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Effort to expand gambling in state ‘a gospel issue’

Alabama Baptist and other faith-based leaders continue to speak out against the current gambling legislation anticipated to move quickly through the state House of Representatives. They also are sending an urgent message to all who are concerned to join them. "This one is really, really hot and very, very serious," Greg Davis, president and CEO of…

Law ・ 13 February 2024

Indian Gaming

Predicting the Future by Studying the Past

The rapid development of casino gaming and the increasing reliance on technology compels us to examine where we've been to accurately predict where we are going as an industry. As a gaming regulator, it is crucial to hypothesize future development to build the skill set and tools necessary to regulate the gaming offerings of the future. Since…

Innovation ・ 03 February 2024

SBC Americas

Florida Case Debates What Is Typically Found in a Casino

The verdict in the Florida Supreme Court sports betting case could all boil down to the phrase "typically found in casinos." West Flagler filed its response brief in the state court case on Tuesday and most of its argument centered on Amendment 3 and its phrasing "typically found in casinos". Amendment 3, passed in 2018, requires that any expansion…

Law ・ 27 December 2023

iGaming Business

Road to ICE 2024: Casino and gaming

It's been a big year for the casino and gaming sector, with plenty of talking points for ICE 2024. Here we delve into some of the biggest US news of the year. Arguably, tribal nations in the US have dodged a bullet so far when it comes to attacks on their sovereignty. As a result, they should feel buoyed by recent court rulings. However, with state…

Sports ・ 23 November 2023

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Austin.com All You Need to Know About Online Casino Gambling in Texas

While Texas staunchly prohibits gambling in land-based casinos, online casinos remain something of a gray area. With the Lone Star State not currently willing to regulate land-based casinos, it looks pretty unlikely that legislation will be passed this year or next regarding online casinos. However, looking a little further ahead, there could be…

Law ・ 24 October 2023

Native News Online

How Online Gambling is Affecting Native American Tribes

The digital revolution of the gambling industry has catalyzed profound transformations, and among the most deeply affected are Native American tribes. This article unravels the multi-faceted relationship between the surge of online gambling and its traditions, rights, and economics. In the vast realm of entertainment, few sectors have witnessed as…

Sports ・ 03 October 2023

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Gamble in California? Age Restrictions Explained

Many people have engaged in gambling as a pastime for ages since it is exciting and has the potential to be very profitable. However, it's important to keep in mind that gambling has hazards, and age limitations are in place to safeguard the weak. These age limitations are in place in California to make sure that only responsible people may partake…

Gambling Addiction ・ 30 September 2023

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Best AK Casino Sites & Apps

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Law ・ 22 July 2023

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Seminole Gambling Deal Gets Big Win

In a move that could remake Florida's gambling landscape, a federal appeals court overturned a ruling that blocked a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout the state. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed a November 2021 decision by a…

Law ・ 03 July 2023

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Latest updates about regulations of the gambling industry in the U.S. in 2023

Gambling has been a significant part of American culture since its inception, and the industry has grown and evolved over the years. The modern gambling industry in the United States is highly regulated, and the laws that govern it have changed over time. In 2023, there have been several updates about regulations of the gambling industry in the…

Law ・ 28 April 2023

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5 Gambling Stories You May Have Missed In 2022

It's the time of year when outlets look back on the biggest stories of the last year and look ahead to what is on the horizon in the year ahead. But our outlook will be different. With so much to cover in the emerging U.S. online gambling space, plenty of noteworthy stories fell through the cracks or had a shorter-than-expected shelf life in…

Industry ・ 29 December 2022

Tampa Bay Times

Feds urge court to reverse invalidation of Florida’s gambling compact with Seminole Tribe

TALLAHASSEE - Lawyers for the federal government asked a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reverse a ruling that invalidated Florida's attempt to give the Seminole Tribe a monopoly on sports betting in the state. A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments from lawyers for the U.S.…

Law ・ 14 December 2022

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Top and Best ・ 28 November 2022

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Is Online Gambling Laws Changing?IG News

Online gambling is any type of gambling which is conducted online. Online gambling can include online casinos, poker online, and online sports betting. The first gambling website online opened for the public, was lottery ticketing for the first Liechtenstein International Poker Tournament in October 1994. Since then online gambling has increased…

Law ・ 03 October 2022

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The Best Online Casino Games

If you're planning to play online casino games with real money, then you'll need to be aware of the rules, regulations, and terminology that are associated with online gambling. If you don't want to risk your personal safety and the security and safety of your loved ones It is not legal to gamble at an online casino with real money. If you're…

Gambling Sites ・ 20 September 2022

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What Was The First Casino In The US?

