Baz Hartley
Consumer advocate and bonus specialist from Birmingham. Has spent years dissecting wagering requirements, T&Cs, and bonus mechanics. Known for cutting through marketing spin to give players the real picture. If a deal is genuinely good, he'll say so. If it's not, you'll hear about that too.
454 articles
Play'n GO's Tower Run Treasure Steps Brings Cascading Action and Stacked Features
Play'n GO has released Tower Run Treasure Steps, a fantasy-themed slot with a straightforward hook: help a would-be knight called Bob…
Ontario's Gambling Study Controversy: What the Withheld Research Reveals About Transparency
iGaming Ontario is facing serious questions after internal documents obtained by the Toronto Star suggest the agency deliberately…
Americas Cardroom Activates ScreenShield by Default Across Network
Winning Poker Network is making a real move toward table security. Come November 4, ScreenShield becomes the default protection for…
Florida Police Investigate Illegal Betting After Youth Football Brawl
A mass brawl at a children's football game in Florida has triggered a police investigation into suspected illegal betting, raising…
DraftKings Placed on Conditional Extension in Louisiana as Regulators Scrutinise AI and Marketing Practices
DraftKings received a conditional operating extension in Louisiana after state regulators refused to renew its full gambling license.…
Boyd Gaming Named in Orleans Hotel Negligence Lawsuit Over Alleged Minor Assault
Boyd Gaming is facing serious negligence allegations at its Orleans Hotel and Casino property in Las Vegas. Lawyers for a teenage…
BGaming Doubles Down on Halloween with Aviamasters 2 Seasonal Release
BGaming isn't letting Halloween slip by without making the most of it. The provider has launched Aviamasters 2 Halloween, a seasonal…
Bet365 Fined SEK 44 Million in Sweden Over Deposit Limit Failures
Bet365 has settled with Sweden's gambling regulator after systematic failures to properly enforce deposit limits across its gaming…
Gamban Issues Warning Over Confusing Casino Lookalike
Gambling blocker software provider Gamban has had to clarify its identity after users started confusing its harm-reduction service…
Bryn Kenney Takes GGPoker to Court Over Alleged Commission Breach and Equity Dispute
Bryn Kenney, the record-breaking live tournament poker player and former GGPoker ambassador, has filed a lawsuit against GGPoker's…
Malta Media Journalist's AI Avatar Raises Questions Over Identity and Content Authenticity
The gambling industry's been paying close attention to investigative journalist Michael Schmitt, and for good reason. It's now…
BGaming Launches Spider Circus Hold and Win Ahead of Halloween
BGaming is pushing hard on seasonal content with Spider Circus Hold and Win, a genuinely creepy slot launching October 19 that's…
South Korea Extradites Three Alleged Gambling Kingpins Arrested in UAE After $2.3bn Investigation
Three South Korean nationals have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates and repatriated following a joint investigation into one…
AFL Cracks Down on Sportsbet Over Unauthorised AI Player Content
The AFL has flexed its muscles and forced Sportsbet to pull AI-generated social media content featuring players without their…
Casino Security Lapses Resurface as Armed Robbery Follows Major DraftKings Win
A St. Louis man has been charged with first-degree robbery and armed criminal action after allegedly stalking a woman who won $3,200…
Offshore Operators Hijack Expired Government Domains to Bypass UK Regulations
Offshore gambling operators are exploiting a significant regulatory loophole by purchasing expired government domains and redirecting…
LOW6 Bolsters Skill Gaming Arsenal with Splash Games Acquisition
LOW6 has acquired UK skill gaming operator Splash Games. The move is designed to strengthen its B2B white-label offering as the…
Las Vegas Sands Doubles Down on Land-Based Casinos, Steers Clear of Prediction Markets
Las Vegas Sands has made its position crystal clear: prediction markets aren't happening. CEO Patrick Dumont told Bloomberg TV the…
Stake Wins Court Battle to Continue Brazilian Operations as Sole Licensed Operator
Stake Brasil has just pulled off a significant legal victory in São Paulo. They've secured a provisional court injunction that lets…
NFL Pushes Supreme Court to Reclassify Prediction Markets as Gambling
The NFL has fired a shot across the bow of prediction market platforms by asking the US Supreme Court to classify them as gambling…
Brazil's Gambling Ban Could Push 21.6 Million Players Offshore, Research Warns
Brazil's sudden decision to ban fixed-odds sports betting and online casino gaming could backfire spectacularly. New research suggests…
New Study Links Sports Betting Legalisation to Sharp Rise in Problem Gambling Cases
A major research study has found a direct link between legalising sports betting and a sharp rise in gambling disorder diagnoses. The…
Pragmatic Play's Cheetah Wild Delivers 5,000x Maximum Win with Cascading Money Symbol Mechanics
Pragmatic Play's just added another wildlife-themed slot to the mix with Cheetah Wild, and it's a game that leans hard into African…
Congressional Pressure Mounts on FanDuel Over VIP Celebrity Video Strategy
Three US lawmakers are demanding detailed answers from FanDuel about its use of personalized celebrity videos to reward VIP customers,…
Brazil's Attorney General Argues Operators Have No Claim to Compensation After Betting Ban
Brazil's Attorney General Jorge Messias has thrown down a gauntlet in the country's escalating gambling dispute, petitioning the…
Finland Issues First Marketing Ban Under New Gaming Laws, Targeting Estonian Operator MagicPoro
Finland's National Police Board has handed down its first enforcement action under the country's revamped gaming regulations,…
Why Women's Gambling Support Needs Urgent Attention
Women are reaching out for help with problem gambling in growing numbers, yet the support infrastructure designed to meet their needs…
Informa Seals £2.24bn Clarion Events Takeover, Securing ICE's Future
Informa PLC has agreed to acquire Clarion Events for £2.24 billion (approximately $2.97 billion), bringing the world's largest gaming…
Polymarket Bolsters Player Protections with Birches Health Partnership
Polymarket has moved to strengthen its consumer safeguards by partnering with Birches Health, a specialist mental health provider…
Online Poker Security Crisis: Operators Knew About Cheating Ring Before Public Exposure
The online poker industry is grappling with a major security breach that's raising uncomfortable questions about how long operators…
Indiana Woman Charged After Attempted Fraud at Blue Chip Casino
An Indiana woman is facing felony charges after she tried to cash in a sports betting ticket at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City,…
Metallica Takes Up Residency at the Las Vegas SphereOn October 1, legendary band Metallica took up residency in the Sphere in Las Vegas, bringing four decades of experience and cult-classic songs such as Nothing Else Matters, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Fade to Black, and many more with the venue’s wraparound LED display, immersive audio, and 4D effects. Metallica Enters the Las Vegas […]
Metallica Takes Up Residency at the Las Vegas SphereOn October 1, legendary band Metallica took up residency in the Sphere in Las…
CFTC Tightens Rules on Prediction Markets as Regulatory Battle Intensifies
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is making a real move to clarify its authority over prediction markets. The agency is…
Major Skill Games Operator Prepares Pre-Enforcement Shutdown Ahead of October Deadline
Miele Manufacturing, one of Pennsylvania's largest skill-game machine suppliers, is powering down its entire cabinet network before…
Supreme Court Set to Referee Prediction Markets Clash Between Federal and State Regulators
The US Supreme Court is edging closer to settling one of the thorniest regulatory disputes in modern finance: whether prediction…
Dutch Licensed Operators Sue Meta Over Illegal Gambling Ads
Dutch licensed operators are taking Meta to court over what they claim is a straightforward failure: the tech giant won't block…
New Jersey Moves to Replace Criminal Charges with Civil Fines for Underage Gambling
New Jersey lawmakers are pushing forward with a bipartisan bill that would fundamentally reshape how the state handles underage…
Older Players Face Overlooked Risks as Online Gambling Expands Access
Online gambling has demolished the traditional barriers that once shielded older adults from problem gambling, according to Virginia…
Pragmatic Play Cranks Up the Chaos with Gates of Olympus 2500
Pragmatic Play has doubled down on one of its biggest franchises with Gates of Olympus 2500, a souped-up sequel that pushes…
Crown Resorts Pursues RiverStone for $51M Settlement Coverage in Victoria Court
Crown Resorts is taking RiverStone International to court over what it says is a straightforward insurance obligation. The Australian…
Brazil's Black Market Surges as Lula's Gambling Ban Takes Effect
Brazil's move to ban online gambling has backfired spectacularly. Over 415 new illegal betting websites launched within days of…
Florida AG Demands Big Tech Clarify Sweepstakes Casino Ad Policies
Florida's attorney general just put Silicon Valley on notice. James Uthmeier has fired off formal letters to Google, Meta, Reddit,…
Kalshi Faces Fresh Legal Setback as 6th Circuit Backs State Gambling Regulation
Kalshi's legal troubles are piling up. The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati just ruled that Ohio and Tennessee can…
Star Sydney's Casino License Suspension Extended to June 2027 as Regulator Demands Sustained Reform
New South Wales regulators have pumped the brakes on Star Entertainment's path to redemption, extending the suspension of its Star…
US Supreme Court Faces Prediction Markets Showdown as States Demand Clear Rules
State gambling regulators are pushing the US Supreme Court to settle a brewing legal dispute over prediction markets. Look, they're…
Finland's Regulated Market Attracts 75 License Hopefuls Ahead of 2027 Launch
Finland's about to open its gambling market to real competition, and operators are taking notice. The National Police Board has logged…
Pennsylvania Regulators Fine MGM and CountR Over Licensing Violations
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has come down hard on two licensed operators, slapping them with combined fines topping $100,000…
Brazil's Election Frontrunners Both Back Online Gambling Crackdown
Brazil's presidential race is tightening as October's vote looms, and both leading candidates have found unexpected common ground: a…
MGM Flips the Script: Casino Giant Eyes Reverse Bid for People Inc.
