Hard Rock suspends senior executive over Punta Cana money-laundering allegations
The investigation concerns alleged access by illegal bookmakers to Hard Rock’s Dominican Republic resort.
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Hard Rock suspends Alex Pariente without pay pending investigation
The investigation leaves Pariente’s status at Hard Rock unresolved while the company examines alleged conduct at a casino resort.
New York gaming board reviews eight bids for three downstate casino sites
The board’s review will determine which applicants can pursue three downstate casino concessions.
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New York board receives eight bids for three downstate casino licences
The selection process will determine which applicants can proceed towards three casino licences in the downstate market.
New York senator backs bill to rezone Cohen casino site at Citi Field
The rezoning bill is a prerequisite for Metropolitan Park to compete for a downstate casino licence.
Queens senator backs bill to clear parkland obstacle for $8bn casino bid
The bill could determine whether the Cohen and Hard Rock proposal can enter New York’s downstate casino bidding process.
New York Senate committee advances Cohen-backed Queens casino bill
The committee vote advances a proposed casino project but does not secure the licence Cohen needs to proceed.
Florida lawmakers withdraw two online gambling bills
The withdrawal leaves the proposed restrictions on sweepstakes casinos and non-tribal mobile sports betting unenacted for now.
New York Senate committee advances bill for Willets Point casino site
The bill addresses a land-use obstacle to the project’s casino application, which has a 27 June submission deadline.
Sportsbook operators use prediction markets in arguments over New Jersey tax plans
The tax debate could affect sportsbook operators’ competitive position against event-contract firms in New Jersey.
Thailand proposes tax records and THB5,000 levy for casino entry
The proposed entry conditions and open licensing questions affect operators assessing entry into Thailand’s casino market.
Florida lawmakers propose expanding gambling ban to internet casino and sports betting
Operators offering online casino or sports betting in Florida could face expanded legal restrictions if the bills pass.
Brazil Senate expects casino bill vote in first half of 2025, tourism minister says
A Senate vote would determine whether Brazil advances a proposed framework for land-based casinos and horse-racing betting.
Hard Rock International adds Hard Rock Bet to Unity loyalty programme
The integration links sportsbook activity with the operator’s existing loyalty rewards across its properties.
New Jersey online gaming revenue sets November record at $214 million
The figures show operators and partners that online gaming revenue continued to outpace its prior monthly high in New Jersey.
New Jersey casinos report $236.5m third-quarter operating profit, down 13.8%
The figures show lower quarterly casino profitability and non-gambling revenue in Atlantic City.
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Nevada Gaming Commission licenses Hard Rock finance executive for Las Vegas project
The approval clears a senior Hard Rock executive to take part in the company’s Nevada gaming operations.
Indiana casinos report $187.9m October revenue as betting handle reaches record
The figures give operators and investors current measures of casino revenue and sports betting volume in Indiana.
Seminole Tribe settles Florida gambling litigation with Jai Alai partnership
The settlement ends litigation and creates a Jai Alai wagering partnership on the tribe’s app in Florida.
New Jersey DGE reports September internet gambling revenue above $208m
The record internet revenue shows the growing contribution of online gambling to New Jersey casino groups’ reported totals.
New Jersey online gambling revenue reaches $198.4 million in August
The figures show online gambling’s record contribution alongside continued uneven in-person casino revenue in New Jersey.
New Jersey casinos and online operators report $178.4m Q2 profit
The figures show profitability trends for Atlantic City's land-based casinos and online gambling operators.
Hard Rock Bet expands New Jersey casino catalogue to 2,000 games
Suppliers can see Hard Rock Bet’s expanding New Jersey catalogue and broad game-developer base.
New Jersey reports $60 million sports betting revenue in June
The results show different revenue trends for New Jersey casinos and the wider sports betting market.
Rockford considers 5% amusement tax on Hard Rock Casino event tickets
The proposal could add a 5% tax to tickets for entertainment at the casino.