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NCAA President Stresses Student-Athlete Safety as Sports Betting Continues to Expand
NCAA President Charlie Baker used his "State of College Sports" address at the NCAA Convention in Phoenix this week to highlight the ongoing critical importance of protecting student-athletes against rogue sports bettors. Sports betting is...
New Jersey Racetracks Seek Slot Machines, Legislation Filed For Referendum
New Jersey racetracks that currently offer sports betting want privileges to house slot machines. A state senator has obliged the request and has introduced legislation that seeks to ask state voters to expand gaming at...
Gambling Addiction Research Seeks Federal Funding
Federal legislation has been introduced in Congress to establish funding streams to research and study gambling addiction and provide better resources to afflicted individuals. Dubbed the Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act, the...
Oklahoma Tribal Casinos Latest Cyberattack Victims, Indigo Sky Reveals Breach
Two Oklahoma tribal casinos are the latest cyberattack victims in the US gaming industry. The Indigo Sky Casino & Resort and Outpost Casino, both in Wyandotte, this week confirmed data breaches that occurred in early...
Andrew Fonfa’s Widow Needs More Time to Conclude Husband’s Estate, Settle Lawsuits
The widow of Andrew Fonfa, the Las Vegas real estate developer who built and opened the failed Lucky Dragon casino resort, says she needs more time to settle outstanding lawsuits and wrap up her late...
Koi Nation Rallies Support for Shiloh Resort Casino in California Wine Country
The Koi Nation of Northern California says it's fielded widespread support for its $600 million tribal casino resort in Sonoma County. The Koi Nation has faced considerable local opposition from residents and county officials, as...
Fanatics Sportsbook and NHL Hurricanes Partner in North Carolina
Fanatics Sportsbook and the NHL's North Carolina Hurricanes this week provided details on their partnership seeking a sports betting license in the Tar Heel State. North Carolina's sports betting law, signed by Gov. Roy Cooper...
Bally’s Chicago Underwhelms, Falls Far Short of Revenue Projections
Bally's Chicago, located inside the historic Medinah Temple, is on damage control. That's after the temporary casino failed to come anywhere near its preopening revenue projections. Bally's Chicago opened on September 9 with 800 slot...
Petersburg Casino Referendum Bill to Be Introduced in Virginia Legislature
The Virginia General Assembly convened for its 2024 legislative session on Wednesday, and later this week, a bill seeking to designate Petersburg as a qualified casino host city is expected to be filed. Petersburg wasn't...
New York iGaming Political Ad Launched, Campaign Backed by Sportsbooks
A political campaign advertisement promoting the economic benefits that legal iGaming would bring New York has been deployed in the Empire State. A 30-second advertisement airing on television and digital channels says it's time New...
