As the clock struck midnight on June 4, you could almost feel the electric anticipation of people getting ready to finally visit Las Vegas casinos again. Casinos on the Vegas Strip opened at 8 a.m. and later on June 4. After a quick temperature check at many casinos, gamblers rushed in to place their first …
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Could The Impact Of COVID-19 On The Gaming Industry Spell Wire Act’s Demise?
Fifty-nine years after the Wire Act was passed and 16 months after a Department of Justice re-interpretation of it sent a spasm through the burgeoning US gaming industry, stakeholders and entrepreneurs continue to debate over the extent to which the 20th-century law will impact their high-tech business opportunity. Such was the case at the SBC …
Could The Impact Of COVID-19 On The Gaming Industry Spell Wire Act’s Demise?
Fifty-nine years after the Wire Act was passed and 16 months after a Department of Justice re-interpretation of it sent a spasm through the burgeoning US gaming industry, stakeholders and entrepreneurs continue to debate over the extent to which the 20th-century law will impact their high-tech business opportunity. Such was the case at the SBC …
With Closed Casinos, Nevada’s March Gaming Revenue Suffered Major Drop
Last week the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported that the amount of money won by Nevada casinos in March fell by almost 40% compared to the same period last year. Gaming revenue for the state was $618 million in March. That’s a decrease of 39.57% from March of 2019 when casinos won $1.022 billion. The …
Michigan Governor Signs Bill Legalizing State Sports Betting, Online Gaming
Santa came early in Michigan. Early Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Lawful Sports Betting Act that legalizes Michigan sports betting. She also put pen to paper on bills to green-light online casinos, online poker and daily fantasy sports. Whitmer’s signatures pushed across the finish line this collection of bills that modernize the state’s gambling industry. After governor approval, …