Gaming America: The Week on Wednesday
The Week on Wednesday: July 6, 2022
Welcome to Gaming America’s inaugural newsletter in which we give you the top gaming industry stories from the US, Canadian and LATAM markets.
Here’s what happened in the industry in the past 7 days.
British bookmakers set for legal battle with tribal casinos in California
Entain and Flutter (the owner of FanDuel) are among a group of seven bookmakers who are intending to forcefully campaign to change laws in the Golden State. This proposed change in legislation would legalize online sports betting for these companies, which has angered tribal casinos in California. Read the full article here.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City reaches agreement with Unite Here union
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City reached an agreement with the city’s casino union workers on Saturday, overcoming the last of the hurdles for both parties regarding a potential strike. The compromise meant that the casino avoided union unrest over a lucrative and busy holiday weekend. Read the full article here.
GGPoker launches the Poker Integrity Council
GGPoker has launched the Poker Integrity Council (PIC), which will be responsible for upholding the integrity of poker in a thorough effort. Its duties include investigating allegations of cheating, conducting fair reviews and enforcing sanctions for the most deplorable cheaters. Read the full article here.
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