MGM Resorts is exploring a counterbid for People Incorporated after the media company abandoned its $12.4 billion takeover attempt…
Barry Diller Abandons $17.6 Billion MGM Resorts Takeover Bid
Barry Diller's ambitious play for MGM Resorts is off the table. People Inc., the investment vehicle through which Diller controls…
Betable's AI Layer Cuts Through Data Overload for Operators
Betable is launching Copilot ATOM, an AI-powered data layer that gives operators straight answers rather than yet another dashboard to…
Diller Walks Away from $18B MGM Takeover as Deal Mechanics Fall Apart
Barry Diller's People Inc. has walked away from its bid to take MGM Resorts private, pulling the plug after months of back and forth…
Circle K Lottery Dispute: Former NFL Executive Backs Manager's $12.8 Million Claim
A former NFL player who once chaired Arizona's lottery commission has apparently backed a Circle K manager's account in a heated…
50 Cent Brings Street Cee-lo to Casino Floor with TCSJOHNHUXLEY Partnership
50 Cent is dragging a legendary New York street game straight onto the casino floor. The rapper's linked up with live gaming…
Germany's GGL Pushes for Regulatory Flexibility to Combat Rising Black Market Threat
Germany's gambling regulator is making a clear case for more flexible rules. Without adapting its framework, the licensed market…
Yggdrasil Brings Vikings Franchise to Hollywood with Ninth Instalment
Yggdrasil has added another chapter to one of its most successful franchises with Vikings Go to Hollywood, the ninth title in the…
Gibraltar Regulator Defends Sector Despite Wave of Major Operator Layoffs
Gibraltar's gambling commissioner Andrew Lyman is pushing back against suggestions that recent redundancies at major operators signal…
Australian Player Takes Royal Caribbean to Court Over Casino Ban
An Australian casino player is heading to court against Royal Caribbean after the cruise line banned him from sailing and using its…
Illinois Mayor Returns $2,000 Campaign Donation Linked to Gambling Indictment
A Chicago suburb mayor has decided to return $2,000 in campaign contributions from a local restaurateur facing federal gambling…
Pragmatic Play's Freya 1000 Brings Norse Mythology and 10,000x Potential to the Reels
Pragmatic Play has launched Freya 1000, a Norse mythology-themed slot that leans heavily into the icy, high-stakes aesthetic of Viking…
Betfred Axes Super League Sponsorship as Tax Burden Forces Industry-Wide Cost Cuts
Betfred is walking away from its Super League title sponsorship, bringing an end to a relationship that stretched back to 2017. The…
Nevada Gaming Commission Eases Login Rules for Casino Salons, Drawing Mixed Views
Nevada's gaming regulator has softened its approach to customer identification at casino salons, scaling back a login requirement to…
Dutch Regulator Renews Licenses for Eight Online Gaming Operators
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has granted follow-up licenses to eight online gambling operators, clearing the…
Shadow Bank Chief's High-Stakes Casino Habit Raises Questions Over MFS Collapse
Market Financial Solutions went under in spectacular fashion, and now fresh reports reveal that former chief executive Paresh Raja had…
Pragmatic Play's Coven Rising Brings Cluster Mechanics and Witch Powers to Fresh Grid Format
Pragmatic Play has launched Coven Rising, an unconventional slot that swaps traditional reels for a distinctive 1-4-7-6-7-6-7-4-1 grid…
Nevada Jobs Surge Signals Steady Recovery in Las Vegas Employment Market
Nevada's unemployment rate dropped to 4.8% in August, down 0.2 points from July, with the Las Vegas metropolitan area leading the…
California Governor Ratifies Four Major Tribal Gaming Compacts
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed off on four major tribal gaming compacts in California, extending operating authority and expanding…
Deepfake Casino Scam Exploits Alphonso Davies to Lure Canadian Players
Criminals are using increasingly sophisticated AI technology to impersonate celebrities and promote unlicensed gambling sites across…
BGaming's Red Hot Chilli Chickens Serves Up 5,000x Win Potential with Darkly Comic Twist
BGaming and Electric Elephant Games have just dropped Red Hot Chilli Chickens, a new slot that blends culinary chaos with some…
Michigan's Online Gambling Surge: What the Referral Data Actually Shows
Michigan's problem gambling referrals paint a more complex picture than simple causation. Yes, the share of people seeking help for…
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Ups the Ante with High-Limit Slots Expansion
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has made a real play for the premium gaming market, opening a redesigned High Limit Slots lounge packed with…
Florida Steps Up Crackdown on Illegal Slot Machine Operations
Florida's gaming regulator is showing real teeth in its battle against illegal slot machine operators, with enforcement efforts…
Peter & Sons Launches Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey with Connected Ways Mechanic
Peter & Sons has released Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey, a gothic-themed slot built around a demon-hunting nun protagonist. It's aimed at…
Kevin Hart to Host Pragmatic Play Live Casino Sessions This November
Pragmatic Play has signed up Hollywood star Kevin Hart to host live casino sessions on November 6 and 7, making a real push to boost…
New Jersey Takes Prediction Market Fight to Supreme Court
New Jersey is asking the US Supreme Court to settle a fundamental question: who actually gets to regulate prediction markets? The…
BetMGM Enlists Jon Hamm to Challenge NFL Sportsbook Rivals Ahead of Season
BetMGM is making a serious play for NFL punters this season by bringing Jon Hamm into the fold. The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning…
Pragmatic Play Downsizes Zeus for Mobile in Gates of Olympus POP
Pragmatic Play has taken its flagship Gates of Olympus franchise vertical, literally and figuratively. The new Gates of Olympus POP…
Encore Boston Harbor Strike Looms as Wynn and Union Remain at Impasse
Wynn Resorts and union workers at Encore Boston Harbor are heading toward a collision course. With negotiations deadlocked and a…
Star Entertainment Faces Fresh Questions Over Delayed Safety Fixes at Brisbane Casino
Star Entertainment is under renewed regulatory scrutiny after internal documents revealed senior managers repeatedly flagged…
Atlantic City Smoking Ban Could Reverse Casino Decline, Says Employee Group
Casino workers are making a straightforward pitch to Atlantic City operators: ditch indoor smoking and you'll bring customers back.…
AI Adoption Contracts Offer a New Way to Engage with Prediction MarketsCrypto.com and PYMNTS Intelligence have unveiled a new partnership that aims to bring a novel concept to prediction markets. The two companies plan to offer AI Prediction Market Contracts, allowing users to wager on the increasing adoption of AI. This technology will also power the new contracts themselves, measuring various metrics to deliver exciting opportunities […]
AI Adoption Contracts Offer a New Way to Engage with Prediction Markets Crypto.com and PYMNTS Intelligence are launching a fresh take…
Bet365 Plants Flag in West Virginia as US Expansion Hits 18 Jurisdictions
Bet365 has made its move into West Virginia, marking its 18th regulated US jurisdiction and reinforcing its methodical push across…
Mobster Faces Mounting Legal Trouble Across Two Federal Gambling Cases
Giuseppe "Little Joe" Manzi's legal situation has deteriorated sharply. The Rhode Island mobster, already facing serious charges in a…
South Yorkshire Police Smash Illegal Gambling Operation in Major Crackdown
South Yorkshire Police has arrested three people and seized tens of thousands of pounds following coordinated raids on illegal…
Kitsune Studios Serves Up Royal Entertainment with Henry VIII Slot Release
Kitsune Studios has launched Henry VIII: Calves of Steel, a tongue-in-cheek take on England's most infamous monarch that swaps…
Playson Expands South Africa Footprint with Hollywoodbets Deal
Playson has landed a major partnership with Hollywoodbets, one of South Africa's leading operators, marking another push into a…
Pennsylvania Dodges Skill Games Issue Again as Budget Passes Without Regulation Framework
Pennsylvania has dodged the skill games issue for another year. Governor Josh Shapiro signed off on the state's $50.8 billion budget…
NFL Indefinitely Suspends Cardinals Scout Director Over Betting and Information Sharing Violations
The NFL has thrown the book at Arizona Cardinals scout director Ryan Gold. He's facing an indefinite suspension after investigators…
North Carolina Authorities Dismantle Illegal Gambling Operation in Fayetteville
Law enforcement in Fayetteville, North Carolina has shut down another illegal gambling operation. A 65-year-old man is now facing…
Facial Recognition Bill Takes Aim at Underage Gambling Problem
Washington's seriously eyeing facial recognition technology as a frontline defence against underage gambling. A new bipartisan bill…
New Zealand Opens Applications for Online Casino Licenses as December Launch Nears
New Zealand has formally kicked off its licensing process for online casino operators, with expressions of interest now open until…
Entain to Cut 500 Jobs in Efficiency Drive Under New CFO
Entain is pressing ahead with plans to axe around 500 jobs as newly appointed CFO Michael Snape drives an organizational restructuring…
French Regulator Fines Unnamed Operator €572K Over High-Risk Player Detection Failures
France's gambling authority has slapped an unnamed operator with a €572,799 penalty for failing to properly identify and protect…
Finnish Casino Study Exposes Hidden Wagering Requirement Traps Ahead of Market Reform
