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    New York Gov. fuels anger after nixing casino licensing deadline bill

    New York’s governor Kathy Hochul has nixed a bill that would have expedited the timeline for the awarding of downstate casino licenses, prompting angry responses. Hochul vetoed bill S9673A a…

    Streaming Platform Kick To Restrict Access To Gambling Content

    Kick, a popular streaming platform, is revising its gambling policies to address concerns about harmful and exploitative content. Beginning February 1, 2025, only gambling content from approved platforms requiring ID…

    Pennsylvania Small Business Owners Join Forces to Protest Skill Games Ban

    Small business owners in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, have joined forces with skill game operators to oppose a recently enacted ordinance banning the machines. At a town meeting on Monday night, local…

    Wyoming line up online casino bill with Michigan used as comparison

    The specter of a fresh online casino bill being submitted in Wyoming is reportedly gathering momentum. Wyoming Rep. Robert Davis insists he is ready to file for online casino legislation…

    UK Gaming Companies To Be Hit With New Annual Fee

    The British government is moving forward with plans to introduce an annual fee for casinos and bookmakers, estimated to raise £100 million (US$126 million) each year. This new “statutory levy”…

    North Carolina University Takes Leading Role in Gambling Addiction Research

    East Carolina University (ECU) is taking a significant step in addressing gambling addiction through its Gambling Research Policy Initiative (GRPI). Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human…

    Bally’s Takeover Moves Forward After Shareholders Greenlight Deal

    Bally’s Corporation is moving forward with its merger with The Queen Casino & Entertainment (QC&E) after receiving approval from its shareholders. The merger, valued at $4.6 billion, was proposed by…

    Gaming Supplier IGT Hit by Cyberattack

    Gaming supplier IGT recently disclosed a cyberattack that disrupted parts of its internal IT systems and applications. The company confirmed that an unauthorized party gained access to its systems, forcing…

    Attempt To Add Fifth Casino in Virginia Fails to Garner Legislative Support

    Efforts to introduce a fifth casino in Virginia, proposed for the Tysons area, have stalled after a key bill failed to gain traction in the state legislature. Senate Bill 675,…