Churchill Downs Moves Online Wagering to Kentucky
Churchill Downs has moved its online wagering operations from California to its home base of Louisville, Kentucky, at the track that is home of the Kentucky Derby.
Online Gambling Revenue Grows in UK
The UK gambling Commission released figures for 12 months ending in March 2016 showing that online gambling in the country continues to lead all other types of betting in gambling revenue. Online revenue was at £4.46 billion for the year. Land-based betting was at £3.46 billion and the national lottery was at £3.26 billion.
Spanish Supreme Court Upholds Suit Against PokerStars
The Spanish Supreme Court has upheld a 2011 lawsuit against PokerStars charging unfair competition. The complaint was filed before PokerStars was officially licensed in the country. The Supreme Court held that PokerStars was not legally operating in Spain at the time.
South Africa Tackles Illegal Online Games
Last month South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry announced that it had confiscated around R1.25 million (US$97,000) in “unlawful winnings” as part of a pledge to crack down on illegal online gaming.
Paddy Power Betfair Merger Leads to Closing Gibraltar Office
Paddy Power Betfair has closed its offices in Gibraltar as part of the streamlining of operations resulting from the merger of the two gambling companies. Staff at the office will be moved to Dublin or London. The firm also surrendered its Gibraltar license. The move comes as Gibraltar continues to grapple with the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.
New iGame Review: Spartacus Call to Arms
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37 Dead in Manila Casino Attack
A gunman stormed Resorts World Manila (l. at the height of the crisis) last week with guns, explosives and gasoline, and the resulting fire suffocated 37 people, injuring more than 70. Philippine officials immediately rejected a possible terrorism link connected to a Muslim separatist movement in the country’s southern islands, and were proven to be correct when the attacker was shown to be simply a disgruntled gambler.
AGA’s Freeman: Keep Tourism Program
AGA President and CEO Geoff Freeman expressed his opposition to President Donald Trump’s budget provision that would cut the Brand USA tourism program.
Crunch Time for Connecticut Casino Legislation
June 7 is the deadline to pass legislation in the Connecticut Assembly. That deadline is coming up fast for supporters of a bill that would allow the state’s two gaming tribes to operate a third, satellite casino to defend their revenues against the encroachments of a new Massachusetts casino. MGM thinks Bridgeport makes a good location for a casino, but Mayor Joe Ganim (l.) is noncommittal.
Pennsylvania House Tackles Expansion Measure
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives faces divisions and disagreements over measures included and planned for inclusion in a Senate-passed gaming expansion package. But efforts to permit slots at bars and restaurants, and to give more money to the racing industry may doom the bill.
Maine Lawmakers Mull Extraordinary Casino Move
Lawmakers in Maine are considering an extraordinary move to try to force a casino initiative off the November ballot. They want to stop casino developer Shawn Scott (l.) who they believe fraudulently qualified the initiative.
Illinois Casino Amendment Blocked
The Illinois Senate approved a bill allowing six new casinos, but Springfield was not among the locations included. State Rep. Tim Butler sponsored an amendment for a casino in Springfield at the request of Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder (l.) that was immediately blocked. The proposed 900-position casino would create up to 800 jobs and generate $100 million in annual revenue, supporters said.
