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Ohio Considers Standalone Online Poker Amid iGaming Expansion Debates

Legislators in Ohio are looking at a new way to expand its online gambling industry, which involves launching real-money online poker independent of traditional casino operations. This plan, a product of the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio, seeks to grow Ohio’s iGaming sector while simultaneously addressing concerns about income cannibalization from […]

By Richard Tousignant

New and Enhanced Gaming Innovations Coming to Mississippi Lottery as IGT Extends Contract

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation and International Game Technology PLC (IGT) have just announced a substantial contract extension, pushing the total duration of the collaboration to a further three years, until December 1, 2029. This extension guarantees that IGT Global Solutions Corporation, a subsidiary of IGT, will continue to provide immediate ticket services and online gaming […]

By Kevin Parker

Roblox Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Underage Gambling

Roblox Corp., the company behind the widely-played Roblox game, is in the middle of a contentious legal fight after worried parents claimed the site was luring their children into illegal gambling. The complaint, which was first brought forward by Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass, has now been submitted properly to the US District Court. Violations […]

By Kevin Parker

US-Based Private Equity Giant Gets Approval for Crown Bid

A bid to buy Crown for AUD8.9 billion has received the approval of the gaming regulators in both NSW and Victoria. Crown said on Thursday that the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission and the NSW Independent Gaming and Liquor Authority (ILGA) have approved Blackstone’s proposed acquisition of the Victorian and NSW casinos. As it […]

By Samantha Browne

US Justice Department Sues Las Vegas Casino Mogul Steve Wynn

Steve Wynn, one of the country’s most powerful casino moguls, has been charged by the Justice Department. The lawsuit wants him to register as a foreign agent for lobbying work he allegedly did on behalf of China during Trump’s presidency. According to the lawsuit, in 2017, Wynn allegedly pressed then-President Donald Trump and others in […]

By Richard Tousignant

MGM Resorts International Offers to Acquire LeoVegas

On Monday, MGM Resorts International announced a $607 million deal to purchase LeoVegas AB, a Swedish online gaming company. This move paves the way for the American casino operator’s ambitious plan to expand and grow in the lucrative European gambling market. In its offer, MGM submitted a recommended public tender offer for 61 crowns ($6.20) […]

By Kevin Parker

Texas and Alabama Order iGaming Operator to Stop selling NFTs

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the Metaverse continue to pique a lot of interest across several different sectors. Much like in the case of blockchain and digital currencies, they are both considered to be full of potential and lots of people are looking to leverage that. Many of them are already trying to work out how […]

By Samantha Browne

Tech Company, Two Casinos Fined by South Dakota Commission

The South Dakota Commission on Gaming (SDCG) recently issued fines to three operators engaged in illegal gambling activities. Mustang Sally’s and Internet Sports International (ISI) are both alleged to have taken two wagers on the NCAA tournament before the teams were even announced. Meanwhile, Gold Dust Hotel and Casino is said to have accepted two […]

By Samantha Browne

Barry Diller on the Spot for Insider Trading, Nevada Pauses License Application

Insider trading by Barry Diller is now the center of focus for the US Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Diller is a millionaire who also owns a stake in MGM Resorts International. Nevada Puts a Hold on Barry Diller’s License Application Following the recent accusations of insider trading, the Nevada Gaming Commission […]

By Samantha Browne

Century Casinos Seal $195M Acquisition Deal for Nugget Casino Resort

This $195 million deal includes the acquisition of Smooth Bourbon (50%) and Nugget Casino (100%). Marnell Gaming was the initial owner of Nugget Casino. The deal came to a successful end in Sparks, Nevada. Century casinos then have an option to complete acquiring the remaining half of Smooth Bourbon at $105 million. Afterward, they will […]

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