Casino
April 30, 2025
West Side Residents Oppose Hudson Yards West Project
At the start of the month, Wynn Resorts and Related Companies’ Hudson Yards West project made an important step forward after receiving approval from the City Planning Commission (CPC). This week, a large group of West Side residents packed City Hall, determined to voice their opposition to the controversial redevelopment plan that would place a […]
Casino
April 30, 2025
Russian Gaming Resorts Expect Over 100,000 Visitors During May Holidays
Russia’s entertainment zones in Sochi, Kaliningrad, and the Altai region are gearing up for the long May holidays. They predict more than 100,000 guests will visit between May 1 and May 11, 2025. The Association of Operators in the Entertainment and Event Tourism Industry (AIRES) provided this estimate. It shows a small but noticeable rise […]
Casino
April 30, 2025
Las Vegas Restaurant Manager Nabbed for Alleged Loan Scam and Threats
Evan Glusman, whose dad is well-known Las Vegas restaurant owner Fredrick “Freddie” Glusman, got picked up by cops this past weekend. He is in hot water over some serious offences – financial misconduct and violent threats. Evan Glusman Allegedly Took Out Unauthorized $1.5M Loan, Threatened Shooting at Iconic Vegas Restaurant The police say the 46-year-old, […]
Business
April 29, 2025
Entain Appoints Stella David as Permanent CEO Amid Strong Q1
Global sports betting and gaming powerhouse Entain plc (LSE: ENT) delivered a better-than-expected first quarter for 2025. Strong online growth and solid contributions from BetMGM helped the group maintain its positive momentum. Excellent Online Growth For the three months ending March 31, the FTSE100 company that posted stable 2024 financial results recorded a 9% year-over-year […]
Industry
April 29, 2025
Google Fighting Offshore Gambling, Dutch Lawmakers Want Goverment to Do More
Two lawmakers in the Netherlands, Mikal Tseggai from the Dutch Labor Party and Willem Koops from the New Social Contract Party, have recently proposed that the government play a larger role in ensuring that illegal gambling websites are restricted. Under the newly regulated market, the Netherlands prohibits operators without a license from the Netherlands Gambling […]
Casino
April 29, 2025
Rhode Island Wants to Criminalize Underage iGaming Despite Opposition
A bill that sought to criminalize iGaming by anyone under the age of 21 was dealt a defeat in the House Judiciary Committee in Delaware on Tuesday, April 22, but the issue may return for discussion and re-vote, as lawmakers are looking to push the measure through anyway. The bill was narrowly defeated with a […]
Casino
April 29, 2025
Appeals Court Says MGM Not at Fault in Gambler’s $24M Loss Case
A federal appeals court has decided that MGM Resorts cannot be held responsible for the huge gambling losses of a New Jersey man who said the casino giant exploited his addiction. Judges Say Gambling Addiction Does Not Create Legal Liability for Casinos Sam Antar, who calls himself a compulsive gambler and is related to the […]
Casino
April 29, 2025
UK Government Suggests One Tax for Online Gambling Companies
The UK government has started a consultation on a new tax plan for online gambling, suggesting a big change from the current three-part system to a single duty. The Remote Betting & Gaming Duty (RBGD) aims to make tax responsibilities easier for online gambling companies and to better match the system with today’s digital gambling […]
Insider
April 28, 2025
Toni Karapetrov: “Africa continues to stand out as a region with strong long-term potential”
In this exclusive interview for GablingNews with Toni Karapetrov, Habanero’s Head of Corporate Communications, we dive deep into the exciting future of the gambling industry in Africa. As the sector evolves, Karapetrov sheds light on how emerging technologies and responsible gaming initiatives will shape the landscape. With a passion for innovation, Karapetrov shares his perspective […]
Casino
April 28, 2025
Louisiana Man Hits $3.2M Progressive Jackpot on IGT Slot
A man from north Louisiana hit a life-changing jackpot at Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa in Greenville, Mississippi. Restless Night Paid Off In the early hours of Tuesday, Keith Chamblin from Calhoun couldn’t sleep, so he decided to visit Harlow’s. According to a press release from the casino, that decision won him a massive $3,257,765.67 […]
