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May 19, 2025
Former Mansion Group CEO Receives 12-Month Sentence for Breaching Court Orders
Gibraltar’s Supreme Court has sentenced Mansion Group’s former chief executive officer, Karel Mañasco, to 12 months in prison. This followed his earlier failure to appear in court. Mañasco Failed to Comply with Earlier Court Orders Mañasco is the former CEO and CFO of the Mansion Gibraltar iGaming operator. The group, however, eventually accused Mañasco of […]
Business
May 19, 2025
Bain Capital Considers Selling the Mohegan INSPIRE Resort
Bain Capital, the private equity entity that took control of Mohegan’s new resort in South Korea, is reportedly looking to sell the property. Mohegan, however, believes that a sale would not be in the property and its customers’ best interest. Bain Capital Puts Mohegan INSPIRE Up for Sale Bain Capital, which wrested control of Mohegan’s […]
Legal
May 19, 2025
Japan Wants to Act More Toughly on Illegal Online Casinos
Japan is looking to crack down on illegal online casinos through the implementation of a new law that will make it harder for people to play at unregulated casinos while also targeting the providers of such services. Japan to Toughen Measures Against Illegal Online Gambling A new bill is supposedly coming by the end of […]
Lottery
May 19, 2025
Missouri Friends Spend Years Playing the Lottery – Win at Last
Many people try to play the lottery together, if anything, for the habit and benefit of having someone else check on you and keep an eye out for the ticket. For three friends in Missouri, this has proven to be a successful strategy, but make no mistake – it took a while to pull off. […]
Industry
May 19, 2025
Gamblers Connect Helps BetBlocker Roll Out a Serbian Version of Its App
BetBlocker, a fast-growing safer gaming charity, has teamed up with Gamblers Connect to expand the language options available on its responsible gambling app. Thanks to this latest collaboration, BetBlocker will now be available in Serbian, allowing people from the Eastern European country to leverage its capabilities to get their gambling habits under control. BetBlocker Now […]
Lottery
May 19, 2025
IGT to Be Recommended for the Next Italian Lotto License
Gambling giant International Game Technology (IGT) said that it is poised to reobtain its Italian Lotto concession, potentially spelling bad news for Flutter, which had challenged IGT for the license. Judging Commission to Recommend LottoItalia to the ADM On May 19, IGT announced that the Judging Commission had completed its analysis of the technical and […]
Sports
May 19, 2025
Club America vs. Toluca 2025 Liga MX Final Odds, Time, and Prediction
Our Club America vs. Toluca prediction is that the game on May 22 will see plenty of goals. We’re basing this betting pick on the fact that there were a total of 17 goals in their last five meetings. What’s interesting is that Club America scored 12 of those goals, winning four games along the […]
Lottery
May 19, 2025
Grandmother Wins AU$4M Keno Jackpot and Restless Nights Begin
An anonymous woman in New South Wales, Australia, has fetched an AU$4-million Keno jackpot she won by placing a casual wager, out of habit more so than anything else. Yet, this wager would become the basis of much anxiety in the days to come. The woman played and won the Keno Classic 10 Spot jackpot […]
Sports
May 19, 2025
Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1 will see the boys from The Oil Capital of Canada try and defend their title. Last year, they won the Campbell Bowl for the 8th time – more than any other team in the Western Conference. But winning it again won’t be easy as they’re faced against the […]
Business
May 19, 2025
Bain Capital Considers Selling the Mohegan INSPIRE Resort
Bain Capital, the private equity entity that took control of Mohegan’s new resort in South Korea, is reportedly looking to sell the property. Mohegan, however, believes that a sale would not be in the property and its customers’ best interest. Bain Capital Puts Mohegan INSPIRE Up for Sale Bain Capital, which wrested control of Mohegan’s […]
Business
May 16, 2025
Gambling.com Group Surpasses Q1 2025 Estimates with Record Earnings
Gambling.com Group Limited’s newest report for Q1 2025 earnings shows the company has surpassed the initial estimates and is highly optimistic about the rest of the year. Gambling.com Records Great Q1 Finances The fast-growing provider of marketing and sports data services has recorded earnings of $0.46 per share, which is twice what was initially projected. […]
Business
May 16, 2025
Flutter Announces $350M NSX Group Acquisition and Brazilian Market Entry
One of the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operators, Flutter, has expanded its influence recently by completing the purchase of a majority 56% stake in NSX Group. Flutter Unveils New Deal with Betnacional NSX Group is a leading Brazilian operator. The company owns sports betting platform Betnacional, and Flutter spent $350 million on […]
Business
May 16, 2025
Bragg Gaming’s Momentum Continues as Company Reports Strong Q1
Bragg Gaming Group, a leading supplier of content to the iGaming industry, has published its financial report for the first three months of 2025, highlighting “diversified revenue growth, significant margin expansion, and strong cash generation.” The company also updated its outlook for the year, saying that it anticipates double-digit growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA. […]
