This Monday, representatives of Caesars Sportsbook and the Massasoit Greyhound Association informed the Massachusetts Gaming Commission that the Raynham Park land-based sportsbook is to open before the beginning of the National Football League’s regular season, which is scheduled to kick off on September 7. Raynham Park is now pending approval from the state regulator to […]
Author: Zoe Sharp
This Monday, Richmond City Council members approved a $562-million One Casino + Resort casino project after the proposal was rejected by voters in November 2021. Now, the odds for the casino project improve as more Richmonders have realized that the casino resort would have a positive effect on the city’s economy. Thus, many casino supporters […]
Massachusetts retailers urge legislators to vote against plans to allow lottery games to go online because such a move would negatively impact their revenues, which depend on in-person sales to a large extent. In April this year, the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure considered allowing an online lottery. Provisions for an iLottery […]
A 45-year-old Malaysian man called Chai Hee Keong, believed to be part of a syndicate, has been charged for allegedly using a device to record the cards being dealt during baccarat games at Marina Bay Sands Casino. The man was arrested in Malaysia on June 8 this year thanks to the assistance of the Royal […]
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 341 into law, which prevents new cardrooms from opening in the state for the next 20 years. However, existing cardrooms with less than 20 tables can add up to 10 new table games. Under the provisions of the law, the expansion should happen gradually, allowing cardroom operators […]
On Wednesday, the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee approved a bill that would legalize sports betting in North Carolina after making some major changes. The reforms introduced by state senators aim to legalize parimutuel horse racing betting, allow sports fans to place cash bets in person at sports venues, and raise the tax rate on […]
On Monday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) expressed discontent with one of its licensees – DraftKings – for taking bets on a sporting event on which gambling is not permitted. The betting company self-reported the violations to the gambling regulator. Although the watchdog has not issued a fine yet, it plans to hold a hearing, […]
On Monday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission handed a $45k fine to MGM Springfield after the gambling venue admitted that it failed to prevent underage individuals from accessing the gaming floor. The casino has already taken steps to make individuals below 21 stay away from MGM Springfield’s gambling area. The company is busy installing more railings […]
Last week, media outlet San Jose Spotlight reported that the state legislature passed Assembly Bill 341, which seeks to limit the number of licenses and tables for cardrooms, with some exceptions. Should Governor Gavin Newsom sign the bill into law, the ban will remain in effect until January 1, 2043. The legislative measure comes three […]
On Sunday, Long Islanders opposing the $4-billion casino and resort project at the Nassau Coliseum gathered together to urge legislators to vote against Las Vegas Sand’s proposal. On Monday, policymakers are expected to vote on transferring the land lease for the gambling venue to Las Vegas Sands. Casino naysayers claim that a gambling venue at […]