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January 27, 2026
Bill Seeking to End Casino Floor Smoking in Iowa Halted
Iowans may have hoped that they would be able to amble down casino gaming floors in the state without the need to inhale secondhand smoke. Yet, these hopes are now dashed as a Senate subcommittee voted on Monday to reject a draft proposal to see an exemption allowing smoking to continue in casinos. Iowans Need […]
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January 27, 2026
Appeals Court Revives NJ Casino Smoking Ban Challenge
The seemingly never-ending legal battle over smoking on casino floors in New Jersey has headed back to square one following the recent ruling of a state appeals court that decided a lower court mishandled the case. Procedural Flaws On January 26, 2026, an appellate panel asked a trial court to reopen proceedings meant to decide […]
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January 27, 2026
Galaxy Gaming Debuts First Monopoly Progressive Table Games in the UK
Galaxy Gaming has expanded its Monopoly Table Games Progressive to the United Kingdom with a new launch of its flagship titles across several premier casino venues. As a result, the company’s Monopoly Blackjack Progressive is now available at the Park Lane Club, Empire Casino, The Sportsman Casino, and Metropolitan Mayfair, bringing a distinct strain of […]
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January 27, 2026
Casino Money Tied to Lawmakers Pushing Gambling Tax Break
A look at federal fundraising records shows that some members of Congress who have gotten big bucks from the gambling industry are now backing laws that casinos want. Lawmakers Seek to Let Gamblers Fully Deduct Losses Once Again The politicians, Nevada Reps. Susie Lee, Steven Horsford, Mark Amodei, and Dina Titus, want to bring back […]
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January 26, 2026
BetMGM NA Awarded $122M+ in Progressive Jackpots in 2025
Online betting & gaming powerhouse BetMGM announced that 2025 has been a fruitful year for its players across North America, who won over a hundred million in progressive jackpots. The Operator Awarded Multiple Six-Figure Sums In its announcement, the operator said that its online players across the NA region have won a staggering $122.1 million […]
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January 26, 2026
Arkansas Casinos’ Tax Contributions Increased in 2025
2025 seems to have been a period of growth for Arkansas’s casino properties, as all three of them generated higher revenues than they did in the prior year. As a result, the state taxes generated by the casinos also increased. A Strong Year for Arkansas’ Casinos According to official data from the Arkansas Department of […]
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January 26, 2026
Crypto.Casino Launches, Sets Out to Change iGaming with Focus on Transparency
Crypto.Casino has launched as an iGaming service set to deliver the world’s most advanced, transparent, and fairest casino brand reviews. The newly-launched website is looking to boost the player experience with a strong focus on accountability and transparency, involving players in the process of creating one of the world’s most trusted libraries for crypto casinos. […]
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January 26, 2026
Canadian Dad Scoops $1.21M Slot Payout
Pierre B. has much to be happy about after he won CAD 1,657,818 ($1.21 million) jackpot at Lake City Casino Vernon, which will allow him to take it easy and possibly retire. One Quick Meal Later, Canadian Dad Is a Millionaire B. won the eye-watering sum while playing the Powerbucks Whitney Houston slot game, and […]
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January 23, 2026
Circa Owner Wants Canadians to Come Back, Offers 1:1 Exchange Rate
Derek Stevens may be a man for politics, but he doesn’t show it, and he is certainly willing to make peace and let bygones be bygones. The owner of the Circa, Golden Gate, and the D is now hoping to appease Canadians, while admitting their indelible role in the Las Vegas economy, by offering a […]
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January 23, 2026
Huge $1.4B South Korean Illegal Gambling Ring Busted
South Korea has been able to dismantle one of the world’s largest gambling rings, with the country’s Busan Metropolitan Police Agency (BMPA) reporting on the record-setting bust. The bust has also led to the arrest of multiple people, with 23 people apprehended as part of the crackdown, but no names have been revealed. However, the […]