Law and Regulation 735k49
Smoking Returns to NJ Casinos Sunday as Ban Lifts 6j2i33
This Sunday marks a significant shift in New Jersey as the state ends its smoking ban in casinos. Originally established in 2006 to protect public health, the ban is being lifted to…
Bally’s Shareholders Reject Casino Smoking Ban Proposal 5a61f
Shareholders Vote Against Study Bally’s shareholders recently voted against a proposal to study a smoking ban in their casinos. The proposal aimed to explore how a smoking ban could affect the business.…
South Africa Proposes Legislation to Regulate Internet Gambling 6l4w3l
In South Africa, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has recently introduced a bill (B11-2024) aimed at regulating online gambling. This move seeks to update the outdated provisions of the National Gambling Act, specifically…
New Jersey Starts Year-Long Gambling Help Campaign c6i5l
New Jersey is stepping up to tackle the issue of problem gambling with a new campaign that's going to last a whole year. The man in charge, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin,…
Las Vegas Casino Sued Over Roulette Ball Hitting Player 3m4n13
A Las Vegas resident, Dalease Brown, has filed a lawsuit against the Gold Coast casino hotel, seeking $15,000 in damages. Brown alleges that she was injured when a roulette ball struck her…
Deputy Prime Minister Advocates for Legalizing Online Betting in Thailand 293w37
Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin of Thailand has thrown his behind the idea of legalizing online sports betting to boost government income. He believes that allowing certain forms of online gambling…
New Bill Proposes Casino Smoking Ban in Pennsylvania 1v3o4w
Gamblers in Pennsylvania may soon find themselves breathing easier as Rep. Dan Frankel introduces HB 1657, a bill designed to put an end to smoking within the confines of the state's 18…
Mahogany Room Server at Crown Melbourne Pursues Lung Cancer Lawsuit 2y3x2u
Dien Nguyen, a former waiter who worked for six years in Crown Casino Melbourne's exclusive Mahogany Room, is suing Crown Resorts for negligence. He was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer, which he…
AGCO Imposes $100,000 Penalty on Apollo Entertainment 2l3w4x
Apollo Entertainment Faces Heavy Penalty for Breaching Responsible Gambling Rules Apollo Entertainment, a prominent player in the iGaming industry, has found itself in hot water after violating a series of responsible gambling…
NBA Boss Adam Silver Demands Stricter Youth Betting Warnings 4r6w
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Advocates Youth Betting Education at APSE Convention NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made a significant statement during his appearance at the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) convention in Las…
Arizona Opens New License Applications in August 2023 l4c5m
The State of Arizona Welcomes Three New Sports Wagering Operators The state of Arizona has announced that it will be granting access to its gambling market to three sports wagering operators. According…
Gambling Ad Bans Enforced in Netherlands and Belgium 371u4p
Belgium's Comprehensive Gambling Advertising Ban A long-anticipated restriction on betting and gaming advertising has finally taken effect in Belgium and the Netherlands. Starting from July 1, both countries are rolling out bans…
NJ Lawmakers Give Online Gambling 5 More Years 3r3z6y
New legislature is often the reason why some states change their stance on online casinos and betting. It was such legislature that prompted New Jersey to change its stance on online gaming.…
Casino and Housing Project in NY 3b6y73
New York has been the battleground for many casino brands looking to snag a casino license. The battle is far from over as everyone involved is waiting for the final round. Silverstein…
NSW Treasurer Delays Tax Hikes 4v5m68
After the incident with several casino brands in Australia, a new tax hike had been proposed by the government. This hike would generate $364 million over a period of 3 years from…
Finland’s New Government Introduces Online Gambling Licenses 4a6573
Finland's latest government, as revealed on June 16, 2023, is dedicated to revolutionizing the online gambling market by launching a licensing system no later than January 2026. The government aims to put…
Nevada Resorting to Casino Hotels as Foster Homes Decline 4b571k
In an alarming response to a shortage of foster homes for children and teens in northeastern Nevada, officials have resorted to temporarily housing them in casino hotel rooms. Brandy Holbrook, a state…
Kings Mountain Casino to Introduce Sports Betting 583q5w
Besides casino games, there are plenty of sports fans looking to watch their favorite teams and bet on their matches. There are some casinos that offer sportsbooks to do so and some…
West Virginia Congress Oppose Greyhound Protection Act 3b1w18
A federal bill aimed at gradually eliminating greyhound racing in West Virginia, the last stronghold of the sport in the United States, has faced resistance from the state's representatives in Congress. US…
Golden Nugget Casino Opens in Illinois 4e15j
New casinos open all the time, but sometimes they need to start with a temporary venue until the final version of the project is complete. Illinois recently got a temporary Golden Nugget…