A comprehensive study of 50 online casinos serving Finnish players has uncovered widespread discrepancies between advertised wagering…
British Columbia Court Rules Account Holder Owns $112K Online Casino Jackpot
A British Columbia Supreme Court has settled a dispute between former partners over a substantial online casino win, ruling that the…
Atlantic Lottery Accepts $212K FINTRAC Penalty Over Compliance Gaps
Atlantic Lottery Corporation has accepted a $212,000 penalty from Canada's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre…
Pragmatic Play's Cosmic Clusters Brings Cluster Mechanics and Sticky Money Symbols to the Masses
Pragmatic Play has just launched Cosmic Clusters, a 6x6 grid slot that takes cluster mechanics and wraps them around a space…
UKGC Stands Firm on Gambling Survey Methodology Amid Ongoing Academic Scrutiny
The UK Gambling Commission is pressing ahead with its Gambling Survey for Great Britain, even as critics keep asking whether it's…
Play'n GO Charts Mythological Waters with Fate's Fortune Slot Release
Play'n GO has launched Fate's Fortune, a new mythological-themed slot that pits players against Poseidon's wrath as they journey…
Google loses €854k Italian gambling ads fine appeal at EU court
Google has lost its appeal against an €854,250 fine slapped on it by Italian authorities for illegal gambling advertisements on…
GamStop Registrations Jump 16% as Self-Exclusion Tool Gains Traction
GamStop has seen a 16% jump in self-exclusion registrations over the first half of 2026, pushing total users past 614,000. The UK's…
FanDuel Co-Founder Clears Major Legal Hurdle in KKR Valuation Dispute
Nigel Eccles and fellow FanDuel founders have scored a significant courtroom victory after a New York Supreme Court refused to dismiss…
Evolution Settles with UK Gambling Commission Over Unlicensed Platform Access
Evolution Gaming has agreed to pay GBP 4.75 million to the UK Gambling Commission following a regulatory review into how the…
BGaming's Godfather Slot Delivers Three-Mode Bonus Structure with Film Authenticity
BGaming has released The Godfather: 3 Pillars of Power, a licensed slot that leans hard on the iconic film's brand recognition while…
Merkur Snaps Up White Hat Studios in Strategic US Expansion Move
Merkur Group has completed a deal to acquire White Hat Studios, marking another major step in the gaming giant's push to dominate the…
Las Vegas Tourism Slump Wipes $4.3B from Economy in 2025
Las Vegas took a real hit in 2025, with visitor numbers falling 7.5% year-on-year to 38.5 million. That's the lowest figure since the…
Red Tiger's Hit the Jungle Combines Exploration Theme with Expanding Reels and Mystery Symbols
Red Tiger's latest, Hit the Jungle, wraps a solid mechanical package in an adventure theme that actually serves the gameplay rather…
Yggdrasil Scores With Gods Of Olympus BoltLock, Blending Mythology and Football
Yggdrasil has launched Gods Of Olympus BoltLock, a mythology-meets-football slot that answers a question nobody knew they needed…
New Mexico Moves to Cross-Check Slot Wins Against SNAP Benefits
New Mexico is getting ready to hook up its gaming databases with welfare benefit systems, specifically to catch SNAP recipients who've…
Germany Raises Online Slots Stake Limit to EUR 5 in Bid to Combat Black Market
Germany has loosened its grip on online slot wagering limits, raising the maximum stake from EUR 1 to EUR 5 per spin for qualified…
Bragg Gaming Cuts 19% of Workforce in Push Toward AI-Driven Operations
Bragg Gaming Group is pressing ahead with a substantial workforce reduction. Roughly one in five employees will be let go as part of…
Nevada Senators Challenge Federal Overreach on Prediction Markets
Nevada's two Democratic senators are pushing back hard against federal efforts to protect prediction market platforms from state-level…
BGaming's Train Heist Johnny Cash Brings Wild West Action Back with High-Volatility Mechanics
BGaming has dusted off its gunslinging cactus character for another round of Wild West mayhem. Train Heist Johnny Cash sees the outlaw…
Crown Executive Loses Bid for Interest on $41.6M Casino Debt
A former Crown Resorts executive has failed to recover substantial interest on a massive gambling debt incurred at Crown Perth nearly…
New Jersey Targets 9% Tax on Prediction Markets Under Revised Bill
New Jersey lawmakers have inched closer to taxing prediction markets, with a revised bill that would slap a 9% levy on gross income…
North Carolina Hits Prediction Markets with 6% Tax as Budget Deficit Drives Revenue Squeeze
North Carolina has become the latest state to tax prediction market operators. Governor Josh Stein signed a $34 billion fiscal year…
Macau's World Cup Dip Won't Derail Long-Term Recovery, Analysts Say
Macau's casino revenue took a hit in June, but the consensus among analysts is clear: don't panic. The slowdown is being chalked up…
BGaming's Yokai Slot Blends Japanese Art with Solid Mechanics
BGaming has launched Yokai, a Japan-themed slot that pairs striking visuals from Portuguese street artist Gonçalo MAR with a feature…
VGW Founder Escalante Steps Down as Legal Troubles Mount
VGW's founder and chief executive Laurence Escalante is parting ways with the company behind Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Casino,…
UKGC Rolls Out Financial Risk Assessments in Measured Stages Following Successful Trial
The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed it will implement Financial Risk Assessments across the industry, moving forward with a…
Macau Cracks Down on Coordinated Casino Betting Scheme Using Hidden Cameras
Macau authorities have cranked up enforcement action after uncovering a coordinated scheme to run illegal remote betting operations…
Pragmatic Play Casts Net Wide with Big Bass Blast Fishing Slot
Pragmatic Play has launched Big Bass Blast, a fishing-themed slot that ditches the serene landscape angle in favour of high-octane…
Dutch Supreme Court Backs Operators in Unlicensed Gambling Refund Case
The Netherlands Supreme Court has dealt a real blow to players seeking refunds from operators who were unlicensed before the country's…
Virginia Lottery Winners Can Now Claim Full Anonymity Below $1 Million Threshold
Virginia has expanded its anonymity protections for lottery winners, allowing players across all prize levels to keep their identities…
Xpoint Launches Pattern-Analysis Engine to Combat Organized Bonus Abuse
Geolocation specialist Xpoint has rolled out a pattern-analysis engine designed to help operators identify coordinated fraud schemes…
Australia Hits Illegal Poker Operation with $17M Fine in Major Enforcement Win
Australia's Federal Court has handed down one of the country's largest gambling penalties on record. An illegal online poker operation…
AUSTRAC Orders Bet365 to Overhaul AML Controls After Identifying Serious Gaps
Bet365 is facing a legally binding enforcement order from Australia's financial crime regulator after inspectors uncovered serious…
Choctaw Nation Commits $140M to Transform Pocola Casino Into Regional Destination
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is putting serious money where its mouth is. A $140 million expansion and modernization programme at…
From Gaming Floors to Ocean Floors: Argosy VI Gets New Life as Artificial Reef
A former riverboat casino that once pumped out gaming revenue across the Midwest has found an unlikely second act: sunk deliberately…
Las Vegas Casinos Report Major Win with Canadian Dollar Promotion
Three major downtown Las Vegas properties have struck gold with their Canadian dollar promotion, pulling in 75,000 visitors from north…
MGM National Harbor Ends Free Parking After a Decade, Betting on Loyalty Programme Growth
MGM National Harbor is ditching one of its longest-running competitive advantages. From 13 July 2026, the Oxon Hill resort will charge…
Circle K $12.8M Lottery Dispute Escalates as Second Employee Joins Ownership Battle
A legal tussle over a $12.8 million lottery jackpot at a Circle K in Scottsdale, Arizona has grown messier. Now a second store…
Nebraska Online Betting Drive Clears Major Hurdle Ahead of 2026 Vote
Tax Relief Nebraska has submitted over 350,000 petition signatures to the Secretary of State's Office, clearing a significant…
Americas Cardroom Goes Big for Silver Anniversary with $15M Venom Series
Americas Cardroom is putting serious money behind its 25th anniversary celebration. The site has just launched the Dual Mystery Bounty…
Jordan Spieth's Betting Criticism Rings Hollow While Cashing FanDuel Cheques
Jordan Spieth wants golf to crack down on abusive bettors. Fair enough. The problem is he's being paid millions by FanDuel to push…
Pragmatic Play Capitalizes on Egypt Trend with Luxor of Cleopatra Release
Pragmatic Play is betting heavily on Ancient Egypt's enduring appeal with Luxor of Cleopatra, its second major Egyptian-themed release…
Betano Secures Long-Term Partnership with Tottenham Hotspur
Kaizen Gaming's Betano brand has landed a significant multi-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur, expanding its footprint in European…
UKGC's Tim Miller Warns of Blurred Lines Between Legal and Illegal Gaming
Tim Miller, the UK Gambling Commission's departing executive director of research and policy, has left the industry with a parting…
New Jersey Weighs Supreme Court Fight Over Prediction Markets
New Jersey is seriously considering taking its battle with prediction market platforms all the way to the US Supreme Court, even as it…
BGaming Launches Alien Fruits 3 With Cascading Wins and Progressive Bonus Mechanics
BGaming's extended the popular Alien Fruits series with a third instalment that throws cluster pays mechanics, tumble features, and a…
