Casino
January 6, 2026
Taiwan Busts Record Illegal Gambling Ring Worth Close to $1B
Taiwan has busted the largest illegal gambling ring tied to money laundering to date, which supposedly generated $975 million in revenue. The operation built custom payment options that enabled players to place wagers on unlicensed platforms all over East Asia. Taiwan-Based Gambling Ring Busted by Prosecutors The activity was based on a local business owner, […]
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January 6, 2026
Swintt Expands in Germany with Entain’s bwin
Swintt is expanding its reach in Germany, after Entain, one of the leaders in the market, has confirmed that the company’s Bwin brand will be integrating more than 100 of its games locally, giving an immediate boost to its library as well as the supplier’s local reach. Both Swintt and Entain are well-established names in the […]
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January 5, 2026
Sri Lanka Announces Higher Taxes for Casinos, Entry Fees for Patrons
Sri Lanka’s financial regulator has confirmed that the country is raising the taxes applicable to casino operators, and has also increased the fee patrons and customers ought to pay to access gambling facilities. The measure came into effect on January 1, 2026, as confirmed by the Inland Revenue Department, and the decision was previously voted […]
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January 5, 2026
Bally’s Chicago Pays Slot Winner After Immigration ID Dispute
A disagreement about a slot machine jackpot at Bally’s temporary Chicago casino has ended. The gambler got his winnings after days of public attention and news coverage. Chicago Casino Faces Backlash After Delaying Payment of $1,200 Slot Win The player, an asylum seeker whose name remains secret to keep him safe, won a jackpot in […]
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January 5, 2026
Encore Boston Sets Record for Highest $1.6M Jackpot Won at Property, State
In 2024, the Encore Boston briefly became the place where a player and dealer had colluded to cheat the casino out of thousands of dollars. Yet, this did nothing to lessen the property’s appetite for high payouts to its patrons. This is precisely what happened in the case of an anonymous Quincy man who was […]
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January 5, 2026
Las Vegas Homeless Man Run Over and Killed by Drunk Dotty’s Casino Visitor
A patron of Dotty’s casino has been arrested for allegedly crashing their vehicle into a homeless encampment, resulting in a loss of life. Court documents show that the defendant has left the establishment intoxicated from excessive alcohol consumption. Following this, the man proceeded to take off in their vehicle while still under the influence. The […]
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January 2, 2026
Crown Melbourne Workers Interrupt New Year Celebrations with Strike
New Year’s Eve is generally a time for festivities. For Crown Melbourne workers, however, it was the time for a fight. The Workers Demand Better Conditions Employees at Crown Melbourne, an Australian casino under the umbrella of Crown Resorts, have gone on strike on New Year’s Eve. The workers cited their suboptimal paychecks as the […]
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January 2, 2026
Man Who Allegedly Attacked Patron in Casino Bathroom in Montana Arrested
A patron was attacked under suspicious circumstances in the restroom of a Montana casino, sparking a swift police investigation. Authorities have since arrested a man in connection with the incident, though motives remain unclear; larceny is the version they are running with. Thankfully, the victim did not suffer fatal consequences and is alive and well. […]
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January 2, 2026
Macau Casinos Beat Expectations in 2025 as Gambling Profits Rise
Macau’s gambling industry ended 2025 on a high note, raking in MOP 247.4 billion ($30.9 billion) in total gambling profits for the year. This figure shows a 9.1% jump from 2024, highlighting the region’s ongoing bounce back from the slump caused by the pandemic. Macau Casinos Outperform Budget Targets as 2025 GGR Tops Expectations Based […]
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January 2, 2026
Shooter Involved in Street Takeover Facing Open Murder Charges
A 19-year-old murder suspect was arrested after police spent 1 month looking for him. Joredyn Hubbard was taken in by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department after allegedly shooting and killing a man in November. The shooting occurred during what is believed to have been a street takeover. A press release has revealed that Hubbard […]
