Federal government approves gaming compacts between Oklahoma and two tribes
August 21, 2020
The U.S. Department of Interior has approved gaming compacts between the state of Oklahoma and two tribal nations, the Kialegee Tribal Town and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians according to Governor Kevin Stitt.
Arkansas Supreme Court orders special master to oversee casino amendment case
July 31, 2020
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled for a special master to review a casino ballot initiative whose petitions were deemed insufficient by Secretary of State John Thurston.
Harrah’s New Orleans might have to pay $50m to the state
July 31, 2020
Harrah’s New Orleans, part of the Caesars Entertainment, might have to pay $50m in owed taxes. Baton Rouge appeals court decided that the casino’s owners failed to properly pay the taxes since 2001.
Massachusetts sports betting comes to an abrupt halt
July 30, 2020
The push for legal sports betting ended in Massachusetts (MA) on Wednesday night after the Senate denied a $459m economic development package that would have made the State the 24th market in the US to approve legalized sports betting.
Federal court rules that Oklahoma gaming compact automically renews
July 28, 2020
A federal court ruled that Oklahoma’s gaming compact automatically renews, giving the state’s tribes a legal victory over Governor Kevin Stitt.
Congressional Gaming Caucus proposes legislation to repeal federal excise taxes on sports bets
July 24, 2020
Congressional Gaming Caucus chairs Dina Titus (NV) and Guy Reschenthaler (PA) proposed legislation to repeal federal excise taxes on sports bets.
From the top: Offshore? Unsure
July 24, 2020
After the American Gaming Association’s call for US media outlets to stop promoting offshore sportsbooks, Tim Poole analyzes the difficulties posed by sports betting’s blurred lines.
AGA study: US sports betting spend with illegal operators down 25%
July 21, 2020
Figures based on survey size of 3,451, applying to states where sports wagering has been legalized.
Louisiana fantasy sports betting moves one step closer as tax rate set at 8%
July 15, 2020
The governor of Louisiana has approved a tax rate of 8% for fantasy sports betting in the state.
Las Vegas bars file lawsuit against Governor's closure order
July 15, 2020
While casinos and other establishments remain open in the Silver State, bars feel they have been unfairly targeted.
Coronavirus: Indian Head Casino and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino employees test positive
July 13, 2020
Former was closed, though latter remained open, temporarily shutting down the area where the team member was working.
New York City casinos to remain closed
July 7, 2020
Governor will not announce reopening of casinos or movie theaters just yet.
Greenberg Traurig Attorney, Erica Okerberg Honored as “On The Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” by the ABA
June 24, 2020
Erica Okerberg of Greenberg Traurig, LLP was a 2020 honoree for the American Bar Association’s (ABA) “On The Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers.” According to the ABA, the On The Rise award series recognizes “young lawyer members who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, and legal and community service.”
State-wide cashless payment options likely for Nevada gamblers
June 22, 2020
Thursday’s Nevada Gaming Commission hearing will likely be influenced by AGA’s Payments Modernization Policy Principles.
Further delays for SCA 6
June 19, 2020
Legalized sports betting in California is delayed again as suspense hearing of bill moved to Tuesday.
Acquisition of Caesars Entertainment postponed
June 18, 2020
Closing of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment deal delayed by at least another month.
Stalled MLB negotiations put MLB 2020 season in question
June 17, 2020
Commissioner’s statement and heightened health concerns further exhaust negotiations and uncertainty.
Don’t gamble with COVID: Connecticut visitors warned despite tribal casino reopenings
June 15, 2020
Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun have reopened in Connecticut, although drivers will see large warning signs on road in.
Tribal gaming and the impact of COVID-19
June 8, 2020
Tribal gaming operations credit economic stewardship in helping survive the coronavirus pandemic, as Sean Chaffin investigates.
NBA approves 22-team restart to 2019-20 season
June 5, 2020
Tentative start date of 31 July set for NBA's return.