Business
May 15, 2025
Entain Faces New Investor Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Legal Woes
Entain, the global betting powerhouse behind brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, is facing fresh legal pressure from a group of major institutional investors. Financial Market-Related Claim, “at a Very Early Stage” The claim, recently filed with London’s High Court, is being led by U.S. law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and involves firms such as […]
Business
May 16, 2025
PENN Entertainment Fights Back Against Activist Investor Criticism
PENN Entertainment has launched a counterattack to challenge HG Vora Capital Management’s disapproval, standing up for its future plans and choices about how the company is run in a thorough message to its stockholders. This public statement follows just a day after HG Vora submitted its own proxy document to question PENN’s current path. PENN […]
Business
May 15, 2025
Sega Sammy Sees Mixed Results as Games Grow and Pachinko Slows
Japanese entertainment powerhouse Sega Sammy Holdings has released its financial report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, showing varied outcomes across its business units. Pachinko Revenue Falls, But Sega Sammy’s New Ventures Signal Promising Future The company’s traditional pachinko and pachislot operations saw a significant decline. However, its launched gaming division and hospitality […]
Business
May 16, 2025
Silverstein Joins Forces with Rush Street to Boost Manhattan Casino Proposal
Larry Silverstein, the seasoned property developer who rebuilt the World Trade Center, has made a big move to advance his plan for a casino and entertainment hub on Manhattan’s Far West Side. Family-Owned Firms Unite for Major Manhattan Casino and Housing Development Silverstein Properties has brought Rush Street Gaming, a respected casino operator, into the […]
Business
May 14, 2025
Q1 Losses Push Catena Media to Cut Jobs and Freeze Interest Payouts
The iGaming affiliate marketing company Catena Media has begun a new round of cost-cutting measures following a disappointing earnings report for the first quarter of 2025. Catena Cuts Workforce by 25% and Suspends Hybrid Security Payments The company announced plans to cut its workforce by about 25% and stop interest payments on its hybrid capital […]
Legal
May 19, 2025
Former Mansion Group CEO Receives 12-Month Sentence for Breaching Court Orders
Gibraltar’s Supreme Court has sentenced Mansion Group’s former chief executive officer, Karel Mañasco, to 12 months in prison. This followed his earlier failure to appear in court. Mañasco Failed to Comply with Earlier Court Orders Mañasco is the former CEO and CFO of the Mansion Gibraltar iGaming operator. The group, however, eventually accused Mañasco of […]
Legal
May 19, 2025
Japan Wants to Act More Toughly on Illegal Online Casinos
Japan is looking to crack down on illegal online casinos through the implementation of a new law that will make it harder for people to play at unregulated casinos while also targeting the providers of such services. Japan to Toughen Measures Against Illegal Online Gambling A new bill is supposedly coming by the end of […]
Legal
May 12, 2025
Kalshi Fights Nevada in High-Stakes Clash Over Federal vs. State Control
Kalshi, a company running prediction markets, is pushing hard to stop Nevada officials from banning its trading contracts. Kalshi Argues Federal Law Overrides Nevada in Sports Betting Dispute The firm claims that federal law, not state rules, decides if its business is legal. Kalshi told a court that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), which controls […]
Legal
May 16, 2025
Spreadex Gets £2M Fine for Breaking AML and Player Safety Rules
The UK gambling company Spreadex Limited now faces a fine of over £2 million ($2.7 million). This comes after they failed to follow rules about stopping money laundering and keeping players safe. The Gambling Commission looked into the company and found big issues between September 2022 and November 2023. Gambling Regulator Flags Spreadex for Inadequate […]
Legal
May 7, 2025
Woman Stole $60K from Fred Meyer to Fuel Gambling Habit
A former Fred Meyer employee from Oregon City has admitted to embezzling $60,000 over 2022 and 2023 from the company to support her gambling addiction. Oregonian Woman Found Guilty of Stealing Money to Fuel Gambling Habit Rainbow Melodi Stammet, 43, was found guilty on two counts of theft in Clackamas County on Tuesday. According to officials, […]
Legal
May 12, 2025
DraftKings Hit With Lawsuit over Micro-Betting Patent Infringement
Popular sportsbook operator DraftKings is being sued for patent infringement in a New Jersey federal court over its micro-betting services. DraftKings Is Being Sued Over Micro-Petting Patents Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC, a Texas-based entity, is the plaintiff who filed the lawsuit on May 9th in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey. According to […]
Legal
May 7, 2025
HG Vora Sues PENN for Reducing Board Election Seats
HG Vora Capital Management, one of PENN Entertainment’s activist investors, has accused the latter company of violating the law by reducing the board seats for election at its upcoming shareholder meeting. HG Vora now seeks an injunction that would make PENN’s recent Board Reduction Scheme invalid. HG Vora Says PENN Violated PA Business Laws PENN […]
Legal
May 12, 2025
