Industry
July 1, 2025
xQc Reveals He’s Wagered Over $3.6B with Just a 10% Win Rate
In a recent livestream on Kick, popular online celebrity xQc has shared his gambling statistics, claiming he has lost more than $3.6 billion on wagers and has barely a 10% winning rate. xQc Shows His Gambling Losses xQc, whose real name is Félix Lengyel, is one of the most recognizable figures in the streaming world, […]
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July 1, 2025
PAGCOR Approves PHP 50M Grant to Deport POGO Workers
As the US grapples with immigration-related issues and serious controversies surrounding the government’s handling of the matter, the Philippines faces its own set of deportation problems. Despite dismantling the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) sector a few months ago, the country continues to struggle with remaining operators that have migrated to the black market and […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
Underdog Fantasy Launches Lawsuit to Block California AG’s DFS Ban
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) specialist Underdog Fantasy has launched a preemptive lawsuit as California prepares to block paid fantasy sports. The legal motion hopes to block the attorney general’s action against fantasy sports. The Underdog Opposes California’s Attorney General Underdog Fantasy, which is one of the big players in the US DFS market, has struck […]
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July 1, 2025
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to Rebrand Xcel Energy Center as Grand Casino Arena
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has secured a major naming rights deal in Minnesota. Under this latest agreement, Minnesota Sports and Entertainment, which operates the Xcel Energy Center, will rename the venue to Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. The X to Change Its Identity The naming rights deal will change the identity of […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
Germany’s Gambling Regulator and Stakeholders at Odds over Actual Channelization Rates
The German gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has produced its annual report, in which it highlighted what has been achieved with regard to making the regulated market a more competitive and attractive space for local players. Illegal Market a Sliver of the Gambling Market? It’s Hard to Believe The report indicated that […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
Michigan Woman’s $2M Online Gambling Loss Warns Ohio
As Ohio is busy debating whether to legalize online casinos and introduce video lottery terminals to bars and restaurants, a Michigan woman’s cautionary tale emphasizes the potential dangers brought on by the extra convenience of being able to gamble on your phone. “Wow, Online Gambling. I’ll Give It a Try.” The woman spoke openly with […]
Industry
June 30, 2025
Stakelogic and Spillehallen.dk Sign Strategic Deal
Stakelogic has deepened its presence in the Danish market by partnering with top-tier operator Spillehallen.dk. The collaboration, enabled through the Light & Wonder aggregation platform, will bring Stakelogic’s entire portfolio of slot and live casino content to players across Denmark. Stakelogic and Spillehallen.dk Enter Partnership Jacob Frostholm, casino manager at Spillehallen.dk, stated that Stakelogic’s content […]
Industry
June 30, 2025
New Zealand Presses On with iGaming Legislation
In a landmark move to enhance oversight of the nation’s burgeoning online gambling sector, New Zealand’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, has introduced the Online Casino Gambling Bill in Parliament. The legislation is the government’s first targeted effort to regulate iGaming, a sector that has long operated in a legal grey area. Black […]
Industry
June 30, 2025
Hard Rock Bet Lets Trivia Players Keep Extra Funds Despite Technical Mistake
Hard Rock Bet just experienced a technical mistake that dramatically increased the prize received by winners of its weekly Live Trivia. Instead of apologizing and fixing the issue, however, Hard Rock Bet has decided to roll with the mistake instead of disappointing fans, awarding unexpectedly huge prizes to the lucky players. Prez Said the Company […]
Industry
June 30, 2025
Jamaica Is Getting a Casino Zone with $4B in Investment Locked In
Jamaica is looking to revamp Rose Hall into its official casino zone, which is set to come with certain benefits, argues tourism minister Edmund Bartlett. Jamaica’s Casino Zone to Generate Significant Initial Windfall in Investments Speaking at the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) on Friday, the minister said […]
