Fighting for its bid for a proposed New York casino-resort which will be located in Nassau County, Long Island, to win one of 3 available downstate New York casino licenses, Las Vegas Sands has officially paid an overall price of $241 million to buy the lease to take control of the Nassau Coliseum site, according…
Following the waiting process that lasted for an entire year, Bally’s Corporation has been granted permission to officially open a permanent gaming establishment in Chicago. New license: On October 25, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), an Illinois-based gaming regulatory body, decided via voting to permit Bally’s interim operating license to become a full casino license,…
Shane Pinto, the forward of Ottawa Senators, got a 41-game suspension from the NHL on 26 October 2023 over allegations for the involvement in sports gambling activities. The suspension of the 22-year-old American hockey player reportedly represents the first NHL player banned for sports gambling in the post-PASPA period. First Modern-Day NHL Player Suspended: As…
BetMGM, a flagship New Jersey-based sports wagering and online gaming operator, has revealed the continuation of its strategic alliance deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Terms of the agreement: According to the deal, BetMGM will proceed to be the team’s official sports wagering partner. The multi-year expansion involves the addition of BetMGM viewing parties and VIP…
MGM Springfield reached a $6.8 million settlement with the Attorney General’s Office over the allegations that the company committed wage and hour violations to impact 2,036 workers. As Boston Herald reports, the settlement includes the obligation for MGM Springfield to compensate the workers for its alleged failures referring to overtime work and tip retention. Settlement…
After a series of cases affecting the reputation of the Philippine gambling stakeholders, the country’s Presidential Office has made a move to improve the image of the national industry. As reported by Asian Gaming Brief (AGB), the Office of the Philippine President has issued a Memorandum Circular for the key governmental agencies to review and…
