Licenses

Las Vegas Sands Faces Another Legal Challenge Over Its NY Casino-Resort Plans

Recently, New York State Supreme Court Justice Sarika Kapoor, the very same judge who formerly invalidated lease of the Las Vegas Sands (LVS) with Nassau County last November, decided that LVS doesn't have a le...

Related Companies Files Rezoning Application for the $12 Billion Hudson Yards Casino Development

As the time to open up applications for three New York downstate casino licenses is getting closer, the bidders are employing ultimate efforts to convince the state authorities of the viability of their respect...

Aruze Gaming Global Secures 14 Tribal Validations For Tribal Expansion And 4 State Licenses

Aruze Gaming Global (AG2), a Las Vegas-based casino equipment manufacturer, is pleased to reveal that it has managed to achieve a crucial landmark in its business, having obtained validations from fourteen trib...

US Department of the Interior Updates Regulations to Mirror Florida Indian Gaming Compacts

The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced an update of federal regulations to make Indian gaming compacts similar to those enforced in Florida. The Department reportedly intends to have the clarity ...

Sydney’s Star Casino To Undergo Second Investigation Into Its Suitability To Hold a Casino License

Star Sydney's appropriateness to own a casino license will return into focus following the announcement of the New South Wales Independent Commission (NICC) on February 19 that it'd launch a 2nd investigation f...

Betsson Acquires Holland Gaming to Continue European Expansions

A pioneering gaming company, Betsson, has entered the acquisition deal with the online casino operator Holland Gaming Technology. The €27.5million deal will reportedly also see the casino’s game development ver...

WA Authorities Busted Underground Gaming Houses in Perth to Seize Almost $190,000 in Cash

In 2023, Perth authorities carried out two major raids on underground gambling operations in suburban areas to seize almost $190,000 in cash, casino-style gaming chips, and playing cards. The organi...

Penn Entertainment Acquires Sports Betting License for ESPN Bet Launch in New York

Casino corporation Penn Entertainment has bought a betting license to launch its vertical ESPN Bet to the largest legal sports betting market in the United States. The state of New York originally made only nin...

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Granted Complete B2B Gambling License to Booming Games

Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) of Ontario, the competent gambling authority in the Canadian province, has reportedly approved the B2B gaming license issuance for the fast-growing game developer and iGamin...

Mets Owner’s $8 Billion Casino Proposal in Queens to Include Community Investments

Eleven casino companies are in the race for the three available casino licenses in the downtown New York City. One of the patient runners is Mets owner Steve Cohen, who has recently partnered with the casino an...

Curaçao Gaming Control Board Issues First Direct License And Digital Seals Under Latest Legislative Regime

Under the country's fresh regulatory regime, Curaçao’s official regulator of the land-based casino industry, the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB), has granted its 1st licenses. First licenses: The compa...

Macau’s GGR Reaches MOP19.3bln In First Month of 2024; Second Highest Since Pandemic

During the first month of 2024, the gaming industry in Macau continued to grow in terms of accumulated profits, with gross gaming profit (GGR) reaching MOP19.3bln, which is approximately US$2.4bln. Additionally...

Georgia Gets Close to Sports Betting Legalization Through New Bill

Georgia is on its way to approving another sports gambling bill in order to finally legalize betting in the state. Once approved, the bill will lead to issuing a license to the Georgia Lottery Corporation. S...

Live Poker To Come Back To Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

Following an extended absence, live poker is scheduled to come back to Hollywood Casino in Grantville this upcoming spring, casino executives said. Official return: The vice president and general manager ...

Sports Bettors In Arizona Managed To Set Latest Betting Record In November of Last Year

Sports bettors in Arizona were relieved to have the chance to legally bet online on sports during November of the previous year. In addition, their appreciation has been more pronounced over the aforementioned ...