Industry
January 30, 2025
ICE Barcelona and iGB Affiliate to Set New Attendance Record
This year’s International Casino Exhibition (ICE) exhibition was hugely successful and officials claim the final analysis of attendees will show a record-breaking number of visitors. ICE and iGB Affiliate Set to Break Attendance Record The International Casino Exhibition (ICE) is one of the largest and most well-known events in the global gaming industry. The annual […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
PGCB Fines BetMGM & Two Others, Bans Several Adults from Gambling
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that it has handed $282K in fines to three gaming operators. In addition to that, the board placed several people on its involuntary self-exclusion list. BetMGM Committed a Serious Violation In its official release, the PGCB confirmed that it has approved fines against three operators. Originally proposed by […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
Montana Bill to Allow Living History Organizations to Offer Antique Gambling
A new bill in Montana seeks to legalize charity antique gambling, permitting living history nonprofits to host charity gaming events. Inspired by the romanticized Wild West, the initiative would allow gamblers to relive the past. Wild West Casino Nights Would Allow Gamblers to Relive the Past As charity gaming initiatives usually require a specific theme, […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
Australia: Hellenic Club Hit With $1.2M Fine After Gambler’s Suicide
Relatives of a problem gambler who took his own life raised a complaint with the gambling regulator in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission. Subsequently, the regulatory body enforced a fine of more than a million dollars against an operator who breached the territory’s gambling regulations. Problem Gambler Loses Thousands […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
Texas Casino Push Continues with New Ad Campaign
The Texas Destination Resort Alliance (TDRA), a political action committee (PAC) seeking to legalize casino resorts in the Lone Star State has launched a new campaign to promote casinos among locals. Texas remains one of the most conservative markets when it comes to gambling but the efforts to change that continue. “Let Texans Vote on […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
West Virginia, Ready to Battle Sweepstakes Casinos
West Virginia has joined the fight against social gaming operators using sweepstakes prizing, often known as “sweepstakes casinos.” These operators that offer games like blackjack, roulette, and slots are not currently regulated in any state. Sources informed Casino Reports that West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing to take legal action against sweepstakes operators […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
Nevada Supreme Court Backs Nick Carter in Sexual Misconduct Case
The Nevada Supreme Court earlier this week reaffirmed a lower court ruling effectively permitting one of the members of the famous Backstreet Boys to proceed with a counter lawsuit targeting a woman who accused him of rape. Allegations of Sexual Assault Several years ago, Melissa Schuman, a singer from a 2000s girl band known as […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
Sands NY Casino Bid Faces Opposition from Nassau Activists
A total of three new downstate licenses will be up for grabs in New York. Previously, the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board confirmed a deadline of June 27, 2025, that all interested applicants need to file their bids by. Recognizable gaming and hospitality giants are exploring options for a casino license bid with the list […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
Drake Breaks Curse, Wins AU$700K at Crown Melbourne
Besides being a world-famous rapper, singer and actor, Drake is also a well-known high-stakes gambler. While some may be wondering if Drake is gambling too much, others are fascinated by his bold wagers, often betting hundreds of thousands of dollars at a time. Now, Drake once again reaffirmed his affinity to gambling. This time, the […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
Colombian Government Introduces Tax Measures on Gambling
The Colombian government has put into action a Value Added Tax (VAT) on online gambling. This move aims to bring in urgent funds to deal with the humanitarian crisis in Catatumbo. Petro’s Government Revives Online Betting Tax to Raise $500M President Gustavo Petro declared a state of internal commotion giving the government temporary powers to […]
