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Florida: Legislature considers bills to eliminate and increase penalties for illegal slot machines
Illegal slot machines have long been a problem in Florida. In May 2023, the Tampa Bay Times published a story that claimed there were 70... more
Game developer Deck of Dice Gaming releases new multiplayer social game
Deck of Dice Gaming Thursday released Roll & Win Dice – Clash for Cash for its Skillz skill-based real money prize platform. The new... more
Driven by gambling legislation, lobbyists spent $24.7 million in Kentucky last year
Dollars from gambling interests spurred a record-breaking $24.7 million spent in 2023 to lobby for legislation in Kentucky. According to... more
Michigan: Northville Downs to close after 100 years
Northville Downs will close on Feb. 5, the Michigan Gaming Control Board has announced. Northville Downs, which offers live horse racing on... more
Horse racing in China’s gaming hub of Macau to end in April, after more than 40 years
HONG KONG (AP) — The government in China’s gambling hub of Macao said Monday that after more than 40 years, there will be no more horse... more
Ohio Lottery deals with aftermath of cybersecurity breach
Hackers were able to access Ohio Lottery systems during a cyberattack on Dec. 24, though gaming machines and technology were not affected.... more
BCLC reports progress toward 2030 ESG goals
British Columbia Lottery Corporation is reporting “progress” toward their lofty 2030 environment, social, and governance (ESG) goals with a... more
Kentucky: Ainsworth completes HHR install at Louisville’s Derby City Downtown
Ainsworth Game Technology Tuesday announced the installation of its historical horse racing system and terminals at Derby City Downtown in... more
New York: Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in 2024
The Belmont is heading to Saratoga for the first time — but almost certainly not the last. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday... more
Illinois Gaming Board heralds record year at final meeting of 2023
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) completed its final meeting of 2023, concluding a significant year in the state’s gaming industry.... more
