Casino
February 13, 2026
Jamaica Passes Changes to Casino Gaming Act 2010
Jamaica is receiving updated rules for its Casino Gaming Act, enacted in 2010, with the passage of the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations, 2025. This new proposal sets out the basic rules for how the Casino Gaming Commission will administer its processes, including licenses, obligations, record-keeping, regulatory fees, inspection and enforcement powers, general standards, and more, […]
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February 13, 2026
Massachusetts Casino Player Turns $20 into $30K Payout
The Encore Boston Harbor was the site of an exciting event with one visitor managing to turn their $20 bet on the Ultimate Fire Link game into the rather respectable $30,670 payout. The payout may not be the coveted seven-figure jackpot, but it demonstrates the Encore Boston Harbor’s variety of games that are designed to […]
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February 13, 2026
23 Charged in Alleged Gambling Grant Fraud Case
Twenty-three people stood in New Zealand’s Auckland District Court on Thursday, February 12, 2026, facing more than 500 charges under the Crimes Act, in what authorities say is the biggest prosecution of its kind brought by the Department of Internal Affairs. “Mammoth and Complex Investigation” The charges include alleged money laundering, receiving stolen funds, and […]
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February 13, 2026
Data-Driven Blask Awards Crown 2025 iGaming Leaders
Blask has revealed the outcomes of its 2025 awards, highlighting the most visible and sought-after iGaming titles and studios in regulated markets around the world. The rankings come from live market data showing which games rule operator portfolios and grab player attention on licensed platforms. Gates of Olympus 1000 Leads Blask Awards 2025 This year’s […]
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February 13, 2026
Iowa Judge Sentences Magician Fraudster to 10 Years in Prison
Several days ago, a judge in Iowa sentenced illusionist Shaun Benward to 10 years in prison for tricking casino staff throughout the US and making away with thousands in fraudulently acquired winnings. The conman magician nicknamed “Shaun Mistery” would spend years eluding law enforcement until he was finally caught in April 2025. Don’t You Want […]
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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 […]
