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Chicago mayor will ask City Council committee to repeal video gambling

  • Fran Spielman, Chicago Sun-Times
The decision to lift the Chicago ban on video gambling terminals has divided the City Council and exacerbated tensions betwee... [continue]

Light & Wonder chair says new governance framework is unique but carefully considered in wake of sole ASX listing

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
Jamie Odell, the Executive Chairman of gaming giant Light & Wonder, says the company has focused significant energy on na... [continue]

Illinois casino revenue up 9.2% to $192.8 million in May

  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming
Illinois casinos recorded $192.8 million in revenue for May, up 9.2% year-over-year. The Illinois Gamin... [continue]

Caesars insiders dump shares at prices lower than pending Fertitta offer

  • Matthew Waters, Legal Sports Report
Two insiders at Caesars sold large stakes in the company this week at prices below the $31 per share offer... [continue]

What the CFTC’s prediction market rules mean for sports

  • Dan Bernstein, Sportico
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released its rules proposal for governing prediction marke... [continue]

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Focus on IGT: King Khufu rules over the slot floor

  • John G. Brokopp, CDC Gaming
The launch of what can become a royal dynasty in the kingdom of slot machines ha... [continue]

Focus on IGT: IGT video poker’s ‘unique blend’ of strategy, luck drives player demand

  • Mark Gruetze, CDC Gaming
Players flock to video poker because it combines the prospect of large jackpots ... [continue]

Focus on MediaNug: Social-first ads help operators build community of long-term players, MediaNug exec says

  • Mark Gruetze, CDC Gaming
Looking beyond new-customer signups or first-time deposits is essential to build... [continue]
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