Licenses

Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack to Open August 19 After License Approval

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has officially granted licensing approval to Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack, paving the way for the facility’s long-anticipated debut. The grand opening has bee...

DraftKings and Circa Secure Missouri’s First Untethered Sports Betting Licenses

The Missouri Gaming Commission has officially awarded the state’s first two untethered mobile sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports, marking a major development as the Show-Me State moves towar...

Review Clears SkyCity Adelaide to Retain Licence Under Strict Oversight

An extensive independent review has concluded that SkyCity Adelaide is suitable to retain South Australia’s sole casino licence, despite a lengthy record of governance failures and compliance breaches. The 541-...

Equatorial Guinea Issues First Online Gaming Licence in Bid to Join Global iGaming Market

UPDATE: On August 8, 2025, the Government of Equatorial Guinea issued an official statement clarifying that no master licence for online gaming has been legally granted in the country. The communiqué emphasi...

Mayor Adams Vetoes City Council Rejection of Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid

New York City Mayor Eric Adams took the unprecedented step of vetoing a recent City Council decision that rejected Bally’s $4 billion casino proposal for a site in Ferry Point Park, Bronx. This veto marks the f...

Resorts World Presents $5.5B Project Bid for Existing Queens Casino to Community Advisory Committee

Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has officially submitted its ambitious $5.5 billion expansion proposal to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), marking a critical step in its pursuit of one of three downs...

Missouri Nears Sports Betting Launch as FanDuel, DraftKings Seek Prime Licenses

As Missouri moves toward its long-anticipated sports betting debut on December 1, 2025, major developments are unfolding in the race to secure licenses. Among the most coveted opportunities are the two untether...