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New York Senate Wants to Give Downstate Racinos ‘Points’ Toward Full Casino Licenses
March 24, 2021

New York Senate Wants to Give Downstate Racinos ‘Points’ Toward Full Casino Licenses

The New York Senate version of the 2021-22 budget bill would give a slight edge in obtaining casino licenses to two existing racinos. A slight “speed-to-market” preference for operators that can expedite opening would benefit...

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Tennessee Lottery Sports Betting Executive to Leave Next Week
March 23, 2021

Tennessee Lottery Sports Betting Executive to Leave Next Week

For the second time in less than a year, the Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. is looking for a new sports betting director. A spokesman for the lottery confirmed to Casino.org Tuesday that Danielle Boyd is...

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Las Vegas Strip Hilton Visitor Fatally Shoots Teenage Brother
March 23, 2021

Las Vegas Strip Hilton Visitor Fatally Shoots Teenage Brother

A 20-year-old man remained in custody Tuesday for fatally shooting his 15-year-old brother a day earlier. The fatal wounds took place at a Hilton Grand Vacations Las Vegas hotel room with two younger siblings looking...

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Encore at Wynn Las Vegas Property To Resume Seven-Day-A-Week Operations
March 22, 2021

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas Property To Resume Seven-Day-A-Week Operations

The Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is scheduled to remain open daily starting on April 8. That will end a midweek shuttering that was in effect because of COVID-19 since last October. The hotel-casino was...

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Virginia Gov. Northam Hopes to End Continual Confusion on Skill Games
March 22, 2021

Virginia Gov. Northam Hopes to End Continual Confusion on Skill Games

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D), faced with a lack of clarity over whether games of skill are legal, now wants to ban the games. He expects to amend a gaming bill already approved by the...

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Tennessee’s Action 24/7 Sportsbook Remains Offline Following License Suspension
March 22, 2021

Tennessee’s Action 24/7 Sportsbook Remains Offline Following License Suspension

The license of Tennessee sportsbook Action 24/7 remains suspended this week until the company can verify that sufficient anti-money laundering precautions are in place. Tennessee Lottery officials, who monitor the online sportsbook, claim deposits were...

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Ohio Senators Could Introduce Sports Betting Bill Next Month
March 22, 2021

Ohio Senators Could Introduce Sports Betting Bill Next Month

By this time next month, Ohio lawmakers may be ready to move forward on a sports betting bill. Senate Majority Floor Leader Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) told members of the Senate Select Committee on Gaming last...

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As Wall Street Shows, Even When US Sportsbooks Lose Money, They Still Can Win
March 22, 2021

As Wall Street Shows, Even When US Sportsbooks Lose Money, They Still Can Win

Over the last month, several gaming companies have issued quarterly financial reports. For those with US sportsbooks, losses weren’t uncommon. DraftKings announced adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBIDTA) at a loss of...

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NC Reps Want Land Deals Checked Near Catawba Casino, EBCI Opens Sportsbooks
March 21, 2021

NC Reps Want Land Deals Checked Near Catawba Casino, EBCI Opens Sportsbooks

A group of North Carolina state lawmakers sent a letter to the state’s Attorney General earlier this week raising questions about land deals tied to a tribal casino in the works near Charlotte. It appears...

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After Appeals Court Mandate, Trump-Era Wire Act Opinion Likely Hanging by a Thread
March 21, 2021

After Appeals Court Mandate, Trump-Era Wire Act Opinion Likely Hanging by a Thread

The federal government’s case seeking to redefine the Wire Act may not have ended this past week. However, a step taken by an appellate panel serves as a good indication of where it’s heading. The...

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