Bally’s Interactive has made another significant move in Ontario’s competitive igaming space, announcing on Monday the launch of its Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app. The latest platform combines sports betting and online casino gaming into one unified app, marking a strategic upgrade to the company’s offerings in Canada’s most prominent regulated gambling market.
The update…
MGM Resort’s Empire City Casino unveiled its 2024 Foundation Grant recipients on Monday, bolstering philanthropic efforts in the Bronx and Westchester communities. This year’s grants and in-kind donations target critical areas: tackling food insecurity, enhancing public educational programs, and fostering workforce development. The support extends to charitable organisations across Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and the Bronx.
“Delivering…
Andy Sanborn, the embattled owner of Concord Casino in New Hampshire, is fighting back against the revocation of his gaming license, claiming the decision was both “unreasonable and unlawful.” The case, tangled in legal and administrative complexities, has now escalated to Merrimack County Superior Court, where Sanborn hopes to overturn the ruling and secure the…
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (SSM) has escalated its years-long legal battle to the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) decision that blocked its plans for a Detroit-area casino. Earlier this week, the tribe filed its appeal, hoping for a breakthrough that could reshape its economic and social…
Tribal leaders are showing confidence in Doug Burgum, President Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of the Interior, brushing aside early speculation that he might hinder online gambling agreements between tribes and states.
Burgum, the sitting North Dakota governor, will soon oversee the department tasked with reviewing tribal-state compacts under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). With…
Nebraska’s gaming industry is about to welcome another big player. Ho-Chunk, Inc., a prominent economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, has announced plans to construct a $50 million casino and horse racing track in South Sioux City.
This move adds to the already competitive local gaming market, where recent developments have stirred…
New Jersey lawmakers are weighing a proposal that could decriminalise gambling by those under 21, transforming it from a criminal offence into a civil violation. Under the new legislation, offenders would face fines, and the funds collected would be funnelled into gambling education, prevention, and treatment programmes.
The proposed bill also seeks to penalise adults who…
The government of Uzbekistan has taken a significant step in regulating the online gambling and lottery industries. A resolution passed by the Cabinet of Ministers on December 6 and publicly announced on December 12 sets the framework for licensing these activities. This decision follows a presidential decree issued in April 2024, paving the way for…
Paris’s gaming clubs, already operating under unique and restrictive regulations, now face an existential crisis driven by political upheaval. Just two weeks before the close of 2024, the lack of a government-backed budget for 2025 is throwing the city's cercles de jeux into turmoil. The future of these establishments—introduced as part of a controlled experiment—is…
Governor Kemp Celebrates Expansion of PrizePicks, a Company Operating in a State Where Sports Betting is Still Illegal
Governor Brian Kemp officially inaugurated PrizePicks' expanded headquarters in Atlanta on Thursday. The event marked a significant milestone for the company, even as Georgia continues to hold firm against legalised sports betting. Despite the legal barriers, PrizePicks has…