FanDuel in Indiana: GAN, a developer and supplier of enterprise-level B2B internet gaming software, services and online gaming content in the US, has broadened its existing agreement with FanDuel Group. The partnership now sees FanDuel taking GAN’s platform into Indiana for rapid deployment of account services for internet sports betting, following the start of internet gaming in the state earlier this month. FanDuel launched internet sports betting for residents of Indiana this week, following the parties obtaining all applicable regulatory consents. The development, said GAN, represents a material increase in the value of the partnership.  Read more at SBC Americas….

A lawsuit in Illinois accuses Harrah’s Casino in Joliet of violating the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act. The property possesses facial recognition scans and identifying information of its customers “without creating and following a written policy, made available to the public.” The lawsuit asks a county judge to award liquidated or actual monetary damages, whichever is higher “for each violation of the Biometric Information Privacy Act.” “Defendants use facial recognition technology with their video security cameras at their Illinois casinos,” the suit explains. “Defendants’ facial recognition technology identifies a person by scanning the geometry of a person’s facial features and…

Nevada gaming regulators are moving to have Steve Wynn banned from holding a state gaming license. Mr. Wynn has been accused of committing a series of sexual misconduct acts against his employees. The Nevada Gaming Control Board lodged a 23-page complaint on Monday alleging Wynn “is not a person of good character, honesty, and/or integrity” and that he is “unsuitable” The complaint cites numerous allegations about Wynn’s sexually harassment of employees who were dependent on him for their livelihood, and that he covered it up through confidential, sometimes large financial settlements. The Nevada Gaming Control Board is also asking the…

Full House Resorts has made two deals with Wynn Resorts. The agreement means that Wynn sports betting will be arriving in Indiana and Colorado. Further details of the two agreements were not disclosed, but Full House said the new deals mean that it has now utilized all of its permitted sports wagering opportunities in both Indiana and Colorado. Full House operates Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel in Colorado and Rising Star Casino Resort in Indiana, while Wynn Resorts has land-based properties in both Nevada and Massachusetts. The two deals come after Full House last month also agreed a deal with…

Gamblers can now look forward to an MGM Taco Bell partnership, as fans can now bet on who will steal that first base and secure free tacos for America. BetMGM will offer sports and taco fans alike the chance to wager real money on what player they think will steal the first base of the World Series – an honor Taco Bell has dubbed, ‘Taco Hero.’ Fans looking to test their luck this October can participate at MGM Resorts in Nevada, Mississippi and New Jersey, or download the BetMGM digital app in New Jersey (playMGM in Nevada). BetMGM will post prop bets on October 14, before the end of…

The Bellagio sold yesterday, as MGM has made a deal with a real estate investment trust to buy the property for $4.25 billion. In a joint news release, MGM and real estate firm Blackstone today announced the deal, which will not alter MGM’s operation of the Strip casino and resort. Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust will own the property when the deal closes, which is expected to happen before the end of the year, according to a news release. As part of the deal, a subsidiary of MGM will sign a long-term lease and pay annual rent of $245 million….