Fox, Stars Group to Launch FOX Bet Network
The Stars Group and FOX Sports have announced plans to launch FOX Bet through a national media and sports wagering partnership in the United States. FOX Sports will provide...
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House Kills New Hampshire Casino Bill
Casino gaming appear dead for this year in New Hampshire. The House last week overwhelmingly voted to “indefinitely postpone” a bill that would have authorized two casinos in the...
Philly’s Live! Casino Will Have Sports Book
Officials of Cordish Companies told Pennsylvania regulators that its under-construction Live! Casino Hotel in South Philadelphia will include a retail sports book.
Colorado to Vote On Sports Betting
Colorado Governor Jared Polis (l.) has been handed a bill by the legislature that would put sports betting on the November ballot. The bill had strong bipartisan support. The...
Connecticut Governor not Optimistic on Sports Betting
It took a while, but Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (.) eventually told reporters last week that he is unlikely to reach an agreement with the state’s Indian tribes this...
Pennsylvania Casino Reveals Expansion Plans
Pennsylvania’s Mount Airy Casino Resort (l.) unveiled its $40 million expansion, including100 new rooms and a multi-function ballroom/event center.
Many Take Massachusetts As Model for Expanding Gaming
The Bay State has had many bumps along the way in bringing its plan of three casinos and one slots parlor to life. But despite those bumps, many see...
New Jersey Sues DOJ on Adelson Connection to Wire Act Opinion
New Jersey has filed suit against the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging that the recent wire act opinion from the DOJ was heavily influenced by lobbyists for Sheldon Adelson,...
Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort May Finally Turn Profit
Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort may end up in the black for May under its new leadership. The New York Hedge Fund, which is acquiring the casino, spent $50...
Court Rules Atlantic City Casino Can Collect from Problem Gambler
A New Jersey state appellate court has upheld a ruling that allows Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City to collect a debt from a self-described compulsive gambler. The gambler had...
City of Las Vegas Legalizes Pot Lounges
The 4-1 City Council vote means it’s a matter of months at most before users will be getting their high on within reasonable proximity to the Downtown casino district....
NASCAR Makes Deals with Action Network and Genius Sports
NASCAR and the Action Network formed a partnership to share sports betting content, with information and analysis from the Action Network on NASCAR.com every week. NASCAR also has signed...
Caesars To Make MGM-Like Cuts
Strip hotel business was strong, and the company played lucky, and the result was a $50 million jump in net revenues in Caesars’ core market of Las Vegas. On...
Wynn Moves On From Massachusetts Decision
After being approved for a license to operation Encore Boston Harbor—albeit with a $35 million fine and other stipulations, Wynn Resorts looks toward a June opening and concentration on...
Montana Legalizes Sports Betting
Montana Governor Steve Bullock (l.) was presented with two bills legalizing sports betting. He chose to sign the bill that put sports book under the state lottery, arguing that...
Rodio Appointed Caesars CEO
Tony Rodio, a 30-year gaming industry veteran, was Carl Icahn’s pick to replace Mark Frissora. He also assumes Frissora’s seat on the board of directors, further solidifying Icahn’s control...
New Jersey’s Lesniak Calls for Regulated Sports Betting Information
Former New Jersey state Senator Raymond Lesniak (l.)—a principal architect of the state’s fight to overturn a federal ban on sports betting—says that government regulation of sports betting information...
New Jersey to Stay In Charge of Atlantic City Through 2021
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration will leave in place a state takeover of Atlantic City’s finances for the full five years proposed under former Governor Chris Christie. A...
MGM Cuts Continue
MGM Resorts last week chopped 254 management positions, with another round coming up soon, according to Chairman and CEO James Murren (l.). The job reduction is part of the...
PokerStars Fined $10K in New Jersey for Illegal College Betting
New Jersey’s gaming regulators have fined PokerStars $10,000 for taking bets on New Jersey college basketball teams in violation of the state's sports betting law.
