Industry
September 8, 2025
AbsoluteBet Corp Secures License in Ontario, Launches to Follow
AbsoluteBet Corp. has secured a license in Ontario, having gained a permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and will now be looking to introduce province-focused brands and websites. AbsoluteBet Positions Itself for the Full Ontario Gaming Market Focus The latest license comes at a time of sustained interest in the market, […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Court Delays Ruling on Control of 1-800-GAMBLER Line
The future of who controls the national gambling helpline remains unresolved after a New Jersey court pushed back its decision once again. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) confirmed Friday that the ruling, which was already delayed once, is now scheduled for September 22. The CCGNJ VS NCPG Battle The legal battle […]
Casino
September 8, 2025
Las Vegas to Inject $3.65M in NBA Cup and College Football
Las Vegas is reiterating its leading position as a premier sports destination, with tourism leaders giving the green light to millions in funding to bring major events to the city. Namely, the official destination marketing organization that promotes “tourism, conventions, meetings and special events” in Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Leisure and Hospitality Jobs Grow by 28,000 in August
As Las Vegas copes with falling tourist numbers, leisure and hospitality payrolls rose by 28,000 jobs in August, with more than 17 million employed in the sector as of now. More specifically, food services and drinking places saw their workforce grow by 11,000 people during the month, hitting an all-time high of 12.37 million. Amusements, […]
Casino
September 8, 2025
Washoe County Prosecutor Loses Job After Casino Lewdness Arrest
An incident at Reno’s Peppermill Resort Casino led to Kenneth Ching, a deputy district attorney in Washoe County, being fired. Authorities accused him of taking part in sexual activity in a public area. Washoe County Lawyer Arrested in Connection With Peppermill Exposure Incident Police documents describe officers responding to the scene at around 1:30 in […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Entain Stock Jumps as Analysts Discuss New Strategic Moves
Entain Plc shares rose this week after analysts discussed new strategies for its US joint venture and broader M&A plans. The betting company based in London and co-owner of BetMGM with MGM Resorts International, became the best-performing stock on the FTSE 100 on Friday after Jefferies issued an optimistic report. Jefferies Remains Optimistic on Entain […]
Business
September 5, 2025
Vancouver’s Parq Casino Eyes Expansion with 300 New Slot Machines
Parq Casino Vancouver is seeking to significantly grow its gambling operations through a new proposal that would increase its number of slot machines by 50 per cent. The downtown casino has submitted an application to add 300 more machines, bringing the total from 600 to 900. Parq Casino Vancouver Says Expansion Is Needed to Meet […]
Casino
September 5, 2025
Sting Operation Leads to 28 Arrests in Florida’s Latest Gambling Case
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has managed to arrest 28 people as part of an undercover operation conducted on September 3, 2025. This is part of the state’s efforts in Florida to limit the growth of unauthorized gambling, much of which has focused on land-based venues. In this case, police were able to confiscate 48 […]
Casino
September 5, 2025
High Roller Launches Kassuuu Casino in Finland
High Roller Technologies has confirmed that it has launched a new dedicated casino – Kassuuu – that focuses and is tailored to the needs of Finnish players. The brand identity has been picked with care, as “Kassu” stands for “casino” in Finnish, while the brand name itself is an allusion to a victorious cry: “KASSUUU,” […]
Industry
September 5, 2025
India Hikes GST on Real Money Gaming and Betting to 40%
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has given the green light to a big jump in taxes on activities like online real money gaming, casinos, lotteries, race clubs, and betting. The rate will climb from 28% to 40% starting September 22. This change is the second major update in less than two years. Gambling […]
