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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.
Industry
October 14, 2025
Poland Prepares for 15% Tax on Gambling Winnings
Poland’s Ministry of Finance is getting ready to raise the tax on gambling winnings from 10% to 15%. The proposal, which would go into effect in January 2026, belongs to a broader amendment to the Personal Income Tax Act and would cover all types of winnings, ranging from lotteries and betting to casino games and […]
Casino
October 14, 2025
Light & Wonder Exits Nasdaq for Sole ASX Listing in November
Light & Wonder has set the date for its listing withdrawal from the Nasdaq Stock Market to November 13, 2025, moving on with its plan to trade exclusively on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). November 12, Last Day of Trading The gaming company, which currently holds a double US-Australia listing, explained that the shift is […]
Sports
October 13, 2025
William Hill Could Put the Lock on 200 Shops in the UK
Online betting and gambling giant William Hill has announced plans to close up to 200 of its UK betting shops as its parent company, Evoke, is struggling to get its finances under control ahead of possible new tax hikes in next month’s budget. Up to 1,500 Jobs, Under the Question Mark The decision comes as […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
Keeping a Promise: Springfield Wants Back $3M in Casino Funds
As reported by WWLP-TV, Springfield City Councilor Sean Curran is urging Governor Maura Healey to reinstate $3 million in casino mitigation funds that were cut from the state budget. The money, which comes from a $20 million pool meant for western Massachusetts communities, has long helped Springfield manage the costs of hosting Metro Center-based MGM […]
Business
October 10, 2025
Bally’s Sells Interactive Arm to Intralot for EUR 2.7B
Bally’s Corporation, the worldwide casino-entertainment company that operates 19 casinos, has officially completed the sale of its international interactive division to Intralot S.A., combining the business with Intralot’s global lottery and gaming operations. Liquidity Growth and Faster Global Expansion The deal, originally announced through a binding agreement signed this summer, values Bally’s International Interactive at […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Ex-Banker Jailed for Stealing $2.6M to Cover Gambling Debt
A Tokyo court has sentenced a former bank manager to nine years in prison after she was found guilty of stealing gold bars and cash worth nearly $2.6 million (SGD 3.36 million) from one of Japan’s largest financial institutions. An Attempt to Cover Gambling Debt Y.Y., 47, a former deputy branch manager at Mitsubishi UFJ […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Gambler Sues Betfair to Recover £1.5M in Losses
British real estate investor Lee Gibson, who lost nearly GBP 1.5 million ($2 million) betting on soccer, is taking Betfair back to court, arguing that the gambling giant should have done more to stop him from spiraling into addiction. 30,000 Bets Over a Decade The 47-year-old buy-to-let property tycoon claims the company ignored clear signs […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Singapore Police Bust Illegal Online Betting Syndicate
Singapore police have arrested seven men suspected of running an illegal online betting network, following a coordinated investigation involving the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Meta, the parent company of Facebook. Police Seized EUR 330,000 in Assets So far, four of the seven suspects, with ages between 28 and 53, were taken in […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
SC Video Poker Kingpin to Pay $1M to Federal Government
US District Judge Sherri Lydon has sentenced 68-year-old F.M. to six months in prison for running an illegal gambling operation in a suburb of South Carolina’s capital. Along with the prison term, M. agreed to forfeit $1 million as part of the case. Undercover Work Federal prosecutors described M., a well-known businessman in Lexington County, […]
Slots
October 7, 2025
Relax Gaming Presents Masked Treasures Slot with Aztec Theme
Business-to-Business iGaming provider and aggregator that specializes in “speed-to-market and innovation gaming solutions”, Relax Gaming, has released Masked Treasures, a new Aztec-themed slot featuring mystery symbols, free spins, and a maximum win capped at 5,000x the initial stake. Masked Treasures Metrics Overview Uncover Wins with Expanding High-Paying Symbols The game ushers in players “deep in […]
