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May 5, 2026
Norsk Rikstoto Under Investigation After Glitch Led to 23,000 Unpaid Bets
Norsk Rikstoto, Norway’s state-owned horse racing betting operator, is being investigated by the Norwegian Gambling Authority (Lotteritilsynet) after a system malfunction enabled thousands of bets to be placed without payment in two separate incidents earlier this year. Why Is Norsk Rikstoto Being Investigated? The incident, first reported by Trav-og Galopp-Nytt, took place between February 3 […]
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May 5, 2026
The Netherlands Mulls Over Further Gambling Ad Restrictions
The Netherlands is eyeing potential restrictions on gambling ads after officials acknowledged that the current measures might be insufficient. However, critics said that further restrictions would benefit black market operators while making the regulated industry less competitive. Lawmakers Acknowledged Self-Exclusion Shortcomings The Netherlands previously outlawed untargeted gambling ads, but some lawmakers believe that they must […]
Industry
May 4, 2026
Spirit Airlines Comes Crashing Down After 34 Years in Business
Spirit Airlines, a disruptive low-cost airline that offered huge discounts to travelers, is abruptly closing shop due to various headwinds. Staff members and customers alike were alerted about this at the last moment, causing many difficulties for passengers. Spirit Airlines Commences Immediate Wind-Down of Its Operations Spirit Airlines, which has been in business for 34 […]
Industry
May 4, 2026
Las Vegas Is Losing Tourists Over Cannabis Regulations, Study Says
According to researchers, who presented at the University of Nevada’s Las Vegas Cannabis Policy Institute and International Gaming Institute’s 3rd Annual Gaming & Cannabis Policy Discussion, Las Vegas may be losing tourists because they cannot obtain cannabis in casinos. Regulations Restrict Las Vegas Tourist Numbers, Study Says Although recreational marijuana is legal in Nevada, its […]
Industry
May 4, 2026
Greyhound Racing and Betting in the US Might Soon End After Farm Bill Passes
The Greyhound Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 5017) was added to the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, approved by the US House on Thursday, which would make greyhound racing illegal across the country. Greyhound Racing Is Potentially on Its Way Out The measure would revise the Animal Welfare Act to ban commercial […]
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May 4, 2026
Piggy Bank Bar Brings Colorful Twist to Atlantic City’s Nightlife
Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City has debuted its newest pop-up bar, attracting visitors with its novel concept and regular events. The Piggy Bank leans hard into its name, featuring bright, playful pig-inspired design elements. With its mix of high-quality entertainment, prime placement, and exciting drinks, this pop-up bar has already become a favorite with […]
Industry
April 30, 2026
Missouri House Bill Seeks to Increase Casino Taxes and Entry Fees
Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Knight, R-Lebanon, Missouri’s House Bill 3533 seeks to shift away from income tax by raising taxes on casinos to make up for the difference in revenue. Bill Seeks to Increase Revenue from Gambling The bill comes amid wider debates in Missouri about cutting back or potentially eliminating the state income tax, […]
Industry
April 30, 2026
Glitch Gives Players Huge Sums After Slot Provider Amatic’s Servers Get Hacked
Servers belonging to Austrian slots games supplier Amatic Industries, which supplies games to Slotegrator, got hacked on April 17, which resulted in some Russian-language players winning way more money than supposed to. Amatic Industries Gets Hacked The cybersecurity incident affected several of the provider’s games, which include Book of Aztec, Lucky Joker 10, Lucky Joker […]
Industry
April 30, 2026
BGaming Expands Reach with Entain, Bringing Its Suite of Games
BGaming is moving forward in force, bringing its full game portfolio to multiple markets with Entain, part of a newly struck content partnership between the two companies, which will see them consolidate their presence in multiple key jurisdictions. BGaming Set to Launch with Multiple Entain Brands Across Five Markets BGaming is launching its #Classic, #Entertainment, […]
Industry
April 30, 2026
Caesars Entertainment’s Ca$hline Game Launches in Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Earlier this year, Caesars Entertainment launched its first in-house slot game, Ca$hline. The title was initially available in New Jersey before launching in Ontario and Michigan. The game has now also launched in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Caesars Entertainment Launches Ca$hline in More Markets Caesars Entertainment’s Ca$hline slot is a three-reel stepper slot that was […]