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France’s Gaming Regulator Gets More Power to Block Illegal Sites
France's unified gaming regulator, L'Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), is getting more control over the online gaming segment. It can now directly order ISPs and search engines to block unlicensed online operators in the country. France's government has granted the ANJ the...
Macau Legislator Can’t Explain ‘National Security’ Language in Gambling Bill
A Macau Legislative Assembly committee reviewing the city's updated gambling laws has clarified a clause regarding casino operators and national security violations. However, the explanation doesn't provide additional clarity. Language in Macau's updated gambling laws addresses the revocation of a casino operator's...
Terre Haute Casino Groundbreaking Draws Closer After Rezoning Approved
A couple of key steps were taken this past week as officials in Terre Haute, Ind., signed off on changes Churchill Downs Inc. made to its planned casino in the west central Indiana city. On Thursday, the Terre Haute City Council voted...
Kentucky Lawmakers Propose $225 Million Problem Gambling Trust Fund
A bill filed last week in the Kentucky General Assembly could transform the state into a leader for responsible gaming. Kentucky has been one of the few states to not fund gambling addiction services. That's despite its traditional horse racing market, a...
New York Lawmakers Seek Inclusion, Lower Taxes in Mobile Sports Betting
New York’s top gaming lawmakers are teaming up for a proposal that would greatly overhaul how mobile sports betting operates in the state. Not only do they want to expand the number of operators, but they also want to reduce taxes, allow...
Kentucky Derby Prep: Three Key Races on the Schedule for Saturday
With just nine weeks before the Kentucky Derby, Saturday marks the first big day for Kentucky Derby prep races. Within the span of 15 minutes, up to three horses may punch their ticket for Louisville with wins in key stakes races at...
NHL Star Connor McDavid Makes History, Becomes BetMGM Brand Ambassador
As we near the four-year anniversary of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) repeal, there aren’t many sports betting firsts left to be claimed. But one of those happened on Friday, when NHL All-Star Connor McDavid signed an endorsement deal...
Bob Baffert Suspension Stay Denied Again in Kentucky, Judge Will Hear Request
Bob Baffert will not have his 90-day suspension stayed as he appeals the ruling stewards made regarding disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit. That was the decision of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, which met in a specially called meeting on Friday...
Las Vegas Deadly Violence Continues: One Fatally Shot, Six Wounded Thursday Night
A shooting took place near UNLV Thursday night, leaving one person dead. Two other victims were listed in critical condition, and four others suffered unspecified injuries from the violent incident. The unnamed victim, who was to later die, was transported to Sunrise...
Brazilian Serie A Soccer: Only One Team Not Tied to Sports Betting
Most countries are determined to separate sports and sports betting. Brazil, which doesn't even have legal sports betting yet, is going in the opposite direction. Around the world, countries that have legal sports betting want to build a wall between sportsbooks and...
