09/17/20 Property rezoned for Illinois casino development The planned $100m casino in Danville will host 500 slot machines, 10 table games and other amenities.
09/17/20 RG24seven boosts responsible gambling Responsible gambling certified experts at RG24seven launch a solution to tackle one of the industry’s most imporrtant issues.
09/17/20 Mississippi sports betting revenue up 400% in August All sports wagers made in Mississippi must be made in one of the state’s twenty-six commercial casinos.
09/16/20 Virginia sports betting regulations approved Sports betting was legalised in the state in early July, with the Virginia Lottery Board given the role of regulatory body.
09/16/20 Sportsbooks fund Maryland sports betting campaign DraftKings and FanDuel have contributed to the campaign urging voters in the state to approve sports betting in November.
09/16/20 Hurricane Sally closes casinos in Mississippi Twelve coastal casinos have had to close their doors in Mississippi as the hurricane approaches.
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 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.
