Michigan Lawmakers Hit Breakthrough with Gov on Online Gaming
Michigan’s push for legal online gaming and sports betting received a shot in the arm over the weekend with the news that the state’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer, and its…
Atlantic City Council Joins Mayor Small in Seeking Sports Betting Tax Cut
The Atlantic City Council is joining Mayor Marty Small (D) in seeking a cut of the tax revenue generated from sports betting at land-based casinos and their online sportsbook partners….
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Passes Race-Day Lasix Ban
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) approved new medication reforms on Monday that were backed by a number of industry stakeholders nationwide with an eye toward bolstering safety in the…
Illinois Sports Betting Will Miss Super Bowl, Hoping For NCAA Tournament
Efforts to get sports betting operational in Illinois appear likely to fall short of being ready for the Super Bowl. But Prairie State bettors don’t need to fret, because some…
Mohegan Gaming Faces Decisions in Japan After Hokkaido Decision
Last month, officials in the Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido said they were dropping out of the competition to land one of the country’s first three integrated resort licenses. That’s news…
Giants Co-Owner Tisch Says More Sports Betting Helps NFL Ratings
Expanded sports wagering in the US is providing an assist to the country’s most popular professional sport. NFL television ratings are rising and some team owners are taking note, including…
Wynn’s Fourth Quarter in Macau is Off to a Decent Start
Wynn Resorts, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WYNN) stock took a beating in the third quarter amid a slowdown in Macau. While broader gross gaming revenue (GGR) numbers for the Chinese territory have slumped…
Minnesota Woman Allegedly Failed to Report $190,000 in Casino Winnings
A Minnesota woman who allegedly won over $190,000 from the state’s Mystic Lake Casino while on public assistance was arrested recently for under-reporting income. That arrest followed a lengthy investigation…
Melco CEO Ho Says a Japan Integrated Will Cost at Least $10 Billion
Add Melco Resorts Chairman and CEO Lawrence to the list of gaming executives forecasting massive price tags to build high-end integrated resorts in Japan. Melco Resorts CEO Lawrence Ho believes…
New Year’s Six Bowls Breakdown, Florida Biggest Sports Betting Favorite
The four New Year’s Six non-college football playoff (CFP) games offer exciting matchups and intriguing sports betting opportunities. Wisconsin is heading back to the Rose Bowl for the first time…