Industry
September 3, 2025
Lucrative Labour Day Weekend for Virgin Hotels Slot Player
Labor Day weekend in Las Vegas delivered some serious jackpot magic for a lucky Virgin Hotels Las Vegas tourist visiting from Hawaii. $180,000 Win with $10 Wager The man, later identified by the casino as Brandon, turned a modest $10 wager into a massive payday. Sitting down at the Lightning Buffalo Link Super Grand Jackpot […]
Industry
September 3, 2025
America Sees Sharp Drop in Foreign Tourists in 2025
International tourism to the US is taking a nosedive in 2025, and experts say this slump might last well past the summer months. Numbers from the National Travel and Tourism Office reveal that visitors from overseas – not counting those from Canada and Mexico – dropped by over 3 million in the first seven months […]
Industry
September 3, 2025
Illinois Bettors See New Fees as Sportsbooks React to Tax Law
Sports gamblers in Illinois are noticing extra charges and bet minimums this month. Changes that betting companies are making because of the state’s debated per-bet tax are taking effect. The rule was introduced on July 1. It makes sportsbooks pay $0.25s for each of their first 20 million bets every year. After that, they pay […]
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September 3, 2025
India Trade Group Cautions New RMG Ban to Have Ripple Effect on Gaming Industry
A new law was passed in India that bans all forms of Real Money Gaming (RMG). The Indian government passed this law to try to deal with concerns of addiction and financial issues that have been developing through the use of various gambling and gaming platforms. India’s RMG Industry’s Meteoric Rise Comes Crashing Down on […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
KSA Strikes Unibet with Weekly Fines Due to Repeated Offences
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued a penalty order against Unibet operator Optdeck, citing a “real risk of recurrence” in relation to prohibited sports betting activities. KSA Penalizes Unibet Under the order, Unibet will be fined €75,000 (approximately $81,000) per week for any future violations, with a maximum total penalty of €450,000 (approximately $486,000). […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
Dana White Reportedly Carrying Millions in Gambling Debt with Red Rock Resorts
UFC CEO Dana White could face fresh scrutiny over his well-documented gambling habits as recent reports indicate that he might owe tens of millions to Red Rock Resorts. White’s unpaid marker with the Las Vegas casino operator allegedly stands between $25 million and $50 million. However, Red Rock appears to be in no rush to […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
Crypto.com to Power Underdog’s Prediction Markets Foray
Fantasy and sports betting specialist Underdog has unveiled a new partnership with Crypto.com, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company. Thanks to the new partnership, Underdog will make a foray into the fast-growing prediction markets space. Underdog to Hop on the Prediction Markets Train Prediction markets are a fairly novel form of gaming that pairs trading stocks […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
BHA Adds Paul Johnson to Board as John Ferguson Exits
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed Paul Johnson, CEO of the National Trainers Federation (NTF), as a member of its board. As someone deeply involved with the industry, Johnson will be a valuable addition to the team and a perfect successor to John Ferguson, whose term ended. Johnson Joins the Board The authority clarified […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
Kazakhstan Could Criminalize Influencers Promoting Gambling Content
Kazakhstan is debating whether it should pursue criminal charges against influencers who promote gambling across social media and online. The measure could seem exaggerated, but Kazakhstan is hardly the only jurisdiction to take a dim view of this practice. Kazakhstan Seeks to Stamp Out Illegal Gambling Ads A new survey commissioned by GambleAware, a UK […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
California Inches Closer to Banning Sweepstakes as AB 831 Advances
California’s anti-sweepstakes bill has continued to gain traction and is currently heading to the Senate. If passed, the measure would put an end to dual-currency social casinos. AB 831 Continues to Gain Traction Assembly Bill 831 outlines a ban on dual-currency online casinos, better known as sweepstakes. This controversial form of gaming has experienced rapid […]
