Indiana statehouse

Indiana dealt online casino blow following corruption scandal

When examining which states could make a move to legalize online casino in 2024, Indiana would typically be in many tipsters’ top two or...
Brazilian Senate

Brazil sports betting bill passes Economic Commission with tax & sponsorship settlements

The Senate of Brazil’s Economic Affairs Commission is likely to accept the federal sports betting and gaming legislation having reviewed the framework’s tax rates.  Having...
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Brazil sports betting regulations heading for Senate floor

The process for regulating sports betting in Brazil could come to a successful close next week as draft regulations are set to hit the...
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Bill banning smoking in PA casinos clears committee

During the pandemic, many casinos went smokeless for a period of time. Now, there are many groups lobbying to make that change permanent. Pennsylvania's HB...
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Virginia skill game ban takes effect on Wednesday

After a long road that included a pandemic and a court battle, the ban on skill games in Virginia is set to go into...
Alabama capitol

Alabama lawmakers seeking regulator to stamp out illicit gaming

Senior lawmakers in Alabama are seeking to introduce measures to establish a gaming regulator to stamp out illegal operations in the state.  As part of...
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Brazil finance ministry publishes sports betting operator requirements

Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has published a set of comprehensive requirements for sportsbook operators wishing to enter the regulated market once established.  As reported by...
Alabama capitol

Alabama Democrats hoping for gambling legislation in 2024

Democrats in Alabama are exploring the possibility of adding pro-gambling policies into the 2024 legislative session.  As part of a decades-long battle to legally expand...
Brazilian Senate

Brazil legislature names pro-gaming Rapporteur for sports betting bill

The introduction of sports betting regulation in Brazil took another step forward as a pro-gaming lawmaker was named the Rapporteur of the relevant bill.  Senator...
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California Tribe seeking to reignite sports betting debate in 2024

A Native American tribe is seeking to table an online sports betting initiative in the 2024 election cycle, according to reports.  PlayUSA has reported that...

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Cordish gaming cannibalization

Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
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SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt

BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...
How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming. The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate...