Legal
Supreme Court petitioned to stop Florida sports betting
Two parimutuel betting operators, West Flagler Associates and the Bonita-Fort Myers Corporation, have requested the US Supreme Court to prevent the Seminole Tribe from launching…
AGA: Gambling contributes $329bn to US economy
The American Gaming Association (AGA) says the economic footprint of tribal and commercial gaming in the US stood at $328.6bn (£267.9bn/ €309.9bn) in 2022. This…
NCAA urges new laws to protect student-athletes from gambling harm
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has called on US states update existing laws and regulations to offer greater protection to student-athletes from gambling harm…
MGM Resorts expects $100m hit from cyberattack
MGM Resorts International expects last month’s cyberattack to have a negative impact of $100.0m on its adjusted property EBITDAR for the third quarter. The operator…
Pennsylvania fines operator for underage VGT gambling
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued Pilot Travel Centers with a fine of $45,000 (£36,716/€42,307) for underage gambling at one of its video…
Caesars confirms rumoured cyberattack
Caesars Entertainment has confirmed reports of a cyberattack, revealing that its loyalty program database was compromised. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission…
DraftKings issues apology over New York betting promo
DraftKings has issued an apology over a New York-focused sports betting promotion it published yesterday (September 11). The offer that appeared on DraftKings’ website referenced…
West Flagler mulls Supreme Court appeal after rehearing denied
After the DC Circuit Court of Appeals denied West Flagler’s rehearing motion, the plaintiff will weigh up whether to appeal the matter to the Supreme…
Michigan regulator renews Detroit casino licenses
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has unanimously approved renewed licenses for Detroit’s three commercial casinos. Licenses for MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood…
Senators flag integrity concerns over legal election betting plans
A group of Senators have hit out at proposals to legalize election betting in the US, saying such action would raise “widespread concerns” about the…
Massachusetts casinos fined for college betting rule breaches
Three land-based casinos in Massachusetts have been fined for breaching state rules related to betting on college sports events. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) flagged…
NFL suspends Broncos’ Eyioma Uwazurike for betting violations
The National Football League (NFL) has indefinitely suspended Denver Broncos player Eyioma Uwazurike for betting violations. The NFL confirmed the move in a statement, outlining…
Kentucky to launch legal sports betting on September 7
Kentucky will launch legal retail sports betting on September 7, with online wagering to follow on September 28. The schedule was agreed yesterday (July 10)…
Maverick Gaming appeals tribal sports betting lawsuit dismissal
Cardroom operator Maverick Gaming has filed an opening brief in the United States Court of Appeals, as part of an ongoing challenge into what it…