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Dreitzer Appointed As Head Of Nevada Gaming Control Board
Gov. Lombardo appointed Mike Dreitzer as the new head of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to replace current chairman Kirk Hendrick. Dreitzer was serving as the CEO of Gaming Arts, a gaming equipment supplier and
Kalshi Sues Maryland Over Cease-and-Desist Letter
Kalshi refuses to back down against state regulators and has filed a lawsuit in Maryland. This is in response to the cease-and-desist letter that the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) sent on April
Alberta Sports Betting Bill Advances
Lawmakers advanced bill 48 through its second reading, which brings Alberta sports betting closer to becoming a more open market. The bill aims to provide a framework for regulated online gambling in the province and
Arizona Cracks Down On Unlicensed Gambling Operators
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) sent cease-and-desist letters to a range of unlicensed gambling operators, including sweepstakes casinos and unlicensed sportsbooks. “Illegal gaming—no matter the platform or
New York Bill Seeks To Cap Sports Betting
A new bill introduced in New York aims to cap sports betting and place restrictions on sportsbooks running ads. Assemblyman Robert C. Carroll introduced bill a7962, which will now face discussion in the Assembly Racing
New Report Condemns US Gambling Companies
A report published by the Campaign For Accountability has criticized US gambling firms that oppose measures to reduce problem gambling. The 23-page report is titled “The Online Gambling Industry’s Two-Faced
North Carolina Senate Proposes Doubling Sports Betting Tax
After a year of legal sports betting, North Carolina is looking to cash in by doubling sports betting tax. The Senate budget was put forward on Monday and has a provision to increase the tax from 18% to 36%. The state
UK Gambling Commission Charges 15 Over Election Betting
The UK Gambling Commission has charged 15 people for their roles in an election betting scandal last year. The charges relate to placing bets using confidential/privileged information over the timing of the general
Nebraska Moves Closer To Legal Sports Betting
The unicameral legislature approved Sen. Eliot Bostar’s LR20CA by a margin of 27-16. The bill proposes to legalize online sports betting in the state. It would allow Nebraska’s six casinos and racetracks to
Michigan Announces Investigation Into Prediction Markets
It had already been rumored that Michigan was investigating sports prediction markets, but the state made an official announcement on Friday. Henry Williams, chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) commented: