IGT Approved for Bitcoin Transactions Via Slot Machines
This week, International Game Technology (IGT), was approved for a patent to offer cryptocurrency payments via its retail slot machines. Yesterday, shares of International Game Technology (IGT) were soaring. The gaming device manufacturer announced... Read More
Iran to Consider the Death Penalty for iGambling Operations
Drastic measures may be taken regarding online gambling operations in Iran as a new bill has been introduced to penalize operators with the death penalty. Gambling laws vary around the world. You go to one country, and gambling is freely offered in a... Read More
Rod Ratcliff Faces License Suspension in Indiana
This week, the Indiana Gaming Commission acted against Rod Ratcliff, a former gaming executive, taking away his gaming license. Earlier this week, the Indiana Gaming Commission decided to go after a former gaming executive in the state, Rod Ratcliff.... Read More
AGA Requests Congress Provide More Help to Gaming Industry
While Congress was able to come to an agreement regarding a federal COVID-19 relief package, the American Gaming Association is requesting urgent help for casinos. After months of deliberation, Congress was finally able to come to an agreement to pass... Read More
Shelden Adelson Continues to Work on Texas Casino Legislation
Las Vegas Sands Corp CEO Sheldon Adelson is continuing to work on pushing for legislation in Texas to legalize casino gambling. Sheldon Adelson is known as a major opponent to online gambling. However, it is a big proponent of brick and mortar casino... Read More
Los Angeles Council Members Fighting Illegal Gambling Dens
The city council in Los Angeles is looking at new legal measures to try and fight illegal gambling dens. The city of Los Angeles is currently fighting illegal gambling dens, and something called ‘slaphouses’. The City Council reported this week... Read More
Suffolk Downs Takes Wynn Resorts to State Court
Suffolk Downs has taken its case against Wynn Resorts to state court, arguing the casino company should not have been provided the Boston area casino license. Suffolk Downs racetrack was a facility in Massachusetts offering horse racing. The property... Read More
Vegas Mayor Not Happy with Governor’s COVID Restrictions
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has come out against Governor Steve Sisolak’s new COVID-19 restrictions, calling him a dictator. The state of Nevada is one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 virus. Not only has the state seen a large number of... Read More
Las Vegas Casinos May Face Another COVID-19 Closure
Earlier this week, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak discussed the COVID-19 crisis, leaving many worried that casinos will be shut down again in the future. In Nevada, the state is suffering a major economic loss, particularly in Las Vegas. The entire town... Read More
Casinos in Colorado Forced to Shut Down Table Games
Casinos in one section of Colorado have been forced to shut down their table game action due to a spoke in coronavirus cases. The coronavirus strikes again! Casinos in Colorado have just been told they must shut down table games due to an increase in... Read More