Austria Cracks Down on Illegal Lottery Operation
Austria has cracked down on an illegal lottery operation, which sold tickets worldwide. Following a raid on the operation’s headquarters in Vienna, the authorities discovered evidence of the illegal operation, leading to potential consequences for the operators. The Illegal Operation Reached Countless People Online The raid followed a thorough investigation by the Vienna police. According […]
Legal
April 29, 2025
Tipping Point Gaming Wins $20M Verdict Against Caesars
In a landmark courtroom victory that could have a lasting impact on the US gaming tech sector, Tipping Point Gaming LLC has emerged victorious after a $20 million jury verdict against Caesars Entertainment. The protracted legal action revolved around Tipping Point’s allegations of interference and intellectual property sabotage. Tipping Point Alleged Deliberate Sabotage The Clark […]
Sports
May 19, 2025
Club America vs. Toluca 2025 Liga MX Final Odds, Time, and Prediction
Our Club America vs. Toluca prediction is that the game on May 22 will see plenty of goals. We’re basing this betting pick on the fact that there were a total of 17 goals in their last five meetings. What’s interesting is that Club America scored 12 of those goals, winning four games along the […]
Sports
May 19, 2025
Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1 will see the boys from The Oil Capital of Canada try and defend their title. Last year, they won the Campbell Bowl for the 8th time – more than any other team in the Western Conference. But winning it again won’t be easy as they’re faced against the […]
Sports
May 16, 2025
Sheffield Utd vs. Sunderland 2025 EFL Championship Final Odds, Time, and Prediction
Sheffield United vs. Sunderland is the battle for the last available spot in the Prem. The 2025 Championship Play-Off Final will decide which team will get to the top English flight, earning up to $400 million along the way – from TV rights, sponsorship deals, etc. Because there’s so much at stake, the Championship Final […]
Sports
May 19, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1 is the first game of the series that will decide the Western Conference champion in 2025. We expect G1 to be a real banger, but who’s gonna win it? Keep reading to see our prediction! Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1 Odds Moneyline Odds Minnesota […]
Sports
May 16, 2025
Inter Miami vs. Orlando City 2025 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
Inter Miami’s players have been in dreadful form lately, with three losses in the last five games. It’s just the opposite when it comes to Orlando City, who won three of their last five matches. This would make you think that MLS odds are favoring the visitors, but no. Oddsmakers think the Herons from Miami […]
Sports
May 19, 2025
Eminence Capital Bets Big on US Sportsbooks in New Strategy
During 2025’s first quarter, Eminence Capital made a big push into online sports betting, changing up its game plan for gambling investments. CEO Ricky Sandler led the hedge fund to increase its ownership in major US sports betting companies while selling its shares in MGM Resorts International. Eminence Capital Expands Sports Betting Holdings with Flutter […]
Sports
May 16, 2025
UFC Eyes $1B+ Broadcast Deal as Negotiations Heat Up
There’s a lot more riding on UFC 316 than just the bantamweight title. While Merab Dvalishvili gears up to take on Sean O’Malley on June 7 at Newark’s Prudential Center, the UFC is also reportedly in the hunt for a massive $1 billion-per-year broadcast rights deal to begin once its current ESPN contract ends in […]
Sports
May 16, 2025
Boxer Dave Allen Asks Family to Manage His Finance as He Fights Gambling Addiction
Heavyweight boxer Dave Allen has found himself in a difficult spot in his life, trying to cope with a debilitating gambling addiction, but he has been making progress for years now, or at least steering clear of the worst of the habit. Boxer Admits He Is Still Addicted But Hasn’t Gambled in 7 Years Despite […]
Sports
May 15, 2025
Kalshi Faces More Pressure as Maryland Gambling Regulator Fights Back
Kalshi may have won temporary reprieves in several states across the country, but gambling watchdogs aren’t backing down. Instead, they’re preparing for the next stage of what’s shaping up to be a prolonged legal saga. Kalshi’s argument is simple: “We are subject to federal regulation under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).” […]
Industry
May 19, 2025
Gamblers Connect Helps BetBlocker Roll Out a Serbian Version of Its App
BetBlocker, a fast-growing safer gaming charity, has teamed up with Gamblers Connect to expand the language options available on its responsible gambling app. Thanks to this latest collaboration, BetBlocker will now be available in Serbian, allowing people from the Eastern European country to leverage its capabilities to get their gambling habits under control. BetBlocker Now […]
Industry
May 19, 2025
DraftKings Keeps Top Spot as Leading Sportsbook App
DraftKings has held onto its number one position in the newest online sportsbook (OSB) app rankings put out by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) for the first half of 2025. This is the second time in a row the platform has topped the industry in EKG’s evaluation, pulling ahead of its nearest competitor FanDuel. Fanatics […]
Industry
May 15, 2025
HG Vora Pushes for New Board Members at PENN Entertainment
