Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is quickly assembling the state’s new Gaming Control Commission despite the recent overturning of the Seminole Gaming Compact. DeSantis Shapes New Gaming Commission On Wednesday, the Governor announced that he would be appointing Professional Regulation Secretary Julie Brown as head of the 5-member panel. Other appointees included Michael Yaworsky and Charles …
Gambling apps are far from recent development, having been around since the inception of smartphones. But as app-making has become accessible to a larger audience, the issue of fake pay-to-play casino games has taken over the app store. Fake Money Gambling Turns To Fraud In November, a woman in Tasmania pleaded guilty on several counts …
In recent months, Chinese officials have rolled out a series of new laws and restrictions to limit gambling in the administrative region of Macau. Once revered as the gambling epicenter of the world, Macau’s reputation seemed untouchable. High-Profile Arrests However, Sunday brought the arrest of 11 individuals allegedly involved in cross-border gambling and money laundering. …
After decades of falling behind the pack, Chicago is sweetening up to the idea of allowing gambling within city limits. In fact, the City Council is well on its way to erecting the city’s first casino. But how did Chicago get here and where is this gambling venture going? Chicago Gambles On A New Casino …
Hawaii is a tropical island well-known to the rest of America as a dream vacation destination. To those living in the state, it is their home and livelihood. Game Rooms Infiltrate Suburbia With lavish resorts scattered around the island’s most popular places, many would be surprised to find that there isn’t a single casino in …
It seems that Massachusetts sports bettors and mobile gamblers will have to go another year without state-licensed online sportsbook or casino options. Massachusetts Passes on State-Licensed Gaming In a recent interview with Massachusetts Senate leader Karen Spilka, the lawmaker revealed that she had no intentions of trying to push such legislation this session. Spilka said …
Gambling laws in the U.S. are incredibly complex, those abroad have even more twists and loops. China, a country with strong anti-gambling sentiments, is beginning to crack down on many of its businesses. Namely, casinos. China Plans On Casino Restrictions Macau officials have recently announced plans to make legislative changes regarding gambling, including measures that …
In major news for sports bettors of North Carolina, the state’s Senate just voted in favor of domestic sports betting. Republican leaders in the Senate put the bill to a vote this week, despite waning popularity across the party. Domestic NC Sports Betting to Become a Reality Because sports betting is a bi-partisan issue, both …
Vici Properties, a spinoff of Caesar’s Entertainment purchased 15 MGM Resort properties in Las Vegas. Caesar’s Entertainment expected to become the largest hotel owner in the U.S. MGM Resorts looking towards global expansion. MGM Resorts is moving money around like it’s nobody’s business, but it’s a sign of the times in the wake of a …
Since the signing of Florida’s Seminole Gaming Compact, corporations from all over the nation have been taking advantage of the state’s newfound leniency and pushing for casino expansion. Corporate Push for Corporate Interests DraftKings and FanDuel spearheaded the gambling expansion by proposing a constitutional amendment to allow for mobile sportsbook operations in June. Now, several …