Maryland casinos generate $160.5m in gaming revenue in October
The monthly results show revenue and state contributions across Maryland’s six casinos.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
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Acquisition
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Marnell family takeover of Ely casino
The approval changes ownership of an Ely casino and clears the trust managed by Marnell to take over.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves $250,000 Grand Sierra Resort settlement
The agreement sets a fine and training requirements for a resort after staff delayed a regulator’s agent.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission holds Plainville application hearing
The hearing concerns a gaming application, but the available notice does not specify its subject or status.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission hears Plainville 2025 racing application
The scheduled adjudicatory hearing will determine whether Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment can conduct racing in 2025.
Appointment
Massachusetts Gaming Commission links to report on Jordan Maynard’s appointment
The chair’s appointment is relevant to the leadership of the state’s gambling regulator.
Results
Accel Entertainment reports $302.2m revenue and 22 Illinois venue closures
Closures and further planned phase-outs show how tax increases and margin pressure are reshaping Accel’s Illinois footprint.
Appointment
Crown Resorts appoints David Tsai CEO subject to regulatory approvals
The appointment remains conditional on regulatory approvals, affecting Crown Resorts’ leadership status.
Acquisition
Glitnor agrees to acquire OneCasino in European expansion
The planned acquisition would expand Glitnor’s licensed-market reach, while completion and Germany’s pending licence remain uncertain.
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.
Appointment
Healey appoints Jordan Maynard permanent Massachusetts gaming commission chair
The appointments set the commission’s leadership responsible for overseeing Massachusetts gambling activity.
Licence
Massachusetts Gaming Commission hears Plainville 2025 racing licence application
The application hearing is a step in considering whether racing can take place in Plainville during 2025.
Panama's National Assembly approves fiscal responsibility and tax moratorium bills
The changes set government deficit limits and temporarily suspend specified contributions to Panama's savings fund.
Missouri voters consider 10% sports betting tax and promotional deductions
The proposed tax rate and deduction rules would shape operators’ tax liabilities and the revenue available to Missouri schools.
Sporttrade launches online sportsbook in Virginia
The launch adds Sporttrade as an online sports betting option in Virginia, initially for iOS users.
Fine
Pennsylvania board fines Stadium Casino RE $50,000 over self-exclusion breaches
Operators face enforcement when self-excluded patrons are allowed to gamble, while online account and payment fraud can result in exclusion.
Cherry AB explores sale of ComeOn Gaming, reportedly targeting €500m
Cherry AB’s exploratory sale process could alter ComeOn Gaming’s ownership, though no transaction has been completed.
Appointment
Botswana Gambling Authority chief joins IAGR board for four years
The appointment gives Botswana’s gambling authority representation on an international body for gaming regulators.
Thailand’s deputy finance minister says casino bill is due by year-end
Operators assessing a Thai market entry face a proposed bill, unresolved site choices and regulatory sign-off.
Aviatrix launches its game with Aposta Ganha in Brazil
The integration brings Aviatrix’s game to Aposta Ganha’s Brazilian platform, with commercial terms undisclosed.
Las Vegas Sands CEO questions New York resort investment amid online gambling growth
Sands is assessing online gambling’s potential effect on land-based revenue as it considers its proposed resort and licensing timeline.
Appointment
IC360 appoints former New Jersey gaming enforcement director as special adviser
IC360’s appointment adds a former state gaming regulator to its compliance advisory work.
Ireland passes bill establishing gambling regulator and licensing framework
Operators will face a new licensing framework and regulator as Ireland phases in the bill’s provisions.
OLG pays 29 Ontario communities C$38.1m for second quarter
OLG’s payments distribute gaming revenue to communities hosting gaming facilities under its contribution agreement.
Source: OLG
Licence
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules Plainville licence renewal hearing
The hearing is a step in deciding whether Plainville can continue conducting racing meetings in 2025.