HG Vora Capital Management has stepped up its fight against PENN Entertainment’s current leaders. The investment firm has now submitted proxy documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It is asking shareholders to vote for its three suggested candidates for the company’s board. This vote will take place at PENN’s Annual Shareholder Meeting on […]
Industry
May 16, 2025
Gambling Cited as Major Reason for Bulgaria to Adopt the Euro
Bulgaria is currently debating entering the Eurozone, and this week, some influential politicians have cited gambling as one more reason to go forth with plans of adopting the Euro. Officials Point to Gambling As a Reason to Adopt the Euro Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov highlighted the importance of Eurozone membership in combating the country’s […]
Industry
May 15, 2025
AGCO Scolds Platforms for Advertising Unregulated Gambling Sites
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has now gone after platforms that promote unregulated gambling sites in the province. The watchdog has reached out to numerous parties that operate digital and traditional media platforms and warned them against advertising unauthorized gambling operations. AGCO Hits Out Against Platforms Advertising Unregulated Gambling Specifically, AGCO named Bodog […]
Industry
May 16, 2025
TGP Europe Opts to Exit the UK Instead of Paying $4.4M Fine
TGP Europe, the name behind several English Premier League (EPL) sponsorships, has opted to forfeit its UK license instead of paying a huge AML-related fine. This decision could put its many contracted teams in trouble. TGP Europe Has Deals with Several Soccer Clubs TGP Europe is the company behind several betting brands that struck major […]
Industry
May 14, 2025
Caesars Entertainment Unveils First Propriatery Online Casino Game
Caesars Entertainment has unveiled its first proprietary online casino game, Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender, which is now available exclusively on Caesars Palace Online Casino in New Jersey. Caesars Entertainment Reveals New Game The new title is developed by the company’s recently established in-house games studio, Empire Creative. The announcement signifies Caesars Entertainment‘s first […]
Industry
May 16, 2025
ACMA Penalizes PointsBet for Breaching Spam and Self-Exclusion Laws
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has slammed PointsBet Australia with a fine of over half a million Australian dollars due to violations of the country’s online marketing and gambling self-exclusion laws. PointsBet’s Promotional Emails Violated the Rules Following an investigation into PointsBet’s practices, the ACMA learned that the operator had sent some 800 […]
Industry
May 14, 2025
US Commercial Gaming Hits Fourth Record Year in 2024
US commercial gaming continues to thrive, hitting another all-time high in 2024. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), the industry pulled in $72 billion in revenue, signaling a 7.5% jump from the previous year. Fourth Consecutive Year of Record Figures This marks the fourth consecutive year of record-setting numbers, largely driven by the explosive […]
Slots
April 30, 2025
Push Gaming Introduces Feature-Packed 3 Magic Pots Slot
The creator of games that are “of a high quality in every way possible”, Push Gaming, is bringing its signature flair to the increasingly popular “three pots” genre with its latest slot release, 3 Magic Pots. The new title delivers a colorful fantasy world packed with rapid-fire rewards, inventive mechanics, and plenty of magical energy. […]
Slots
April 23, 2025
Dragon Gaming Sends Players on an Exotic Treasure Hunt in Tiki Blox
Dragon Gaming has announced the launch of another cutting-edge slot called Tiki Blox that would send players on a thrilling tropical adventure. Featuring a variety of engagement mechanics, this new game will offer lucky players the chance to find hidden jungle treasures. Tiki Blox Metrics Every Cluster Win Turns into Cascading Riches Dragon Gaming described […]
Slots
March 31, 2025
Pragmatic Play Unveils The Dog House – Royal Hunt
Pragmatic Play, a leading supplier of iGaming content, has added another cutting-edge title to its already impressive content portfolio. The Dog House – Royal Hunt is the latest addition to the beloved Dog House franchise, adding a “regal twist” to the game fans know and love. The Dog House – Royal Hunt Metrics A Monarchical […]
Slots
April 22, 2025
BGaming Stirs Up the Slot Scene with Sugar Mix Release
BGaming is dipping into the candy jar with its latest release, Sugar Mix, a colorful new slot title that brings a generous helping of charm, color, and rewarding mechanics to the reels. This game follows in the footsteps of other successful BGaming titles like Capymania, reiterating popular mechanics while delivering a novel and delicious adventure. […]
Slots
March 28, 2025
Tame the Beast in Dragon Gaming’s Golden Tiger Fortunes
Dragon Gaming, a provider of cutting-edge casino products, has unveiled yet another exciting gaming title called Golden Tiger Fortunes – Hold and Win. This time, the company will send players on a journey to the Far East, allowing them to return home carrying incredible riches. Golden Tiger Fortunes – Holds and Win Metrics Overview Feel […]
Slots
April 17, 2025
Unleash Magical Powers in Play’n GO’s Moon Princess Origins
Play’n GO has released another cutting-edge slot, this time allowing players to join Japanese magical girls in their fight against evil. Moon Princess Origins is part of the beloved Moon Princess series and features recurring characters longtime Play’n GO fans would love. This time, however, the stakes are higher as new features would allow the […]
