Virginia Online Casino Bill Put On Pause By State Senate Subcommittee
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Regulators Flag Eastern Michigan Basketball Over Suspicious Betting
A regulator has flagged a January game involving the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team for suspicious betting. This is the second EMU game to be flagged since December 2, when a game against Wright State saw suspicious wagers placed.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Look to Clamp Down on Sports Betting
Senator John Keenan introduced SD 1657 to help curb the rise in problem gambling by increasing regulations for sports betting operators. The bill would eliminate prop and live betting, place limits on all players, restrict advertising for sportsbooks, and raise the tax rate to 51%.
Connecticut Considering Big Changes to its Sports Betting Market
Four bills have been introduced in Connecticut to update the state’s sports betting laws. The changes would address sportsbook holds, require two-way betting markets, allow personalized betting catalogs, and establish a process for handling operator errors.
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Fairfax, Virginia Casino Bill Gains Life After Subcommittee Vote
VA Casino Bill Received First Approval
Over 99% of SJM Employees to Get Salary Increases Effective April 2025
SJM is the third Macau operator to announce salary increases for eligible workers after Galaxy Entertainment Group and Sands China.
Thaksin Supports Robust and Transparent Casino Licensing Process
Thailand’s government is proceeding with plans to establish IRs with casino spaces, whose licenses will be allocated through open bidding.
GiG and Primero Launch U.S. Sweepstakes Casino Platform SweepX
GiG Launches Sweepstakes Platform
Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino Set to Fully Reopen by Q1 2027
The reopening will be done in three phases, with Phase 1 slated for Q1 2026, followed by Phase 2 in Q3 2026, and the final phase in Q1 2027.
Industry News
Virginia Online Casino Bill Put On Pause By State Senate Subcommittee
VA Tables Online Casino Bill
Fairfax, Virginia Casino Bill Gains Life After Subcommittee Vote
VA Casino Bill Received First Approval
GiG and Primero Launch U.S. Sweepstakes Casino Platform SweepX
GiG Launches Sweepstakes Platform
Financial News
Michigan Retail and Online Casinos Help Drive Record-Setting Year
Michigan Posts Record Year for Gaming
New Jersey Online Casinos Set Record, Retail Gaming Regains Lead
NJ Online Casinos Set Another Record
Hard Rock in Bristol, VA Sets Monthly Record Immediately After Big Move
Hard Rock Bristol Sets New Records
Legal News
Man Found Guilty in Elaborate $700k Casino AI Theft Scheme
Man charged in elaborate AI plot that resulted in $700k in cash being stolen from Hartford Four Winds Casino in Michigan.
Virginia Lawmaker Wants Piece of $600 Million Live! Casino Pie
Republican Delegate Mike Cherry has filed a bill to form a committee to disperse taxes from the upcoming Petersburg casino to other areas.
Bill to Thwart Cedar Rapids Casino Expected to Come This Week
Bobby Kaufmann will introduce legislation to stop casino expansion until 2029 as a vote for a license in Cedar Rapids comes Feb. 6.
Las Vegas News
Seventy Six Tavern Set to Open Its Second Las Vegas Valley Location
The Stations Casino concept aims to provide an exceptional dining experience with a sprinkle of gambling atmosphere, like a home away from home.
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Adds Six New Food and Entertainment Spots
The high-limit rooms are additions to existing Caesars Palace facilities, while the restaurants are new concepts in the food court.
Las Vegas Tourism Records Higher Visitor Volume but Lags in Other Key Areas
Visitor volume increased by 0.6% compared to November 2023 to over three million, but the city’s overall performance and traffic declined.
World News
Over 99% of SJM Employees to Get Salary Increases Effective April 2025
SJM is the third Macau operator to announce salary increases for eligible workers after Galaxy Entertainment Group and Sands China.
Thaksin Supports Robust and Transparent Casino Licensing Process
Thailand’s government is proceeding with plans to establish IRs with casino spaces, whose licenses will be allocated through open bidding.
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Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino Set to Fully Reopen by Q1 2027
The reopening will be done in three phases, with Phase 1 slated for Q1 2026, followed by Phase 2 in Q3 2026, and the final phase in Q1 2027.
Sports Betting
Regulators Flag Eastern Michigan Basketball Over Suspicious Betting
A regulator has flagged a January game involving the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team for suspicious betting. This is the second EMU game to be flagged since December 2, when a game against Wright State saw suspicious wagers placed.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Look to Clamp Down on Sports Betting
Senator John Keenan introduced SD 1657 to help curb the rise in problem gambling by increasing regulations for sports betting operators. The bill would eliminate prop and live betting, place limits on all players, restrict advertising for sportsbooks, and raise the tax rate to 51%.
Connecticut Considering Big Changes to its Sports Betting Market
Four bills have been introduced in Connecticut to update the state’s sports betting laws. The changes would address sportsbook holds, require two-way betting markets, allow personalized betting catalogs, and establish a process for handling operator errors.
Esports
Ludwig and MoistCr1TiKal Now Co-Own Shopify Rebellion
Ludwig and MoistCr1TiKal now co-own the esports team Shopify Rebellion.
Team Heretics, CGN Esports Agree to Strategic VALORANT Pact
Team Heretics and CGN Esports agreed to a partnership centered around VALORANT.
PSG and TALON Dissolve League of Legends Pact
PSG and TALON have ended their League of Legends partnership while the Rainbow Six pact remains.
Responsible Gambling News
NCAA President Issues Plea for More Sports Betting Regulations
NCAA President Charlie Baker appeared at a US Senate hearing to request increased federal sports betting regulations to protect athletes' mental health. Baker cited a rise in the harassment of college athletes as a reason for increased regulations nationwide.
New Jersey Proposal Would Ease Penalties for Underage Gambling
A recently proposed bill in the New Jersey Assembly takes a unique approach to underage gambling. It lowers fines and removes the threat of jail time. All revenue generated from fines would be used to support the state’s problem gambling programs.
AGA Updates Responsible Betting Campaign to Include Harassment
The American Gaming Association has updated its “bet responsibly” campaign to tackle the issue of athlete harassment, which continues to rise across the US. The AGA hopes the campaign will help protect athletes as well as avoid heavy-handed regulations.
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