The first casino in New Orleans opened in the early 19th century. Since 1895, in San Francisco casinos there have been " one-armed bandits" - prototypes of modern slots. In 1997, the first online casino is created. The American gambling industry has been actively developing since the beginning of the 19th century. In its history, there were times…

Roulette ・ 31 August 2022

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Biden administration says Florida, Seminole Tribe gambling deal should get OK

TALLAHASSEE - The Biden administration is urging an appeals court to reinstate a deal that gave the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida, nearly nine months after a Washington, D.C.-based judge ruled that the 30-year agreement violated federal law. A U.S. Department of the Interior brief filed Wednesday offered a…

Poker ・ 19 August 2022

South Florida Caribbean News

How to Find the Best Gambling Sites in Florida?

The laws governing online gambling in Florida are very strict. Online gambling regulations in Florida are quite complicated, and the answer to "is gambling illegal in Florida?" depends on the state's specific legislation. If you're looking for a place to gamble in the real world, you may visit tribal casinos or pari-mutuel betting facilities in…

Strategy Guide ・ 03 August 2022

Reuters

California can’t impose ‘sprawling’ enviro regulations on Tribes’ casino plans

The James R. Browning U.S. Court of Appeals Building, home of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, is pictured in San Francisco, California February 7, 2017. REUTERS/Noah Berger State wanted five Tribes to enact parts of CEQA, other laws in exchange for casino contract renewals 9th Circuit says'general policy objectives' have no place in…

Politics ・ 29 July 2022

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AGS Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Authorized Gambling on Tribal Lands in Texas

LAS VEGAS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGS (NYSE: AGS or "the Company") CEO David Lopez issued the following statement after the announcement of the United States Supreme Court decision siding with certain Tribes in Texas (the Tribes at issue are the Ysleta del Sur and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas, which operate the Speaking Rock…

Law ・ 16 June 2022

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Supreme Court Sides with Ysleta Tribe in Bingo Case

In an unusual lineup, the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 5-4 against the State of Texas on Wednesday, thereby blocking the Lone Star State from enforcing its gaming laws against a tribal casino. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the 20-page majority opinion which was joined by Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena…

Bingo ・ 15 June 2022

South Florida Caribbean News

Is Online Gambling in Florida Going to Be Legal Soon?

Florida sports betting was supposed to be legal as of October 2015, but a number of lawsuits seem to be holding things back. The Seminole Tribe and Florida governor Ron DeSantis filed briefs in September in support of the gaming compact in the state. After this happened, the Seminole Tribe did launch a Hard Rock Sportsbook app but was taken down…

Sports ・ 11 June 2022

The Press Democrat

Clock ticking on Robinson Rancheria’s slot machines

Five Indigenous California tribes, including two based in Mendocino and Lake counties, are locked in a legal dispute with Gov. Gavin Newsom's office over renewing their gambling compacts with the state. The outcome of the case, experts say, has potential implications for every California tribe that holds casino rights. And while the points of…

Politics ・ 29 March 2022

The Union Journal

Gambling Laws in Florida

Florida's gambling laws permit several types of land-based wagering under specific situations. A common misperception about the state's gambling regulations is that internet wagering is prohibited. Although Section 848 focuses on land-based gaming in Florida, it does not include or cater to the internet or mobile gambling applications. Gaming in…

Law ・ 14 March 2022

Online Poker Report

Supreme Court To Hear Texas Tribes' Gambling Case

In October of last year, Online Poker Report reported on the Supreme Court case involving the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and the State of Texas. Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the National Indian Gaming Association, and the Solicitor General's office, plus a response from the State of Texas, the case is slated to have oral arguments on Feb 22,…

Law ・ 18 January 2022

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Feds' next move unclear in gambling fight

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (News Service of Florida) - As the Seminole Tribe pursues a legal battle to regain control over online sports betting in Florida, the federal government has not decided whether to launch an appeal. The Seminoles are appealing a decision by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, who last month scrapped a deal negotiated by Gov. Ron…

Sports ・ 29 December 2021

Gambling News

SCOTUS Denied JAC's Hollywood Jamul Casino Petition

A case brought up by a group of casino opponents in California against a tribal casino was dismissed by the US Supreme Court twice, putting the end to a nearly decade-long public dispute. The petition filed by the Jamul Action Committee (JAC) to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) seeking the court to reconsider its October ruling and…

