Industry
February 3, 2026
Offshore Gambling Network Shifts Licenses Amid Growing UK Scrutiny
A group of offshore gambling websites popular among British players has moved its operations to a new license structure based in Curaçao. This change comes as campaigners, journalists, and regulators pay more attention to these sites. Unregulated Betting Brands Shift Curaçao Structure After Investigations The brands involved, including MyStake, Velobet, Donbet, and Goldenbet, have operated […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
Russian Court Jails Illegal Casino Network Members
Reports of a sudden increase in the number of gambling-related crimes in Russia’s Far East got fresh backing following the sentences issued by a Vladivostok court to 16 people tied to an illegal casino network that had been allegedly operating for years in the region’s Integrated Entertainment Zone (IEZ). The latter is a special leisure […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
Osage Nation Casino Near Lake Ozark Moves Closer to Reality
The Osage Nation Casino, which is expected to land on a 28-acre site near Lake Ozark in Miller County, Missouri, has taken a new step in what has so far proven to be a particularly lengthy process. The latter included a series of local agreements aimed at infrastructure, services, and revenue sharing. “Legally Sound and […]
Business
February 2, 2026
Hawthorne Race Course Faces Mounting Pressure as Racino Prospects Wear Thin
Hawthorne Race Course is once again struggling to maintain its credibility, facing rising pressure from regulators, horsemen, and lawmakers who are running out of patience. The Illinois Racing Board recently suspended the venue’s harness license, pushing the Stickney track into its deepest crisis in years. This development also raises doubts about whether its planned racino […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
VGW Founder Faces Court on Violence and Drug Charges
Australian gambling mogul Laurence Escalante has shown up in a Perth court to deal with a bunch of heavy criminal accusations. These include family violence, assault, burglary, and drug-related crimes. Because of this, he has taken a break from running his billion-dollar company Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), at least for the time being. VGW Founder […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
Las Vegas Jury Finds “Dances With Wolves” Actor Guilty on Sexual Assault Charges
A former “Dances With Wolves” actor has been convicted by a Las Vegas jury on sexual assault charges. Following a trial that lasted a year and three weeks, Nathan Chasing Horse, a 49-year-old former actor, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor. The investigation followed allegations from two underage victims. Several other women who […]
Casino
January 30, 2026
New $1M Dragon Link Jackpot Drops – Find Out Where
A Dragon Link slot machine at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek has minted another major winner. The latest lucky soul to have bagged a grand prize will be walking away with $1,061,635 under their belt, after they placed a $25 bet on Tuesday, January 27. This comes only a month after someone else won a $1.3-million […]
Industry
January 30, 2026
Pentagon Removes Loot Box Vending Machine After Review
What do one of the most secure buildings in the world and loot box-style vending machines have in common? For a brief period, one hosted the other, for reasons that are still unclear but will likely be identified. Surprises at the Pentagon We are talking about the Pentagon, which, according to information confirmed by Department […]
Casino
January 30, 2026
Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino Sued By Woman Who Was Allegedly Attacked
A lawsuit has been filed in the Clark County District Court on Sunday, January 25, naming the Sanfa Fe Station casino-hotel as the defendant. The complaint argues that the property is responsible for failing to implement adequate safety protocols that resulted in the alleged assault of a female patron on the property. Santa Fe Station […]
Casino
January 30, 2026
IGT Celebrates 30 Years of Jackpots and Wheel of Fortune Slots
It has been 30 years since IGT launched its vaunted Wheel of Fortune Slots game, the company touted in a press release shared on Thursday, January 29. The company celebrated the storied career of the Wheel of Fortune Slots, which continue to be a central piece of gaming floors across the United States and beyond. […]
