Industry
March 4, 2024
Jacksonville Police Arrests Suspect in Casino Robbery Case
Casinos are often targets of illegal activities and this is primarily because they handle large amounts of cash. However, gambling operators do not stand idle and invest heavily in security solutions, including security personnel, CCTV, metal detectors and AI solutions that help flag problematic behavior such as cheating or identify individuals who are not permitted […]
Legal
March 4, 2024
Fontainebleau Faces Wynn Lawsuit over Alleged Employee Poaching
Rivalry within the gambling industry is fierce, which is one of the main reasons why many leading gambling operators include non-compete clauses in their contracts with senior-level employees. A non-compete clause effectively restricts the employee from being employed with a rival company. Such clauses can be applicable for different durations with one year being a […]
Sports
March 4, 2024
West Virginia Seeks to Protect Sports Athletes from Harassment
The statewide expansion of sports betting allowed bettors across the country to gain access to a legal form of wagering on sports. While sports aficionados and gamblers alike enjoy a legal market, states that have legalized the activity benefit from tax revenue that helps fund different educational programs and statewide initiatives. Yet, amid the expansion, […]
Casino
March 4, 2024
Federal Judge Ends Legal Battle Over Jamul Indian Village Casino
After years of legal battles, a federal judge has brought closure to the longstanding dispute over the tribal casino in the Jamul Indian Village, located in San Diego County. US District Judge Andrew G. Schopler, appointed by President Joe Biden, not only dismissed the latest case against the casino but also imposed sanctions on the […]
Business
March 4, 2024
Fanatics Launches Sportsbook in New York, as Planned
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has launched its Fanatics Sportsbook in New York, in line with its ambition to grow its US presence. The lucrative New York market has been something the company has been eyeing for a while and a chief reason for its acquisition of PointsBet’s US assets. The Fanatics Sportsbook will now replace […]
Lottery
March 1, 2024
Powerball Jackpot to Hit $443 Million for Next Drawing
At the start of the year, a player from Michigan secured Powerball’s staggering $842 million jackpot. The lucky winner guessed correctly all winning numbers, including white balls 12, 21, 42, 44, 49 along with the red Powerball 1, taking home a whopping $842 million or $425.2 million cash value jackpot. Yet, ever since this drawing, […]
Industry
March 1, 2024
NJDGE Announces Retirement of Director David Rebuck
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the retirement of the Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE), David L. Rebuck, at the end of 13 long years in the position. This turns him into the longest-serving director in the division’s history. In total, Rebuck has spent no less than 36 years […]
Industry
March 1, 2024
Meskwaki Casino Visitor with Homemade Firearm Sentenced to Prison
A 56-year-old Council Bluffs, Iowa resident who visited a casino while carrying a homemade large-caliber pistol and drugs was sentenced recently. Confirmation about the sentence came from the US Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Iowa. The criminal case was investigated by the Meskwaki Nation Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and […]
Casino
March 1, 2024
Supremeland Gaming Hits the Ground Running in US
The first state where Supremeland Gaming will be able to operate its products is Pennsylvania, with the Keystone State’s Control Board issuing an interim authorization that will allow the supplier to roll out its content portfolio with interested and licensed operators. Supremeland Secures Coveted Pennsylvania Market Entry Supremeland Gaming is a Swedish iGaming studio and […]
Lottery
March 1, 2024
Scientific Games Shows Backing for HB 1218 and iLottery at Maryland House
The company was represented by its SVP of public policy and government affairs, Christine Wechsler, who testified before the House and made Scientific Games arguments in favor of House Bill 1218, the current legislative attempt to introduce iLottery to the state, known. iLottery in Focus in Maryland House Essentially, the Maryland Lottery would receive a […]
