The Gaming Control Board has announced that the Pennsylvania Self-Exclusion Program has launched in the state, allowing players to voluntarily exclude themselves from participating in gambling at Video Gaming Terminals. The program allows individuals to voluntarily choose 1-year, 5-year, or lifetime bans for this gambling activity. VGT establishments and operators must refuse wagers and deny gaming privileges, check cashing, player club membership, complimentary goods and services to any self-excluded person. They must also ensure that self-excluded persons do not receive targeted mailings, promotions, player club materials or other promotional materials relating to VGT activities. A self-excluded person who has gambled…

MGM Resorts International is reported to be exploring the sale and leaseback of the MGM Grand & Bellagio casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. Bloomberg News said the company is working with an adviser to solicit interest from potential buyers as either as stand-alone sales or bundled together. In a conference call with investors, MGM Resorts Chairman and CEO Jim Murren said no decision has been made and the plan will develop from the work of a committee of three independent directors commissioned back in January to evaluate ways to extract value from the company’s massive real estate portfolio, possibly…

William Hill has been growing quickly in the sports-obsessed U.S. market. That aggressive expansion could see its sports books break the $1 billion barrier across several states where sports gambling was recently legalized. The company is scheduled to report its half-year results soon and is hoping it can generate around 45% of its revenues in America. The company has positioning itself well for the start of the new NFL season in September by opening dozens of new sports books. William Hill has secured licenses in eight states that have legalized sports betting since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional…

Casinos rarely go up for sale on the Strip, but that’s exactly what could happen with some properties… including Caesars Palace. Eldorado Resorts Chief Executive Thomas Reeg told analysts Tuesday that the company expects to close the acquisition deal in the first half of 2020, and that any sale of a Strip property won’t be announced before then, including Caesars Palace, Harrah’s and Planet Hollywood, among others. As part of the merger, other casinos not on the Las Vegas Strip will likely also be sold due to antitrust concerns, and now is a good time to be selling gambling assets,…

Some state residents believe Nebraska casino gambling would be a benefit, and there is activity to regulate the activity there. It has been legal in neighboring Iowa for years. “Our people are going over doing their gambling, and making them money for their taxes,” said Papillion resident Tim Szynskie. “We believe that it’s time to keep the money in Nebraska and provide much needed property tax relief,” said Mike Newlin, Nebraska Horsemen general manager. Others disagree with the push for Nebraska casino gambling legalization. “You’ll have an increase in crime, divorces, bankruptcies, abuse, a lot of negatives that come with…

State lottery officials have announced the Oregon sports betting launch for residents of legal age. They will be allowed to place bets by the time the NFL season kicks off in early September. Wagers will also be accepted on NBA, MLS, and MLB games, as well as NASCAR races. Geo-location services will be used to ensure Oregon Lottery Scoreboard play occurs within state boundaries and not on Tribal lands, complying with state regulations. Options for gambling will include single-game wagers, parlay and live in-game betting. Testing is currently underway for placing wagers on mobile apps and a desktop interface.You can…