Legal
August 26, 2025
FINTRAC Slaps Charity Casino with Fine for AML Breaches
The financial watchdog in Canada has sparked controversy after fining a Toronto charity casino nearly CAD 199,000 ($143,000) for alleged breaches of federal anti–money laundering (AML) rules. Improper Risk Assessment, Missing Bi-Annual Review The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) announced last week that it had levied the penalty against the CNE […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Big Lagoon Rancheria Asks to Hold Off on AB 831
The Big Lagoon Rancheria has asked California lawmakers to hold off on Assembly Bill 831, saying the proposed law puts tribal sovereignty at risk and might hurt smaller tribes’ chances to make money. They made this request in an August 25 letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which Tribal Chairperson Virgil Moorehead signed. Big Lagoon […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Gambling Giants Face Heat for Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gaps
Caesar’s Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Las Vegas Sands, three top companies in the betting world, are in hot water again after showing up on the 2025 “Low-Wage 100” list. The yearly report put together by the Institute for Policy Studies and Inequality.org, shines a light on S&P 500 companies with the tiniest median worker […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Poker Palace to Close as Las Vegas Struggles Economically
North Las Vegas prepares to bid farewell to one of its oldest gambling landmarks. Poker Palace, a local favorite operating since 1974, will shut down for good on October 1, 2025. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing confirms this decision, which will lead to 126 job losses. Iconic North Las Vegas Casino Changes […]
Legal
August 25, 2025
Cape Coral Police Shut Down Seven Illegal Casinos in Big Gambling Crackdown
Seven gaming businesses in Cape Coral, Florida, were shut down following police raids targeting illegal casino operations, as authorities seized over 400 gambling machines and more than $540,000 in cash. Police Bust Illegal Gambling Sites In coordination with the Florida Gaming Commission, law enforcement executed search warrants at several arcades, marking what authorities described as […]
Industry
August 25, 2025
Team King Buys Saipan’s Imperial Pacific for $13M
Saipan’s failed casino resort has found a new owner several months after the initial bid for the property. The Resort Has Been Defunct for Years The Imperial Pacific resort in Saipan was formerly owned by Imperial Pacific International (IPI). The company’s $2 billion plans envisioned a lavish casino that would have nurtured the local tourism […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
BC.GAME Secures Dual African License, Sets Eyes on Growth
BC.GAME, an acclaimed provider of gambling and gaming products and services, has an important new milestone to report, with a dual regulatory approval in Kenya. The company has received a Public Gaming License and a Bookmakers Off-the-Course License, embedding the operator in one of the most competitive iGaming and betting landscapes in the region. Issued […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
Delano Tourists File Lawsuit Against Property over Unlawful Detention
Las Vegas is known for its hospitality, but two tourists at the Delano would argue otherwise. A claim in a lawsuit filed on August 14 in Clark County District Court alleges that the two tourists were held in a cell at the property for four hours. Tourists Detained at Ex-Delano, File Lawsuit Seeking Damages They […]
Insider
August 25, 2025
18Peaches’ Aziz A: We’ll see a shift towards fewer, high-quality slot releases
The studio’s focus on connecting with players via intuitive design and storytelling-led gameplay marks a shift away from classic content churn. In an exclusive interview with Gambling News, we sat down with 18Peaches Chief Product Officer Aziz A to discuss why they believe quantity is no match for carefully crafted experiences. Q: Where do you […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
Betr Arcade Launches in 29 States With Peer-to-Peer Skill Games
Betr, a sports gaming company started by Joey Levy, an entrepreneur, and Jake Paul, a YouTuber who became a boxer, has expanded its reach in the US market. Levy and Paul have now launched Betr Arcade, a new platform for skill-based gaming where players compete against each other. This new feature is available in 29 […]
