Regulators set to check if downstate casino projects can afford to move forward
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended licenses for the three downstate casino projects, but there is a long way to...
Former Aristocrat Gaming CEO Hector Fernandez to lead IGT
The former CEO of Aristocrat Gaming is joining IGT to lead the company after it underwent a rebrand and completed a major transaction.IGT announced...
Nevada regulators want Wayne Nix blacklisted from casinos
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) unanimously voted to nominate illegal bookmaker Wayne Nix for inclusion in the state's so-called "Black Book," thereby excluding...
NJ senator says new NYC casinos increase need for slots at Meadowlands
A New Jersey senator who wants slots gambling added to horse racetracks in the state said this week that New York City's upcoming new...
New York regulator approves bids for three downstate casino licenses
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board awarded downstate casino licenses to the three remaining bidders following a lengthy, contentious licensing battle.Hard Rock,...
Caesars takes ownership of failures tied to $7.8M settlement with the NGCB
Nevada's gaming regulator has accepted the proposed $7.8 million settlement with Caesars Entertainment for allowing an illegal bookie to wager with the company.The Nevada...
MGM CEO Hornbuckle thanks Nevada for fighting prediction markets
MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle has been definitive in his stance on prediction markets in the past, and he doubled down...
Resorts World denies wanting to change NY casino tax rate bid
Resorts World is sticking with its original tax rate proposal for a downstate casino license in New York despite reports of the gaming giant...
AGA elects Delaware North CEO Lou Jacobs as new chair
The American Gaming Association (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Delaware North Co-CEO Lou Jacobs as the association's new chairman.The grandson of Delaware North...
Nevada reaches $7.8M money laundering settlement with Caesars
Caesars Entertainment is the latest entertainment giant to reach a multi-million dollar settlement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) over gambling violations.Caesars reached...
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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming
Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....