Regulator's Independence Questioned After AGA Template Letter Surfaces in Maryland Prediction Market Crackdown
Public records requests have surfaced something troubling: Maryland's gambling regulator appears to have borrowed heavily from the…
BGC Pushes Back Hard Against Machine Games Duty Doubling Plan
The Betting and Gaming Council has come out swinging against proposals to double the machine games duty, labelling the idea as…
Visualize Group Doubles Down on Gaming Testing with eCOGRA Acquisition
Visualize Group has acquired eCOGRA, the iGaming testing and standards body, in what amounts to its second major move into gaming…
Ontario Weighs Stricter Gambling Ad Rules as Exposure Surges Among Young Men
Ontario is gearing up to tighten rules around gambling advertising. Why? Research has flagged a concerning spike in ad exposure among…
Michigan Joins Nevada in Blocking Kalshi as Prediction Market Battle Intensifies
Michigan has become the second US state to secure a court order against prediction platform Kalshi, forcing the operator to geofence…
Henderson Police Prevent Potential Mass Shooting at Sunset Station Casino
Henderson police and federal partners stopped what could have been a mass shooting at Sunset Station Casino on Saturday, June 27.…
BGaming Scores with Kicker Mania Penalty Shootout Game
BGaming is capitalizing on World Cup fever with Kicker Mania, a penalty shootout themed casual game that strips the sport down to its…
Betfred Fined £900k Over Harm Prevention Failures as Regulator Demands Better
The UKGC has hit Betfred operator Petfre Limited with a £900,000 fine for failing to adequately protect customers from…
Massachusetts Man Accused of $1.2M Slot Win Scheme at Rhode Island Casino
A western Massachusetts man with alleged organised crime connections has been arrested on suspicion of winning over $1.2 million at…
Think Tank Pushes for Doubling of Slot Machine Tax in UK High Streets
A proposal to double the tax on low-stake slot machines could push between £275 million and £458 million into the Treasury, according…
Michael Carlton Launches 21.com with Industry Pedigree and AI-First Strategy
Michael Carlton has gone live with 21.com, a new casino and sportsbook backed by nearly two decades of senior leadership experience…
Pragmatic Play Unleashes Fury of Anubis with Up to 1,024x Multiplier Potential
Pragmatic Play has launched Fury of Anubis, an Egyptian underworld themed slot that marries atmospheric design with serious win…
SEGG Media Sues Short Seller White Diamond Research for $20M Over Damaging Report
SEGG Media has filed a $20 million lawsuit against White Diamond Research, claiming the short seller published a deliberately false…
Fanatics Launches Coordinated Crackdown on Online Abuse Targeting Athletes and Officials
Fanatics Sportsbook is taking aggressive action against online harassment directed at athletes, coaches, and officials, launching what…
UKGC Research Exposes Hidden Toll of Problem Gambling on Families and Friends
A new qualitative study from the UK Gambling Commission has pulled back the curtain on something the industry doesn't talk about…
Australia's Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Websites Intensifies with 12 New Domain Blocks
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has added another 12 illegal gambling websites to its blacklist, keeping up a…
Biloxi Casino Project Clears Major Legal Hurdle in Waterfront Development Battle
A circuit court judge has backed the Mississippi Gaming Commission's approval for a major casino resort in Biloxi, dealing a real blow…
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Influencer Promoting Offshore Gambling Platform
Hong Kong authorities have charged a 29-year-old influencer with promoting an unlicensed offshore gambling platform. It's a case that…
Former Trident CEO Gets Three Years for Lottery.com Fraud Scheme
Vadim Komissarov, ex-chief of Trident Acquisitions Corp., has been handed a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to…
The 13 Palace Attempts Fresh Start in Macau with Non-Gaming Pivot
A Macau property that's seen more false starts than a broken lift is getting another crack at it. The 13 Hotel, which has limped along…
UKGC Fines Stakelogic £122k Over Slot Games Running Too Fast
The Gambling Commission has hit Stakelogic with a £122,835 penalty. The developer's online slots were spinning faster than regulations…
Illinois Player Lands $1.3M Lucky Day Lotto Win, 15 Years After Previous $45K Prize
An Oswego resident has claimed a $1.3 million jackpot from the Illinois Lucky Day Lotto draw on June 11, capping off a remarkable run…
Study Challenges UK's £150 Gambling Affordability Check Threshold
A fresh academic analysis of open banking data has questioned whether the UK's £150 net-deposit trigger for affordability checks is…
Penn Entertainment Shareholders Vote to Cut CEO Pay by $7.9 Million
Penn Entertainment shareholders have backed a significant reduction in CEO Jay Snowden's compensation package, capping it at $17.4…
Most UK Adults Can't Spot Illegal Betting Ads Online, Study Shows
Three-quarters of UK adults can't tell the difference between legitimate and unlicensed gambling promotions on social media, according…
North Carolina Raises Sports Betting Tax to 23%, Tightens Operator Reporting
North Carolina lawmakers are pushing through a major tax overhaul that's going to hit online sports betting operators hard. The state…
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FBI Hunts Missouri Casino Robber After $1.2M Heist, Offers $5K Reward
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Dutch Gambling Association Takes Meta to Court Over Illegal Ad Epidemic
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SkyCity Settles Adelaide Compliance Breaches With AUD 21 Million Payment
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California Man Sentenced to 27 Months for $4M Illegal Gambling Operation
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Kentucky Takes Aim at Prediction Markets, Claims VGW and Others Operating Illegal Sportsbooks
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House of Lords Gambling Debate: Experts Clash Over Advertising's Link to Harm
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BGC Flags £40m Black Market Threat During Royal Ascot as Unlicensed Operators Circle
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Cayuga Nation Takes Caesars to Court Over Reservation Sports Betting Access
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Ho-Chunk Nation Amends Kalshi Complaint as Tribal Gaming Row Escalates
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Entain Warns of Coordinated and Pervasive Promotion of Illegal Gambling in UKLeading gaming operator Entain has issued a warning over the growing influence of the gambling black market. Citing the results of a new study, the company suggested that illegal gambling is expected to rise sharply during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Black Market Promotion Is on the Rise The report cited by Entain was conducted […]
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Microgaming Launches Playboy Gems and Desires with 5,000x Top Prize
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Gambling, Setting Stage for Regulatory Framework
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Dutch Government Pushes Strict iGaming Crackdown with Ads and Bonuses Ban
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Brightstar Lottery Reshuffles Global Division Leadership as Ascoli Steps Down
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Altenar Raises the Stakes with Super Early Payouts Ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Flutter Entertainment Ends London Stock Exchange Listing, Doubles Down on US Strategy
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Entain Wants Gambling Commission Licences Required for UK Trademark Registration
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Canada Braces for World Cup Betting Surge as Ad Concerns Mount
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Play'n GO Launches Buildin' Even More Bucks with Character-Driven Design
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UKGC Enforcement Chief Warns AI Compliance Tools Are Falling Short of AML Standards
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Macau Regulator Cracks Down on Card Shoe Scam Rumors Spreading on Mainland Social Media
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OneHazel Wins The NEXT Pitch With AI Integration Solution
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Anna Romboli to Lead ATG as New CEO, Bringing Svenska Spel and NetEnt Experience
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Florida AG Steps Up Illegal Gambling Crackdown with Operation Sunset Stakes
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Osasuna Claims Insurance, Not Betting, Behind Relegation Protection Deal
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BGaming's Money Maker Brings Stepper Slot Back with a Gamble Twist
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Kalshi and Sportradar Partnership Signals Shift in Prediction Market Data Strategy
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Grand Traverse Band Takes Federal Fight Over Michigan Casino Closure to Court
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FanDuel Casino Chief Noifeld Steps Down After 12 Years at Flutter
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Atlantic City Casino Workers Lock in One-Year Deals as Market Uncertainty Shifts Strategy
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Penn & Teller Secure Las Vegas Future With Three-Year Rio Extension Through 2029
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Pragmatic Play's Joker's Revenge Targets High-Volatility Players With 10,000x Prize Potential