Slots
March 27, 2025
Pragmatic Play’s Book of Monsters Features Supersized Symbols
One of the online industry’s quickest-developing mobile and desktop casino game providers, Pragmatic Play, has hit the refresh button with Book of Monsters, a new cluster-paying grid slot. The new release does not follow the standard “Book of” path from the creator of Bow of Artemis, Gates of Olympus, and Wisdom of Athena, where special […]
Slots
April 15, 2025
ICONIC21 Celebrates the Spring Holidays in Easter Bunny Hunt
ICONIC21, a provider of live casino and gaming titles, has unveiled a new festive slot to celebrate the upcoming holidays with. The new title is called Easter Bunny Hunt and, as the title suggests, will send players on a thrilling egg hunt. Easter Bunny Hunt Metrics Experience the Freshness of Spring in ICONIC21’s New Game […]
Slots
March 25, 2025
Dig for Gold in Play’n GO’s Miner Donkey Rider
Leading slots provider responsible for some of the most iconic titles on the market, including Reactoonz and Book of Dead, Play’n GO, has redefined the crash game genre with its latest release, Miner Donkey Rider. The high-stakes arcade-style game introduces players to a fun adventure packed with the groundbreaking CrashBack mechanic. Miner Donkey Rider is […]
Blockchain
April 22, 2025
Crypto Gambling Sites Rake in Over $80B Thanks to Global Legal Gaps
Online casinos that use cryptocurrencies have seen a huge jump in business, with worldwide betting profits hitting $81.4 billion in 2024, five times more than the year before. This growth happens even with lots of rules in place, as millions of players find ways around blocks to use offshore sites that are not regulated. Stake […]
Blockchain
April 16, 2025
Crypto Gaming Struggles to Onboard New Users
As the cryptocurrency sector continues evolving, an emerging trend reveals that crypto gambling platforms could face significant challenges in attracting new customers, particularly those with existing digital wallets. According to recent data by Web3 marketing firm Addressable, crypto gambling ads are among the most expensive user acquisition methods in the decentralized space. Blockchain Casinos Face […]
Blockchain
January 30, 2025
BKEX Staff Sentenced over Illegal Crypto Contracts Gambling
At a time when Polymarket and Kalshi have found respite in the United States, with regulators likely to ease up the pressure, China is tightening the screws on crypto contracts. The latest case comes from The People’s Court of Pingjiang County, Hunan Province, where the judge presiding over the case against BKEX, a crypto contract […]
Blockchain
March 17, 2025
Wire Fraud Charges Lead To CluCoin Founder’s Sentencing in Florida
Over the last few years, highly volatile cryptocurrency markets have made many people millionaires. While some were fortunate enough to make the score of their life, others were not so lucky and lost everything. In one such recent case, investors who supported a charity-oriented cryptocurrency token project lost more than $1 million, after the founder […]
Blockchain
January 13, 2025
Singapore Claims Polymarket Is Illegal, Blocks Access to the Platform
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has forced the country’s ISPs to block Polymarket over unlicensed gambling concerns. Polymarket is a decentralized prediction market platform, and although it claims to be different from traditional gambling, it has ruffled regulatory feathers in the city-state, prompting a crackdown. Singapore’s GRA Blocks Polymarket On January 12, users in Singapore who […]
Blockchain
March 10, 2025
Choctaw Pioneers Crypto Gaming in the US via Everi and Bitline
At the end of last year, the Choctaw Nation’s gaming and hospitality arm, Choctaw Casino & Resorts, announced a partnership with the ATP Tour tennis competition, Dallas Open. The move came amid rumors that sports betting in the Lone Star State might materialize in 2025. In another surprising and pioneering move in the industry, Choctaw […]
Blockchain
January 8, 2025
Crypto.com Launches More NFL Prediction Markets
That Crypto.com has thrown itself into the world of sports betting should not surprise the keen observer. The cryptocurrency exchange has been cosying up to sports for a long while, identifying its core demographic – young men – as some of the most susceptible consumers when it comes to crypto, betting, and sports. First […]
Blockchain
February 20, 2025
Portnoy Profits Close to $260K from Memecoin Before Collapse
Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy is facing criticism after a memecoin venture that saw him walk away with significant profits while leaving investors empty-handed. Memecoin Drops by 99%, Portnoy Pulls the Rug The controversy erupted when Portnoy launched the $GREED token on the Solana blockchain, acquiring 357.92 million tokens (roughly 35.8% of the total supply) […]
Blockchain
December 30, 2024
Crypto.com Faces Lawsuit Over Domain Dispute Amid Sports Trading Launch
Crypto.com, a big name in the crypto world, has landed in hot water over claims about a domain name. The company was about to roll out a new sports trading platform when its operator, Foris Limited, based in Hong Kong, got slapped with a lawsuit by an Estonian tech firm, Domdevelo OÜ. Domdevelo Alleges Domain […]
Insider
May 15, 2025
Joshua Gamble: “Cross-sell is dead. What next?”
