The New York Gaming Commission on Monday approved a set of proposed sports betting regulations for four existing upstate casinos, potentially setting the stage for the launch of legalized sports gambling in the Empire State. The comprehensive regulations address a wide range of gaming issues from tax and compliance requirements to sports pool licensing guidelines, as well as broad wagering restrictions. The main takeaway from Monday’s meeting, however, centers on a provision that was not discussed. The regulations do not include any guidelines for mobile sports betting, a subject that has garnered intense debate within the state as New York…

At most casinos next week, football fans will gather for “the big game.” And for the first time ever, Caesars Super Bowl parties will be hosted at 15 properties nationwide . The company will break out 16,000 Super Bowl shirts and hats, NFL wall decor and ice sculptures, wristbands, cookies and all sorts of gear featuring the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams logos. It’s all a result of Caesars’ surprising Jan. 3 announcement of a first-ever national casino agreement with the NFL. The multiyear agreement gives Caesars the right to use NFL marks and logos in casino promotions….

After making a modest entry in the U.S., William Hill’s Nevada expansion will include seven additional sports books across the state. The regulatory approval comes from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which has issued approval and recommendations about the upcoming betting venues of the operator, citing places in Las Vegas and Laughlin. There will be other sites in North Las Vegas, Reno and throughout the Stateline region, next to the border with California. Positioning properties with California would allow for an additional stream of revenue as Californians are packing up to place legal sports wagers in neighboring Nevada. William Hill…

]   We get an up close look at the new Cover Fire casino skill game from our friends at Gamblit! Taken directly from the popular on iPhone and Android game, the casino version is played for money! Gamblit has the largest skill game portfolio in the gaming industry with 25 titles, and is currently the only skill gaming manufacturer live in Nevada. Gamblit’s engaging single-player TriStation game cabinet has now officially launched on casino floors. Players got a first look at the TriStation with brand new game titles at last years Global Gaming Expo, including the Cover Fire casino…

The state Gaming Commission will meet to discuss a New York sports betting bill for land-based casinos on January 28, 2019. An agenda published ahead of the meeting states that the Commission will look at proposed rules for regulating the industry. The Commission did not go into detail as to what it will specifically focus on at the meeting, but it will be the first time that the regulatory body will officially discuss potential rules and regulations for the vertical. A 2013 constitutional amendment gave the state’s casinos the right to launch sports betting should the Professional and Amateur Sports Act…

Arizona lawmakers will run the rule over a new bill that would legalize land-based Tribal sports betting within the state but prohibit betting on collegiate sporting events. Put forward by Senator Sonny Borrelli and Representatives Mark Finchem and Leo Biasiucci, SB 1158 sets out that each federally recognised tribe in Arizona with headquarters in the state would be able to offer sports betting. The bill is the first of its kind to be introduced in Arizona. This would not be limited to casinos, with tribes able to provide sports betting via kiosks or self-service terminals at one or more premises…