06/11/21 Illinois casino resort closer to regulatory approval The Illinois Gaming Board has granted a determination of “preliminary suitability” for Walker’s Bluff Casino & Resort in Carterville.
06/11/21 Caesars appoints new president of US Eastern Division John Koster will take on responsibility for Caesars Entertainment’s venues in Atlantic City.
06/11/21 Another California casino to offer cashless payments Viejas Casinos and Resort has followed the move introduced by tribal casino Morongo.
06/11/21 AGA: sports betting drives US gambling revenue growth US gambling revenue for April was 25 per cent higher than pre-pandemic levels thanks to the growth in sports betting.
06/11/21 North Carolina: sports betting bill to be discussed in June Despite no progress since a bill was introduced in April, senators expect to discuss sports betting in North Carolina this month.
06/11/21 Washington regulator approves sports betting at tribal casinos Amendments to allow sports betting at tribal casinos in Washington have been sent to the governor’s desk for its approval.
06/10/21 Iowa Governor signs new racing legislation Casinos in Iowa are now authorised to simulcast horse and greyhound races run in other parts of the US or abroad.
06/10/21 Hard Rock to begin work on temporary casino in Illinois The Illinois Gaming Board has approved a Casino Supplier Licence, allowing the company to begin the construction of its temporary casino in Rockford.
06/10/21 Bally’s in deal with Oscar de la Hoya for boxing gaming pilot Bally’s Corporation continues its expansion into gaming signing a deal with the company owned by former boxing star Oscar de la Hoya to develop a product called Bally’s Fight Night.
06/10/21 New Louisiana gambling chief resigns Mike Noel, former state police chief of staff, has resigned from the leadership of the gambling authority before being confirmed by Senate due to concerns over his participation on a fatal arrest.
06/09/21 Nebraska seeks to set final casino regulations The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission is seeking contractors to help with the details for rules and regulations before beginning to license casino operators.
06/09/21 Construction begins on new California casino Construction work for the new Elk Valley Rancheria casino in Crescent city, northern California, has begun.
06/09/21 Canadian Premier League signs deal with ComeOn! The country’ major men’s soccer league, the Canadian Premier League, has signed a multi-year deal with ComeOn!, which will become its Official Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner.
06/09/21 NJ lawmakers propose help for problem gamblers who commit crime A bill has been introduced intended to offer treatment for people with gambling addiction that turn to crime.
06/09/21 Loto-Québec pushes strategic plan as revenue falls The operator of the state lottery, casinos and bingos of Québec province in Canada has revealed a decrease in revenues for the fiscal year and plans to boost the activity.
