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By Samantha Browne

Las Vegas Sands Launches Ads to Push for Casinos in Texas

Texas is one of the last hold-out states in the United States where gambling gets the cold shoulder. Las Vegas Sands, though, is planning to change that by launching a multi-million dollar marketing campaign that will hit radio stations and TV networks in the hopes of garnering legislative and community approval for the introduction of […]

By Kevin Parker

Wynn Resorts Agrees to $5.6m Settlement with Dealers

Wynn Resorts Ltd. has agreed to pay $5.6 million to 1,000 current, and former dealers who have been working at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, court documents seen by the Las Vegas Review-Journal have revealed.  Based on a ruling signed by US District Judge Andrew Gordon,: “the court [found] the proposed settlement is a fair […]

By Samantha Browne

Las Vegas Sands Divest Retail Portfolio, Focuses on Macau Instead

Las Vegas Sands has divested $6.25 billion from its retail portfolio, selling its flagship Las Vegas Strip resort and convention complex and refocusing the company’s efforts on Macau and Singapore.  Sheldon Adelson’s passing has called for a change of policies, which now focuses on the company’s more lucrative business operations in Asia. With Macau and Singapore […]

By Kevin Parker

SuperSeven Picks Intelitics to Power Its Affiliate Program

Bet Seven’s performance marketing platform for its SuperSeven Brand is going to be powered by the leading performance marketing and analytics platform provider, Intelitics. Bet Seven Online Joins Forces with Intelitics The online gambling operator, Bet Seven Online, announced today that it joined forces with Intelitics. Under the agreement, the leading performance marketing and analytics […]

By Kevin Parker

Nevada to Loosen Restrictions on Meetings and Casinos

It has been almost a year since the pandemic in the United States started, forcing casinos and entertainment venues on shutdown. Now, Gov. Steve Sisolak and the State of Nevada are sending a clear signal that recovery may finally be at hand. On Thursday, the governor announced that starting this Monday, February 15, gaming floors […]

By Samantha Browne

Google to Finally Allow Android Gambling Apps in Play Store

A long-debated topic, Google will finally allow gambling apps to return on the company’s Play Store, after the tech-giant decided to re-introduce Android apps used for real money gambling in 15 countries, and the United States. The move comes in light of increasing regulatory measures that have allowed gambling in numerous jurisdictions, including in over […]

By Kevin Parker

The Pokagon Band Sign Class III Gaming Compact in Indiana

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians completed negotiations with the state of Indiana to introduce Class III gaming activities at the Four Winds Casino in South Bend. First Compact in Indiana Tribal Chairman Matthew Wesaw and Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the historical tribal-state compact, to allow the tribe based in southwestern Michigan and northeastern Indiana […]

By Samantha Browne

Entain Appoints Jette Nygaard-Andersen as CEO amid Failed MGM Bid

Outgoing Entain CEO Shay Segev will be replaced by a worthwhile successor with non-executive board member Jette Nygaard –Andersen officially stepping in the position effective immediately. Segev is withdrawing from the company shortly after taking the reins over in November for a position in DAZN which will explore new opportunities for him and amid a […]

By Kevin Parker

Gambling in Alabama May Bring $700 Million, New Study Says

According to a report by a study group assembled by Governor Kay Ivey, expanded gambling in Alabama would bring more than $700 million for the state If the state legalizes sports betting, casinos, and lottery, the expected potential is between $510 million to $710 million annually Considering that there is no dedicated gambling entity, it […]

By Samantha Browne

Kentucky Court Reinstates $1.3bn PokerStars Penalty

Settled in 2018 by the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the state’s Supreme Court has reinstated a ruling against PokerStars and its parent company, Flutter Entertainment, to the tune of $1.3 billion. The company will have to pay $870 million fine and a 12% compound annual interest based on the decision of Justice Samuel Wright who […]