Month: August 2024
Borgata Settles BetMGM iGaming Platform Violations With New Jersey Regulator
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City has agreed to pay the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) $75K to settle a regulatory infraction incurred by the casino’s iGaming partner BetMGM. BetMGM signage in the New Jersey Transit Secaucus train station. BetMGM and its partnered casino in Atlantic City, Borgata, have agreed to…
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Lake of the Ozarks Casino Backers Sue to Revive Rejected Ballot Measure
A campaign group dedicated to establishing a commercial casino in Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft Tuesday in a bid to get the issue on the ballot. The Lake of the Ozarks, above, could one day be home to two casinos. But both projects have some hurdles…
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Casino Crime Roundup: New Details Revealed About $352K Theft at Grand River Casino
Two men are currently facing charges after they allegedly stole $352K from a tribal gaming property in South Dakota earlier this year. Grand River Casino. pictured above. New details were released on a scheme to steal money from a South Dakota casino. (Image: Grand River Casino) Roberto Carlos Gonzales Miranda and Roberto Orellana recently were…
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Casino Crime Round Up: Shooting Close to California Casino Leads to Several Arrests
Gunfire aimed at two pedestrians resulted in three arrests near a California tribal casino on Thursday. Bear River Casino Resort, pictured above. Gunfire broke out near the casino. (Image: Bear River Casino) The two victims were walking near the Bear River Casino Resort in Loleta when the bullets were shot. The men avoided injuries from…
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Norfolk Casino Plan Reworked, Developers Seemingly Ditch HeadWaters Identity
The developers behind the long-stalled Norfolk casino project that city voters authorized in November 2020 have yet another blueprint. The latest rendering of the Norfolk casino in Virginia. The casino was approved by city voters in November 2020. (Image: HKS) For its casino venture, the City of Norfolk partnered with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, a…
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Long Island Lawyer Pushes Hochul to Expedite NYC Casino Process
A Long Island attorney that supports Las Vegas Sands’ efforts to build a $6 billion integrated resort at the site of Nassau Coliseum encouraged Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) to approve legislation that would accelerate the bidding process for three downstate casino licenses — something the governor hasn’t signaled she’ll do. Nassau County, New York on…
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MGM Partnering with Grupo Globo for Brazil Sports Betting Permit
MGM Resorts International said today it is partnering with Latin American media conglomerate Grupo Globo to pursue a sports wagering and iGaming license in Brazil. The Brazilian flag flying against a backdrop of the sun. MGM is teaming up with Grupo Globo to pursue a sports betting license in the country. (Image: Pixabay) Should MGM…
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Mohegan Sun Wants $2.7M from Hollywood Exec Who Lost $5M in a Day
Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Casino is chasing former Hollywood heavyweight Ron Meyer for more than $2.7 million in unpaid markers, according to a lawsuit filed in the state’s Superior Court in New London. Lawyers for ex-Universal Studios chief Ron Meyer, above, argue that extending credit for gambling is illegal in Connecticut and there’s nothing in the…
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Arkansas Razorbacks NIL Collective Asks State for Online Raffle to Fund Players
Arkansas Edge, the University of Arkansas’ name, image, likeness (NIL) collective, is seeking to operate an online 50/50 raffle that it says could raise millions of dollars to help lure marquee talent to Razorbacks programs. The University of Arkansas’ primary NIL collective wants to operate an online 50/50 raffle to help sponsor players and recruit…
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Flutter Mulls Acquisition of Playtech’s Snaitech Unit
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) is reportedly in talks to acquire Playtech’s (LSE: PTEC) Snaitech business, news that sent shares of the target’s parent soaring in London trading. The Flutter logo as seen in an investor deck. The company is reportedly in talks to acquire Playtech’s Snaitech unit. (Image: Flutter Entertainment) Media reports indicated FanDuel could…
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