Law ・ 07 December 2021

Sun Sentinel

Florida-Seminole gambling deal doesn’t break law, feds say

TALLAHASSEE - The U.S. Department of the Interior has fired back against allegations that a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting in Florida violates federal law, pointing to a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature to allow the tribe to accept bets from throughout the state. Department attorneys filed a 33-page court…

Poker ・ 06 December 2021

WLRN

Fate of Florida gambling deal unclear as Seminole Tribe makes case

TALLAHASSEE --- The legality of sports betting in Florida remained uncertain Wednesday, as the Seminole Tribe escalated efforts to keep intact a deal giving it control over online sports wagering following a judge's ruling that the agreement violates federal law. The tribe's latest legal salvos gave no indication of plans to comply with U.S.…

Covid ・ 02 December 2021

NBC 6 South Florida

Federal Judge Throws Out Florida’s Gambling Agreement With Seminole Tribe

A federal judge has thrown out a gambling agreement Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed with the Seminole Tribe. In her Monday ruling, Judge Dabney L. Friedrich said the compact violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act by illegally expanding gambling in the state. At a news conference Tuesday morning, DeSantis said he hadn't seen the judge's ruling…

Sports ・ 23 November 2021

MV Times

Aquinnah seeks state gambling compact

The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah has asked Gov. Charlie Baker to enter into negotiations for a Class III casino compact, according to a letter sent by the tribe to Baker. In a letter dated Sept. 8, Aquinnah Wampanoag chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais requests the compact negotiations. A Class III casino under the state's gambling laws would…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 November 2021

Review Journal

More states considering casino gambling expansion

It's no wonder why states across the nation are in various stages of introducing some form of gaming to their citizens. The American Gaming Association last week reported that commercial gaming revenue hit a quarterly record for the months of July, August and September and that revenue is on a record pace for 2021. The AGA said that with $38.67…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 November 2021

Lake News Online

The Osage Nation announced it would be investing $60 million to build a casino with hotel, restaurants and entertainment space on 28 acres.

The proposed Osage Nation casino is not a "slam dunk" and citizens have the power to stop the project from moving forward. That's the message Joe Roeger and Mike Eagen said they will be sharing with the community whenever and wherever possible because neither believes a casino - especially this casino - will be beneficial to the area. In late…

Travel ・ 12 November 2021

The Sports Daily

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Bonuses ・ 11 November 2021

Florida Phoenix

South FL businessmen, No Casinos sue to strike down gambling expansion

two lawsuits fighting for control of sports betting in Florida's new gambling compact, there's now a third lawsuit seeking to invalidate the compact altogether. A group of South Florida businessmen and their companies, along with the anti-gambling group No Casinos, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., late Monday, arguing that the…

Law ・ 10 October 2021

The Center Square

New York fires back at Seneca Nation claims in $470 million casino dispute

Law ・ 07 October 2021

Upstate New York

Biden Administration steps into Seneca Nation’s casino payment dispute with the state

The Biden administration is launching a review of a four-year-old legal dispute that has led a Western New York Indian nation to stop making hundred of millions of dollars in casino revenue sharing payments to the state. The Seneca Nation of Indians, which operates large Las Vegas-style casinos in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Salamanca, stopped…

Payment Methods ・ 04 October 2021

World Casino News

Alaska tribal casino plan thwarted

In the American state of Alaska and a federal judge has reportedly ruled against an effort by the Native Village of Eklutna to bring a small casino to tribal lands located around 20 miles north of downtown Anchorage. According to a Thursday report from the Anchorage Daily News, Alaska has only one formal tribal reservation, the Metlakatla Indian…

Blackjack ・ 24 September 2021

The Buffalo News

Federal review calls into question legality of Seneca casino payments to NY

ALBANY - The Biden administration has opened an inquiry into whether a casino revenue sharing deal between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State is legal, a potentially significant step for the tribe that has been ordered by an arbitration panel and federal judges to pay $500 million in missed casino payments to Albany. The Senecas filed…

Payment Methods ・ 24 September 2021

Casino City Times

Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpots and a new casino edition

Heading into a casino hoping to come out positive is always on anyone's mind when they are about to have a gambling session. Walking away with hundreds of thousands is usually a dream, but it became a reality for two lucky players this week. In other news, we have a new casino plan for California, a new sports bar set to hit Las Vegas and a payout…

