Land casino billionaire gives House Republicans a $30 million boost Land casino magnate and anti-online gambling campaigner Sheldon Adelson has made another large donation to the House Republican Congressional Leadership Fund, according to the Washington DC publication Politico, citing confirmation from two senior House Republicans. The contribution will be publicly revealed in the Fund's campaign finance filing this month, ahead...
Positive Senate vote follows House approval, but a referendum will be required in terms of the state constitution Members of the Louisiana Senate voted 21-15 this week to exempt fantasy sports from the definition of gambling, ratifying House Bill 484 which passed the House last month on a 67-23 vote. The approved bill now goes to the governor for signature,...
To advance diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has become the first US regulator to support the industry-driven “All-In Diversity Project”, an initiative designed to benchmark diversity, equality and inclusion in the global gaming sector. Joining as a participating partner, the MGC’s core values include the commitment to a diverse workforce and supplier base,...
Through technology partnership with Scientific Games and Pennsylvania Lottery Inspired Entertainment, Inc. has partnered the Pennsylvania Lottery and Scientific Games for the launch of its virtual sports at retailer locations in Pennsylvania. The technology partnership will see the games launched as part of an integration with the Pennsylvania Lottery’s central gaming system provided by Scientific Games. Initially, Stock Car Racing...
Center for Freedom and Prosperity asks who is most likely to benefit from opposing HB4926? In a op-ed piece in the Detroit News this week, Andrew Quinlan, co-founder and president of the Center for Freedom and Prosperity, challenges an earlier article in the newspaper criticising Michigan state moves to legalise online gambling and quoting health officials who warned of the...
Eric Schneiderman, at one time the scourge of daily fantasy sports, departs post amid allegations of assault on women The publication New Yorker reported Monday that after a consultation with the state governor, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has tendered his resignation with immediate effect. The report detailed allegations of assault against at least four different women following an...
Betting on professional soccer games in Mexico As the U.S. gears up for the possibility of legalised sports betting, recent action by the Washington Gambling Commission (WGC) reinforces that the pastime is illegal in Washington State. Following an investigation, WGC agents arrested four people for operating an illegal soccer betting ring late last week in the greater Wenatchee area. Raids...
Two bills in committee are fast running out of time With less than a month remaining before the Illinois general assembly adjourns, the prospects for sports betting becoming legal in the state this year are fast deteriorating according to industry observers. There are currently three bills relating to sports betting in Illinois’ senate and two, SB 3432 and SB 2478,...
HB1234 takes aim at internet gambling On Friday the Colorado state Senate approved bill HB 1234 with some amendments that will necessitate it returning to the House before going to the governor's desk for signature. The bill clarifies state laws regarding internet cafe gambling and deals specifically with the question of whether slot machines accessible online via internet cafes are...
New Chief For Scientific Games Barry Cottle appointed as New President and Chief Executive Officer Online and land gambling provider group Scientific Games announced new executive appointments Wednesday, naming Barry Cottle, currently CEO of SG Interactive, as the company's new President and CEO, effective June 1, 2018. Cottle will replace current President and CEO Kevin Sheehan who will remain with...
