UK Gambling Commission Implements Online Slot Stake Limits as Part of White Paper Reforms
The UK Gambling Commission implemented maximum stake limits for online slots as part of the Gambling Act Review White Paper implementation, setting a £5 per spin maximum for adults aged 25 and over and a lower £2 limit for adults aged 18 to 24.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Opens as Virginia's First Permanent Full-Service Casino Resort
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened in 2024 as Virginia's first permanent full-service casino resort, replacing the temporary Bristol Casino facility that had operated since July 2022 and delivering on the promise of a major entertainment destination for Southwest Virginia.
New York Gaming Board Reviews Downstate Casino Applications as Process Extends into 2024
New York's Gaming Facility Location Board continued its evaluation of downstate casino licence applications through 2024, with Community Advisory Committees formed across competing proposals and the board conducting detailed assessments of applications from MGM, Genting, Las Vegas Sands, Wynn, Caesars, and Hard Rock.
Caesars Virginia Opens in Danville as the Region's First Major Casino Resort
Caesars Virginia opened in Danville, Virginia in 2024, bringing a major Caesars-branded casino resort to Southern Virginia and representing the completion of another of the five casino markets approved by Virginia voters in November 2020 referendums.
Ontario iGaming Market Attracts More Than 40 Licensed Operators in Two Years
Ontario's regulated online gambling market, launched April 4, 2022, reached its two-year anniversary having attracted more than 40 licensed operators and generating hundreds of millions in annual provincial gaming revenue.
Dubai World Cup 2024 Draws International Field to Meydan Racecourse
The 2024 Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race, was held at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on March 30, 2024, attracting leading thoroughbreds from the United States, Europe, Japan, and the Middle East.
Galopin Des Champs Retains Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2024
Galopin Des Champs, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, won the 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 15, 2024, successfully defending his 2023 title and cementing his place as the outstanding staying chaser of his generation.
North Carolina Launches Online Sports Betting with Eight Licensed Operators
North Carolina launched regulated online sports betting on March 11, 2024, with eight licensed operators going live simultaneously, marking a landmark expansion of legal wagering in one of the most populous US states.
Flutter Entertainment Reports FanDuel US Segment Reaches Profitability in FY2023
Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest online sports betting and gaming company, reported in its FY2023 annual results that its US segment — led by FanDuel — achieved positive adjusted EBITDA profitability for the full year, marking a landmark milestone for the US online gambling industry.