Casino
February 12, 2026
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes Online Casino Tax Hike
Earlier this week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed increasing the state’s highest online casino tax rate by eight percentage points to 36% as part of her Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Governor Proposes Tax Increase Her proposal also includes a widely criticized per-wager surcharge on mobile sports betting, mirroring the structure adopted in Illinois. Under the […]
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February 12, 2026
Cambodia Busts 200 Scam Centers Involved in Gambling, and More
Cambodia has shuttered nearly 200 scam centers in recent weeks, based on reporting by Reuters. This is part of an ongoing effort to stamp out criminal activity involving thousands of foreign nationals who work at call centers and other venues to scam overseas victims. The crackdown follows intensified international pressure, including a US indictment and […]
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February 12, 2026
Court Denies Waltz Bid to Overturn Casino Campaign Case
Former Indiana State Senator Brent Waltz will not be getting another chance to overturn his federal prison sentence. The Chief Judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana rejected his motion on Monday, ending what had been a particularly lengthy effort by Waltz to challenge the ten-month sentence and probation he […]
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February 11, 2026
New Jersey Bill Wants to Ban Text Messages to Gamblers, and More
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a wave of new gambling bills that could significantly change how sportsbooks limit accounts, market to players, and process payments. New Jersey Sees New Efforts to Boost Transparency, Consumer Protections The newly-filed bills are seeking to strengthen existing rules as well as provide more clarity into the inner workings of […]
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February 11, 2026
Yggdrasil Expands in Italy with Trio of Partners in Latest Content Push
Yggdrasil has achieved another significant expansion of its content portfolio in Europe, with the company pushing further afield in Italy and expanding its local footprint significantly. Yggdrasil Scales Italian Footprint with Decisive Trio of Partnerships The company has teamed up with three local operators and brands, significantly boosting its reach in the country and one […]
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February 11, 2026
Vegas Man Arrested for Extorting Casino Mogul Steve Wynn
A Las Vegas man has been arrested for allegedly running a years-long extortion campaign against casino mogul Steve Wynn, sending threatening emails and packages demanding $1 million. “I Am Not Your Friend. I Know Where You Live.” According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by WPEC-TV/West Palm Beach, 43-year-old M.L. began targeting Wynn in October 2023. […]
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February 11, 2026
Macau Police Shut Down $5M Illegal Casino Money Exchange
Macau authorities have dismantled an illegal money exchange operation that was running out of a jewelry store inside a Cotai casino. A local female employee linked to the scheme has been arrested. Over $5M in Unregulated Exchanges The Macau Daily reported that the unnamed sales assistant allegedly facilitated nearly HK$40 million, or about $5.1 million, […]
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February 11, 2026
Shapiro Wants to Regulate Skill Games to Help Pennsylvania’s Budget
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is again asking lawmakers to act on electronic skill games. He believes that if the state regulates these widespread machines, it could open up a big new source of money and ease the pressure on the commonwealth’s finances. Shapiro Eyes Skill Game Reform as Funding Gap Persists In his newest budget […]
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February 10, 2026
Hard Rock Atlantic City Details $50M Renovation Project
Hard Rock Atlantic City has unveiled plans for major renovations that would significantly improve its hospitality offerings. In addition to refurbishing hundreds of new rooms, the renovation would also renovate various corridors and pathways. Hard Rock Prepares to Renovate Hundreds of Rooms The renovation of Hard Rock Atlantic City’s hotel come less than a decade […]
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February 10, 2026
Wynn Resorts Sets Up $2M Scholarship for Children of Employees
One of America’s major hospitality companies and land-based casino operators has announced that it has set up the Craig S. Billings Endowed Scholarship for Children of Wynn North American Employees.The news was confirmed by Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings, with the scholarship fund running at $2 million. Wynn Resorts Backs Employees’ Children in Education The […]
