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FEATURED:Atlantic City: Union warns of ‘labor disputes’ if casino contracts expire New
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - For people and groups planning to stay in Atlantic City, the resort's main union for casino workers is warning that "labor disputes" could occur if the casinos don't agree to new contracts by a May 31 deadline. The move comes at the start of what will ... [continue]
FEATURED:Nevada Gaming Commission limits Barry Diller to two-year license for MGM stake, pending SEC investigation
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday limited billionaire media mogul Barry Diller to a two-year license for his ownership stake in MGM Resorts International while he remains under investigation for insider trading by the federal Securities and Exchange Commission and Justice Dep... [continue]
FEATURED:Nevada gaming regulators approve limited license for Accel Entertainment
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday granted video-gaming-terminal provider Accel Entertainment a two-year license to operate in the state after the company said it named a former chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board to head its compliance committee. The licensing paves ... [continue]
FEATURED:Casino business boomed in 2021, but Louisiana lags behind
While 2021 set a national record for casino revenues, Louisiana’s state-regulated gambling halls brought in less money last year than they did pre-pandemic. The 19 riverboats, racinos and Harrah’s land-based casino brought in $2.38 billion during 2021, a 43.5% increase over ... [continue]
FEATURED:Expert sees inflation pulling down nascent Virginia casino industry
You can see the impact of inflation throughout America. It’s at the gas pump. It’s at the grocery store. It’s coming for the casino industry. Virginia is on the precipice of a breakthrough in the casino industry, with multiple new sites under construction and more planned... [continue]

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2022-05-19T18:57 EDTMinnesota sports betting bill advances as budget items stall
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2022-05-19T18:14 EDTAnalysis: Senate version of sports betting bill denies Massachusetts bettors but maximizes tax haul
2022-05-19T18:10 EDTMuskegon leaders to rally in hopes Michigan governor signs off on casino as deadline nears
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FEATURED:Industry-leadership issues in the spotlight at Betting on Sports Europe 2022
The Leadership track at the Betting on Sports Europe 2022 conference and exhibition is set to see some of the sector’s most influential executives sharing their insights on the key issues shaping the future of the industry. The track, which is scheduled for the first full day ... [continue]
FEATURED:Sportradar beats analyst estimates in Q1; revenue up 31% year-over-year
Sports data and analytics giant Sportradar reported first-quarter revenue of $186.4 million, which is up 31% compared to the same period last year, beating analyst projections. Sportradar stock was flat after the market opened Wednesday morning before dropping 5.6% at the closin... [continue]
FEATURED:Swedish GGR climbs 6% year-on-year in Q1 but falls from year-end figures
The Swedish betting and gaming industry’s post-lockdown recovery has continued in the first quarter of the year, as total revenue reached SEK 6.5 billion [$655m]. A 6% increase on Q1 2021, the quarter saw Sweden’s 66 licensed sports betting and casino operators collect wager... [continue]

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2022-05-19T17:58 EDTUK online gambling market registers lowest-GGY quarter since lockdown
2022-05-19T17:56 EDTIMG Arena buys majority control of Swedish computer vision company Signality
2022-05-18T17:48 EDTExclusive betting operator Goldchip has licence suspended by UK Gambling Commission
2022-05-18T17:47 EDTIndustry welcomes Swedish gambling bill omitting extensive marketing restrictions, TV ad bans

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By Bernard Kroviak, CDC Gaming Reports
The first Saturday in May saw 80-1 longshot Rich Strike win the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby with an extraordinary finishin... [continue]
DOJ suit seeking to compel Steve Wynn to register as a foreign agent is just the latest of his legal woes
By John L. Smith, CDC Gaming Reports
The Department of Justice on Tuesday proved it wasn’t bluffing when it repeatedly advised former casino mogul and Republican Nat... [continue]
Tottenham Report: How to influence without influencers
By Michelle Chelsea Hembury
Section 5 of the German Interstate Treaty on Gambling (IST) regulates the advertising permitted for licensed gambling operators. H... [continue]
Old wives’ tales and ancient myths
By Ken Adams, CDC Gaming Reports
DraftKings announced its first-quarter results on May 6. CEO Jason Robins forecasted over $2 billion in revenue for the year. Reve... [continue]
Igaming Focus: U.S. online casino — early days and scarcity value
By Jake Pollard, CDC Gaming Reports
The online casino vertical is less visible than its sports betting counterpart but is more profitable and at a much earlier stage ... [continue]
Igaming Focus: California — The trials and tribulations
By Hannah Gannagé-Stewart, CDC Gaming Reports
Last week a major proposal for online gambling in California received enough signatures (1.6 million, according to Ballotpedia) to... [continue]
Tottenham Report: Welcome to Topsy-Turvy Land
By Andrew Tottenham, Managing Director, Tottenham & Co
ICE, this year, was a slightly muted affair. The online industry was well represented, but land-based suppliers and consequently l... [continue]

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