A bill that could bring a casino to Fairfax County has advanced in the Virginia State Senate. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 982, successfully passed through the Senate Finance Committee and is now set for a full Senate vote later in the General Assembly session. If enacted, the bill would authorize Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors to place a...
Indiana lawmakers have taken a significant step toward legalizing online gambling, as the House Public Policy Committee voted 9-2 to advance House Bill 1432. The proposed legislation would authorize digital lottery and casino gaming, allowing Hoosiers to legally access these platforms. The bill now moves to the full House for further consideration. House Bill 1432, introduced by Rep. Ethan Manning,...
Star Entertainment Group has announced the sale of its Sydney Event Centre and several other facilities located within The Star Sydney complex. The buyer, Foundation Theatres, has agreed to purchase the assets for AU$60 million (roughly US$37.5 million) as part of the casino operator’s ongoing efforts to address its financial instability. The transaction is set to help Star manage a severe cash crunch, which has raised concerns...
BGaming has further solidified its global expansion efforts with the announcement of a new partnership with Playtech, one of the largest software providers in the online gaming industry. Through this collaboration, BGaming’s extensive catalog of over 200 games will now be available on Playtech’s Open Platform (POP), offering operators access to an impressive range of top-tier gaming content. A strategic partnership for growth: The partnership marks...
In a major development for Washington’s sports betting scene, Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has launched a retail BetRivers Sportsbook at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge. This partnership with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community allows customers to place bets on a wide range of U.S. and international sporting events, from parlays to in-game wagers. The grand opening of this sportsbook brings a new level of excitement to the...
Clarion Gaming has confirmed that the 2025 editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate in Barcelona, Spain, will set a new attendance record for any gambling industry event. According to Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, the combined attendance for both shows is expected to exceed 56,000 industry professionals, surpassing the previous record of 52,345 set in London just a year ago. Hunter expressed excitement about...
After nearly two decades away from the U.S. market, Betcris has officially re-entered the scene by launching its first sportsbook in Arizona. The move is a significant milestone for the international operator, marking its first venture into the regulated U.S. sports betting market since exiting in 2007 following the enactment of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA). The announcement...
DraftKings and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have agreed to settle a legal dispute surrounding the use of NFL player likenesses in DraftKings’ NFT-based fantasy sports platform, Reignmakers. The parties informed the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday that they had reached a settlement in principle. They requested a 60-day pause in the proceedings...
A proposed new casino in Cedar Rapids has sparked significant debate in the Iowa legislature, with a bill moving forward that would effectively prevent its development. The bill, which seeks to impose a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses in the state, was passed by the House Ways & Means Committee on Monday evening in a 17-8 vote. This legislation now heads to the full...
MGM Resorts International has agreed to a substantial $45 million settlement following two significant data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. These breaches, which occurred in July 2019 and September 2023, led to the theft of sensitive data such as addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport details, phone numbers, and email addresses. The class action lawsuit alleged that...