Bidders as New York downstate casino bidders take their next steps.

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...
CEO contract as Hector Fernandez joins IGT as the company's new CEO.

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...
A barbed wire fence with a restricted sign on it

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...
The Meadowlands Sports Complex in New Jersey

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 city taxi as the state awards downstate casino licenses.

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 Palace as the company agrees to a settlement in Nevada.

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...
The MGM lion in front of the MGM Resorts logo on a building in Las Vegas, 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...
New York subway sign as Resorts World wants to change its bid for a casino in the state.

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...
Chairs around a table in a corporate boardroom

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...
Caesars Palace building as the company faces a fine in Nevada by the state's gaming regulator.

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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SBC Player Experience Academy

SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits

SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September in Lisbon, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders, and regulators...
SBC Summit SBC Connect

SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect

SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...
SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon 

SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
SBC Summit

SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates

SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...