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Melanie Porter
Senior WriterMelanie specializes in analyzing legalities and the ongoing development of land-based gaming infrastructure. She tracks zoning regulations, casino expansions, and the legislative hurdles of resort development. Her sharp insights guide operators through the complex permitting processes required to build tomorrow’s premier brick-and-mortar gaming destinations.
Sports
November 12, 2025
Good to Go: Kalshi Can Keep Offering Contracts on Tribal Lands
Kalshi can continue offering its prediction market contracts in any of the self-governing Native American or American Indian communities throughout the United States (Indian Country). Sympathy for the Tribes The decision comes amid a federal judge’s denial of a request from three California tribes for an injunction. The tribes, Blue Lake Rancheria, the Chicken Ranch […]
Casino
November 12, 2025
Jury Awards $15M in Fatal Pace-O-Matic Case
A Philadelphia County jury has found Pace-O-Matic, an unregulated “skill” gambling company, and its manufacturing partner, Miele Manufacturing, liable in the 2020 death of Ashokkumar Patel. The jury awarded $15.3 million to Patel’s estate. Patel, 50, an immigrant from India, was shot while working at a Hazelton, Pennsylvania location, mopping the floor. He was responsible […]
Casino
November 11, 2025
Great Canadian Entertainment to Sell Fraser Valley Casino
Great Canadian Entertainment and the Ts’elxwéyeqw Group, representing seven First Nation communities, announced that they have reached a definitive agreement for the Ts’elxwéyeqw Group to purchase Elements Casino Chilliwack. The deal was finalized on November 7, 2025, and represents a major milestone for the communities in the Fraser Valley region. “An Exciting Milestone for Our […]
Legal
November 11, 2025
Koin Mobile Moves to Dismiss Antitrust Suit Against Everi
Mobile payments company Koin Mobile has asked a federal judge in Nevada to dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against casino payments giant Everi Holdings, bringing the dispute over competition in the casino digital wallet market to a close, according to Reuters. No Future Filing Possible In a court filing submitted at the end of last week, […]
Sports
November 10, 2025
NCAA Bans Six Players Over College Basketball Betting
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced at the end of last week that six men’s college basketball players had their eligibility revoked following their involvement in three separate sports-betting cases. Information Leakage and Game Manipulation The investigations found that some of the athletes either manipulated their performances to lose games, missed spreads, or provided […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Sega Sammy Reports Six-Month Losses, Gaming Shines
Sega Sammy Holdings reported weaker-than-expected financial results for the six months ending September 30, 2025. Delays, Acquisitions, and Slow Video Games Sales Net sales dropped 5.0% year-on-year to JPY201.1 billion ($1.31 billion), while Adjusted EBITDA fell sharply by 54.3% to JPY16.0 billion ($104 million). Operating income fell 69.3% to JPY10.1 billion ($65.8 million), and profit […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
Wynn Introduces Janu Al Marjan Island Luxury Project
Award-winning Wynn Resorts is moving forward with its first project on the land bank next to its $5.1 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in the UAE. Wynn to Hold 40% Stake Called Janu Al Marjan Island, the new development will feature 132 hotel rooms along with a small selection of residences and standalone villas, […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
No Disruptions: Penn Plans Smooth Shift from ESPN Bet to theScore
Penn Entertainment is preparing for a better streamlined transition on December 1, when the company will rebrand ESPN Bet to theScore Bet. According to the plan, users won’t have to download a new app, re-register, or go through any of the disruptions that hurt its last rebrand from Barstool. “Apples and Oranges” Speaking on Penn’s […]
Blockchain
November 6, 2025
Gemini Eyes Prediction Markets Amid Rising Competition
NASDAQ-listed Gemini Space Station, the crypto exchange run by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is looking to enter prediction markets, joining the wave of companies looking to take advantage of bets on elections, sports, and other real-world events. Upcoming Derivatives Exchange from Gemini The company has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) […]
Business
November 6, 2025
Light & Wonder Posts Strong Q3 Ahead of ASX Move
It’s been a few busy months for the global leader in gaming content and hardware, Light & Wonder. The company cleared for launch in the UAE in July, inked a new partnership with Betson Enterprises, marking its entry into Nevada in mid-August, and announced its readiness to penetrate the Philippines gaming market in September. Now, […]
