North America

California Senate President is not in a rush to regulate online poker

The online poker bill will be discussed on August 10 and is advertised as a consumer protection package, which would give the state control over games that are already happening in a legal gray area.

08/04/16

DFS legalised in New York

Daily fantasy sports (DFS) services will return to New York after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill legalising the sector in the US state.

08/04/16

Wynn Boston Harbor construction begins today

Wynn announced it will start the construction works of its Wynn Boston Harbor resort casino in Everett, Massachusetts today (Thursday).

08/04/16

Trump Taj Mahal strike becomes the longest in Atlantic City

The walkout against Trump Taj Mahal by Local 54 of the Unite-HERE union casino will become today the longest in the 38-year history of Atlantic City’s casino era.

08/04/16

Bentley claims there is no casino gambling in lottery proposal

Gov. Bentley declared that his proposal would exclude casino-type gambling in Alabama.

08/03/16

Las Vegas legalised gambling on the Olympics

After a 15-year hiatus, the most populous city in the state of Nevada has reopened its door to legalised gambling on the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

08/03/16

Caesars’ shares spike after extending higher offer to junior creditors

The casino operator rose the most in five months after increasing its offer to junior creditors in the bankruptcy of its largest unit.

08/03/16

Red Rock Resorts’ assets grow

Merely three months after its IPO, Red Rock Resorts declared its first ever cash dividend of US$0.10 per Class A common share for the third quarter of 2016.

08/02/16

MGM Resorts completes Borgata deal

The company has completed the €805 million purchase of Boyd Gaming’s 50 percent share of the Borgata in Atlantic City and has transferred the real estate to MGM Growth Properties.

08/02/16

Massachusetts moves forward with DFS bill

The state passed a bill in regards to the daily fantasy sports industry. Massachusetts has become the latest state legislature to formally approve real-money DFS activity.

08/02/16

DFS sites to cut back on advertising

DraftKings and FanDuel will cut back on their advertising to limit mass exposure and to avoid regulatory and legal hurdles.

08/01/16

Casino regulators in Massachusetts to discuss mitigation funds

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will discuss if it will request for funds to mitigate problems caused by the construction of the MGM’s casino.

08/01/16

Surrey turns down BCLC’s offer to host a casino

The Canadian city refused the BCLC’s request to build either a small gaming centre or an entirely new casino in their region.

07/28/16

Nevada to approve settlement with Vegas sportsbook operator

Nevada regulators are expected to approve a settlement with one of the state’s largest sportsbook operators, which has admitted to underpaying winning bets.

07/28/16

Wireless lobby sues Quebec over Bill 74

Canada’s wireless telecom lobby declared that the new Quebec Internet law that would ban access to some online gambling sites is unconstitutional.

Check the latest North America news

California Senate President is not in a rush to regulate online poker

DFS legalised in New York

Wynn Boston Harbor construction begins today

Trump Taj Mahal strike becomes the longest in Atlantic City

Bentley claims there is no casino gambling in lottery proposal

Las Vegas legalised gambling on the Olympics

Caesars’ shares spike after extending higher offer to junior creditors

Red Rock Resorts’ assets grow

MGM Resorts completes Borgata deal

Massachusetts moves forward with DFS bill

DFS sites to cut back on advertising

Casino regulators in Massachusetts to discuss mitigation funds

Surrey turns down BCLC’s offer to host a casino

Nevada to approve settlement with Vegas sportsbook operator

Wireless lobby sues Quebec over Bill 74

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