Industry
September 5, 2024
Greg Small to Step Down from Indiana Gaming Commission
The gambling regulator in Indiana, the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), will soon be looking for a permanent executive director after an unexpected C-suite change announced this week. Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb confirmed Wednesday that the Commission’s current executive director, Greg Small, will be stepping down from his role with the gambling regulator. Small initially […]
Legal
September 5, 2024
Drunk Las Vegas Woman Stole Coffin with Body from Funeral Home
The Las Vegas police have arrested a woman who stole a coffin with a body in it from a funeral home. The woman said that she was drunk at the time and had no recollection of the happening. The Woman Dumped the Body Outside On August 27, Patricia Sierra, 47, broke into the Affordable Cremation […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
North Carolina: Police in Matthews Seizes Gambling Equipment, Guns
Across the United States, law enforcement and state regulators constantly fight illegal gambling establishments. Not only such venues do not pay taxes and may push people into gambling harm but can often be associated with other unlawful activities, including assault, battery, robbery, drug distribution and prostitution, among others. This emphasizes the need for constant monitoring […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
California Tribal Compact Bill Secures Assembly Approval
California Senator Bill Dodd announced that two of his measures, including a tribal gaming compact, have been greenlit by the Assembly. He praised this development, calling it a “win for everyone.” Dodd’s Bill Was Approved by the Assembly As per the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, states can sign gaming compacts with Native tribes, […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Ohio Senator Wants to Legalize iGaming as the Next Logical Step
Ohio senator Niraj Antani, R-Miami Twp., has introduced a 146-page bill that would legalize online casino gaming in the Buckeye State. The bill, which was introduced on Wednesday and is yet to receive an official number, is aimed to give the green light to legal internet casino gambling including online slot machines, table games, roulette, […]
Sports
September 5, 2024
Illegal Sports Betting in Massachusetts Unaffected by Legalization
Massachusetts was among the US states that legalized sports betting in 2022. After the legalization of the activity, the state launched its retail market at the end of January 2023, followed by an online betting market launch on March 10 of the same year. Despite operating for more than a year, the market is yet […]
Casino
September 5, 2024
Lawyer Accused of Stealing $1.8M from Client’s Trust to Gamble
A civil lawsuit filed in Polk County Florida, accuses attorney Jason Penrod of Family Elder Law of taking almost $1.8 million from a trust fund. This fund belonged to the children of a deceased client. The lawsuit claims Penrod lost the money gambling at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. Lawyer Admits to Moving […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Children of Atlantic City Casino Workers Unite Against Secondhand Smoke
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), a group that fights for smoke-free workplaces in Atlantic City’s casinos, has started a new ad campaign targeting New Jersey lawmakers. The campaign called “Kids of CEASE,” shows children of casino workers who worry about their parents’ health because of long-term exposure to secondhand smoke. The ads first appeared […]
Industry
September 4, 2024
FanDuel Unveils RG Program Starring Randy Livingston
FanDuel, one of America’s sports betting powerhouses, has announced a new safer gambling partnership ahead of Responsible Gaming Education Month. Livingston and His Wife Have Joined the RG Ambassador Team The agreement will see FanDuel join forces with former NBA player and basketball coach Randy Livingston and his wife, sports agent Anita Smith. As a […]
Business
September 4, 2024
MGM Resorts Raises Debt Sale to $850M from $675M
The global gaming and entertainment company that offers best-in-class hotels and casinos, MGM Resorts International, announced it decided to increase its debt sale from $675 million to $850 million. In a statement on Thursday, the company confirmed that it plans to raise more money through debt than initially expected. As a result, MGM confirmed it […]
