Regulation

24th February 2020

Mobile sports betting bill heads to Georgia Senate Committee

Georgia’s Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee is to consider a new bill that would legalise mobile sports wagering in the US state. Senate Bill…

24th February 2020

Eldorado secures further regulatory approval for Caesars acquisition

US casino operator Eldorado Resorts has secured approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission to proceed with its pending acquisition of Caesars Entertainment. Eldorado in June…

21st February 2020

Colorado approves first sports betting licences

Colorado’s gambling regulator, the Limited Gaming Control Commission, has approved seven licences and the state’s regulations for sports betting. The seven casinos to receive master…

20th February 2020

State of the Union: PA, MGM, Maine and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers a new record month for New Jersey sportsbooks and a major increase in…

19th February 2020

Gaming Innovation Group approved for Pennsylvania launch

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has further expanded its presence in the US after it was granted approval by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to begin…

18th February 2020

Alabama governor creates gambling policy study group

Kay Ivey, governor of Alabama, has issued an executive order to create a “study group” to investigate the effects of gambling reform in the state.…

18th February 2020

Alaska Governor proposes new Commission to diversify gambling

Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation to establish a new state lottery corporation, with the aim of expanding legal gambling options across the state.…

17th February 2020

Washington sports betting bill clears House

The Washington House of Representatives has voted through a bill that would legalize land-based and online sports betting in the state, with the tribal-focused legislation…

13th February 2020

State of the Union: William Hill, NY, DE, IN, IA and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers William Hill’s partnership with CBS Sports, a blow for fantasy operators in New…

12th February 2020

Sports betting amendment passes SD senate

A bill to amend the constitution of South Dakota in order to allow sports betting has passed the state senate by a vote of 24-10.…

10th February 2020

NY appeals court rules DFS contests unconstitutional

A New York State appeals court has struck down a law allowing for daily fantasy sports in the state, ruling the games to be illegal…

6th February 2020

State of the Union: NH, NV, RI and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the first full-month figures from New Hampshire, as well as the latest numbers…

5th February 2020

Is the US industry headed for an RG reckoning?

The rapid roll-out of sports betting regulation across the US has provided a range of new opportunities for the industry. However, the National Council on…

5th February 2020

Tribal sports betting bill reintroduced in Arizona

A bill that would legalise land-based sports wagering at tribal casinos and bars in Arizona has been reintroduced into the state’s Senate. Sponsored by Senator…