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Finland Attracts 50 iGaming License Applications Ahead of July 2027 Market Launch
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BGaming Scores With Penalty Duel Featuring Legendary Goalkeeper Júlio César
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BGC Sets Out Five-Point Strategy to Disrupt UK Illegal Gambling Market
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South Korea Weaponises Public Tips to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Before 2026 World Cup
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Sportradar and Kalshi Team Up on Global Sports Data Deal
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New Mexico Latest to Target Kalshi Over ‘Illegal Gambling’New Mexico has become the latest state to go after prediction markets, targeting Kalshi in a new lawsuit that alleges the platform hewed too closely to what sportsbooks offer. The New Mexico Department of Justice is suing Kalshi, joining four of the state’s tribes that launched a similar legal action against the firm in May. […]
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PopOK Gaming Launches Ronaldinho da Sorte Slot with 5,000x Prize Potential
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New Federal Study Bill Takes Aim at Gambling Disorder Research Gap
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Ainsworth Keeps US License Despite Novomatic Parent Company Scrutiny
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Intralot to Acquire Evoke in £243m All-Share Deal
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EuroMillions Winner and Police Officer Saviour Dies in Essex Hit-and-Run
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Pragmatic Play Cuts Non-Core Units to Focus on Slots and Live Casino Dominance
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Rush Street's Prediction Market Play: Positioning Without Committing
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Nevada Senators Push Back on US Social Media Rules Threatening Vegas Tourism
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push Deposit Limits and Ad Curbs in Online Gambling Reform Package
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Bally's and Evoke Merger Still Alive Despite Extended Negotiations
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BGaming Cranks Up the Multipliers in Gemhalla Xtreme Sequel
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Colorado Tightens Sports Betting Rules with New Restrictions on Deposits and Marketing
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NSW Boosts GambleAware Funding by $1.3 Million to Expand Support Network
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Wazdan Powers Into Portugal with YoBingo.pt Partnership
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Station Casinos Hit With Class Action Over March Cyberattack
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TPG Credit Steps Up to Back Bally's Intralot Bid for Evoke
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Indiana Lottery Voids Scratch-Off Winnings After Technical Glitch Inflates Payouts
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Michigan Lottery Scales Back Daily Spin to Win Entry Options
The Michigan Lottery has quietly restructured its Daily Spin to Win online game, cutting the available entry purchase options…
Pennsylvania Pushes Skill Games Toward Formal Regulation with Consumer Safeguards
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Austria's Casino Monopoly Crumbles: What Multi-Operator Reform Really Means
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Pragmatic Play Goes Dark with Sanatorium Secrets Horror Slot
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European Standard on Gambling Harm Markers Gets Industry Backing
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Paf Doubles Down on Ferry Gaming with Bell Casino Acquisition
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1spin4win Strengthens Mexico Position with Stake.mx Partnership
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Nevada Casinos Post 5% April Gain as Visitor Numbers Slip
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Pennsylvania Casino Forced to Forfeit Jackpot After Self-Excluded Player Wins
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The Star Sydney Handed $7.2M Fine Over Systemic Compliance Failures
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Avanti Studios Secures EUR 10M to Launch AI-Powered Live Casino Platform
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Request Network Tackles Crypto Payments Head-On With Wallet Screening For iGaming
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Kalshi Takes Minnesota to Court Over Prediction Market Ban
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Sorsby's $90K Betting Spree Leaves NCAA Case in Limbo as Texas Court Weighs Injunction
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Red Tiger Tackles World Cup Fever with World Football Fortunes Slot
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Dutch Regulator Teams with Ex-Footballer to Warn Young Fans Ahead of World Cup Betting Surge
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EU Eyes Gambling Tax as Part of Broader EUR 15.5 Billion Revenue Push
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BGaming Closes May With Shark & Spark Hold & Win, a Charming Underwater Slot With Serious Prize Potential
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HELL Partners Heads to IGB Live 2026 with High-Conviction Pitch and Prada Giveaway
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BGaming Launches Quests Feature to Strengthen Player Retention
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Sportradar Faces Securities Lawsuit Over Unlicensed Operator Revenue Claims
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Goodbye, Monopoly: Austria Plans to Bring Forward Multiple-Licensing PlanAustria is preparing one of the most significant reforms to its gambling industry in decades, with a new draft law paving the way for a regulated multi-operator online casino market. The proposal, developed by the Austrian Finance Ministry, shows a clear shift from the country’s old monopoly model with the introduction of a licensing framework […]
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NoLimit City Unleashes True Grit Redemption 2 with Multiplier-Stacking Mechanics
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Evoplay Powers Up Brazil Push with F12.Bet Content Deal
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REEVO Bolsters Aggregation Network with ReelPlay Partnership
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RubyPlay's New Engagement Suite Shifts Focus Away from Wallet-Level Rewards
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Former Casino Owner Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Aid Fraud
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Bangladesh Moves Towards Major Gambling Law Overhaul to Combat Digital Betting Surge
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Play'n GO Launches Granny's Wild: A Slot with Real Character and Mechanics to Match
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UK Court Rules in Spribe's Favour on Aviator Trademark Dispute
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Tabcorp Appoints Former AUSTRAC Chief to Navigate Compliance Crisis
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DragonGaming Scores with Instant Win Soccer Game Ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Philadelphia Theft Exposes the Messy Reality of Unregulated Skill Games
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BGaming Launches Soccer Card Collection Slot Ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Betr Secures NFA Registration Through Ascent Capital Acquisition to Launch Prediction Markets
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Louisiana Gaming Revenue Surges 11% in April as Inland Casino Push Pays Dividends
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Pennsylvania Regulators Fine Three Operators $180,000 and Add Eight to Exclusion List
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Pragmatic Play Takes Dog House Franchise to New Heights with Big Dog House Release
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Boomer's CEO Takes Aim at Prediction Markets Over Regulatory Gaps
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Push Gaming's Vegas Vault Merges Classic Slot Design With Modern Hold & Win Mechanics
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Light & Wonder CEO Warns Industry on Prediction Markets as iGaming Expansion Stalls
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Wazdan Expands Ontario Footprint Through St8 Aggregation Partnership
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Dutch Lottery Warns Tax Squeeze Is Driving Players to Black Market
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Alberta Confirms Dan Keene as Permanent iGaming CEO Ahead of Market Launch
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MGM's Las Vegas Buffet Era Ends: Three Major Properties Closing by 2027
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Clark County Backs 10-Year Las Vegas Grand Prix Extension Through 2037
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BGaming Marries Classic Stepper Design with Modern Mechanics in Hot Rocket 5x 3x 2x
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EveryMatrix Wins Alberta License as Province Gears Up for iGaming Launch
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Kalshi Backs NCPG with £2m Trader Wellbeing Push
