Gaming America

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.

Louisiana state Senate removes gambling board chairman

June 3, 2020

Louisiana state Senators removed the chairman of the Gaming Control Board in a surprise move.

Rhode Island sports betting opposition denied by judge

June 2, 2020

A judge has blocked attempts by a former Providence mayoral candidate to halt sports betting in Rhode Island.

Anti money laundering: One step beyond

June 2, 2020

Paul Sculpher of GRS Recruitment discusses anti money laundering strategies on both sides of the Atlantic, and how a familiar enemy reveals that we’re divided by more than a common language.

Playtech enters digital New Jersey market

June 1, 2020

Playtech has been granted regulatory approval by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to provide its online casino product in the Garden State.

From the top: A tough time for tribes

May 28, 2020

Tim Poole looks into the difficulties facing Oklahoma tribes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Aristocrat to pay $31 million settlement

May 25, 2020

Part of the class action lawsuits is based on platforms that skewed into games of chance, say plaintiffs.

Nevada amends PFS process fpr new gaming market entrants

May 14, 2020

Prospective investors in the Nevada gaming market can now apply for a preliminary finding of suitability (PFS) without a definitive agreement.

Oklahoma attorney general challenges new tribal compacts

May 6, 2020

Oklahoma attorney general Mike Hunter has questioned the legitimacy of new gaming compacts agreed by governor Kevin Stitt and two Oklahoma tribes.

An undervalued hand

April 29, 2020

Tim Poole caught up with American Gaming Association (AGA) president and CEO Bill Miller at ICE London, for a broad discussion on state-by-state regulation, mobile wagering and public sentiment. This interview was conducted before the coronavirus pandemic.

Is political betting good for business?

April 24, 2020

Before the coronavirus pandemic, 888 Holdings SVP, head of commercial development Yaniv Sherman spoke to Ezra Amacher about political betting within the US.

Las Vegas mayor calls for city to reopen, draws heavy criticism

April 23, 2020

Jimmy Kimmel among celebrities to condemn Las Vegas Mayor as CNN interview goes viral.