For as long as I can remember, cross-selling has been a fundamental part of how operators market to players. There have been different approaches through the years, but perhaps the most common was simple: acquire a user with an eye-catching sports betting offer, and roll in some free spins to the promotion in the hope […]
Insider
April 28, 2025
Toni Karapetrov: “Africa continues to stand out as a region with strong long-term potential”
In this exclusive interview for GablingNews with Toni Karapetrov, Habanero’s Head of Corporate Communications, we dive deep into the exciting future of the gambling industry in Africa. As the sector evolves, Karapetrov sheds light on how emerging technologies and responsible gaming initiatives will shape the landscape. With a passion for innovation, Karapetrov shares his perspective […]
Insider
March 26, 2025
TaDa Gaming: “Fishing-Shooting games are revolutionising iGaming”
Disclaimer: This article has been contributed by TaDa Gaming Sean Liu, Director of Product Management. Fishing-shooting games give players a more engaging way to win, and TaDa Gaming is leading the charge, expanding across Europe and Latin America. This isn’t just another trend; it’s a whole new way to play. It is no secret that […]
Insider
April 24, 2025
Doc’s Sports Expert Raphael Esparza Discusses the Growth of March Madness & Women’s Leagues
GamblingNews was recently joined by Raphael Esparza, a respected sports handicapper representing sports picks leader Doc’s Sports, to discuss the rapid growth of sports betting and the recent rise of betting on women’s sports. Unpredictability Is Critical to the Success of March Madness Raphael, who’s worked with Doc’s Sports for over two decades, has “done […]
Insider
February 11, 2025
ClickOut Media on NFTs in iGaming: The End of the Hype, or Just the Beginning?
Once a $17.6 billion industry in 2021, NFTs have seen a sharp decline, with trading volumes dropping 19% by 2024 and sales falling from 60.6 million to just 49.8 million. Even some of the most iconic collections, like Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks, are now struggling to stay relevant, while over 98% of new […]
Insider
April 15, 2025
Andy Clerkson: “It’s a crime that sportsbooks generally look the same as they did 10 years ago.”
The Unit has announced the appointment of Andy Clerkson as its new chairman, marking a strategic step in the company’s rapid global expansion. Clerkson, a seasoned executive with leadership experience at SportCaller and Low6, is stepping into a more hands-on role to guide The Unit through scaling sustainably across new and emerging markets. In this […]
Insider
December 23, 2024
Maintaining the Human Touch in HR
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies continue to transform the workplace, Human Resources (HR) practices are evolving to meet new challenges. Leila Goelz, Leadership Coach and Chief People and Transformation Officer at Games Global, highlights the importance of finding a balance between efficiency and meaningful human connections. In the evolving field of HR, technology, particularly AI, […]
Insider
April 7, 2025
Matthew Olden: “We are a bridge between advertisers and a high-value audience that’s been overlooked”
As the gaming industry evolves, so too must its marketing strategies. Context Networks is leading the charge with its Contextual Promotions Media Network (CPMN), a groundbreaking solution that transforms traditional slot machines and gaming terminals into dynamic, personalized advertising platforms. In this interview, Matthew reflects on how CPMN is redefining engagement by delivering real-time, context-driven […]
Insider
November 20, 2024
SGW 2024 and the Impact of Gamification on Responsible Gambling
Gamification has become a crucial aspect of the sector, designed to encourage engagement and increased play. However, it is essential to ensure that these tools do not promote excessive use. David Richardson, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Better Change; Catie Di Stefano, Marketing Director at Smartico; Michal Imiolek, CEO at Wazdan; and Kaska Pysz, Head […]
Poker
May 16, 2025
Xuan Liu Wins Triton Tournament & Becomes First Woman to Do So
Xuan Liu made poker history in Montenegro at the $25,000 WPT Global Slam event by becoming the first woman to win a Triton Poker title. Xuan Liu Emerges Victorious at Triton Liu’s victory means she walks away with the $860,000 top prize and the Triton trophy. In what was her Triton debut, she moved past a […]
Poker
May 16, 2025
Podcast Spurs New Leads in Jón Jónsson Disappearance
More than six years after Jón Jónsson vanished without a trace during a poker trip to Dublin, the long-cold case has taken a fresh turn. A recent podcast investigating the Icelandic poker player’s disappearance has prompted new leads, sparking renewed efforts by Ireland’s national police, the An Garda Síochána (Gardaí), to locate him. Mysterious Disappearance […]
Poker
April 30, 2025
Toronto WSOP Circuit Event Gives Out Over $7.5M
