09/16/20 Michigan gaming revenue falls 8% in August Each of Michigan’s three casinos reported year-on-year declines in revenue, but online gaming activity increased 114 per cent.
09/15/20 Argentina: lotteries renew call for online gambling regulation The lotteries chamber in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires has reiterated its support for regulation of the online gaming industry.
09/15/20 Park MGM to go smoke-free on reopening Smoking will be banned when the casino resort reopens at the end of the month.
09/15/20 Atlantic City sets nationwide sports betting record in August New Jersey has beaten Nevada’s record monthly sports betting handle of $614m set in November 2019.
09/15/20 North Carolina casino used in money laundering scheme Seven people are accused of trying to launder money through Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel and Casino.
09/15/20 Scientific Games executive chairman to sell 34.9% stake Ronald Perelman is looking to reduce his portfolio as several of his companies have been hit by the pandemic.
09/14/20 Indiana sports wagers hit $1.2bn in first 12 months The first year of legal sports betting generated around $9m in tax revenue for the state.
09/14/20 Betfair to withdraw from New Jersey Market The company has notified customers in New Jersey that it will officially cease operations in the state on October 1.
09/14/20 Massachusetts universities against betting on college sports Sports betting is not currently legal in Massachusetts, but state legislators have been considering a Sports Wagering Act.
09/14/20 Judge issues injunctions against former Borgata execs Borgata filed a lawsuit last month accusing Ocean of poaching six of its former executives.
09/11/20 Brazil moves forward with privatisation of gambling The Ministry of Economy has appointed the members of the committee that will look into hiring advisors for the privatisation.
09/11/20 Conflict over casinos in Argentina Entretenimientos Patagonia has criticised the government after the termination of its operations in Río Negro province.
09/11/20 Fat Tuesday’s Casino Royale licence revoked Clark County has issued an emergency licence suspension for breach of Covid-19 policies.
09/11/20 Ohio casinos and racinos enjoy best August on record Revenues for this August amounted to $172.1 million, higher than any previous records for the same month.
