Casino
January 9, 2026
Beau Rivage Casino Guest Turns $3 Bet into $1.1M Payday
A lucky casino patron has won a seven-figure jackpot after firing up the reels of a slot machine at a Mississippi casino. This was one of the biggest jackpots the property has awarded in recent history. The Player Won $1.1M Off a $3 Bet On January 6, Beau Rivage Casino, a gaming property in Biloxi, […]
Industry
January 9, 2026
Maine Governor Signs Bill to Allow Tribes to Run Online Casinos
Maine is poised to become the eighth state in the US to legalize online casinos, joining New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This follows Governor Janet Mills’ announcement that she will sign LD 1164, “An Act to Create Economic Opportunities for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming,” to take effect […]
Legal
January 9, 2026
Lucky Eagle Casino Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Judge Orders Psych Test
Keryan Rashad Jones, 34, the suspect linked to the fatal shooting that claimed two lives at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in September of last year, has pleaded not guilty. However, suspicions rise if Jones can even understand what he is being accused of, so his attorney requested a psychological examination. Casino Shooting Suspect Pleads Not […]
Casino
January 9, 2026
CEASE Hopes to See Casino Anti-Smoking Action in Kansas, Missouri
With the turn of the year, CEASE is back at it, with the organizaiton seeking to mount a new public awareness campaign and build up support for ending mandates that currently exempt casinos from completely banning smoking on their gaming floor. The argument goes that casino workers are exposed to the harms of second-hand smoke, […]
Business
January 9, 2026
Bragg Gaming Group Prepares to Reduce 12% of Workforce in Q1
The Toronto-based provider of iGaming solutions and content has outlined plans to reduce costs while incurring short-term expenditures related to personnel termination. Bragg Gaming Group is one of the best-established iGaming technology companies, author of original titles, gamification features, and platforms. Now, though, the company is beginning 2026 on a piece of ill news, with […]
Casino
January 9, 2026
Cambodia Extradites Crypto Scam Kingpin to China
Cambodia has extradited Chen Zhi, a billionaire businessman accused of running a massive cryptocurrency scam, to China. Authorities say his schemes involved luring trafficked workers into forced labor camps to defraud victims around the world. Lengthy Transnational Crime Investigation Chen was one of three Chinese nationals arrested on January 6 after a months-long joint investigation […]
Industry
January 9, 2026
Spribe Celebrates a Year Full of Success in 2025, Readies for ICE Barcelona 2026
Spribe has had a phenomenal year. The company ushered in Aviator Challenges, a new gamification feature that builds on the success of its flagship crash game, Aviator, which has since become a global phenomenon. With over 60 million monthly active players and more than $1.1 million in a single round, Aviator has gone from a […]
Casino
January 9, 2026
BC.Game Launches Zero Edge for BC Originals, Returning House Edge Back to Players
BC.GAME has launched the Zero Edge initiative, which will see the operator return 100% of its House Edge or HE on all BC Originals back to users via BC tokens, facilitated by Tacoback. BC.GAME’s latest initiative is designed to be an entertaining way for players to get more out of their gameplay while on the […]
Casino
January 9, 2026
Is It Expected that More States Legalize Real-Money Casinos in 2026?
Since the repeal of the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, states have gained greater control over gambling legislation, leading to a patchwork of regulatory models. As of 2025, only a limited number of states have legalized full-scale online casino gaming, while many others permit retail casinos, sports betting, or lottery-style digital games. With […]
Casino
January 9, 2026
Florida Senator Pushes Broad Gambling Overhaul and Strips DEI Rules
A Florida lawmaker wants to change how the state oversees gaming, crack down on illegal gambling, and get rid of diversity rules in state law. Sen. Clay Yarborough brought this big plan to the 2026 legislative session. His proposal aims to make major changes to laws about illegal slot machines, online betting sites, and more. […]