The World Series of Poker made its return to Toronto for the second edition of the WSOP Circuit festival, building on the success of its inaugural event held in the spring of 2024. Event Awards Millions of Dollars The Toronto WSOP Circuit Event ran from April 10 to 22 and saw more than 8,200 entries across […]
Poker
May 12, 2025
Las Vegas Player Wins $376K Pai Gow Poker Jackpot on Star Wars Day
A fortunate player at a Las Vegas casino has walked out hundreds of thousands of dollars richer after drawing one of the most powerful hands in Pai Gow poker. The win happened on May 4, which is internationally recognized as Star Wars Day. The Player Drew One of the Rarest Hands Possible The win in […]
Poker
April 24, 2025
Pennsylvania Joins MSIGA as Its Sixth and Largest Member
Pennsylvania has officially joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) for poker, making it the agreement’s sixth member state. As a result, online poker players will now be able to participate in games and tournaments featuring competitors from other MSIGA member states. Pennsylvania Becomes MSIGA’s Largest Member Pennsylvania joined the MSIGA on April 23 as […]
Poker
May 5, 2025
Hawk Tuah Girl Attends Las Vegas Celebrity Poker Tour
Hailey Welch, widely recognized as “The Hawk Tuah girl,” has reemerged in the spotlight following a three-month break, making an appearance at a celebrity poker tournament held at Aria in Las Vegas. The Hawk Tuah Girl Attends CPT Poker Tournament The Celebrity Poker Tour Game Night VI, held at ARIA’s PokerGO Studio, was a single-table […]
Poker
April 18, 2025
Poker Pro Steve O’Dwyer Slams Late Reg Abuse as Soft Cheating
Most poker tournaments are fairly tolerant of latecomers and would sometimes even allow a player to register once the late registration period has closed. Not everyone is on board with this, however, as one poker pro vented his frustration about players who abuse this tolerance. O’Dwyer Says Being Late on Purpose Is “Soft Cheating” Steve […]
Poker
May 1, 2025
ACR Poker’s OSS XL Series Is “Flexing Harder Than Ever”
Winning Poker Network member that promotes a friendly environment for global poker players, ACR Poker, is going all-in this spring with the return of its largest online tournament series to date. The Online Super Series XL (OSS XL) kicks off May 11 and runs through June 3, offering a staggering $50 million in guaranteed prize […]
Poker
April 9, 2025
ACR Poker Returns with $12M GTD Dual Venom Events
In just a few days’ time, popular US-themed online poker site ACR Poker will hit the refresh button on the much-anticipated Dual Venom tournament, one of the most lucrative series of the year. With a jaw-dropping $12 million guaranteed across two headline events, the event that had its debut in 2019 with $5 Million Venom […]
Casino
May 19, 2025
Dealers at Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland Arrested for Collusion
Two people have been arrested as they face allegations of misappropriating $27,000 at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover. Two Men Busted for Abusing VIP Host Positions Sonejah Richards of Forestville and Allen Hill of Washington DC now face felony and misdemeanor theft and identity fraud-related charges in the Anne Arundel County District […]
Casino
May 19, 2025
Monk Accused of Embezzling Temple Funds for Gambling
A senior Buddhist monk at one of Nakhon Pathom’s most prominent temples is under fire for allegedly embezzling hundreds of millions of baht to feed an online gambling habit. The Abbot Embezzled $9M to Play Baccarat On Thursday, the Criminal Court approved an arrest warrant for P.D.W., abbot of Wat Rai Khing, just hours after […]
Casino
May 16, 2025
Cyber Criminals Who Targeted US Casinos Now After Other Companies
The Google Threat Intelligence Group has confirmed that a known group of cyber criminals is now targeting retailers in the United States, after the same group had success against companies based in the United Kingdom. Hackers Behind Casino Attacks Now Targeting UK and US Retailers These criminals, argues the Google Threat Intelligence Group, are already […]
Casino
May 19, 2025
Defamation Suit Over Rockingham Race Dismissed
A Superior Court judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit stemming from last year’s tense Rockingham County commissioners’ election, which became entangled with the push to bring casinos to the region. Alleged Smear Campaign Craig Travis, a former county commissioner who lost the 2023 Republican primary, filed the 2024 suit alleging a coordinated smear campaign led […]
Casino
May 16, 2025
Evolution Pushes on in Asia with Super Color Game
Evolution continues to push further afield in Asia, with the developer of innovative live dealer games featuring game hosts, innovative gameplay & more, now introducing the Super Color Game in its latest twist of the interactive casino vertical. The new title is a take on a classic game hailing from the Philippines. The game offers […]
Casino
May 19, 2025
Entain Gets Court Approval to Keep Defense Documents Secret
Entain, the global betting company that owns Ladbrokes and Coral, has won a court order to keep its legal defense private in an ongoing lawsuit involving two of its former top leaders. The High Court’s Chancery Division made this ruling on 13 May, backing the company’s push to stop sensitive legal information from becoming public […]
