Former NBA Commissioner David Stern now in favor of legal sports betting Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationDelawareSports bettingNevada October 3, 2016 0David Stern – the former NBA Commissioner was one of those individuals who was opposed to legalizing the sports betting...
NBA Commissioner with 30 years on the seat now supports regulated sports betting Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLas VegasConferences / Trade ShowsSports bettingFantasy Sports September 21, 2016 0In keeping with his assertion last September that legal sports betting in the U.S. is “inevitable,” former NBA Commissioner David...
US casinos call on Congress to fight the spreading Zika virus Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Gaming Industry News September 13, 2016 0In a letter sent to every member of the Congress, US casinos are asking for legislation that will fight the...
Decisive vote looms for Canadian single-game sports wagering legislation Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCanada September 7, 2016 0In Canada, the future prospects for proposed federal legislation that would amend the national criminal code to legalize single-game sports...
Sports betting could add nicely to casino revenue in Mississippi Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinanceSports bettingMississippi August 7, 2016 0The president of the American Gaming Association (AGA) is of the opinion that sports betting could be exactly what the...
Casino saturation to be discussed at forthcoming Boston seminar Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsConferences / Trade ShowsMassachusetts June 18, 2016 0Amid the continuing expansion of casino gaming throughout the United States, the upcoming Summer Meeting of National Council Of Legislators...
G2E Asia event in Macau breaks attendance records Martin Chua Latest Casino and Gambling NewsConferences / Trade ShowsMacau May 27, 2016 0Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia 2016, which ran from May 17 – 19 at the Venetian Macao this year saw...
Trio of casinos account for 16% of Detroit revenues Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOntarioSports bettingTaxationMichigan May 4, 2016 0The American Gaming Association (AGA) has revealed that the $174.3 million contributed by the three casinos in Detroit last year...
Plainridge Park to give gambling control technology trial run Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTechnologyMassachusetts March 18, 2016 0The first U.S. gaming venue to trial gambling control technology will be Penn National Gaming’s new slots parlor in Massachusetts....
Nevada legislators hold meeting to discuss daily fantasy sports regulation Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationFantasy SportsNevada March 8, 2016 0Nevada was one of the first states to raise concerns over the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry over the fact...
AGA responds to Pennsylvania Govenor Tom Wolf’s new casino tax proposal Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinanceTaxationPennsylvania February 25, 2016 0Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has proposed a tax on casinos to bring in revenues and help the state’s ailing budget. The...
Las Vegas authorized to receive special federal security funding to protect $53 billion casino industry Renee Kingsley Economy/FinanceNevada February 16, 2016 0Las Vegas, Nevada officials have been pushing hard to get additional security due to the fact that the state’s multi-billion...
AGA releases new Best Practices for anti-money laundering compliance Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Money LaunderingEconomy/Finance December 10, 2015 0On the anniversary of the first ever comprehensive guidance on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Best Practices, the American Gaming Association (AGA) released updates...
AGA seeks presidential candidates’ views on key issues Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Las VegasEconomy/FinanceEmployment & CareersLicensingNevada December 4, 2015 0A debate between presidential candidates is set to take place in Las Vegas in about two weeks. The American Gaming...
FBI & AGA partner for online sports betting hotline Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsGaming Industry NewsMoney LaunderingIllegal BookmakingUnlicensed OperationOnline Gambling NewsSports bettingCrime November 11, 2015 0The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the American Gaming Association (AGA) have announced the agencies will join forces to...