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...
US Rep. for Vegas Strip wants Congress to look at daily fantasy sports legality Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Las VegasOnline gambling regulationSports bettingFantasy SportsNevada October 12, 2015 0US Representative Dina Titus of Nevada wants a congressional hearing to explore the legalities of daily fantasy sports (DFS). In a letter...
Former NBA commissioner says it’s time to legalize sports betting at federal level Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsIllegal BookmakingSports bettingTaxation October 3, 2015 0Thursday night former National Basketball Association commissioner, David Stern minced no words in stating that it is time to legalize sports...
Seal of approval for authorized online gambling sites introduced by NJ Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationNorth America Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationGaming Industry NewsOnline Gambling NewsNew Jersey October 2, 2015 0Compliments of New Jersey gaming regulators, state-licensed online gambling sites will now wear an official seal of approval. The seal...
Daily fantasy sports could burst into the limelight this season Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationNFLSports bettingFantasy SportsLicensing September 13, 2015 0With an estimated 57 million people participating in fantasy sports this year, the leagues and now daily fantasy sports (DFS) have...
Whopping $93b in illegal sports betting this season says AGA Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationNFLOnline gambling regulationGaming Industry NewsIllegal BookmakingOnline Gambling NewsSports bettingFantasy SportsLicensingNevada September 12, 2015 0Football fans will place an estimated $93 billion in illegal bets on NFL and college football games this season with...
Horse racing industry worries over losing casino subsidies Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingNorth America Casino NewsMassachusetts September 7, 2015 0The possible decrease of the considerable subsidy that helps to support the ailing horse racing industry is on the minds...
U.S casinos push Congress to strengthen Cybersecurity policies Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationGaming Industry NewsHackingUnlicensed OperationCrimeFinancial Fraud August 14, 2015 0The online gambling market has significantly expanded across the globe during the last 5 years and millions of dollars get...
AGA recruits former Boston Police Commissioner for advisory panel Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Casino NewsUnlicensed OperationLicensesMassachusetts June 21, 2015 0Just days before the first slot parlor opens in Massachusetts, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has appointed former Boston police...