California’s powerful Indian gaming sector is famously fighting regulated sports betting in the Golden State, but that’s not the only issue that’s bothering them. Last week at the Global Gaming Expo, Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Conference Chair and President of Victor Strategies Victor Rocha spoke about the group’s opposition to DFS and online lotteries. The…
It’s been almost ten years since NBA Commissioner Adam Silver broke with professional sport dogma by supporting the legalization of sports betting in the United States. Silver voiced that support in a New York Times editorial titled, Legalize and Regulate Sports Betting, that is still considered one of the tipping points in changing public opinion…
In the heady years of the first online poker boom back in the early 2000’s, it seemed like everyone in America was playing the game. In the years since, however, finding and retaining players in the online poker market has become tougher and tougher. That’s why many states have combined the liquidity of their online…
Being first-to-market in an emerging market is a huge advantage in any industry, but it’s especially advantageous in the land-based casino business. That’s why the recent news that Wynn Resorts has been named the first recipient of a United Arab Emirates (UAE) casino license by the country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). The news…
One of the biggest challenges for operators looking to launch live dealer operations is how can they truly replicate the land-based casino experience? Playtech and MGM Live are combating that problem by broadcasting their live dealer play directly from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Christian Stuart Senior Vice President and Head of Interactive at…
The Ute Mountain Tribe of Colorado is joining the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in a lawsuit against the State of Colorado over regulated sports betting. At issue is whether or not tribal sports betting should fall under the jurisdiction of the state; or whether it more properly belongs with the Federal Government. Both tribes contend…
One of the unforeseen consequences of legalized sports betting in the US was a massive uptick in problem gambling issues among college age Americans. To help combat this ongoing issue, Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has launched a new campaign aimed at college students titled, the National College Education Campaign, that focuses on the importance…
In 2023, the US gaming industry spent more on responsible gaming initiatives than it had ever spent in a single year. That’s the main takeaway from a recent study published by the American Gaming Association (AGA). According to the AGA’s research, the US-facing gaming industry spent a mind-blowing $471.8 million in 2023 in its efforts…
A recent study funded by the NCAA found that regulated sports betting is driving some very serious harassment of college athletes. Online Abuse in NCAA Championships, which was conducted by the Signify Group, found more than 5,000 social media posts of a harassing nature aimed at college athletes, coaches and officials. Surprisingly an astonishing eight…
The American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA) and the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding that lays out a framework for collaboration on shared values. It’s a partnership aimed at combating illegal gaming while promoting the value of the regulated industry. The political power, and potential reach, of…
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