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Welcome to iGB’s State of the Union, a look at the biggest North American sports betting stories we’ve covered over the week and briefs on others we found interesting. Live! Philadelphia fined $100,000 The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board this week issued a $100,00 fine to Live! Philadelphia for taking sports bets over the phone. At
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board Thursday (27 June) approved a new 27 June 2025 bid deadline for three downstate casinos. The board did so even though there is a bill with a 31 August 2024 deadline in it awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature. New York law allows for three downstate casinos —
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined three venues a collective AU$60,000 (£31,221/€36,696/$39,694) for breaching their permitted opening hours. The VGCCC found patrons continued to play the pokies at the three Victoria casinos outside of opening hours. The commission said it takes such offences “seriously”, choosing to utilise available enforcement action by
Welcome to iGB’s State of the Union, a look at the biggest North American sports betting stories we’ve covered over the week and briefs on others we found interesting. Queens casino controversial among politicians Businessman Steve Cohen’s plan to build a casino in Queens adjacent to the Mets’ Citi Field earlier this week got the
Alabama voters are a step closer to deciding whether sports betting will be legalised in the state after a bill was passed by lawmakers. The Alabama House passed two bills on Thursday which envisage the expansion of commercial gambling in the state. Bills HB151 and HB152, both sponsored by Rep. Chris Blackshear, must still be
A study on New Jersey’s gambling market has judged the igaming industry to be “detrimental” for the state’s economy, despite its strong tax contributions. The research was carried out by the National Economic Research Associates (NERA). It was previously commissioned by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG). Online gaming has been legal in New Jersey
The Netherlands minister for legal protection, Franc Weerwind, has announced new measures that he hopes will protect players from problem gambling. Weerwind’s letter comes in response to “worrying and undesirable developments” in the Netherlands’ gambling industry. With the evaluation of the Remote Gambling Act not expected until 2024, Weerwind has decided to push on with
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has accused the UK government of a stealth tax raid on casinos, which it says could cost the industry £5m (€5.7m/$6.2m) per year. The claim relates to the freezing of gaming duty bands outlined in chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn statement. In a statement, the BGC said
Experts expect integrated resort approval within three years as global suitors await regulatory clarity, Muhammad Cohen reports. Thailand will legalise casino gambling within three years, prompting a gold rush among international and regional operators, knowledgeable sources tell iGaming Business. Who stakes claims where depends on how Thailand draws its regulatory map, foreign gaming operators’ willingness
Crown Resorts is launching a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to reduce gambling harm at its Australian casinos. Crown PlaySafe will be part of “expanded reforms” within the company’s Future Crown transformation programme. It will aim to broaden Crown’s focus from identifying and supporting those experiencing gambling harm to proactive prevention. Crown will
