Ainsworth Game Technology said it will review CEO Harald Neumann’s role after Nevada’s Gaming Control Board recommended he withdraw his licence-renewal application. The board referred the application to staff; it did not announce a final licensing decision.
The review could affect Ainsworth’s leadership while its CEO’s Nevada licensing application remains unresolved.
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New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board recommended Resorts World New York City for a casino licence and said Genting had omitted fines involving three New York properties from its disclosures. The board called the lack of transparency concerning and asked the Gaming Commission to consider it in its licensing evaluation; the commission was expected to decide by the end of 2025.
CFTC chairman Michael Selig said he plans to develop federal rules for event contracts, including sports contracts, and has directed staff to withdraw a 2024 proposal to prohibit political and sports-related contracts. He also ordered a review of the commission’s participation in pending court cases over sports event contracts.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is scheduled to hear suitability applications for Fertitta Entertainment director roles from chief financial officer Richard Liem and general counsel Steven Scheinthal. The applications form an initial step towards state licences; the Board may also question applicants about developments at their organisations. Fertitta Entertainment has a pending agreement to acquire Caesars Entertainment, the report said.
New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board is visiting and assessing three casino proposals for New York City on 17 November. It plans to issue recommendations on 1 December, after which the State Gaming Commission must ratify any decision before year-end; a court order has also blocked the city from signing an agreement needed for the Metropolitan Park project.
Virginia's Lottery Board is due to review Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe's Norfolk casino operator licence application on 29 October, reportedly the final step in the state's five-year approval window. The planned project includes a temporary gaming hall and a permanent casino resort; Boyd said it expects to invest at least $750 million.