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Sporttrade Quits US Market, Shutting Down by End of June
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World Poker Tour Returns to Sydney for Major 2026 Festival
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Octoplay Lands StarCasinò Deal as Italian iGaming Market Accelerates
Octoplay has secured its third major partnership in Italy, going live with StarCasinò and signalling serious momentum in one of…
LuckyStreak Taps QTech Games to Crack Emerging Markets with Live Casino Push
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Hippodrome Casino Wins Legal Battle Over Poker Player Ban
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Gaming Firm Eyes 'Bangaranga' Trademark Days After Eurovision Victory
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Pragmatic Play's Dragon's Gate Offers Genuine Player Choice with Flexible Bonus Mechanics
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Rhode Island Moves to Break IGT's Sports Betting Monopoly with Multi-Operator Bill
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New York Considers Sweeping Billboard Ad Ban Covering Gambling, Alcohol and Tobacco
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Betano Secures FIFA World Cup 2026 Partnership Across Europe and South America
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BGaming Lines Up World Cup Portfolio with Ultras, Lucky Pack, and Penalty Duel
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DraftKings Banking on Prediction Markets to Power Next Growth Wave
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Gambling.com Cuts 150 Jobs as AI Investment and Regulatory Pressures Bite
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BGaming and CasinoCanada Partner on Free Social Slot Tournaments
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Stake Refreshes Crash Game With Visual Overhaul and Performance Boost
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FanDuel Addiction Lawsuit Moves to Private Arbitration Following Judge's Ruling
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NorthStar Gaming Halted from Trading After Auditor Withdraws Financial Sign-Off
NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. has been slapped with a failure-to-file cease trade order by the Ontario Securities Commission,…
AskGamblers Complaint Service Recovers Over $10M for Players in 2025
AskGamblers' Casino Complaint Service just published its 2025 results, and they're hard to ignore: $10.7 million returned to players…
France's New Problem Gambling Algorithm Reveals €1.2bn Revenue Puzzle
France's gambling regulator has released an algorithm suggesting that 60% of the country's gross gaming revenue comes from problem…
UK Launches Coordinated Crackdown on Illegal Gambling with New Taskforce Structure
The UK government has spelled out exactly how its newly formed Illegal Gambling Taskforce will operate. It's a three-pronged attack on…
Pragmatic Play's Heartbreakers Slot Brings Cabaret Glamour to Online Gaming
Pragmatic Play is banking on nostalgia with Heartbreakers, a new cabaret-themed slot that trades golden-age glamour for genuine…
Texas Trust Beats the Clock on $78M Lottery Prize with Days to Spare
A South Dakota-based trust claimed a $78 million Lotto Texas jackpot just six days before the winning ticket expired. That's cutting…
Congress Scrutinizes Youth Gambling Amid Prediction Market Boom
Five US lawmakers have written to major betting operators demanding answers about how their platforms are engaging younger users,…
MGM National Harbor Accused of Seizing $76,000 Cocktail Waitress Tip
A Maryland cocktail waitress is taking MGM National Harbor Resort and Casino to federal court. Her allegation: the casino unlawfully…
Swiss Regulator Hits Davos Casino with Nearly $1.3m Fine Over Exclusion Failures
Davos Casino has been handed a substantial fine by Switzerland's Federal Gaming Board after technical glitches allowed over 150 banned…
Waterhouse VC Eyes Stake in Spinlab Studio With Three-Year Option Deal
Waterhouse VC has locked in a three-year option to acquire a non-controlling stake in Spinlab Studio, the no-code iGaming platform…
Inquest Examines Operators' Response After Young Gambler's Death
A Victorian coroner is examining whether major Australian betting operators did enough to protect a young man who wagered nearly AUD…
AskGamblers Complaint Service Returns $10.7M to Players in 2025
AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service has delivered another strong year for player protection, recovering over $10.7 million in unpaid,…
Academic Study Raises Questions About Prediction Market Fairness and Consumer Protection
A new academic report is raising some uncomfortable questions about whether prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are…
AGCO Penalties for Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions Show Teeth on Unlicensed Supply
Ontario's gambling regulator has come down hard on two major suppliers, slapping Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions each with CAD…
Irish Lotto Winner Claims €8.7M Jackpot After 10-Day Wait
An Irish National Lottery player has finally stepped forward to claim an €8.7 million jackpot, ending a 10-day silence that had left…
Las Vegas Sands Quietly Builds Tech Muscle in Dallas as Texas Casino Dreams Simmer
Las Vegas Sands Corp isn't abandoning its Texas casino ambitions, despite the glacial pace of legalisation efforts. The company is…
Nevada's $1 Billion Hotel Tax Case Against Booking Giants Moves Into Discovery Phase
A high-stakes tax dispute in Clark County District Court is heating up as a judge weighs how much evidence the state can access in its…
DraftKings Posts 17% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026 Despite Shrinking Player Base
DraftKings has delivered solid first-quarter results, posting revenue of $1.646 billion and notching a 17% year-on-year increase. But…
Wynn to Build New Macau Tower as Existing Property Hits 99% Occupancy
Wynn Resorts is pushing ahead with a significant expansion of its Macau presence, announcing plans for a new 432-room hotel tower at…
Massachusetts Player Claims Final $100K Jumbo Bucks Prize from Connecticut Lottery
A Massachusetts visitor has walked away with the final top prize in Connecticut's Jumbo Bucks scratch-off game, claiming $100,000 in…
Genius Sports Posts Strong Q1 Despite Legend Acquisition Costs
Genius Sports has posted solid Q1 numbers with 30.5% revenue growth, though the company's bottom line took a real hit from its freshly…
Wynn Resorts Delivers Strong Q1 Results as Las Vegas and Macau Drive Growth
Wynn Resorts has kicked off 2026 in solid form, posting operating revenue of $1.86 billion for the first quarter. That's a jump of…
UKGC Recruits Senior Enforcement Lead to Tackle Illegal Gambling Surge
The UK Gambling Commission is on the hunt for a Head of Illegal Markets. It's a clear signal that the regulator is ramping up its…
LCKY Group Snaps Up RoyalCasino in Strategic Nordic Push
LCKY Group has agreed to acquire RoyalCasino, Denmark's established online casino operator, in a deal designed to turbocharge its…
Gaming Industry vs CFTC: AGA Chief Escalates Prediction Markets Battle
The American Gaming Association isn't holding back in its fight against federal overreach on prediction markets. At the Economic Club…
Pragmatic Play Launches Asteroid Mining Slot with Rocket Feature Mechanics
Pragmatic Play has just dropped Launch to Riches, a space-themed 5x4 slot that ditches the usual formula in favour of an asteroid…
Entain Ordered Into 18-Month Remediation After Self-Exclusion System Failures in Australia
Entain's been handed an 18-month remediation order by Australia's Communications and Media Authority. The trigger: over 500 breaches…
Kalshi Gets Ahead of the Curve with Voluntary Player Protection Upgrades
Kalshi is taking the proactive route on player safeguards, voluntarily rolling out measures that align with a bipartisan bill from…
Wynn's Dubai Resort Push Faces Fresh Uncertainty as Middle East Tensions Linger
Wynn Resorts' ambitious Al Marjan Island project in Dubai faces another potential setback as ongoing Middle East tensions threaten to…
RSI Shares Fall on Insider Sale Plan Despite Strong Guidance Lift
Rush Street Interactive's stock took a sharp 10% tumble in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the online casino operator disclosed…
Netherlands Faces Advertising Dilemma as Self-Exclusion Gaps Emerge
Dutch regulators are seriously considering tougher restrictions on gambling advertising, including a potential blanket ban, after…
Lumbee Tribe Clears Constitutional Hurdle for North Carolina Casino Project
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has moved decisively toward establishing a casino. In mid-April, its governing council voted 17-2…
Kalshi Faces Massachusetts Class-Action Over Unlicensed Sportsbook Claims
Kalshi, the high-profile prediction market platform, is facing a class-action lawsuit in Massachusetts that argues it's operating as…
BGaming's Clash of Gods Pits Anubis Against Hades in Mythologically-Charged Slot
BGaming has launched Clash of Gods: Anubis vs Hades, a new slot developed in partnership with Golden Goat Gaming that pits two of…
Paysafe Launches Crypto Payment Option for US Gaming Operators
Paysafe has just launched Pay with Crypto, a new payment method that lets US iGaming and daily fantasy sports operators accept…
Offshore Operator Dissolves Key Entities as Major Investigation Report Looms
An offshore gambling network has dismantled key corporate structures in the days leading up to publication of a major investigative…
NetEnt Launches Dead or Alive 3: Wanted with 66,666x Max Win
