Alabama Senators Approve Casino, Lottery, and Sports Betting Bill
Alabama senators have approved legislation that will allow voters to decide whether or not the state will have a lottery, casinos, and sportsbooks.
Casino News
Bally’s Finally Makes Move to Vegas With Tropicana Hotel & Casino Acquisition
The Rhode Island-based gaming company will acquire the property in a deal reported to be worth $308 million. The deal includes the purchase of the 1,500-room hotel, the casino, and the theater and convention property.
Arizona Governor Set to Finally Legalize Sports Betting
Arizona state senators have given their approval to Senate Bill 1797 that will allow Arizonans to gamble on pro and amateur sports alongside fantasy sports.
Sweden’s Evolution Gaming to Acquire Big Time Gaming in €450m Deal
Swedish gaming company Evolution is set to acquire Big Time Gaming for an estimated €450 million in a cash/shares deal.
March Sees Ohio’s Gambling Industry Generate a Record $215 Million in Revenue
Ohio Gaming Commission's revenue report for the month of March shows that the state's four casinos and seven racinos combined to generate revenue of $215 million after all bets were paid.
Illinois Governor Ends Mobile Sports Wagering Registration
Governor J.B. Pritzker has decided not to renew an executive order that allowed Illinois bettors to register for sports wagering remotely.
Q1 Gambling Industry Fines Exceed Total Sanctions Issued in First Half of 2020
European and UK gambling regulators issued over £24m / €28.1m / $33m in fines during the first quarter of 2021.
San Diego Padres Sign Sponsorship Deal with Circa Resort & Casino Las Vegas
MLB team San Diego Padres has announced a partnership deal with Circa Resort & Casino Las Vegas, the world's largest physical sportsbook location and home to sports betting brand Circa Sports.
Mohegan Sun Opens as First Tribal Casino in Las Vegas
The Mohegan Sun Casino has opened at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to become the first tribal casino in Las Vegas.
Five Casinos Face UKGC Regulatory Action for Social Responsibility and AML Failings
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has sanctioned five land-based casinos for failing to follow social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) rules.
Casumo Receives Second Multi-Million Pound Fine From UKGC for Regulatory Failures
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined online casino firm Casumo £6million for breaching anti-money laundering rules and failing to ensure that players were gambling responsibly.
Bally’s Agrees £2bn Takeover Deal for Gamesys
US casino owner Bally's has agreed a deal to takeover online gambling firm Gamesys in a deal worth £2 billion.