Gambling in the USA

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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IGT and Scientific Games Sign Cross-licensing Agreement

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  International Game Technology (IGT) and Scientific Games Corporation have announced that they have signed a cross-licensing agreement for patents related to cashless slot gaming technologies. Under the agreement, Scientific Games and IGT will be able to offer patented cashless gaming technologies from the companies’ combined portfolios of casino management systems solutions to the U.S.…

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Michigan Gaming Control Board Authorizes Pala Interactive as Latest to Launch Online Gambling

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  The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has authorized the launch of another online gaming and sports betting operator. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians — which operates three casinos under the Four Winds brand in Dowagiac, Hartford, and New Buffalo — and its platform provider, Pala Interactive LLC, join a group of other operators…

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