Articles by Erik Gibbs
Macau's Legislative Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a new series of laws related to gambling meant to reduce illegal activities. The laws will take effect as soon as the government officially publishes the approval, which will happen in the upcoming days.
Star Entertainment is still at risk of losing its The Star Sydney casino license amid ongoing investigations into money laundering and fraud. The license remains suspended for now, with further reviews underway.
Already facing fines of tens of millions of dollars for AML breaches, SkyCity Adelaide has lost an appeal of an increase in its tax obligations. It will have to pay another $10 million in tax duties, although the number could go even higher.
DraftKings Casino has launched its novel Electric Poker game in Pennsylvania following its initial rollout in Michigan this past August. Other state launches could soon follow, as well.
The long-running fight to determine if a casino will be allowed in Pope County, Arkansas, continues as the Supreme Court responds to an anti-casino lawsuit. It rejected one of the suit's claims, but still has to respond to another.