NetEnt has released Dead or Alive 3: Wanted, the third instalment in its Western-themed slot series. The game is live now across…
Missouri Casino Smoking Ban Stalls Again as Kansas Effort Collapses
Missouri's latest attempt to clear smoke from casino floors is running out of road. House Bill 1618, which would end the indoor…
Bet365 Quits American Gaming Association as Operator Exodus Continues
Bet365 has quietly withdrawn its membership from the American Gaming Association, becoming the latest major operator to walk away from…
US Congressman Bans Staff from Political Betting Markets
A Massachusetts congressman has imposed a blanket ban on his staff using prediction markets, marking what appears to be the first…
Bwin Fined £60K in Denmark Over Misleading 'Risk-Free' Bet Promotion
Entain's Bwin brand has copped a £60,000 fine in Denmark after regulators called out a promotion that promised "risk-free" bets but…
DraftKings Tests Pitch-By-Pitch Historical Betting in Oregon with DK Replay
DraftKings has rolled out DK Replay in Oregon, a novel betting product that lets punters wager on historical Major League Baseball…
Gambling.com Group Shuffles Top Leadership as Gillespie Steps Back from CEO Role
Gambling.com Group has announced a significant leadership reshuffle that will see co-founder Charles Gillespie step back from his CEO…
California Player Scoops $3.665 Million on Mega Millions After Five-Number Match
A California lottery player has landed a $3.665 million windfall after matching five numbers in the latest Mega Millions draw, with…
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill to Ban Microbet Wagering
A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would prohibit microbets, the rapid-fire wagers on individual plays within…
BetMGM Hit with £100,000 Fine Over Account Fraud Failures in Pennsylvania
BetMGM has been slapped with a $100,000 penalty by Pennsylvania's Gaming Control Board after fraud rings exploited weak account…
Members of Congress to Be Banned from (Certain) Prediction MarketsA new piece of legislation has been pitched in Congress, with Rep. Nikki Budzinski seeking to have herself and fellow lawmakers restricted from prediction markets – or at least certain prediction markets. Prediction Markets and Members of Congress Targeted in the Same Bill The bill, aptly called the PREDICT Act, will seek to bar members […]
Members of Congress to Be Banned from (Certain) Prediction Markets Members of Congress could soon be barred from trading on certain…
Trainwrecks Claims He Turned Down £2 Billion in Affiliate Revenue
TrainwrecksTV is back with another eyebrow-raising financial claim. The controversial gambling streamer now says he could have…
After Raid: The Lodge in Texas Lays Off Staff, Closes IndefinitelyIn a moving letter emailed to employees, The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, has announced it would “shut its doors for the foreseeable future”. Accordingly, the card room was forced to lay off all of its staff, on the grounds of ongoing legal pressure from the authorities. The club was initially closed on […]
After Raid: The Lodge in Texas Lays Off Staff, Closes Indefinitely In a moving letter emailed to employees, The Lodge Card Club in…
UK Government Keeps Horse Racing Levy at 10% Despite Industry Calls for Reform
The UK government has confirmed it will keep the Horserace Betting Levy at its current 10% rate, ending a lengthy review process that…
Pennsylvania Lawsuit Takes Aim at DraftKings, FanDuel Over Microbetting Practices
Two Pennsylvania bettors have launched legal action against DraftKings, FanDuel, Genius Sports, and the NFL in Philadelphia court. The…
Allwyn Completes OPAP Merger, Creates Second-Largest Listed Lottery Operator
Allwyn has wrapped up its merger with Greek gaming operator OPAP, forming what the company claims is the world's second-largest listed…
Codere Eyes £1.8bn Sale as Macquarie Comes Aboard
Spanish gambling operator Codere is reportedly shopping itself around for up to $2.3 billion (£1.8bn), according to sources cited by…
FanDuel and DraftKings Face Lawsuit Over Micro-Betting and VIP Incentives
FanDuel and DraftKings are facing legal action in Pennsylvania alongside the NFL and its data partner Genius Sports, with two punters…
Stake Dominates iGaming Streaming with 60% of All Brand Mentions
New data from Stream Hatchet shows just how far ahead Stake has pulled in the streaming space. The brand appeared in 6,600 stream…
Better Collective Appoints Thomas Plenborg as Board Chair
Better Collective has named Thomas Plenborg as chair of its board of directors, replacing Jens Bager after nearly a decade at the…
MGA Data Breach: German Hacker Claims to Hold Sensitive Regulatory Files
The Malta Gaming Authority has confirmed a security breach. A German cybersecurity researcher has now claimed responsibility, stating…
Taiwan Cracks Down on £7 Billion Casino Laundering Ring Using Macau Venues
Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau has dismantled a sophisticated money laundering operation that funnelled billions through Macau…
Ukraine Bans Military Personnel from Gambling During Wartime
Ukraine is blocking serving military personnel from accessing gambling sites in a move designed to protect combat readiness during the…
Viral Epstein Lottery Claim Appears to Be Trust Name Coincidence
A viral social media post claiming Jeffrey Epstein won an $85 million Powerball jackpot in 2008 has racked up millions of views, but…
High Court Throws Out Gambling Debt Defence in £840K Case
A racehorse owner who tried to dodge an £840,000 gambling debt by claiming it stemmed from unlicensed betting has been told to pay up…
Jake Paul's Betr Social Casino Launches in 30 States Despite Regulatory Headwinds
Betr has rolled out its social casino product across 30 US states, with co-founder Jake Paul confirming the expansion on social media.…
Federal Sports Betting Tax Could Raise $182 Billion, But at What Cost?
Washington is eyeing up the sports betting boom with fresh interest, and the numbers being discussed are substantial. A proposed 10%…
Dutch Court Orders BetCity Employee to Repay €410K in Insider Fraud Case
A Netherlands court has ruled against a BetCity employee who colluded with players to drain hundreds of thousands from the operator…
Bally's Corp Emerges as Frontrunner to Acquire Evoke in Full Buyout
Bally's Corporation has positioned itself as the leading contender to acquire Evoke plc in its entirety, according to industry sources…
Kaizen Gaming Banks on Ghana as Second African Market After February Launch
Kaizen Gaming is doubling down on its Ghana strategy after launching Betano in the country this February. It's the operator's second…
Evolution Scraps 2025 Dividend as Market Questions Next Move
Evolution has pulled the plug on its 2025 dividend, breaking years of reliable payouts and leaving shareholders wondering what's…
Allwyn Reports €9bn Revenue for 2025 Amid Strategic Restructuring Push
Allwyn has posted full-year 2025 figures showing revenue of €8.99bn (£7.6bn), up 4% year-on-year, as the lottery and gaming operator…
Meta Removes 159 Million Fraudulent Ads in 2025 Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
Meta has pulled down 159 million fraudulent advertisements and suspended 10.9 million accounts across Facebook and Instagram this…
William Hill Chases Millions After Jackpot Drop Glitch Credits False Wins
William Hill is attempting to claw back hundreds of thousands of pounds after a technical fault in its Jackpot Drop feature…
TikTok Casino Drama: What Really Happens When You Win Big in Vegas
A TikTok video showing a player being escorted out of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas after claiming a $3 million win has gone viral,…
Lottery Ticket Thief Caught After Trying to Cash Stolen Scratchers
A man who nicked lottery tickets worth thousands of pounds has learned the hard way that scratch cards aren't as anonymous as he…
Las Vegas Taxis Get Triple-Screen Digital Ad Makeover
Las Vegas cabs are getting a serious tech upgrade. SOMO, the firm behind New York's taxi ad network, has launched what it calls…
Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi in Landmark Prediction Market Case
Arizona has become the first US state to file criminal charges against a federally regulated prediction market, targeting Kalshi with…
Americans Aren't Buying It: 61% Say Prediction Markets Are Just Gambling
Prediction market operators can dress it up however they like in court filings, but the public isn't fooled. A new Ipsos poll…
Massachusetts Puts Online Casino Bill on Ice Until 2027
Massachusetts has kicked online casino legalisation into the long grass. The Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging…
Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Bill Clears Senate, But Implementation Far From Certain
Wisconsin's Senate has approved Assembly Bill 601 by a 21-12 bipartisan vote, moving the state one step closer to legalizing online…
Turkey Seizes $1 Billion in Crypto Assets Linked to Illegal Gambling Operations
Turkish authorities have frozen approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency assets tied to alleged illegal gambling operations. One of…
Argentina Blocks Polymarket Nationwide Following Court Ruling on Unlicensed Betting
Argentina has become the first Latin American country to impose a complete ban on prediction market platform Polymarket after a Buenos…
DraftKings Dominates as Punters Choose Sportsbooks Over Prediction Markets
Sportsbooks are holding their ground against prediction markets, and frankly, it's not particularly close. New research from Truist…
MGM Resorts Faces Trial Over Sports Agent's Drugging Claims
