Licenses

Queens Casino Bid by Cohen Advances With State Senate Committee Vote

Steve Cohen’s ambitious $8 billion vision for a casino and entertainment destination near Citi Field in Queens took a major step forward this week, after a closely contested vote by a New York state Senate comm...

Isle of Man Gambling Regulator Grapples with £778K Revenue Shortfall

The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has projected a substantial funding gap of £778,000 for the 2025-26 fiscal year, pointing to a steep decline in both new and existing gaming licenses as t...

Michigan Cracks Down on BetOnline and SportsBetting.ag Operations

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist notices to BetOnline.ag and SportsBetting.ag, both operated from Panama, for offering gambling services in the state without proper authoriza...

Las Vegas Sands Drops Plans for Nassau Coliseum Casino, Paving the Way for New Developments

Las Vegas Sands Corporation has officially decided to abandon its proposal to build a $6 billion resort and casino at the Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale, Long Island. This move, announced on April 23, 2025, ...

Trump Stands to Gain $115M If Bally’s Secures Bronx Casino License

A lucrative opportunity tied to New York City's casino licensing process may yield a significant financial boost for U.S. President Donald Trump. If Bally's Corporation is granted permission to develop a casino...

Florida Advances Bill to Restrict Online Gaming Exclusively to Seminole Tribe

In a decisive step toward regulating online gambling within its borders, Florida's Senate Regulated Industries Committee has successfully advanced a bill that aims to solidify the Seminole Tribe's control over ...

TAB Offers $150 Million for Online Casino Licence Amid Regulatory Dispute

A brewing dispute is unfolding in New Zealand over the government’s decision to deny TAB New Zealand’s offer for an online casino license, potentially altering the landscape of online gambling. The TAB, a statu...

Missouri Sets May Date for Sports Betting Licenses

As Missouri gears up to introduce sports betting, the state’s Gaming Commission is setting its sights on a pivotal May 15 deadline for accepting license applications. This move comes after a slight delay caused...

Shifts in New Zealand’s Gambling Landscape: Online Casino Licenses Auctioned

New Zealand is poised to reshape its gambling framework by auctioning online casino licenses to foreign companies, marking a significant pivot in its regulatory approach. Set to commence in February 2026, this ...