Regulation
NCPG taps new leaders for advisory board
The US National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced new members to its advisory board, including new chair and vice chair. Christopher Herbert, J.D.,…
Texas sports betting bill reaches committee
In Texas, the proposed sports betting legalization bill House Bill 1942 hangs in the balance as pro and anti-industry voices battle it out in the…
Kentucky votes to ban “skill-based” gaming machines
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 594 into law, meaning that “skill-based” gaming machines are to become illegal in the Bluegrass state. The…
AGCO confirms departure of CEO Mungham
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced that Tom Mungham is to step down from his role as chief executive and registrar…
Kentucky sports wagering bill passes committee
House Bill 551 entitled “an ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor” which aims to legalize sports betting in the state of Kentucky…
Dueling sports betting bills fail in Georgia
Two separate sports betting bills in Georgia have failed in the State House and the State Senate. This means that Georgia’s sports betting dream is…
MGM Resorts and BetMGM renew GameSense partnership
MGM Resorts International and BetMGM have boosted their responsible gambling provision through the renewal of their long-term partnership with British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) GameSense…
BetMGM announces RG marketing campaign as US mulls ad ban
Sports betting and igaming operator, BetMGM has announced its plans to include responsible gaming messages in marketing and advertising campaigns, as a bill is proposed…
Tribal-exclusive sports betting bill introduced in Minnesota
Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party representative Zack Stephenson has introduced a bill in Minnesota that would establish a tribal-exclusive sports betting regime in the North Star State.…
Federal Bill to ban sports betting ads introduced in the US
A bill introduced into the House by democratic representative, Paul Tonko proposes a wide-reaching ban on sportsbook advertising. Entitled The Betting on Our Future Act,…
Federal judge dismisses WA cardrooms’ tribal compact challenge
A federal judge has dismissed a case launched by cardroom operator Maverick Gaming that sought to invalidate tribal sports betting compacts in the Evergreen State.…
Bill to legalize online casino introduced in New York
New York Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. has introduced a bill to the state Senate that would legalize online casino in the Empire State. Titled…
Micro-betting specialist Simplebet joins IBIA
Simplebet has become the latest business to join the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The US-based micro-betting specialist, which provides B2B services across the North…
Bill introduced in Hawaii would establish state regulator
Democrats in the Hawaiian legislature have introduced a bill which would establish a state body responsible for both regulating and offering gambling activities. Under the…