Casino
December 30, 2025
Casino Workers Push for Last-Minute Atlantic City Smoking Ban
Atlantic City casino staff are asking New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to make one last effort. They want him to pressure state lawmakers to vote on a bill that would stop indoor smoking on casino floors before he leaves office next month. CEASE Urges Governor to Turn Support Into Action on Casino Smoking The plea […]
Casino
December 30, 2025
Vietnam Authorities Bust Another High-Profile Illegal Gambling Ring
The Vietnamese government is stepping up its fight against illegal gambling as law enforcement increasingly faces organized and technologically advanced criminal networks operating across borders. While the country recently allowed limited access of Vietnamese citizens to land-based casinos, the illegal sector remains a pressing issue. Chinese Nationals Exploited Tourist Visas The newest legal crackdown unfolded in the […]
Casino
December 30, 2025
Money Laundering and Gambling Charges Brought up Against Community Activist
An online gambling investigation has led to the arrest of a community activist and former city council candidate. Charges of four counts of money laundering and two counts of gambling have been brought against them. The person in question is Quarla Blackwell, 51 years old. Allegedly using Facebook, she had been running an illegal online […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
Gambling Companies Spent Over $6M in Ads on TfL Since Mayor’s Ban Promise
Banning gambling ads from London’s public transportation network (TfL) was a big part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pre-electoral promises from several years ago. However, despite this, gambling companies have spent well over $6 million on ads since then. London Mayor Still Hasn’t Put an End to Gambling Ads in TfL Despite the mayor’s 2021 pledge […]
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December 29, 2025
Three Atlantic City Caesars Casinos Donate $15K to Several Charities
Caesars Entertainment is ending the year on a philanthropic note, with its three Atlantic City–based casinos donating a total of $15,000 to local charities, including the 200 Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, the Brighton Avenue School, and the Headstrong Project. Who Are the Recipients? The Headstrong Project, a nonprofit mental health organization, will […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
BBC: 50% of Gambling Centers Are Found in the Most Deprived Areas
A new report by the BBC is wrapping up the year on a worrying note, with gambling centers across the United Kingdom increasingly appearing in deprived and disadvantaged areas. This is hardly the first time such concerns have been raised. Adult Gaming Centers Proliferate at Expense of Society, BBC Argues Called “adult gaming centers,” these […]
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December 29, 2025
Murder Suspect Claims to Have Smoked “Sherm” before Stabbing Random Victim
In mid-December, a stabbing in Las Vegas occurred with one fatality. When police arrived, they found the stabbing victim grievously injured and bleeding. Unfortunately, later the victim passed away at UMC hospital from his wounds. A Report by the Clark County coroner shows the identity of the deceased as Joseph Kirkling, 53 years old. The […]
Industry
December 24, 2025
Dutch Gaming Regulator Braces for Significant Restructuring
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) will undergo a significant internal transformation, reflecting the sharp evolution of the country’s gambling market and its associated risks in recent years. Starting from January 1, 2026, a new, streamlined governance model will centralize the regulator’s management structure, bolstering its focus on player protection, digital oversight, and enforcement. An Updated Leadership Structure […]
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December 24, 2025
Coinbase Doubles Down on Prediction Markets, Acquiring the Clearing Company
Coinbase is accelerating its expansion into prediction markets with the acquisition of The Clearing Company. This move should further establish the crypto exchange as a multi-asset trading platform rather than a pure-play digital currency venue. Despite this milestone expansion, prediction markets remain embroiled in legal challenges, resulting in ongoing uncertainty. Prediction Markets Represent a Promising New […]
Industry
December 24, 2025
Dutch Regulator Fines LeoVegas €500,000 Over Player Protection Breaches
The Dutch gambling regulator has fined LeoVegas EUR 500,000 ($590,019) for not protecting players well enough over a long time. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) said LeoVegas must pay this amount because it did not meet its duty to care for players in the Netherlands. LeoVegas Under Fire for Allowing High-Risk Gambling Without Intervention The KSA found […]
