Author: IGP Staff

MGM Moving Forward on Massachusetts Casino

MGM last week said it was schedule to hit deadlines to enclose the Springfield casino project, as well as meeting its targets for diversity in employees and vendors. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno (l.) has asked the state Gaming Commission to alter regulations that prohibit the hiring of felons.

Uber, Lyft Under Attack in Nevada

A bill in the Nevada legislature could drive ride-sharing companies out of the state by requiring drivers to carry huge amounts of insurance. Opponents call it a thinly veiled scheme to protect traditional cab companies from competition.

NJ Lawmaker Urges SCOTUS Review of Sports Betting Case

New Jersey U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone has sent a letter to the acting U.S. solicitor general asking for an endorsement of the state’s position in the case challenging the federal sports betting ban. It’s already on the agenda of the Supreme Court, but recent developments have made it more time sensitive.

Florida Supreme Court Rejects More Racetrack Slots

In a unanimous decision, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Florida counties do not have legal authority to ask voters to approve slot machines at existing parimutuel racetracks or jai-alai frontons without constitutional or legislative approval. As a result, although voters in Gadsden County approved slots in a referendum, Gretna Racing, which also operates a poker room (l.), cannot install them. The ruling affects seven other counties where voters have also approved slots.

Two Maine Legislators Target Casino Measure

The process by which a gaming initiative qualified for the November ballot in Maine left such a bad taste in the mouth of lawmakers that they want to prevent the measure from being voted on. Senator Garrett Mason (l.) has introduced a bill that he admits has only a slim chance of succeeding.

4 Tips for ‘Little Wheel’ on the World Wide Web

Roulette’s simple “pick a number” game is perfect for the novice gambler getting their online feet wet. These tips can help you stretch your budget, hedge your bets, and have fun at this classic game in its cyber form.

Q&A: Counting Down to WSOP’s Main Event

May 30 kicks off continuous poker tournaments and events leading up to the 48th annual World Series of Poker Main Event on July 17. This year, more than 1,000 seats are up for grabs from online play. We spoke to Bill Rini, head of online poker at WSOP.com, about the event.