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...
Hotel and casino regulations and bylaws amended by Virgin Islands Casino Commission Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSt. Croix September 4, 2016 0On Friday, regulations for enterprise zone hotel casinos, along with commission bylaws, and application approval for non-gaming services and employees,...
UKGC shows thinking on eSports, virtual currencies, “social” gambling and more Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationBitcoin accepting propertiesFantasy eSportsUnited Kingdom August 18, 2016 0One of the industry’s most reputable gambling authorities, the UK Gambling Commission, has published a discussion paper in which it...
Changes in Japan’s political environment brings casino legislation once again to the forefront Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsEconomy/FinanceJapanLicensesAsian Casino NewsMacauPhilippinesSouth Korea July 30, 2016 0Gaming analysts believe that Japan is in a great position to benefit from legalizing the casino industry and Union Gaming...
Wynn Boston Harbor wins environmental licensing decision and prepares for construction Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts July 23, 2016 0Ever since Wynn Resorts announced plans to develop its Wynn Boston Harbor casino resort, the company has faced stiff opposition...
Massachusetts environmental official recommends waterfront permit to be issued to Wynn Everett Casino Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts July 18, 2016 0Four months ago work on the brand new Wynn Boston Harbor Resort was terminated after a key waterfront permit the...
Two Las Vegas casinos begin offering virtual horse racing; interest in live industry waning Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasHorse RacingMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships July 3, 2016 0Hoping to act as a “filler product” in between live races, which are being run less often during the week,...
Playtech premieres Virtual Tennis game Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsNewest casino gamesTechnologyGame manufacturersFantasy Sports July 2, 2016 0Online gaming software innovator Playtech has released what it has dubbed “the industry’s most graphically advanced leading virtual sports product”...
New virtual bonus area opens at Seven Feathers Casino Resort Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingTechnologyOregon June 24, 2016 0The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians’ Seven Feathers Casino Resort has an exciting new Cash of the...
Saipan casino developer fined for environmental violations Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsNew HotelsCasino project updatesNorthern Mariana Islands May 3, 2016 0The environmental protection agency for the Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) has reportedly fined the company building the...
Virginia first state to enact legal framework for fantasy sports Sadonna Price VirginiaLatest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationFantasy Sports March 8, 2016 0On Monday, Terry McAuliffe, the Governor of Virginia, signed the Fantasy Contests Act into law. This new law will establish...
Two West Virginia bills could affect Wheeling Island Casinos Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationWest Virginia March 6, 2016 0The state of West Virginia is currently dealing with a major budget shortfall and serious issues such as decaying roadways....
W. Virginia bill could hobble race track casinos Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinanceWest Virginia February 29, 2016 0A bill floated on behalf of West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin would strip funding from the state’s horse tracks four years...
Virginia establishes first legal framework for Daily Fantasy Sports Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFantasy Sports February 25, 2016 0Daily fantasy sports companies FanDuel and DraftKings have been fighting to hold on to the industry as of late, as...
Wynn Everett faces environmental challenge from Somerville Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts February 14, 2016 0The Wynn project in Everett is being tested by a last minute challenge from Somverille, which could essentially trigger an...