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From homegrown initiatives at the ballot box in rural America, to the fate of th six concessionaires in Macau as their licenses are set to expire betwwen 2020 nad 2022, to Asian marketplaces like Japan and Vietnam that are set to change the world casino landscape, you'll find all the news that's fit print here. Complementary sections include the over arching Gaming Industry News section as well as Licenses, Taxation, and Online Gambling Regulation.
The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, a federally recognized tribe in California has had to deal with a number of legalities in trying to re-open its popular Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. The tri...
Culminating in 2011, former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick saw an expanded gambling law come to pass on his watch and devoted significant time to negotiating a gaming compact with the Mashpee Wampanoag tr...
America’s northern neighbour has seen steady growth in its casino industry. The regulated gaming industry in Canada includes Lottery, Casino Gaming, Horse Racing, Slots at Racetracks, Video Lottery, and Charita...
Lobbying efforts for a destination casino in Florida by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation have come to an end.
Company heads along with Chairman Sheldon Anderson of the Paradise, Nevada, based company that ope...
An abundance of radio and television ads on Boston’s airwaves from Boston-based DraftKings, that has received investments from Fox Sports, MLB, the NHL and Major League Soccer, may have precipitated a review by...
Thursday, September 17 the Nevada Gaming Commission in Las Vegas approved changes in the regulations allowing the introduction of skill elements into the normally 100% random slot machines found in Las Vegas an...
A congressman involved in the effort to bring Las Vegas style sports betting to New Jersey said on Monday that the recent hike in fantasy sports offerings promising players big payouts may help to refocus atten...
The Pojoaque Pueblo tribe has accused state gaming officials in New Mexico of conspiring against the tribe by holding a closed door meeting and taking indirect steps to threaten gaming manufacturers and vendors...
On October 1st a new law will go into effect in Maryland allowing casinos to hire workers as young as 18. Maryland Live has already begun recruiting the younger workforce according to a report in the Capital Ga...
In a landmark decision, early Friday evening the U.S. Department of the Interior approved a land into trust application submitted by the Mashpee Wampananog for land designated for their Project First Light Reso...
The $70 billion fantasy football market may be adding Florida to what is anticipated to be a growing list of states that are examining their respective gambling laws, and determining that the activity is a game...
In Grand Rapids on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker ruled against the state of Michigan’s suit attempting to block a downtown Lansing tribal casino.
The ruling viewed as a step in the right direc...
Casino establishments are always on the lookout to be the first to set up operations in new markets as it immediately gives them leverage to capture market share and build a strong presence.
Legislators in A...
Whether or not there will be casino gambling in the state of Georgia may soon be up to voters to decide.
Proponents of para-mutual betting and casinos say there is sufficient drive now to give Georgia voters...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) finds free bet bonuses with wagering restrictions related to online gambling deceptive at least at some gambling operators. In particular, after having ...