Casino
October 14, 2025
Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino Workers Strike amid Federal Shutdown
Over 200 casino workers at Horseshoe Indianapolis have launched a strike, walking off their jobs over stalled union recognition efforts that have been thrown into limbo by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Their demands primarily focus on strengthening their collective bargaining rights, with no further demands yet announced. Employees Want to Have Their Voices Heard […]
Casino
October 14, 2025
Roobet Casino Reports Cyberattack Against External Partner
Roobet has confirmed that one of its external partners – Fast Track – has become the subject of a cyberattack. The news was first reported on Friday in a social media post shared by the casino. In it, Roobet explained that Fast Track, which his responsible for parts of the casino’s player engagement, has experienced […]
Business
October 14, 2025
Galaxy Entertainment Group Brings in Thomas Arasi as New CFO
Galaxy Entertainment Group has appointed Thomas Arasi as its new chief financial officer. This is an important hire that demonstrates the company’s commitment to strengthening its C-suite and bringing talented individuals on board. Arasi is no chance hire as he previously served as the president and chief operating officer at Blombery Resorts Corp and has […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
Poland Prepares for 15% Tax on Gambling Winnings
Poland’s Ministry of Finance is getting ready to raise the tax on gambling winnings from 10% to 15%. The proposal, which would go into effect in January 2026, belongs to a broader amendment to the Personal Income Tax Act and would cover all types of winnings, ranging from lotteries and betting to casino games and […]
Casino
October 14, 2025
Light & Wonder Exits Nasdaq for Sole ASX Listing in November
Light & Wonder has set the date for its listing withdrawal from the Nasdaq Stock Market to November 13, 2025, moving on with its plan to trade exclusively on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). November 12, Last Day of Trading The gaming company, which currently holds a double US-Australia listing, explained that the shift is […]
Casino
October 14, 2025
Ex-Sheriff’s Co-Defendants Enter Pleas in Multi-County Gambling Case
The legal squeeze on suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez grew tighter this week when two more co-defendants struck plea deals in the wide-ranging illegal gambling case linked to his administration. Co-Defendants Strike Plea Deals, Could Testify Against Ex-Sheriff On Monday, in a Lake County courtroom, Sheldon Wetherholt entered a no-contest plea to racketeering and […]
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 […]
