Gambling in the USA

NGCB: 2021-38 Adoption Of Amendments To Regulations Of The Nevada Gaming Control Board And Nevada Gaming Commission

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  At its meeting on April 22, 2021 the Nevada Gaming Commission adopted amendments to regulations as follows: NGC REGULATION 22: Payment of winning wagers Draft dated April 8, 2021, with amendments Effective upon adoption *Amendments effective through the date of the July 2023 NGC meeting To obtain a copy of the regulation amendments, please…

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Arizona Passes Legislation to Allow Sports Betting, Other Gambling in State

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  Both houses of the Arizona state legislature have recently passed sweeping measures legalizing many types of gambling. Gov. Doug Ducey signed the bill into law last Thursday. In one fell swoop, Arizona went from being one of the most restrictive gambling states in the U.S. to one of the most tolerant. The cornerstone of…

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Saiber Welcomes Gaming Attorney Thomas McCormick to the Firm

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  Saiber LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas McCormick as a Member of the Firm’s Gaming Law Practice. Mr. McCormick is a seasoned gaming law attorney with over 30 years’ experience in the gaming industry, including twenty years as general counsel for a privately-held gaming equipment manufacturer.  He advises his clients on…

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Nevada Gaming Control Board: 2021-24 NGC-09 (License Verification) Change Requests

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  Effective April 1, 2021, all licensees must submit notification to change licensed location information through the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s (Board) online filing system using the NGC-09. Items that must be submitted through the NGC-09 include, but are not limited to:  Name changes  Address changes  Phone number changes  Tax identification…

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Imposes $18,000 Fine on MGM Springfield

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  The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has imposed an $18,000 fine to MGM Springfield after finding three separate “unacceptable” failures that resulted in underage persons being allowed to gamble and, on one occasion, being served alcohol. A 17-year-old was able to spend about two hours on the casino’s gaming floor and was served a complimentary alcoholic…

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NGCB Recommends Approval of Licenses for Bally’s and William Hill

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  The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has recommended approval of licenses for both William Hill and Bally’s. William Hill US, which has more than 120 sportsbook and kiosk locations across the state and is a subsidiary of the UK-based William Hill Plc, would become the centerpiece of Caesars’ sports wagering operation if the board’s…

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