Licensing & Regulation
‘Finish what we started’: Nevada governor launches re-election bid for 2026 Summary Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo officially launched his 2026 re-election campaign at Rancho High School — the same site he launched his first bid and delivered his victory speech in 2021. Framing his pitch as an opportunity to “finish what we started,” Lombardo highlighted […]
LETTER: Trump using emergency powers to override the Constitution Summary Richard L. Strickland of North Las Vegas writes in support of Rich Lowry’s column, arguing that former President Donald Trump and his allies are abusing the label “national emergency” to sidestep constitutional limits. Strickland praises Lowry for blaming Trump directly and insists this misuse of […]
Carroll denies ESPN report that Brady talks strategy with Raiders OC Summary Raiders head coach Pete Carroll pushed back on an ESPN sideline report that suggested minority owner Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly speak two to three times per week to go through film and the weekly game plan. Carroll called that characterisation […]
The looming crackdown on AI companionship Summary The article outlines a rapid shift in how regulators and the public are responding to AI systems that act as companions, especially where young people are concerned. It highlights three developments that mark a turning point: a California bill requiring AI systems to flag AI-generated responses for minors […]
PAGCOR executive says technology advancements aiding rise in illegal online gaming operators Summary The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Vice President for Human Resource and Development Group, Dr Angelito Domingo, warned that rapid technological advances are enabling a rise in illegal online gaming operators. Speaking at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Regulators’ Forum at Newport World […]
The MGA publishes its Capital Requirements Policy – Malta Gaming Authority Summary The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published a new Capital Requirements Policy that strengthens the financial framework for entities holding an MGA licence to offer remote gaming services or provide critical gaming supplies. The Policy aims to protect the integrity and long-term sustainability […]
MGA and MFSA sign MoU to strengthen regulatory cooperation – Malta Gaming Authority Summary The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) have signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen co-operation and formalise their working relationship across regulatory areas of mutual interest. The agreement sits alongside an existing multi-party […]
Fees for Nevada public records are flashpoint for government, transparency advocates Summary The Nevada Independent surveyed public-records pricing from 17 Southern Nevada municipalities and found wide variation in how governments charge for documents and staff time. Nevada’s public-records law limits charges to actual costs of maintaining, printing or providing documents, but it is vague on […]
Fees for Nevada public records are flashpoint for government, transparency advocates Summary Nevada governments vary widely in how they charge for public records requests, creating tensions between agencies and transparency advocates. The Nevada Independent surveyed 17 Southern Nevada municipalities and found differences in how agencies interpret state law on allowable fees — especially around charging […]
Minnesota tribal conference addresses online sports betting in state amid entry of prediction markets Summary At the Indian Gaming Association Mid-Year Conference at Mystic Lake Casino, tribal leaders warned that unregulated online wagering — notably prediction markets and sweepstakes-style iCasinos — is an existential threat to tribal casinos in Minnesota and beyond. Andy Platto told […]
