Gambling in the USA

GiG Secures Sports Betting License in Colorado for WSN.com

The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has further expanded its presence in the United States after receiving a Vendor Minor sports betting license for its flagship affiliate site WSN.com from the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission. GiG Media is now active in seven US states through its flagship US-facing sports betting website World Sports Network (WSN.com).…

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Federal Trade Commission Clears Eldorado-Caesars Merger

The HALLO ECHO

  Caesars Entertainment Corporation has announced that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accepted a proposed consent order which concludes the FTC’s review of Caesars’ pending merger with Eldorado Resorts. The acceptance of the consent order satisfies all required antitrust clearances for the merger. The completion of the merger remains subject to the satisfaction of…

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Wrestle with Major Gambling Bill

The HALLO ECHO

  Top Republicans in the Pennsylvania State Senate are pressing sweeping gambling legislation that would allow slot machine-like terminals in bars, restaurants, non-profit social clubs, and other businesses that hold liquor licenses. The legislation could deliver new gambling tax dollars to a state treasury hurting from stay-at-home and shutdown orders issued by Gov. Tom Wolf…

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Gov. Edwards Appoints Mike Noel as Chairman of Louisiana Gaming Control Board

The HALLO ECHO

  Governor John Bel Edwards has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Mike Noel as the new chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Noel will replace Ronnie Jones, who has been in the position since 2013. Noel served with the Louisiana State Police (LSP) for more than 30 years. “I’m pleased that LTC Noel has accepted the…

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Louisiana Senate Removes Gaming Board Chairman

The HALLO ECHO

  The Louisiana senators have removed the chairman of the state’s gambling regulatory board on the final day of the regular legislative session. Ronnie Jones, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, was among 11 appointees selected by statewide elected officials to work in agencies or serve on boards who did not receive approval from…

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Playtech Gets Regulatory Approval to Enter New Jersey Market

The HALLO ECHO

  Playtech plc has secured approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) to launch its casino products in New Jersey market. Playtech will launch soon in New Jersey under its transactional waiver with bet365 and Hard Rock Atlantic City. Playtech expects to launch with further operators in New Jersey in the near…

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