Casino
November 3, 2025
Maryland Considers Snuffing Out Regulated Gambling Entirely
Maryland has been running regulated gambling for several years now. Yet, the state may have had enough, as the General Assembly will reconvene for the upcoming legislative session in January and discuss the repeal of regulated gambling, and sports betting specifically. Online Sports Betting to Be Targeted in New Legislative Session The measure is not […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
Resorts World New York City Promises $2.5B to MTA if Given Casino License
Resorts World New York City says it will give $2.5 billion to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) from 2026 to 2029 if it wins one of the state’s sought-after downstate casino licenses this December. This amount tops the MTA’s own estimate of $1.8 billion in casino-related money during the same time frame. Resorts World Aims […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
Florida Appoints New Gambling Regulator Boss
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has appointed a new person at the helm, with the regulator picking Alana Zimmer as its new Executive Director. The appointment was confirmed on Thursday, October 30, and Zimmer will take over one of the biggest gambling regulators in the country. She will be tasked with protecting the integrity […]
Business
November 3, 2025
Marker Trax Strengthens C-Suite with Ross O’Hanley Appointment
Marker Trax is expanding its list of professionals at the very top, with the company confirming Ross O’Hanley as its latest Chief Operating Officer. O’Hanley is a well-seasoned industry veteran who is bringing more than 25 years of experience to the table and helping spearhead the company’s efforts. Gambling Industry Veteran Joins Market Trax as […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
AGA Highlights Strong Public Support for Regulated Gaming
The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that a record-breaking number of Americans enjoyed regulated gambling in 2025. The organization attributed this to a variety of factors, including the industry’s growth, economic contributions, and continued commitment to responsible gaming. A Record-Breaking Number of Players Gambled The AGA said that its annual survey has highlighted record-breaking casino […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
Google Says Sweepstakes Casinos Are Not Social Casino Games
Google is not taking kindly to sweepstakes casinos, with the tech and search engine company now defining them as non-social experiences in its Google Ads Gambling and Games Policy this week. Google Calls Sweepstakes Casinos the “Not Social” This is an important change as it reflects the broader anti-sweepstakes casino sentiment that has seized the […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
Macau Arrests 4 in Massive Casino Fraud Scam
Four people have been arrested in Cotai on Monday, local police authorities announced, with the people suspected of conducting large-scale fraud against local casinos. According to authorities, the four people defrauded two casinos of approximately $2.4 million. Two Macau Casinos on the Hook, Chips Missing The Macau Judiciary Police said during a Thursday briefing on […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
ACMA Hits Out Against Gambling Companies Based Offshore
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a series of warnings directed at offshore operators, notifying them that they run illegal gambling businesses that specifically target Australian customers. ACMA said that the companies had no local licenses and could therefore not offer any form of gambling products. To add insult to injury, some […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
UAE Regulator Picks Jennifer Carleton to Handle Licensing and Investigations
The United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has chosen experienced gaming lawyer Jennifer Carleton as its new Chief of Licensing and Investigations. This appointment adds to a string of notable hires as the country develops its rules for commercial gaming. Jennifer Carleton Brings 30 Years of Legal and Compliance Experience to the […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
Illinois Gambling Businessman Faces Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Assault
An Illinois entrepreneur with investments in gambling and cannabis now has to deal with a civil lawsuit. A woman claims he raped her two decades ago when they were both teenagers. Court Filing Alleges Illinois Business Owner Assaulted 15-Year-Old Court records reveal that lawyers for the woman known as “Jane Doe,” submitted the lawsuit to […]