A Nevada judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit against MGM Resorts brought by Dwight Manley, a real estate investor and former…
Star Entertainment in Talks for $400M Lifeline from US Credit Firm
Star Entertainment is scrambling to secure a financial lifeline as California-based WhiteHawk Capital weighs up a loan package worth…
Virginia's iGaming Bill Runs Out of Road as Legislative Session Ends
Virginia won't be joining the iGaming club anytime soon. House Bill 161, which would have legalised online casino gaming in the state,…
Alina Famenok: iGaming Needs Thinking Organisations, Not Traffic Machines
Alina Famenok is stepping away from traditional leadership to focus on something the industry desperately needs: strategic education.…
Bally's Corp Reports 28.6% Q4 Revenue Growth, Sets Sights on Major US Expansion
Bally's Corporation has released preliminary financials for Q4 2025 showing significant revenue growth, capping off what CEO Robeson…
Sue Young Joins UKGC as Executive Director of Operations
The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Sue Young as its new executive director of operations, bringing in heavyweight public sector…
Former Casino Bookkeeper Accused of £570K Theft Through Fake Accounts
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a former Hollywood Casino at Penn National employee accused of nicking more than $727,000…
Whatnot Hit with Arbitration Claims Over Sports Card Break Mechanics
Whatnot, the collectibles marketplace that shifted 76 million sports cards last year, is facing a legal challenge from customers who…
DraftKings Launches Flex Spins to Solve Free Spins Restriction Problem
DraftKings has rolled out Flex Spins, a new promotional system that tackles one of the biggest annoyances with traditional free spins…
Minnesota Takes Aim at Sweepstakes Casinos with New Crackdown Bill
Minnesota lawmakers have tabled legislation that would shut down sweepstakes casino operators across the state and impose hefty fines…
Kalshi Takes Arizona to Federal Court Over Prediction Market Ban
Prediction market operator Kalshi has filed suit in federal court to stop Arizona regulators from shutting down its operations in the…
Second Scorpion Sting at Silver Sevens Raises Pest Control Questions
A Montana woman has come forward after being stung by an Arizona bark scorpion at Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino in December. This marks…
Data Providers Set to Win Big from Prediction Markets, Says Citizens Analyst
Sports betting data companies could cash in from the prediction markets boom, despite recent investor jitters about the sector. That's…
Virginia Skill Games Bill Heads to Governor With No RTP Requirements
Virginia is on the verge of bringing skill games back to corner shops, petrol stations, and pubs across the state. Senate Bill 611 has…
Cromwell Hotel Closes March 22 for Vanderpump Rebrand, Casino Stays Open
The Cromwell on the Las Vegas Strip will stop taking hotel bookings from March 22 as Caesars Entertainment pushes ahead with its…
MGM Bosses Reckon Osaka Resort Will Rival Marina Bay Sands
MGM Resorts executives have made bold claims about their under-construction Osaka casino, suggesting it could challenge Singapore's…
Massachusetts Scratch Card Player Collects $25M Prize Through Trust
A Massachusetts lottery player has claimed the state's biggest prize of 2026 so far, collecting $25 million from a $50 scratch card…
New Jersey Lawmakers Push Casino Expansion to Counter New York Competition
The debate over expanding casinos beyond Atlantic City is back on the table in New Jersey. State lawmakers are pushing for a…
Arizona Regulators Draw Line on Prediction Markets: 'They're Not Playing by the Rules'
Arizona has become the latest US state to confront prediction market platforms operating in its jurisdiction, with gaming officials…
Off-Duty Detective Banned from Bally's Twin River After Drunken Casino Incident
A Providence police detective has been suspended without pay following an alcohol-fueled incident at Bally's Twin River Casino that…
Penn Entertainment Opens 203-Room Hotel Tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus in June
Penn Entertainment will open a new hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus on June 12, with 203 rooms including 20 luxury suites. The…
Chicago Video Gaming Push Hits Council Resistance Over Revenue and Safety Fears
Chicago's bid to bring video gaming terminals into neighbourhood bars and restaurants has hit unexpected opposition at City Council,…
Nevada Gaming Board Slams Stockman's Casino Owner Over Licensing Delays
Michael Gaughan III got his license renewal approved by Nevada's Gaming Control Board, but not before regulators gave him a proper…
Hacksaw Gaming Launches Ventures Division to Back Early-Stage Gaming Startups
Hacksaw Gaming has launched Hacksaw Ventures, an investment and acceleration arm targeting early-stage companies across the gaming…
William Hill Records Best-Ever Cheltenham Festival Opening Day
William Hill has reported its most profitable single day in Cheltenham Festival history, with the opening races on 11 March delivering…
Indiana Governor Signs Sweepstakes Ban Into Law
Indiana has become the latest state to shut down sweepstakes gaming. Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1052 on March 12, ending…
Nevada Approves First Public Gaming Salon for Streamers at Park MGM
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved MGM International's plan for a recording-ready gaming salon at Park MGM, marking the…
Betsson Snaps Up Rhino Entertainment's Canadian Operations for €64.5m
Betsson is making a serious push into the Canadian market with a €64.5 million acquisition of Rhino Entertainment Group's B2C…
AUSTRAC Defends Pace of Star Entertainment Legal Action Despite Delays
AUSTRAC has pushed back against criticism over the drawn-out legal proceedings against The Star Entertainment Group, insisting the…
Wynn Resorts Restarts UAE Construction After Iran Conflict Pause
Wynn Resorts has confirmed construction has resumed on its Wynn Al Marjan Island project in Ras Al Khaimah after a brief stoppage…
BGC Launches Interactive Quiz to Help Players Spot Unlicensed Gambling Sites
The Betting and Gaming Council has rolled out a new player education tool aimed at helping punters distinguish between licensed UK…
US Congress Bill Proposes Third of Gambling Tax Revenue for Treatment Programs
A bipartisan bill working through Congress wants to redirect a substantial chunk of gambling tax revenue into addiction treatment and…
Monmouth Park Eyes Casino Resort Expansion as New Jersey Weighs Gambling Laws
Monmouth Park Racetrack could become New Jersey's next casino destination if operators get their way. Dennis Drazin and development…
Washington Lawmakers Target College Player Props in New Sports Betting Bill
Washington state legislators have approved Senate Bill 6137, sending it to Governor Jay Inslee's desk for final signature. The measure…
California Cardrooms Launch Legal Fight Against State's Blackjack Ban
California's cardroom industry has filed two separate lawsuits challenging Attorney General Rob Bonta's regulatory overhaul that would…
Genius Sports Eyes $1bn Revenue Target as Prediction Markets Drive Growth
Genius Sports has posted 31% revenue growth for FY25, climbing from $510 million to $669.6 million, and is targeting $1 billion by end…
Kaizen Gaming Snaps Up GameplAI in Sports Trading Push
Kaizen Gaming has acquired AI sports trading specialist GameplAI for an undisclosed sum, bringing advanced analytics and automation…
UK Player Scoops £181M EuroMillions Jackpot, Third Largest Ever
Someone in the UK is sitting on a winning ticket worth £181,073,415.70. They either don't know it yet or they're taking their sweet…
The Lodge Card Club Raided by Texas Authorities, WPT Event Cancelled
The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, was raided by state authorities on Tuesday morning, leaving players unable to cash out and…
Dutch Regulator Slaps Novatech with Record €24.84m Fine for Unlicensed Operations
The Dutch gambling regulator has handed down its largest ever penalty, fining unlicensed operator Novatech €24.84 million for offering…
Nevada Regulator Warns Casinos: Cyber Threats Aren't Going Away
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has put out another cybersecurity notice to operators across the state, making it clear that…
Entain Boss Calls Out Banks Over Offshore Gambling Transactions
Andrew Vouris, CEO of Entain Australia and New Zealand, has put Australian banks in the firing line over their handling of…
Boyd Gaming Sets March 25 Opening for Cadence Crossing Casino in Henderson
Boyd Gaming has confirmed that Cadence Crossing Casino will open to the public at noon on Wednesday, March 25. The new Henderson…
Swiss Casino Cracks International Baccarat Scam Worth £140,000
Swiss Casinos Zurich has been recognised at the World Game Protection Conference for dismantling a sophisticated international…
Dutch Gambling Tax Hike Backfires: State Loses €43.5m as Players Move Offshore
The Netherlands has a problem. After pushing gambling taxes from 30.5% to 37.8% in just over a year, the government is now collecting…
UKGC Explores Crypto Payments as UK Prepares New Cryptoasset Framework
The UK Gambling Commission is sizing up cryptocurrency as a payment option for licensed operators, following proposals that would…
Bet365 Replaces DraftKings as UFC's Official US and Canada Betting Partner
Bet365 has secured a significant partnership deal with the UFC, taking over from DraftKings as the mixed martial arts organization's…
Underdog Snaps Up Aristotle Exchange to Launch Own Prediction Markets
Underdog has acquired both Aristotle Exchange DCM and Aristotle Exchange DCO, giving the US sports operator its own CFTC-registered…