Industry
September 5, 2026
FINTRAC Issued AML-Related Fines to Two Gaming Organizations
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has fined the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation and the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation over suspicious transactions. The center confirmed that both bodies have complied with the penalties and that the cases are now closed. New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation Paid a $289K […]
Industry
September 4, 2026
Las Vegas Braces for Labor Day Tourist Boom
The upcoming September 7 Labor Day celebrations could be a windfall for Las Vegas as local authorities expect an influx of visitors. To offset rising costs and inflation, some properties are betting on attractive deals and flashy marketing. Despite these efforts, a weekend in Vegas will generally be more expensive than last year, though not […]
Industry
September 4, 2026
BLIK Passes Extra Protections to Curb Use of Payment Processor for Illegal Gambling
BLIK, one of popular’s defining payment processors, has been instructed to start blocking transactions that are placed with illegal gambling operators. BLIK Passes Extra Safeguard to Shield Consumers from Illegal Gambling BLIK has complied, implementing the transactions from Tuesday, September 1, and is a proactive decision on the part of the company. BLIK will use […]
Industry
September 4, 2026
Hijacked Websites on the Internet Start Spreading Gambling Content
The BNR, a radio station in the Netherlands, has raised the alarm over a new practice that has been leading to more people being bombarded with illegal gambling offers. Once Authority Websites Are Hijacked to Support Gambling Messaging The radio station discovered a simple practice: expired domains taken over by various organizations, including hackers, turn […]
Industry
September 3, 2026
DraftKings’ Claim That It Operates in All States Raises Eyebrows
American gaming and betting giant DraftKings advertises that it operates in all 50 states, despite regulatory trouble in Nevada. As it turns out, things seem to be a bit more nuanced. DraftKings Does Not Operate Traditional Sports Betting in All States The Las Vegas Review-Journal shed some light on the DraftKings situation, noting that the […]
Industry
September 2, 2026
Hungary Considers Closing Its Gambling Regulator, SZTFH
According to an article published in the Hungarian Gazette, the Hungarian Government is considering the abolition of the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH), which regulates the country’s gambling, tobacco, and mining sectors. Hungarian Authorities to Weigh If SZTFH Should Be Closed News about this comes after revelations that the SZTFH had awarded CAI Hungary […]
Industry
September 2, 2026
Encore Boston Harbor Situation Nears Boiling Point as Workers Announce Strike
Union employees at Encore Boston Harbor, a Wynn-operated gaming property in Everett, Boston, Massachusetts, are preparing to go on strike after failing to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the casino management. At the same time, Wynn told gaming news outlet Casino.org that it remains committed to reaching a fair agreement that doesn’t ignore the […]
Industry
September 2, 2026
Kindbridge Study Says First Responders Are at High Risk of Gambling Addiction
Massachusetts-based Kindbridge Behavioral Health, a telehealth provider specializing in counseling and mental health treatment for various addictions, recently published a report claiming first responders are at a higher risk of developing problematic gambling habits. What Did the Survey Discover? Kindbridge Research Institute (KRI), the organization’s non-profit arm, released the new report called Gambling Among First Responders in […]
Industry
September 2, 2026
Churchill Downs Calls for Federal Probe of HISA
Horse racing giant Churchill Downs has petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct an independent review of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). The private organization enforces safety and integrity standards for US thoroughbred racing and has recently faced criticism over controversies that cast doubt on HISA’s transparency and governance. Several Incidents Caused […]
Industry
September 2, 2026
Pennsylvania Faces Another Skill Game Legalization Proposal
Pennsylvania lawmakers now have another proposal that could decide the fate of skill games across the Commonwealth. Two new bills aim to turn a court-imposed deadline that will end skill games into an opportunity to overhaul Pennsylvania’s gambling tax system. This move promises to benefit homeowners and charitable organizations and has the support of skill […]
