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Oneida Nation inks Wisconsin land-based sportsbetting deal

· December 11, 2024 · Comments off

The governor for the American state of Wisconsin has reportedly signed a new gaming compact with the Oneida Nation that is to allow the federally-recognized tribe to launch land-based sportsbetting within its casinos and affiliate locations.

According to a Thursday report from local television broadcaster WLUK-TV, the agreement inked by Governor Tony Evers (pictured) was worked out via months of negotiations between the tribe and the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Division of Gaming and must now be approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission before the expiration of a 45-day deadline.

College cut-out:

The source detailed that federal approval would subsequently allow the Oneida Nation to offer markets on a range of pr…

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NHL Suspends Shane Pinto for Involvement in Gambling Activities

· December 11, 2024 · Comments off

Shane Pinto, the forward of Ottawa Senators, got a 41-game suspension from the NHL on 26 October 2023 over allegations for the involvement in sports gambling activities. The suspension of the 22-year-old American hockey player reportedly represents the first NHL player banned for sports gambling in the post-PASPA period.

First Modern-Day NHL Player Suspended: 

As Associated Press (AP) reports, the league said that Shane Pinto‘s half-season ban was due to the Senators player’s involvement in the sports wagering activities. As reported, the NHL only informed that its investigation found no evidence that Pinto wagered on NHL games. Sports betting activities are strictly forbidden for players, in particular on games in their leagues. But th…

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Maryland Online Casino Legalization Shifted to 2024

· December 11, 2024 · Comments off

Gamblers and players in Maryland have expected the legalization of online casinos for a very long time, and this year their dream was supposed to come true. Even Senate Bill 267 approved it, but it seems the casinos won’t be legalized anytime soon. 

The obstacles on the way:

The House side of the General Assembly still didn’t approve the bill. The General Assembly could possibly approve it, but it has to be introduced to the House first. 

The state senator Ron Watson, Co-sponsor, is convinced that online gambling will be allowed next year if nothing happens by April 10th, when the end of the…

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Ohio approves first batch of self-service sportsbetting kiosk supplier licenses

· December 11, 2024 · Comments off

The gaming regulator for the American state of Ohio has reportedly approved its first batch of firms that will soon be able to begin supplying the jurisdiction’s sports bars and restaurants with self-service sportsbetting kiosks.

According to a Wednesday report from the online news domain at OHBets.com, the move from the Ohio Casino Control Commission will permit Intralot Incorporated, Green Bear Gaming Development, Iron Gate Gaming and Skybox Sports Network Incorporated to start rolling out their machines from the first day of 2023. The unanimous approvals from the six-member body purportedly came after the quartet officially applied for these ‘type c’ supplier licenses on July 15 alongside the still-to-be-decided Gold Rush Amusements, J&J Vent…

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NBA premieres new augmented reality game for fans in the United Kingdom

· December 11, 2024 · Comments off

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced the British launch of a mobile-friendly augmented reality game that is giving fans of professional men’s basketball action the chance to bag a range of special prizes.

The organization used an official Tuesday press release published by European Gaming Media and Events to detail that the new NBA Chasedown title has been premiered to celebrate its 75th anniversary and is available for fans over the age of 16 in the United Kingdom to download for free on iOS or via the domain at NBAChasedown.com before the end of November 18.

Coming competition:

Comprised of 30 franchises spread across the United States and Canada, the NBA is widely regarded as the world’s top professional basketball …

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NSW Regulator Imposes Six-Month Deadline to Star Sydney to Regain Casino License

· December 11, 2024 · Comments off

The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) imposed a new six-month deadline to the Australian casino giant Star Entertainment to regain the gambling license for its gaming operations in Sydney. Otherwise, the operator may reportedly face permanent closures of its gaming floors in the capital of the New South Wales province.

Six-Month Deadline:

As Financial Review reports, the regulator’s warning alleges the Star’s failure to run its flagship Star Sydney casino without supervision after its license was suspended in October 2022 on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism failure allegations. As reported, the commission has now given Star Sydney a six-month deadline to prove its ability to operate independently, i.e., without the governance o…