12/21/20 Illinois regulator issues $5m fine for “inducements” Accel Entertainment allegedly entered a partnership with DraftKings to pay incentives to business owners.
12/21/20 M Resort developer advances with new casino project Anthony Marnell intends to spend $250m on the new project, according to Henderson city documents.
12/18/20 Kentucky court reimposes $870m fine against The Star Group The state of Kentucky has accused The Star Group of providing illegal gambling services between 2006 and 2011.
12/18/20 Illinois sports betting handle reaches $435m Industry experts forecast that Illinois could become the fourth-largest sports betting market in the US.
12/18/20 Pennsylvania gaming revenues down despite online growth Sports betting and online casinos are doing well in Pennsylvania while land-based facilities struggle due to Covid-19 restrictions.
12/18/20 Stations Casinos opens medical centres for employees Staff can receive medical attention at Red Rock Casino and Sunset Station.
12/17/20 Mississippi sports betting revenues double The state of Mississippi’s sports betting revenue increased by more than 113 per cent year-on-year in November despite a lower handle.
12/17/20 North Carolina advances with sports betting expansion The amended compact has been sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which will review it over a 45-day period.
12/17/20 AGS obtains provisional igaming licence in Michigan The licence allows AGA to supply its game content to licensed operators in Michigan once igaming launches in the state.
12/16/20 Penn National to acquire Maryland casino The deal will allow Penn to expand its gaming platform in Maryland, which will soon legalise sports betting.
12/16/20 Second Atlantic City poker room plans to reopen Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City plans to reopen the day after Christmas Day.
12/16/20 Massachusetts casinos struggle through November MGM Springfield, Encore Boston Harbor and Plainridge Park Casino all reported revenue declines in November.
12/16/20 Delaware igaming handle drops for sixth month Despite month-on-month falls in revenue, igaming in Delaware has grown substantially since 2019.
12/15/20 Casinos in Brazil put on hold With just a few days to go until the parliamentary recess, Ángelo Coronel’s proposal to legalise casinos in Brazil will likely have to wait until 2021.
