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Brightstar and OPAP Advance in Greek Lottery Tender Process

July 24, 2025

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Greece’s national investment fund, Growthfund, has confirmed that two companies—OPAP Investment Limited and Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation—have officially submitted expressions of interest for the excl...

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

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July 22, 2025

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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

Johnny K.

July 10, 2025

Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing, Missouri

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...

Michigan Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Gambling Platforms

Johnny K.

June 4, 2025

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In a firm move to protect consumers and uphold the legality of its online gaming market, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to six digital gambling platforms that were f...

Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Project Advances with Senate Approval

Vanja Mitic

May 28, 2025

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The state Senate delivered a decisive 54-5 vote on Tuesday, May 27, approving the critical land-use changes needed for billionaire Steve Cohen’sambitious casino development in Queens. This legislative win signi...

Nevada Gaming Commission Investigates Fontainebleau Amid Credit Issuance Concerns

Vanja Mitic

May 27, 2025

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The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is conducting an investigation into Fontainebleau Las Vegas concerning the issuance of credit to gamblers, which may have breached the federal Bank Secrecy Act’s anti-mone...

Wyke Gaming Suspended by UKGC for Breaching Safer Gambling Rules

Vanja Mitic

May 26, 2025

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The UK Gambling Commission has taken regulatory action against Wyke Gaming & Amusement Centre, suspending its licence due to serious compliance failures related to player protection and responsible gambling...

Casino Complex Bill to Lead Thai Parliament Agenda in July

Vanja Mitic

May 25, 2025

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When Thailand’s parliament reconvenes in July, the entertainment complex bill—focused on legalizing and regulating casino-integrated resorts—will be high on the legislative docket, Deputy Finance Minister Julap...

Spano Pushes State to License MGM and Resorts World Casinos Now

Vanja Mitic

May 21, 2025

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As more competitors drop out of the downstate New York casino race, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano is calling on state officials to immediately issue casino licenses to MGM Empire City Casino in Yonkers and Resorts W...

Missouri Confirms Sports Betting Start Date: Launch Set for December 1

Johnny K.

May 17, 2025

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Missourians eager to place legal sports bets will have to wait until December 1, 2025, as the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed the state will not meet any earlier launch timeline. Initially hoped to k...

New Jersey Proposes Casinos at Meadowlands and Monmouth Park to Counter NYC Plans

Vanja Mitic

May 16, 2025

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As New York City advances plans to open new casinos, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a constitutional amendment (Bill SCR130) aimed at allowing casino gaming at two prominent racetracks within the state: t...

Saks Fifth Avenue Drops Plans for Midtown Casino

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April 17, 2025

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Saks Fifth Avenue has officially pulled out of the race for one of New York’s three downstate gaming licenses, marking a high-profile withdrawal from the increasingly competitive bidding process. The department...

Enjoy Requests Termination of Casino Licenses in Chile’s Key Cities

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April 4, 2025

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Enjoy, a prominent player in the Chilean casino industry, has formally requested the termination of its operating permits for casinos in Coquimbo, Viña del Mar, and Pucón. These permits were granted in 2018 but...

Oklahoma Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Sports Betting

Johnny K.

March 27, 2025

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The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill that could bring legal sports betting to the state, allowing both tribal casinos and the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder to participate in the market. The proposal, Senate Bi...

Alberta Seeks to Rein in Online Gambling with New Legislation

Johnny K.

March 27, 2025

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The Alberta government is advancing plans to regulate online gambling by opening the market to private operators, an effort that officials say will enhance player protection and reclaim revenue that is currentl...

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Brightstar and OPAP Advance in Greek Lottery Tender Process

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

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

Michigan Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Gambling Platforms

Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Project Advances with Senate Approval

Nevada Gaming Commission Investigates Fontainebleau Amid Credit Issuance Concerns

Wyke Gaming Suspended by UKGC for Breaching Safer Gambling Rules

Casino Complex Bill to Lead Thai Parliament Agenda in July

Spano Pushes State to License MGM and Resorts World Casinos Now

Missouri Confirms Sports Betting Start Date: Launch Set for December 1

New Jersey Proposes Casinos at Meadowlands and Monmouth Park to Counter NYC Plans

Saks Fifth Avenue Drops Plans for Midtown Casino

Enjoy Requests Termination of Casino Licenses in Chile’s Key Cities

Oklahoma Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Sports Betting

Alberta Seeks to Rein in Online Gambling with New Legislation

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