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NetEnt enters Michigan’s new igaming market on day one with multiple operators

NetEnt has grown its footprint significantly in the burgeoning US igaming market by entering Michigan on the day Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) BetRivers/RSI, BetMGM, Churchill Downs, DraftKings, FanDuel, Golden Nugget, William Hill and WynnBET all began their operations in the Great Lakes State on Friday 22nd January, with all offering games from the premium…

Lightning Box now live in Michigan

Sydney studio makes market debut with three titles Specialist slots provider Lightning Box has made its debut in newly regulated Michigan via its distribution partner SG Digital.

US President Joe Biden freezes regulations related to crypotcurrency wallets

FinCEN’s cryptocurrency wallet proposal is suspended as Biden looks to appoint someone to review new and pending proposals The 46th President of the US has frozen all types of new measures carried over from Trump’s administration, including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposal which would have an effect on cryptocurrency wallets.

Ash Wednesday sees former Trump Plaza and Casino turn to dust

Atlantic City sets 17th February as blow up date for former Trump Plaza and Casino On Friday 22nd, Atlantic city leaders revealed the demolition date for the former Trump Plaza and Casino built by former president, Donald Trump. The casino will be imploded on February 17th.

Lanetur S.A and Executive Branch at loggerheads over hotel licence

The Executive Branch states that Lanetur S.A has not met the tender specifications dating back to 2005 The Executive Branch of Uruguay has retracted a 2005 judgement which authorised Lanetur S.A. to build a five star hotel featuring a casino off the coast of Rocha, as the government aims to push for a new tender.…

Michigan: Online sports betting goes live on Friday

Nine major operators will be launching this Friday, just in time for the Super Bowl and NFL conference championship This Friday will see the long awaited commencement of the online sports betting and casino markets in the state of Michigan. This comes after a formal announcement made by the control board responsible for gaming in…

Wire Act reinterpretation rejected by Federal Circuit Court

The rejection of the Department of Justice’s Federal Wire Act puts the sports betting and online gambling scene at risk On Biden’s inauguration day, the Federal Circuit Court rejected the Justice Department’s (DOJ) 2019 proposal to modify and improve the Federal Wire Act.

New Mexico legislators pushing for gaming expansion

New Mexico lawmakers are analysing the proposed measures and regulations which could potentially kickstart the live gaming sector in the western state.   The legislators in New Mexico are evaluating the possibility of allowing the state’s five horseracing tracks to offer live craps, poker and blackjack, as well as sports betting. 

Entain’s value plummets by nearly £1bn as MGM walks away from takeover bid

The £8.09bn takeover battle with MGM and Entain has taken an ugly turn as Entain’s market cap fell sharply by 12.5% to £7.3bn after MGM drops out Entain’s shares plummeted 18% on the London Stock Exchange and the market cap fell by 12.5%, after MGM Resorts dropped its takeover interest. Just last week, the £8.09 billion…

Could Georgia’s 2021 sports betting bill be the one?

Georgia’s lawmakers revisit potential legalisation of sports betting with Bill HB86 after last years failure Republican Ron Stephens (pictured) has restarted discussions to legalise sports betting in Georgia for the second time. Stephens has the backing of 5 other co-sponsors and has managed to draft and file legislation HB86 through the Georgia betting lottery with…