Casino
December 23, 2025
Lawsuit Filed Against Casino-Hotel After Man Alleges Security Falsely Imprisoned Him
A lawsuit was filed on December 18 in Clark County District Court. Allegedly, security at the Mandalay Bay casino-hotel detained Stephen M. Soldis after assaulting him criminally. The staff claimed that Soldis had criminally assaulted a member of the security personnel. There are five different counts listed in the lawsuit. The counts are false imprisonment, […]
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December 22, 2025
Santeda Linked to $2.7 Billion Illegal Gambling Network, According to GAMRS
According to a GAMRS report co-authored by DealMeOut CEO Jordan Lea, Curaçao-based operator Santeda International BV and its Mystake, Cosmobet, Velobet, Goldenbet, and Rolletto brands are at the heart of a black-market gambling network that generates over GBP 2 billion (around $2.70 billion) annually. GAMRS stands for the Gambling Industry Accreditation, Monitoring & Registration Service, and […]
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December 22, 2025
Homeland Security Leads Bust of Illegal Gambling Operation, 230 Machines Seized
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations division has mounted a new operation that resulted in the arrests of several individuals as well as the seizure of 230 illegal gambling machines. Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling with 230 Machines Seized Conducted in Florida, in collaboration with various other agencies, including the Florida […]
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December 22, 2025
Leadership Changes: MGM China Names Kenneth Feng As CEO
MGM China Holdings appointed Kenneth Feng as its new chief executive officer, a position that the 55-year-old officially stepped into at the Macau-focused casino operator on December 19. Rich Experience The longtime executive within MGM China and its parent group will bring in many years of senior management roles. Before becoming CEO, Feng served as […]
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December 19, 2025
Michigan Sentences Illegal Gambling Organizer
Michigan regulators have reported another success in their efforts to dismantle operators skirting the state’s gambling laws. 62A District Court in Kent County sentenced a Grand Rapids man tied to an illegal gaming setup inside a neighborhood liquor store. This sentence follows previous crackdowns against physical and online illegal casinos as the state remains vigilant […]
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December 19, 2025
Thunderkick Expands in Ontario with PointsBet Casino Content Injection
Thunderkick has expanded its reach in Ontario, Canada, and, by extension, North America, through a new partnership with PointsBet and the company’s casino platform. Thanks to this new content alliance, Thunderkick is now rolling out a host of its top-performing and player-favorite games in the province. Among those are Midas Golden Touch 3, Esqueleto Explosivo […]
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December 19, 2025
PGCB Bans 15 Gamblers, Four for Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicles
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB, or the “Board”) took action to place 15 individuals on its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists. Among these actions, the Board added four adults to the casino exclusion list for leaving minors unattended on casino property while they were gambling. Board Places Four Adults on Involuntary Exclusion Lists for Leaving […]
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December 19, 2025
Japan, Ready to Receive New Casino Resort Bids in 2027
Japan’s Tourism Agency is ready to accept additional applications from local governments interested in hosting integrated resort (IR) development areas with casino gaming. According to information from several media sources, applicants will be able to send their papers for a duration of six months, starting May 6, 2027, until November 5, 2027. Public Discussions to […]
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December 19, 2025
Evoplay Introduces Penalty Shoot-Out: Cup Mania
You may not be big on soccer per se, but Evoplay has gone way out of its way to create an experience that will stick with you and make you come back for more. Penalty Shoot-Out Cup Mania builds on the popular format and delivers fresh ways to engage with the company’s product. The game […]
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December 19, 2025
Brazil Raises Betting Taxes and Remains Cautious on Casino Legalization
Brazil recently reevaluated its approach to gambling reform as lawmakers moved decisively to adjust betting taxes while refusing to fast-track the long-debated legislation that would legalise land-based casinos. These decisions reveal a cautious political mood. While Brazil is eager to access increased gambling tax revenues, significant structural change requires more careful deliberation. Operators Can Expect […]
