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September 23, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Sees Increased Legal Costs, Climbing to $19M in 1 Year
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has increased spending by GBP 14.4 million (approximately $19.4 million) over the last year due to a sharp spike in legal spending, related to several lawsuits. The one with media mogul Richard Desmond is to blame for the bulk of these expenses. Desmond’s Lawsuit Triggers Spike in UKGC Legal Spending […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Former Trump-Owned Atlantic City Casino Hotel Listed on the Market
The long-closed Trump Plaza’s remaining hotel and casino tower in Atlantic City, at 2201 Boardwalk, along with its rear garage across Pacific Avenue, which were built in the early 1980s, is once again up for sale. Trump Plaza in Atlantic City Listed for Sale The closed hotel and parking garage, spanning 10.7 acres, are being […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Catena Media Co-Founder Teams Up with MrBeast to Expose $1.25M Scam
Erik Bergman is a well-respected figure in the online sports wagering and casino gaming space, helping elevate Catena Media from an affiliate start-up into a $200 million company with over 300 employees. However, his recent ordeal proved that even seasoned entrepreneurs can be caught off guard. Now, poorer in cash but richer in experience, Bergman […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Macau Casinos Shut Down Due to Typhoon Ragasa Signal
Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has held an emergency meeting to prepare for the looming Super Typhoon Ragasa. The meeting was attended by six licensed operators and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and saw participants discuss preparatory measures for the extreme weather. Casinos Halt as the Strom Approaches Among other things, the September […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Charity Closes After Addicted Finance Officer Steals for Gambling
Gateshead Access Panel, a North East charity that supported disabled people and their carers with funding applications, training opportunities, and the management of carers’ wages and tax contributions, was forced to shut down after its finance officer repeatedly stole from its accounts to fuel a gambling addiction. He Siphoned Money to Gamble Newcastle Crown Court […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
Michigan Lottery Player Wins $500K, Powerball Fan Grabs $150K
Two Michigan players have won mouth-watering prizes from the lottery. One of them was an instant ticket buyer, while the other was a Powerball enthusiast aiming at the big money. One Zero, Then Another, and Another The Michigan Lottery reported that a 69-year-old Macomb County man won $500,000 from Spectacular Wild Time, one of the […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
Two Charged in $290K Fraud Scheme Targeting OLG Betting in Ontario
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) have charged Joshua Silver, aged 36, and Montgomery McMahon, 45, in Northern Ontario following an investigation into suspicious Proline sports betting activity linked to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Ontario Provincial Police Uncover Betting Scheme The two individuals, who are from Thunder Bay, have […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
Las Vegas Experiences Job Loss Amidst Lower Visitor Numbers
According to seasonally adjusted data released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the Las Vegas area lost 4,300 jobs between July and August, marking a 0.4% decline. The sharp decrease in employment follows a significant drop in tourism during the summer months. Las Vegas Jobs Dip Amid Slump in Tourism David […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
SBS Makes History by Allowing Players to Block Gambling Ads
SBS, an Australian hybrid-funded public service broadcaster, has made history by becoming the first broadcaster in the world to allow viewers to block gambling ads. SBS Becomes the First Broadcaster to Allow Users to Block Certain Ads As part of its Environmental & Social Governance strategy, SBS introduced options for customers to personalize the ads […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
Sweden Fines 3 Providers That Powered Unlicensed Operators
The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, has issued fines to three separate companies that provided gaming software to unlicensed operators. These included EGT Digital Gaming, Quickspinn, and Kalamba Games. Kalamba Games Was Sanctioned As reported by the authority, Kalamba Games Limited received a warning paired with a penalty fee for providing software to operators that lacked […]