The operation of casinos on Native American lands has mushroomed into one of the largest gaming sectors in the world since the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, with annual revenues now surpassing $30bn.

GamblingCompliance helps industry suppliers understand tribal gaming’s unique regulatory environment, while allowing tribes and their advisors to monitor key legal cases and understand the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging offerings like online wagering and sports betting.

Political Fight Over Yucca Mountain Energizes Gaming Industry, Nevada Politicians

27th Mar 2019 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
Despite opposition from the gaming industry and Nevada’s congressional delegation, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry wants to restart hearings on a permanent nuclear waste repository...

Arkansas Gaming Regulators Looking For Few Good Casino Applications

26th Mar 2019 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
The Arkansas Racing Commission has approved a license application form for prospective casino operators and allowed two racetracks to move forward with plans to add table games and sports betting...

Connecticut Tribes Receive Federal Approval For East Windsor Casino

22nd Mar 2019 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
The U.S. Department of the Interior has given the green light to a tribal-owned commercial casino in Connecticut, effectively ending a lawsuit that claimed former secretary Ryan Zinke put the...

It's Not Easy Being Green But Casinos Covet Environmental Correctness

22nd Mar 2019 | Written by: Tony Batt
Bright lights blazing on the Las Vegas Strip in the middle of the Mojave Desert may be the antithesis of energy efficiency, but the gaming industry is trying to go green, primarily because it is...

Connecticut Committee Says Yes To Casinos And Sports Betting

20th Mar 2019 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
Lawmakers have passed a number of bills out of committee dealing with several aspects of gambling in Connecticut, from seeking bids from private companies to develop a third casino to allowing a...

Regulatory News Updates – March 15, 2019

15th Mar 2019 | Written by: GamblingCompliance Reporters
A sports-betting bill is on the books in Ohio, the UK regulator will not punish defaulting bookmaker BetBright and Richard Suen ends his long battle with Las Vegas Sands. 

New AGA Chief Says It Is Time For Gaming Industry To Flex Its Muscles

15th Mar 2019 | Written by: Tony Batt
The time has come for the gaming industry to take off the kid gloves and aggressively assert its growing power and influence, according to the new president and CEO of the American Gaming...

Texas State Report

13th Mar 2019 | Written by: Kristal Rovira
Texas’ gambling market consists of charitable bingo, a lottery, pari-mutuel wagering at horse and greyhound racetracks and two tribal casinos.

Connecticut Tribes Warn Sports-Betting Bill Puts Compacts At Risk

13th Mar 2019 | Written by: Chris Sieroty
Two weeks after an 11-hour hearing on gaming in Connecticut, the state’s Joint Public Safety and Security Committee discussed a new bill on Tuesday that would legalize mobile sports betting and...

Michigan Lawmakers Roll The Dice Again On Online Gaming Legislation

13th Mar 2019 | Written by: Matt Carey
After a surprise setback to close out 2018, Michigan lawmakers are dusting themselves off and getting back on their bikes in 2019 in hopes of bringing online gaming to the state.

New York Casinos Ready For Sports Betting; Betting Kiosks At Yankee Stadium Could Happen

6th Mar 2019 | Written by: Matt Carey in New York City
One New York casino has said they will be ready to offer sports betting as soon as they get the green light from state regulators, while another potential sports-betting power could get access to...

Mohegan Boss Talks Up Hellenikon Prospects

5th Mar 2019 | Written by: Marina Protonotariou
The request for proposal (RFP) process for Greece’s long-awaited integrated resort casino received a boost this weekend as Mario Kontomerkos, the CEO of Mohegan Gaming Entertainment, lauded the...

Kansas State Report

4th Mar 2019 | Written by: Kristal Rovira
Kansas now has an established gaming market, with four state-owned and -operated casinos, a state lottery, charitable bingo and four Class III tribal casinos.

Oklahoma State Report

4th Mar 2019 | Written by: Allegra Lapetina
Oklahoma's gaming market, while offering two racetrack casinos, a state lottery and charitable gaming, is dominated by tribal gaming venues.

New York Governor Denies Pivot On Mobile Sports Betting

4th Mar 2019 | Written by: Matt Carey in New York City
A key New York lawmaker said he believes Governor Andrew Cuomo’s position on mobile sports betting has changed, but a spokesman for Cuomo quickly shot down any such shift.

U.S. Regulatory Roundup: February 2019

1st Mar 2019 | Written by: Allegra Lapetina
This roundup of key legislative and regulatory developments from February 2019 includes information on gaming litigation in New Hampshire; gaming legislation in Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Montana,...

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