Alabama lawmakers could vote on lottery, casino, and sports betting legislation as early as this Thursday after the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved three bills on Tuesday.
The San Manual Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have announced an agreement to purchase the Palms Hotel and Casino from Red Rock Resorts in a deal worth $650 million.
The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the license of Gibraltar-based online gaming operator Nektan, whose UK-facing brands include Jackpot Mobile Casino and Cloud Casino, due to a breach of licensing conditions relating to section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005.
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced the launch of its TwinSpires sports betting app in Indiana and Colorado, and the launch of TwinSpires Casino and Sports app in Pennsylvania. The launches comes just in time for the 2021 Kentucky Derby which takes place on Saturday May 1st.
Casinos collected $1.066 billion in revenue for the month of March
The Swedish Gambling Authority Spelinspektionen has fined online gaming company LeoVegas SEK 2 million (€197,051) for breaching customer due diligence regulations. The breach occurred in 2019 during Sweden's first year of market regulation.
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission has released a draft of proposed regulations that will govern the nation's casino industry. The draft includes a list of nine games that are currently banned but which are set to be legalized as part of the government's redevelopment plans for the industry.
The Australian Communicates and Media authority (ACMA) has ordered internet service providers to block four more offshore websites offering unlicensed gambling services and products.
The latest monthly reports from the Office of the Attorney General in New Jersey show that the state's licensed casinos, racetracks, and sportsbooks reported revenue of $359.3 million, up 119.8% on the $163.5 million for the same month last year.
Las Vegas Casinos could be allowed to open at 100% capacity by June 1st according to an announcement by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that amends the state's tribal gaming compact to allow for the expansion of existing gaming and the introduction of sports betting.
Alabama senators have approved legislation that will allow voters to decide whether or not the state will have a lottery, casinos, and sportsbooks.