Industry
December 17, 2025
IRS Confirms Changes to Gaming Winnings Tax
The US Internal Revenue Service has published an update detailing changes to the federal reporting threshold for casino winnings. This marks the first change to this threshold in over half a century. Casinos to File a Form for Winnings of $2K or More The current framework was last changed in 1977, requiring casinos to submit […]
Business
December 17, 2025
MGM Hails Success of GameSense Program with 2,000+ RG Specialists
MGM Resorts International released news on Tuesday, recapping some of its ongoing responsible gambling efforts, with the company confirming that as many as 2,000 employees – and growing – are now deemed to be capable of aiding people experiencing gambling-related harm and, far more importantly, offering their insight to the company as a whole, allowing […]
Legal
December 17, 2025
Former Albanian Intelligence Chief and Son Convicted in Gambling Case
The former director of Albania’s State Intelligence Service, P.Sh., and his son, A.Sh., were found guilty of a series of charges involving gambling, breaching state secrets, and possessing illegal firearms. Sentenced at the Prosecution’s Request The two have been sentenced at the request of Berat Prosecution for organizing lotteries or gambling “in breach of legal […]
Casino
December 17, 2025
Belgium Targets Illegal Gambling with DNS Belgium Deal
At the start of September, Belgium kick-started a six-year gambling program in preparation to completely change the face of the sector. The launch of the new strategy was also accompanied by a number of important appointments to the Kansspelcommissie (KSC), the country’s official gambling sector regulator. Now, the watchdog established under the Gambling Act of […]
Casino
December 17, 2025
SNL’s Suspected AI Image Sparks Outrage Among Devoted Viewers
A quick visual during a recent “Weekend Update” segment has caused an unexpectedly strong response from Saturday Night Live watchers. Many think the show brought AI into its production. Questionable Casino Graphic on SNL Draws Scrutiny From Fans The uproar focuses on a still picture shown as Colin Jost and Michael Che told a political […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
New York Regulators Greenlight Final Bids in Casino License Race
The long-running contest to introduce full-scale casinos to New York City is nearing its conclusion with state regulators formally approving the final three remaining bids. After years of political wrangling, community hearings, and behind-the-scenes negotiations, the New York State Gaming Commission’s vote this week effectively locked in the three projects that will shape the city’s […]
Slots
December 16, 2025
Play’n GO’s Comical Piggy Heist Slot Hits Casino Libraries
Welcome to the world of Piggy Heist Play’n GO’s latest online slot, designed with plenty of charm and out-of-the-box thinking. In the game, players take on the roles of a motley crew of experienced piglets who just so happen to be hardened bank robbers. Got a vault you want to break into? This could […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
Resorts World Las Vegas Player Secures $1.2M Poker Jackpot
A lucky player at Resorts World Las Vegas has become the recipient of the casino’s latest jackpot. This incredible seven-figure prize was awarded not too long after another player won a similarly exciting sum. Lightning Strikes a Second Time at Resorts World Las Vegas According to Resorts World Las Vegas’ official announcement, lightning has struck […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
TaDa Gaming Is Gearing Up for Flying Start of Year at ICE 2026
TaDa Gaming is returning to ICE Barcelona 2026 early next year with a presence at Stand 2S70 on January 19-21. The event, one of the industry’s largest, is an early weathervane for industry types to sync their watches and figure out where business leaders are headed. TaDa Gaming Welcomes Potential Partners at ICE 2026 However, […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
Vegas Casino Allegedly Drugged Lawyer, Lawsuit Claims
Licensed attorney Michael Duke Thomson recalls exiting the high-limit blackjack room at the Aria Resort & Casino around midnight on January 23, 2024, with “a few thousand dollars” in chips. His next memory is waking up the next morning handcuffed to a wall in the casino’s security holding area, facing $75,000 in debt to the […]
