Gaming America

Singapore's casinos remain closed

April 22, 2020

Singapore casinos will remain closed until 1 June.

Oklahoma Governor signs "modernized gaming compact" with two tribes

April 21, 2020

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a new gaming compact with the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and Comanche Nation.

Las Vegas mayor asks to end lockdown

April 17, 2020

Carolyn Goodman issues pushback on state-issued lockdown.

DraftKings receives SEC approval to go public later this month

April 16, 2020

The merger of DraftKings and SB Tech has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission according to an announcement from Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp (DEAC), clearing DraftKings to become a public company later this month.

AGA CEO: Revised PPP guidelines

April 14, 2020

US Government revises Paycheck Protection Program guidelines, though American Gaming Association feels the changes do not go far enough.

A parallel: Will US gaming aid follow UK’s lead?

April 11, 2020

UK Government reversed decision not to include gambling companies in COVID-19 package. Now Trump Administration faces same issue.

West Virginia political betting situation remains unclear

April 9, 2020

Uncertainty remains after FanDuel briefly offers presidential election betting, before having it taken down.

AGA President and CEO Bill Miller pens letter to White House requesting inclusion of gaming in Paycheck Protection Program

April 8, 2020

American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller penned a letter to President Trump requesting assistance for gaming in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Payback Protection Program (PPP).

Singapore to gain new gambling authority in 2021

April 6, 2020

Casino Regulatory Authority to consolidate three main gaming authorities.

Oklahoma AG: Governor cannot divert gaming revenue

March 10, 2020

Oklahoma’s Attorney General issued an opinion stating that Governor Kevin Stitt cannot divert gaming revenues as the state and tribes continue a dispute over gaming compacts.

AGA CEO Bill Miller pens open letter ahead of Las Vegas Democratic debate

February 19, 2020

American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller published an open letter ahead of the Las Vegas Democratic debate, highlighting the economic impact of gaming in Nevada and around the nation.

Maine sports betting bill dies as Legislature upholds governor's veto

February 11, 2020

The Maine House effectively killed a sports betting bill by sustaining Governor Janet Mills’ veto on the legislation.

New York court rules fantasy sports are illegal gambling

February 7, 2020

A New York appellate court ruled that fantasy sports count as illegal gambling, putting the Empire State’s DFS market in jeopardy.

Agreements between stakeholders vital in sports betting expansion, says Fantini analyst

January 24, 2020

Reaching a consensus between the relevant stakeholders will be key in the continued expansion of legalizing sports betting in the US, according to an industry analyst.

Oklahoma governor requests judge to declare casino gambling illegal

January 23, 2020

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has filed a response in federal court that seeks to put a halt to most gambling in the state.

Does strong Pennsylvania revenue have implications for sports betting tax rates?

January 17, 2020

Tim Poole looks into the relative success of the Keystone State's first full year of sports betting and examines whether it justifies Pennsylvania's 36% sports betting tax rate.

Winds of change set to continue for US sports betting, according to Fantini report

January 14, 2020

A state lottery may finally become legal in Alabama this year, with tribal casino expansion plans offering to support a lottery, according to a Fantini Research report.

Maine Governor vetoes bill to legalize sports betting

January 13, 2020

The Governor of Maine has vetoed a bill that would have legalized sports betting, becoming just the second Governor to do so since PASPA was overturned in 2018.

Mobile sports betting bill submitted in Vermont

January 9, 2020

A bill has been introduced that could see sports betting legalized in Vermont.

Bragg Gaming expands US reach with New Jersey affiliate approval