May 25, 2023

Pennsylvania Regulatory Body Imposes Fines totaling $100,350

In response to multiple instances of regulatory violations, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has imposed fines amounting to $100,350. The operator of Hollywood Casino, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, has agreed to pay a fine of $78,000 due to its failure to meet the minimum security staffing requirements. TCS John Huxley America and TCS John […]

California Governor Gives Green Light to Temporary Cardroom Suspension as Tribal Groups and Clubs Reach Uncommon Agreement

For years, there has been ongoing conflict between tribal operators and card clubs in California regarding matters such as game exclusivity, online poker, sports betting, and Prop 26. However, this week marked a rare occasion where they managed to find common ground: the unanimous decision to discontinue card clubs. Governor Gavin Newsom took action on […]

North Carolina sports betting bill moves to Senate Finance Committee for further consideration

House Bill 347, which aims to permit online sports wagering by January 1, 2024, has advanced through the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee after undergoing several amendments. The Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee has referred HB347, a bill aiming to legalize mobile sports betting in North Carolina, to the Senate Finance Committee. The bill received […]

The regulatory authority in Massachusetts expressed its frustration over the betting violations committed by DraftKings

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) commissioners expressed their frustration regarding DraftKings’ betting violations. DraftKings voluntarily reported to the Commission when it discovered that it had offered bets on the tennis UTR pro-series, an event not approved for betting in the state. The MGC’s Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) conducted an investigation into the matter, revealing […]

Minnesota sports betting bill did not pass the legislative session

The approval of gambling legislation will now be postponed until the next legislative session. The legislative session in Minnesota concluded without the sports wagering legalization proposal being brought to a vote. Minnesota will not see the legalization of sports betting this year as the legislative session concluded without addressing HF 2000. Despite making progress earlier […]

The GLI Group has completed the acquisition of the remaining shares in iTech Labs

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI Group) has successfully acquired full ownership of iTech Labs by obtaining all the remaining shares. With a history dating back to 2004, iTech Labs, a gaming testing laboratory, has transitioned into a fully owned subsidiary of GLI Australia Pty Ltd. Presently, iTech Labs conducts testing operations from various locations spanning Australia, […]

Senator Jessica Ramos imposes halt on the Citi Field Casino plan

New York State Senator Jessica Ramos, a Democrat who represents the neighboring communities of the ballpark, has stated to the New York Post that she will not introduce a bill to change the current parkland designation of the land desired by Cohen for his proposed entertainment complex, which may potentially include a gaming venue. The […]

BCLC enhances identification protocols at casinos in British Columbia

BCLC reinforces identification requirements at BC casinos to assist participants of the Game Break self-exclusion program in British Columbia. The enhancements will mandate the presentation of government-issued photo identification for access to the facilities, applicable to all individuals. Security personnel will scan identification documents, which will be automatically cross-referenced with a database of individuals prohibited […]

May 16, 2023

Cashier cages at Ontario casinos have reported a surge in suspicious activity

The unprecedented volume of questionable monetary transactions at casinos has sparked demands for the province to enhance investigations into the origins of these suspicious funds. Just as the US has the Bank Secrecy Act, which obligates financial institutions and cash-intensive businesses to file a suspicious activity report (SAR) when they suspect customers are attempting to […]