Business
October 14, 2025
Genting Wants Full Control of Genting Malaysia in Recent Takeover Bid
Malaysian conglomerate Genting Bhd has revealed its plan to buy the remaining 50.64% stake in its listed subsidiary Genting Malaysia Bhd for MYR 6.74 billion ($1.6 billion). This move aims to consolidate control over its casino and hospitality operations before making potential big investments in the United States. Genting Suggests MYR 6.3 Billion-Backed Takeover to […]
Casino
October 13, 2025
Dogs Get Hooked on Toys Like Humans on Gambling, Study Says
A new study called “Addictive-like behavioral traits in pet dogs with extreme motivation for toy play” has found a seeming link between how humans get hooked on gambling and how dogs seem to be too keen on stuffed animals. Dogs’ Drive to Play Is Akin to Gambling Addiction Published in Nature Scientific Reports, the study […]
Casino
October 13, 2025
California Bans Sweepstakes Casinos Starting 2026
The legislature agreed unanimously, and Governor Gavin Newsom made it official: sweepstakes casinos will no longer be available for Californians starting January 1, 2026. No Votes Against Assembly Bill 831, a measure that enjoyed strong backing from the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), passed with zero opposing votes over the weekend. CNIGA argued that […]
Industry
October 13, 2025
Austria Parting with Gambling Monopoly, with New Framework Looming
Austria is moving forward with changes to its gambling framework that would allow for private operators to compete in the country’s online casino market. The current state monopoly is due to end at the end of 2025, and while no final decision has been made, there is optimism enough to believe that Austria will redo […]
Blockchain
October 13, 2025
Whale.io Launches Battlepass Season 3, with $77K in Crypto Casino Rewards Awaiting
The popular crypto casino and sportsbook, Whale.io, has introduced its Battlepass Season 3. The company is a true pioneer, offering a purchasable Battlepass and adding gamification features that are akin to traditional gaming to its time-tested portfolio and platform. Thousands Worth of Bonuses Over 90 Days! Anyone who buys the Battlepass would have access to […]
Business
October 13, 2025
Elon Musk Firm Accused of Environmental Breaches in Las Vegas Tunnel Project
Nevada environmental regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Company of 800 violations related to its ongoing Las Vegas tunneling project. This has renewed attention on the company’s compliance practices and workplace safety record. Stop-Work Order Targets Boring Company for Alleged Wrongdoing The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) sent a cease-and-desist letter detailing the alleged […]
Poker
October 13, 2025
California Judge Throws Out Tribal Casinos’ Lawsuit Against Cardrooms
A California judge has stopped tribal casino operators from challenging their non-tribal competitors again, dealing another blow to their long fight over who runs casino-style games in the state. Federal Law Has Priority in California Lawsuit Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell tossed out a lawsuit tribal governments filed. They claimed they had the […]
Business
October 13, 2025
High Interest Rates Put Casino M&A Activity on Hold
Mergers and acquisitions in the casino industry seem to have slowed down, as steep borrowing costs continue to discourage big deals. Talks at the recent Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas suggest that the usual excitement around deal-making has died down this year. Caution Dominates G2E as Casino M&A Waits for Interest Rate Relief […]
Legal
October 10, 2025
Evolution Prevails in US Securities Case After Court Dismisses Investor Lawsuit
Evolution AB has won a significant legal battle in the US after a federal judge dismissed a long-running securities fraud lawsuit against the Swedish gaming giant. The ruling, issued on September 5, 2023, by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, marks the definitive end of months of legal battles. Evolution Proved […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
Bally’s Says Chicago Could Lose $74M and 1,050 Jobs if Video Gambling Ban Is Revoked
Bally’s Corporation has expressed concern about the possibility of ending Chicago’s ban on video gambling, warning that it could lead to job cuts and loss of state revenue. Chicago Mulls Over Ending the Video Gambling Terminals Ban Chicago has for years prohibited the video gambling terminals players usually associate with bars and suburban restaurants. Last […]
