Gaming Law &amp; Legislation

November 13, 2015 0

On Tuesday, November 10, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman threw down the proverbial gauntlet and instructed daily fantasy sports...

Alabama governor defends executive order; VictoryLand hopes to open by Christmas

November 13, 2015 0

Last week Governor Robert Bentley signed an executive order saying that gambling enforcement should be handled by district attorneys and...

Union looks to stall Station Casino IPO citing Deutsche Bank non-disclosures

Renee Kingsley

Gaming Law & Legislation

November 13, 2015 0

Station Casinos was founded by Frank Fertitta Jr in 1976 and has built a strong presence in Nevada during the...

Daily fantasy sports payment processors pressure operators to shut down New York state action

November 12, 2015 0

Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators rarely handle the banking aspects of player deposits and withdrawals in-house. Instead, DFS businesses contract...

Senator Bridget McKenzie wants share of Aussie gambling tax

November 12, 2015 0

With the federal government struggling with a massive overspending problem, a tax windfall has been proposed on Australian gambling companies...

Professional sports leagues’ involvement with daily fantasy sports called out for federal review

November 12, 2015 0

After clarifying the distinction between daily fantasy sports (DFS) and the more traditional, season-long fantasy sports leagues, New York Attorney...

Alabama Supreme Court blocks order to return VictoryLand machines

Lars Jones

Gaming Law & Legislation

November 10, 2015 0

A struggle over constitutional powers may ensue in Alabama as various government entities sort out the legality of bingo and...

New South Wales bans live betting adverts

November 10, 2015 0

As regulators begin to look at ways to curb the proliferation of online sports betting, New South Wales (NSW) has...

Texas casino possible for Alabama-Coushatta

November 9, 2015 1

Thirteen years after the Alabama-Coushatta tribe of Texas was forced to cease all gambling operations, the tribe’s property just off...

GovRisk brings 3rd annual Caribbean & Americas Gaming Regulation Forum to Miami Beach beginning Nov 9

November 7, 2015 0

A three-day Caribbean gaming industry regulatory event focused on “Fostering Regional Cooperation” is set to begin November 9th. The 3rd...

Time running out for Christie to act on casino bills

Lars Jones

November 7, 2015 0

Governor Chris Chistie of New Jersey has not yet said whether he will veto or sign into a law important...

Alabama Gov. Bentley strips AG Strange’s power; VictoryLand Casino could re-open

Lars Jones

November 5, 2015 0

In the long running saga of jobs and free enterprise versus mandated morality and the protection of the less fortunate...

Florida decoupling plan opposition expands

November 4, 2015 0

Efforts to decouple live racing from casino-style gambling at Florida pari-mutuel facilities are being rallied against by horseman’s groups. Groups...

Lengthy meeting held in Savannah Monday to discuss Georgia casinos