Casino
May 6, 2025
Stake.us Hit with Legal Challenge in Alabama Over Alleged Casino-Like Games
Online sweepstakes platform Stake.us now finds itself in hot water in Alabama, as a class action lawsuit has been brought against its owner, Sweepstakes Limited. The legal action, filed on May 2 in federal court, claims the site provides casino-type games to people in the state under the cover of a sweepstakes model. Alabama Family […]
Casino
May 5, 2025
EGT Digital Pushes Forward with Replatz in Italy
EGT Digital has teamed up with a prominent Italian operator, Replatz, which runs the Fastbet website locally in the country. The result is a mutually-beneficial partnership that will allow EGT to further expand in the Italian iGaming market with Fastbet and serve local players with a number of delightful products. Among the titles introduced locally […]
Casino
May 5, 2025
Thailand May Check Foreign Casino Visitors’ Criminal History, Wealth
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has shared details about new verification and screening processes that may apply at Thailand’s casinos. The country is now tinkering with the idea of running KYC and AML checks on land-based customers, and foreign nationals in particular, adding to a previous suggestion that would have needed for any local entering […]
Casino
May 5, 2025
KSA Cracks Down on Illegal Slot Machines Amid Casino Closure
Last month, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced it would double down on its regulatory efforts to crack down on the black market. Now, the same regulatory authority is announcing a stronger stance on illegal gambling operations as the country’s land-based gaming market comes under increasing strain. Fears Concerning Unlicensed Gaming Machines The decision comes […]
Casino
May 5, 2025
Hard Rock Games Introduces Free-To-Play Slot Full Throttle
Hard Rock Games has introduced a new dedicated free-to-play slot experience, Full Throttle with Dale Earnhardt Jr, the NASCAR Hall of Famer and racing legend. The new game comes shortly on the tail of the Take-Off crash game that the studio introduced for its sister casino operator company in New Jersey in April, further burnishing […]
Industry
May 5, 2025
MGM Springfield Produces Another Jackpot Winner
The MGM Springfield shared a quick press release reporting that a player had been able to turn a $2.64 bet on the Gold Stacks 88 machine at the property into a $11,551 payday. Turning a Few Dollars into Big Win at MGM Springfield Although the amount is a bit on the low side, it’s still […]
Casino
May 5, 2025
Black Bear Casino Visitor Wins $150K Jackpot from Slot Machine
A lucky player at the Black Bear Casino Resort in Minnesota has won a huge jackpot from a slot machine. This was the latest big win at the tribal property, which has previously handed multiple jackpots to fortunate visitors. Steve’s Casino Visit Turned into a $150K Payday A player whom casino officials referred to as […]
Casino
May 5, 2025
Californian Sues Ryan Seacrest for Advertising Illegal Gambling
Ryan Seacrest is facing legal trouble over his endorsement of an online casino platform. A California woman claims his promotion contributed to her financial losses. The Sweepstakes Nuance The lawsuit, filed by Aubrey Carillo, accuses the “American Idol” and “Wheel of Fortune” host of advertising ChumbaCasino.com, which she says is operating illegally in the state. […]
Industry
May 5, 2025
Hard Rock’s Ontario License Fuels Fresh Talk of PointsBet Canada Purchase
Hard Rock Digital is grabbing attention in the Canadian gambling world as talk grows that it might buy PointsBet Canada. A gambling industry insider says the Florida company has applied to get an iGaming license in Ontario. Many see this as laying the groundwork to make a big purchase. Betr Proposes $232M Takeover of PointsBet, […]
Casino
May 5, 2025
New York Takes Steps to Outlaw Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Lawmakers in New York are cracking down on online sweepstakes-style gambling, as a new bill gains traction in the state assembly. Assembly Bill 6745 led by Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, got full backing from the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee last week. This marks a big move to ban digital platforms that copy traditional casino experiences […]
