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Louisiana Gaming Control Board welcomes new chairman
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Mike Noel as the new chairman of the state’s Gaming Control Board. Noel will replace Ronnie…
Committee approves California sports betting bill
The California Senate Committee on Government Organization has approved a constitutional amendment bill to allow sports betting in the state. In a partisan 9-3 vote,…
Playtech approved to launch online casino in New Jersey
Gaming solutions giant Playtech has secured regulatory approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) to launch its online casino products in the…
California bill proposes exclusive betting rights for tribes and tracks
A constitutional amendment that would allow sports betting in California has been referred to the committee on governmental organisation, after details were added to the…
Ohio House passes sports betting bill
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill that would legalise both retail and mobile sports wagering in the US state. First introduced by…
Louisiana sports betting referendum bill passes house
A bill to arrange a parish-by-parish referendum on whether to legalise sports betting in Louisiana has been passed by the state House of Representatives. SB130,…
Michigan legislator Iden honored for igaming contribution
Michigan State Representative Brandt Iden has received an honorary American Gambling Award for his pivotal role in Michigan’s successful legalization of sports betting, online poker…
CDI and Aristocrat create $155m fund to settle Big Fish claims
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), the former owner of social gaming studio Big Fish Games, and Aristocrat Leisure, its current owner, have entered into an agreement…
ICE North America Digital: Day 3 round-up
The third day of ICE North America Digital focused on the brick-and-mortar industry, namely the path back to business for an industry shuttered since mid-March…
Louisiana Senate passes sports betting referendum bill
The Louisiana State Senate has passed a bill to legalize sports betting in the state, by a margin of 29-8, and now passes to the…
OIGA suspends two members over state compacts
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) has voted to suspend two of its members after they signed new gaming compacts to offer Class III games,…
State of the Union: Colorado, Nevada, MGM and more
This week’s state of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the launch of sports betting in Colorado, restrictions on Nevada casinos when they…
VA governor’s sports betting amendments adopted
Virginia is set to pass a bill legalizing sports betting after state lawmakers amended the proposal to factor in changes requested by Governor Ralph Northam. House…
Virginia Governor requests sports betting bill amendments
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has put forward a number of amendments to a bill that would legalise sports wagering in the state. House Bill 896,…