Chris Christie has plenty to say about gambling legalisation. But is he right?
In an interview with Covers about the state of legal gambling in the US last week, the former New Jersey governor revealed that he is out of...
Massachusetts sets $748.1 million sports betting handle record in October
The October figure surpasses the exiting record of $678.7 million, which was just set in September, by 10.2%. It is also 30.8% ahead of $571.8 million last...
Queens community boards approve Metropolitan Park casino proposal
Cohen has partnered with Hard Rock International on the proposal. They are seeking one of three downstate casino licences, with a Hard Rock casino as a centrepiece...
Nigeria Supreme Court rules in favour of states to regulate lottery
Tensions between the state and federal regulators date back to 2008 when the Lagos state government approached the Supreme Court of Nigeria asking for it to acknowledge...
iGB-Pentasia Salary Survey 2024: Sector pay stabilises, but companies cautious around recruitment
My main takeaway from this year’s iGB-Pentasia Salary Survey is stability. After years of exponential growth, gaming industry salaries have now found equilibrium, reflecting a more sustainable...
Miriam Adelson more than quadruples 2022 Texas gambling contributions
The Texas legislature meets only in odd-numbered years. During the 2023 session, the house approved a bill that would have allowed for statewide mobile betting controlled by...
Victoria regulator issues fine for pokie licence request misinformation
GVH applied for a licence to operate 40 poker machines at the Shepparton hotel in north-east Victoria in November 2022. This request was filed with the VGCCC....
Unpacking the NCLGS proposed model igaming legislation in the US
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) started the public process of developing a template for igaming legislation at its annual convention in July. At...
Judge overturns Philly skill-game ban
The controversial machines, which resemble and pay out cash like slot machines but purport to involve a level of skill that contributes to winning, have long been...
FanDuel adds legislative and regulatory specialists to government relations team
FanDuel continued to expand its government relations team today (11 December) with the additions of James Hartmann and Louis Trombetta. The pair bring diverse backgrounds to the...











