Casino
January 6, 2026
Swintt Expands in Germany with Entain’s bwin
Swintt is expanding its reach in Germany, after Entain, one of the leaders in the market, has confirmed that the company’s Bwin brand will be integrating more than 100 of its games locally, giving an immediate boost to its library as well as the supplier’s local reach. Both Swintt and Entain are well-established names in the […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Growing Demand to Scrap Rule Favoring New Betting Shops on UK High Streets
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure to change gambling laws. Hundreds of elected officials and campaigners have asked the government to get rid of an old rule that makes it hard for councils to stop new betting shops from opening. Critics Say Outdated Gambling Policy Fuels Slot Shop Growth The debate centers on […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Casino Staff to Benefit from New Jersey 2026 Minimum Wage Increase
New Jersey is starting 2026 with a significant 43% increase in the minimum hourly wage. This will raise the minimum wage to $15.92, which is expected to have a positive impact on many workers in the state’s extensive hospitality and gaming industries. Casino Workers and Others to See a Significant Wage Increase While the state […]
Legal
January 5, 2026
Casino in Hot Water for Firing Dealer Who Suffered Heart Attack
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore has found itself in hot water due to its alleged firing of an employee who suffered a heart attack. An agency representing the employee in question is now suing the property, seeking damages. Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Terminated the Worker in Question The case relates to Quann Massey, a worker who joined the […]
Slots
January 5, 2026
Pragmatic Play Launches Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin as Its First Game for 2026
Pragmatic Play, a leading supplier of iGaming content, has released a new slots game called Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin. The new title boasts a retro theme and will reintroduce players to a character long-time Pragmatic Play fans would be familiar with. Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin Metrics The Iconic Joker Returns Joker’s Jewels Hold […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Sri Lanka Announces Higher Taxes for Casinos, Entry Fees for Patrons
Sri Lanka’s financial regulator has confirmed that the country is raising the taxes applicable to casino operators, and has also increased the fee patrons and customers ought to pay to access gambling facilities. The measure came into effect on January 1, 2026, as confirmed by the Inland Revenue Department, and the decision was previously voted […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Bally’s Chicago Pays Slot Winner After Immigration ID Dispute
A disagreement about a slot machine jackpot at Bally’s temporary Chicago casino has ended. The gambler got his winnings after days of public attention and news coverage. Chicago Casino Faces Backlash After Delaying Payment of $1,200 Slot Win The player, an asylum seeker whose name remains secret to keep him safe, won a jackpot in […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Türkiye’s Banks Begin Sending Notices to Consumers about Risks of Illegal Gambling
Türkiye has been intensifying its efforts to rein in the illegal gambling market, which has been a continuous focus of law enforcement and judicial efforts, with a new strategy outlined by the country’s Justice Minister, Yılmaz Tunç. New Action Plan Set to Intensify Crackdown Against Illegal Gambling in Türkiye In the latest such effort, the […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Encore Boston Sets Record for Highest $1.6M Jackpot Won at Property, State
In 2024, the Encore Boston briefly became the place where a player and dealer had colluded to cheat the casino out of thousands of dollars. Yet, this did nothing to lessen the property’s appetite for high payouts to its patrons. This is precisely what happened in the case of an anonymous Quincy man who was […]
Business
January 5, 2026
GG.Bet Surrenders License, Prepares to Leave the United Kingdom
The decision did not come lightly, but on December 12, GG.BET, one of the best-known esports betting bookmakers, stopped accepting new players and surrendered its UK Gambling Commission license a day later. A message on the website’s official page reads: “Dear players, GGBET.co.uk is preparing to wind down its operations under the Gambling Commission licence […]
