Casino
July 18, 2025
Gov. Newsom Extends Trinidad Rancheria Casino Agreement
Governor Gavin Newsom recently renewed an important gaming agreement with the Trinidad Rancheria tribe. According to the newly inked compact extension, the tribe will be allowed to keep running their casino in Trinidad through the end of the current year. Two months ago, in May, Newsom launched a federal lawsuit to prevent the Koi Nation’s […]
Industry
July 17, 2025
OBBBA Reportedly Raises Slot Tax Reporting Threshold to $2,000
A recent adjustment to federal tax law could bring much-needed relief to the gaming industry. President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes a provision raising the slot tax reporting threshold from $1,200 to $2,000. Although unexpected, this amendment could significantly benefit the broader gambling sector, aligning tax regulations with economic realities. Several Experts […]
Casino
July 17, 2025
Thai Woman Seduced 9 Buddhist Monks, Extorted Them for Gambling Money
A 35-year-old Thai woman is accused of having had sex with at least nine Buddhist monks on separate occasions, part of an extortionist scheme she orchestrated to reportedly fund her gambling habits. A Woman Traded Sex to Fund Gambling Worth Millions She spent an estimated $11.9 million on online gambling, according to the Thai Royal […]
Industry
July 17, 2025
PAGCOR to Pre-Screen Gambling Ads Before Going Live
PAGCOR, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, and the country’s media regulator, the Ad Standards Council (ASC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, with the two watchdogs agreeing to pre-screen all gambling-related advertisements that appear across all media platforms. PAGCOR and ASC Team Up to Limit Harmful Gambling Ads The goal of the new […]
Sports
July 17, 2025
Court Rules Against “No Chance” Gambling Machines in TN
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is claiming a big win after a court ruling declared certain gaming machines illegal under Tennessee law. A three-judge panel from the Chancery Court ruled earlier this week for the District Attorney’s office in its lawsuit against Missouri-based manufacturer of so-called “no chance games”, Torch Electronics. At the start […]
Industry
July 17, 2025
Veteran Who Raised Awareness for Problem Gambling Celebrated in Awards
From his teenage years through his military career, Andy Gallie has been dealing with gambling addiction, which he has been able to navigate and overcome by focusing his efforts on raising awareness for the issue. One Man Who Realized Gambling Was His One True Love – and Who Changed That However, his journey into addiction […]
Business
July 16, 2025
Casino Stocks in South Korea Increase Thanks to Foreign Tourism
Although South Korea’s eased visa policy for Chinese tourists isn’t set to take effect until later in the third quarter, casino stocks are already climbing in anticipation of a surge in inbound travel. South Korea’s Casino Sector Rises Ahead of Visa Changes for Chinese Tourists South Korea’s gaming industry is already seeing gains ahead of […]
Legal
July 16, 2025
Three Arrested on Suspicion of Park Tower Knightsbridge Casino Stabbing
Two people were taken into custody in Hounslow, a suburb in west London, and a third man was arrested on Monday, with all three being suspected of involvement in the stabbing of Blue Stevens outside the Park Tower Knightsbridge casino-hotel last Wednesday. Three Suspects Apprehended for Park Tower Knightsbridge Casino-Hotel Stabbing Blue Stevens, 24, a […]
Casino
July 16, 2025
Woman Who Got Hit by Parking Barrier Sues Hard Rock Casino Biloxi
A woman who was visiting the Hard Rock Casino Biloxi got hit in the head by a parking barrier, and the victim is now suing the property after she had to undergo neck surgery According to Plaintiff Lisa Paulk of Pike County, Mississippi, the property did not properly address the risk of collapsing barriers on […]
Casino
July 16, 2025
Circa Resort & Casino Hands $1M Payout to Lucky Dragon Link Player
A lucky player has hit a big prize at the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The player, who preferred to remain anonymous, was enjoying a Dragon Link game and scooped up a $1 million prize, according to the casino. Circa Player Wins $1M In its official announcement, Circa Resort & Casino confirmed that […]
