Articles by Erik Gibbs

The NCAA has moved a step closer to lifting its longstanding prohibition on professional sports betting for student-athletes and staff. On Wednesday, the Division I Administrative Committee voted to back a proposal that would allow NCAA student-athletes and athletic department personnel to place bets on professional sporting events.

Thailand is preparing to regulate online social gaming through a new law aimed at promoting growth and ensuring industry accountability. Thai lawmakers are advancing the Game Industry Act, a measure designed to formalize the regulation of online and social games.

American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller expressed optimism about reversing new gambling tax limits under the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). He made the remarks during his keynote address at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

The Golden Gate Casino, Las Vegas' oldest gaming venue, has transitioned to a fully virtual gaming floor, replacing all live table games with electronic alternatives. All former live dealer tables have been replaced with high-tech electronic gaming systems that replicate classic games such as blackjack, roulette, and craps.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has pledged to end state aid to Atlantic City if elected governor, saying the city must stop relying on annual fiscal support. He argued that New Jersey needs a long-term plan to diversify urban economies and reduce dependency on state funding.