the minimum is 18, but the most common age required for gambling activities, similar to alcohol, is 21. Penalties for underage gambling, similar to the minimum age, are different across the nation. […]
Industry
December 17, 2024
New Jersey Gaming Recorded Its Strongest November in 11 Years
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) published a report about the performance of the nine Atlantic City casinos in November. As it turns out, the local casinos have recorded growth after two months of declines. In the meantime, iGaming and sports betting continued to excel. The Casinos Were on the Rise In November, […]
Lottery
December 16, 2024
Four Lottery Players Nearly Miss Mega Millions $700M Jackpot
An estimated $695 million was up for grabs last week from Mega Millions, the popular lottery game in the United States. While many tried their luck, nobody matched all the winning numbers from the game’s drawing on Friday the 13th last week. This allowed the jackpot to continue growing, surpassing the mind-blowing sum of $700 […]
Legal
December 16, 2024
Mafia Member Lands 30 Months in Prison for Illegal Gambling Operation
Carmelo Polito, also known as “Carmine Polito,” a longtime member and former acting captain in the Genovese organized crime family, received a 30-month prison sentence for racketeering charges related to conducting illegal gambling businesses and attempts at violent extortion. United States District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano handed down the sentence at the federal courthouse in […]
Industry
December 16, 2024
South Carolina Introduces Sports Betting Bill amid Growing Regional Momentum
South Carolina could take a significant step toward legalizing sports betting with House Bill 3625, filed this week by Rep. Chris Murphy (R) and co-sponsored by bipartisan lawmakers Rep. Heath Sessions (R) and Rep. J. Todd Rutherford (D). This “South Carolina Sports Wagering Act” will target the legislative session beginning 14 January. The State Has […]
Legal
December 16, 2024
Ex-Resorts World and MGM Grand President to Have License Suspended, Pay a Fine
Scott Sibella, the controversial former president of Resorts World Las Vegas and MGM Grand, has agreed to forfeit his gaming license for the next few years. This agreement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) came in response to claims that Sibella allowed people with criminal pasts to gamble. Sibella to Pay a $10k Fine […]
Sports
December 16, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights’ Lehner Addresses Bankruptcy Issues
Several years ago, in 2019, Robin Lehner, the famous National Hockey League (NHL) player, won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Undoubtedly when winning the prize which recognizes “perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey,” the player did not expect that he would file for bankruptcy a few years later. Lehner has been through rough times in […]
Casino
December 16, 2024
Minnesota Moves Tribal Land into Trust, Approves Emergency Casino Plan
The US Department of the Interior has moved some 400 acres of Prairie Island Indian Community land in Olmsted County, Minnesota, into trust. The parcel could be used for an emergency temporary casino. The Move Recognizes the Tribe’s Sovereignty The parcel is part of the 1,200 acres that the Prairie Island Indians bought from Tower […]
Industry
December 16, 2024
Gaming Industry Optimistic About Trump Administration’s Business Approach
Gaming executives feel good about what Donald Trump‘s team might do for them pointing to its business-friendly approach and expected cuts in federal rules. Bill Miller and Key Players Discuss Impact of Trump Policies on State Gaming Rules At the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) meeting on December 13 key players said […]
Industry
December 16, 2024
NCLGS Seeks Public Input on Proposed iGaming Bill
Close to 40 US states currently offer legal sports betting. With the activity available in a mobile and retail form in most states, its expansion became a fact after PASPA was struck down some six years ago. While sports betting has expanded exponentially since, the same cannot be said about online gambling. Currently, only seven […]
