Computer hacker as Boyd Gaming faces a lawsuit in Nevada over a cyberattack.

Former Boyd Gaming employee sues over data breach of personal info

An SEC filing revealed a cybersecurity attack against Boyd Gaming Corporation, leading to a lawsuit filed by a former employee of the gaming and...
MGM Empire City in Queens, which is one of four final New York City casino proposals

New York City casino contenders down to final four

Four proposals remain in the running to earn one of three available licenses for a new New York City casino after a series of...
The Houston, Texas skyline

Texas tribe cleared to open state’s first off-reservation casino

A tribe in Texas is going ahead with plans to develop a new casino resort near Houston after receiving confirmation from the National Indian...
Mario Lopez, now an official brand ambassador for Hard Rock Jackpot Planet

Mario Lopez signs up to rep Hard Rock Jackpot Planet social game

Hard Rock Digital's free-to-play gaming arm Hard Rock Games has recruited actor and television host Mario Lopez as brand ambassador for its Hard Rock...
A man in US ARMY attire with the American flag on his sleeve

Government not combating military gambling disorders, says auditor

A new report from the supreme auditor agency for the federal government has warned that not enough is being done to prevent and protect...
Boyd Gaming-owned Valley Forge Casino in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania regulator fines Valley Forge for letting 13-year-old gamble

Valley Forge Casino Resort near Philadelphia, PA, has been fined $30,000 for allowing a 13-year-old to gamble on slot machines for over three hours.The...
The midtown Manhattan skyline featuring the UN building, close to where Mohegan wanted to build a new casino

Manhattan casino efforts hit bust as third proposal rejected

New York City will get a new land-based casino, but it won't be in Manhattan.All three proposals to construct a new resort in the...
Casino chips as the OBBBA has a provision on chip tips.

OBBBA provision allows workers to deduct taxes for casino chip tips

Casino workers in the U.S. are poised to benefit from a new policy regarding tips.  A proposed policy by the Internal Revenue Service that...
Jay-Z, whose joint venture proposal for Caesars Palace Times Square won't be moving forward

New York officials reject Caesars Times Square casino backed by Jay-Z

You can't knock Jay-Z's hustle, but the Empire State wasn't in the state of mind to grant him his casino wish.A New York...
Ribbon cutting as Valicy Gaming plans to open as an evolution from Grover Gaming.

Vacily Gaming sets grand opening under leadership of Grover Gaming founder

The blockbuster sale of Grover Gaming to Light & Wonder earlier this year spurred the creation of a new land-based gaming company.Valicy Gaming announced...

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SBC

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...
illegal gaming

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...
PrizePicks

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

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....