Casino
May 16, 2025
CWC Signs Heads of Agreement to Redevelop The Bahamas’ Grand Lucayan Resort
Concord Wilshire Capital (CWC) has taken major steps to redevelop the Grand Lucayan Resort, a major casino hotel in The Bahamas. This move was hailed by the government which seeks to bolster the local tourism sector. CWC to Invest $827M in the Complex On Thursday, CWC signed a heads of agreement with The Bahamas’ government, […]
Casino
May 19, 2025
Wynn Resorts Slapped with $5.5M Fine in Anti-Money Laundering Clampdown
Wynn Resorts has agreed to shell out a $5.5 million penalty after reaching a deal with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). This makes it the third big enforcement action against a Las Vegas Strip casino operator in just two months. The fine comes from breaches linked to unregistered international money transfers and wider flaws […]
Casino
May 16, 2025
Pennsylvania Senate Debates Controversial Skill Games Bill
Pennsylvania lawmakers now consider Senate Bill 756, a broad plan to regulate and tax skill games. These gambling machines have operated in a murky legal space throughout the state for almost ten years. Senate Bill Targets Skill Games with High Tax and Strict Oversight The bill, backed by Senator Chris Gebhard and supported by Senate […]
Lottery
May 19, 2025
Missouri Friends Spend Years Playing the Lottery – Win at Last
Many people try to play the lottery together, if anything, for the habit and benefit of having someone else check on you and keep an eye out for the ticket. For three friends in Missouri, this has proven to be a successful strategy, but make no mistake – it took a while to pull off. […]
Lottery
May 19, 2025
IGT to Be Recommended for the Next Italian Lotto License
Gambling giant International Game Technology (IGT) said that it is poised to reobtain its Italian Lotto concession, potentially spelling bad news for Flutter, which had challenged IGT for the license. Judging Commission to Recommend LottoItalia to the ADM On May 19, IGT announced that the Judging Commission had completed its analysis of the technical and […]
Lottery
May 8, 2025
Texas Lottery Faces Shutdown Amid Scrutiny Over Digital Ticket Sales
The Texas Lottery, which generates substantial income for public education and veterans’ programs, might cease to exist as state lawmakers near a key deadline without agreement on its future. If legislators do not act to reauthorize the Texas Lottery Commission by August 31, the agency will shut down, putting billions in yearly funding at risk. […]
Lottery
May 19, 2025
Grandmother Wins AU$4M Keno Jackpot and Restless Nights Begin
An anonymous woman in New South Wales, Australia, has fetched an AU$4-million Keno jackpot she won by placing a casual wager, out of habit more so than anything else. Yet, this wager would become the basis of much anxiety in the days to come. The woman played and won the Keno Classic 10 Spot jackpot […]
Lottery
May 8, 2025
Legal Blunder Boosts Desmond’s £200M National Lottery Fight
A big mistake by the UK Gambling Commission has given Richard Desmond’s lawsuit over the disputed National Lottery contract award a boost, after a High Court ruling allowed the media tycoon to use thousands of documents released by accident. Legal Setback for Gambling Commission as Court Allows Use of Mistakenly Shared Documents The dispute revolves […]
Lottery
May 8, 2025
Public Divided on $3M Slot Win in Mississippi
On some rare occasions, one’s life can change in literally seconds, which is what happened to a gambler who just won over $3 million at a slot machine in Mississippi. Lucky Slot Machine Player Wins Jackpot Announced in a Facebook post, the man played a “Wheel of Fortune” slot machine at Harlow’s Casino & Resort […]
Lottery
May 2, 2025
Kentucky Man Who Won $167M Powerball Ends up in Jail
If you have been sifting through news headlines to find proof that lottery wins do not turn your life around, nor who you truly are, then you might feel a sort of vindication when you hear the story of James Farthing. Lottery Winner Had a Long Rap Sheet – He Made It Worse If the […]
Lottery
May 8, 2025
Van Buren County Man Grabs $5.46M Lotto 47 Win
What started as a simple, last-minute lottery purchase became a life-changing windfall for a particularly lucky man from Van Buren County, who recently claimed a $5.46 million Lotto 47 jackpot. The 43-year-old, who chose to keep his identity private, bought the ticket at a Speedway gas station on South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo for the […]
Lottery
May 2, 2025
Connecticut Man Strikes $4M Lottery Jackpot Gold
A Hartford man in Connecticut has won the $4,000,000 Fortune game, snagging the top prize from the draw. The person behind the win has already contacted the lottery and spoke with representatives, saying that he was thrilled for this spot of good luck to have come his way. $4M Jackpot Drops for Hartford Resident Apparently, […]
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