Poker ・ 18 September 2021

El Paso Herald Post

Biden administration sides with Tigua, Alabama-Coushatta tribes in long-standing gambling fight with Texas

The Texas state government and the tribes have repeatedly gone to court since 1993 over gambling issues, with the state regularly prevailing since a 1994 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision known as Ysleta I held that federal law prohibited gambling on Tigua (also known as Ysleta del Sur Pueblo) and Alabama-Coushatta land. Now, the Biden…

Politics ・ 06 September 2021

World Casino News

Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians get new compact

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he signed tribal-state gaming compacts with six of the states federally recognized Indian tribes, among them, the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. Signed August 10, 2021, after several years of negotiations, the agreement with the Tribe whose rancheria is located in Madera County,…

Finance ・ 27 August 2021

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Four Winds South Bend joins the 'Big Leagues' of gaming

The media conference and ribbon cutting ceremony that was held at Four Winds South Bend last week to announce the introduction of Class III gaming technology to its casino floor is a significant step forward for a region that is evolving into a genuine destination. The definition of gaming classifications was written into the Indian Gaming…

Craps ・ 12 August 2021

Florida Phoenix

Massive gambling compact approved; expansion of gambling poised to change FL landscape

It's official. Federal authorities green-lighted Florida's gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida on Friday, marking the start of a new cultural era by allowing digital gambling statewide for the first time in Florida history. The 30-year compact, worth $2.5 billion to the state of Florida in just the first five years, was ratified by…

Finance ・ 09 August 2021

WFSU

Feds Clear Way for Florida Gambling Deal

Delivering a major victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe, President Joe Biden's administration has allowed to go into effect a 30-year gambling deal that gives the tribe control of sports betting in Florida, setting the stage for litigation over the agreement that could reshape the state's gambling footprint. The federal Bureau of…

Law ・ 09 August 2021

Tampa Bay Times

Seminole Tribe’s gambling compact with Florida approved by U.S. regulators

TALLAHASSEE - Federal regulators on Friday quietly and passively allowed the gambling agreement between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe to take effect, opening the door for sports betting to begin on Oct. 15, and setting off potential battles in court and on the ballot over what direction sports betting will take in Florida. In a…

Law ・ 06 August 2021

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Four Winds South Bend upgrades gaming, spotlights expansion

The Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos have agreed with the State of Indiana to expand Class III gaming at its South Bend Four Winds Casino. The approval clears the way for expansion and upgrades of slot machines and table games at the South Bend facility. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb joined Four Winds management and Pokagon leaders at a…

Gaming Authorities ・ 05 August 2021

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Miami Poker Room, Casino Sue Florida Over Seminole Online Gambling Compact

Miami's Bonita Springs Poker Room and Magic City Casino have filed suit against the state of Florida, seeking to block the state from implementing a wide-reaching online-gambling compact it reached with the Seminole Tribe and approved earlier this year. The complaint, filed on Friday, asserts that the compact violates federal law by "deeming" that…

Poker ・ 06 July 2021

Sun Sentinel

First lawsuit filed against Florida gambling deal

Two pari-mutuels filed the first federal lawsuit against the state's gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. It could be the first of several. The lawsuit, filed Friday by the owners of Magic City Casino in Miami and Bonita Springs Poker Room, argues that the sports betting deal violates the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, or IGRA,…

Law ・ 06 July 2021

Texas News Today

What Happened with the Texas Casino Bill?

The burgeoning iGaming market represents huge business in the US, with this sector worth an estimated $59.6 billion in 2020. What's more, the revenue forecast for 2027 is $127.3 billion, with this increasing incrementally as more states move to legalise online casino gameplay and (more commonly) remote sports betting. However, one state that's…

Politics ・ 29 June 2021

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News in the online realm of the gambling industry regarding billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson typically revolves around his avid dislike of online gambling. The idea of online casino games has inspired him to spend tens of millions - at a minimum - of dollars to fight it from the highest levels of the United States government. Recent…

Law ・ 05 June 2021

Online Poker Report

Connecticut Online Gambling Is A Done Deal, Save For DOI Approval

Connecticut will attempt to become the latest state to legalize iGaming and online sports betting. Gov. Ned Lamont applauded last night's 28 to 6 Senate vote approving House Bill 6451. The bill now proceeds to his office for signature. Just one hurdle remains, and it's outside of the state's control. Lamont has promised to sign HB 6451 into law, so…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 May 2021