02/15/21 Connecticut assumes new tax revenue from gambling to support budget Governor Lamont has announced his two-year state budget proposal, which includes new tax revenue from gambling in its second year.
02/12/21 Alberta regulator backs single-event sports betting The AGLC has joined the BCLC in supporting a bill that would legalise single-event sports betting in Canada.
02/12/21 Ohio casinos back to full hours after Covid-19 closures Both JACK Entertainment and MGM Northfield Park have resumed normal hours after the state-wide curfew was lifted.
02/12/21 Bally’s Atlantic City to close for IT upgrade Bally’s, formerly known as Twin Rivers, acquired the Atlantic City casino last year. It will now switch over the venue’s system.
02/12/21 Gambling expansion in Alabama passes first test Alabama senators have spoken in favour of a bill to expand gambling in the state.
02/12/21 West Virginia igaming revenue hits $2.8m West Virginia’s igaming and sports betting market launched during the pandemic and continues to grow.
02/11/21 Hard Rock chairman describes regional casino business as “pretty good” Despite Covid-19 restrictions on Hard Rock properties, chairman Jim Allen is optimistic about the company’s future.
02/11/21 Detroit casino revenues hit $90.84m in January January was the first full month the venues were open again after a second closure under Covid-19 countermeasures began in November.
02/11/21 BetMGM continues sports betting expansion in US The company will prioritise its sports betting business amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic after strong results from the BetMGM app.
02/11/21 Canadian gaming firm seeks US listing Score Media and Gaming, which has seen its shares surge after new of Canada’s betting liberalisation rules, is preparing for a listing in the US.
02/11/21 Virginia sports betting could generate $13bn in three years Sports betting officially launched in Virginia on January 21 and analysts believe it could become one of the biggest markets in the US.
02/11/21 Red Rock reports 36% fall in revenue Despite the drop in revenues, Red Rock’s CEO has said he is “cautiously optimistic” about the group’s recovery.
02/11/21 Atlantic Lottery appoints new president and CEO The ALC has named a new president and CEO after Chris Keevil stepped down to pursue a role in the private sector.
02/10/21 Texas aims to ban eight-liner gambling machines The proposed legislation would ban eight-liners statewide but allow individual towns, precincts or counties to permit them.
02/10/21 Atlantic Lottery increases online casino betting limits The ALC is allowing larger bets to made on online platforms despite low limits in the land-based gaming market.
