Casino
February 13, 2026
23 Charged in Alleged Gambling Grant Fraud Case
Twenty-three people stood in New Zealand’s Auckland District Court on Thursday, February 12, 2026, facing more than 500 charges under the Crimes Act, in what authorities say is the biggest prosecution of its kind brought by the Department of Internal Affairs. “Mammoth and Complex Investigation” The charges include alleged money laundering, receiving stolen funds, and […]
Slots
February 13, 2026
Play’n GO Unleashes 3 Blades & Blessings, an Epic Ninja Quest
Play’n GO fans can rejoice as the company’s newest title, 3 Blades & Blessings, offers a fresh take on feudal Japan. Players step into the shoes of a stealthy ninja seeking to bring balance to a troubled land. 3 Blades & Blessings Metrics Sneak Your Way to Success This new title adds another mythical chapter […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
Data-Driven Blask Awards Crown 2025 iGaming Leaders
Blask has revealed the outcomes of its 2025 awards, highlighting the most visible and sought-after iGaming titles and studios in regulated markets around the world. The rankings come from live market data showing which games rule operator portfolios and grab player attention on licensed platforms. Gates of Olympus 1000 Leads Blask Awards 2025 This year’s […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
Iowa Judge Sentences Magician Fraudster to 10 Years in Prison
Several days ago, a judge in Iowa sentenced illusionist Shaun Benward to 10 years in prison for tricking casino staff throughout the US and making away with thousands in fraudulently acquired winnings. The conman magician nicknamed “Shaun Mistery” would spend years eluding law enforcement until he was finally caught in April 2025. Don’t You Want […]
Casino
February 12, 2026
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes Online Casino Tax Hike
Earlier this week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed increasing the state’s highest online casino tax rate by eight percentage points to 36% as part of her Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Governor Proposes Tax Increase Her proposal also includes a widely criticized per-wager surcharge on mobile sports betting, mirroring the structure adopted in Illinois. Under the […]
Legal
February 12, 2026
Mississippi Advances Bill to Collect Child Support From Casino Winnings
Mississippi’s House and Senate passed House Bill 520/Senate Bill 2369 earlier this week, which would require unpaid child support to be collected from gambling winnings. What Is This New Bill? House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 2369 are almost identical measures that would require casinos to check significant winnings against a state database managed by […]
Casino
February 12, 2026
Cambodia Busts 200 Scam Centers Involved in Gambling, and More
Cambodia has shuttered nearly 200 scam centers in recent weeks, based on reporting by Reuters. This is part of an ongoing effort to stamp out criminal activity involving thousands of foreign nationals who work at call centers and other venues to scam overseas victims. The crackdown follows intensified international pressure, including a US indictment and […]
Casino
February 12, 2026
Court Denies Waltz Bid to Overturn Casino Campaign Case
Former Indiana State Senator Brent Waltz will not be getting another chance to overturn his federal prison sentence. The Chief Judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana rejected his motion on Monday, ending what had been a particularly lengthy effort by Waltz to challenge the ten-month sentence and probation he […]
Legal
February 12, 2026
Evolution-Black Cube Clash Moves Closer to Trial
A watched court fight between live casino provider Evolution and investigative firm Black Cube has progressed in New Jersey, with both sides claiming wins as the case heads to trial. Judge’s Ruling in Ongoing Dispute Forces Evolution to Hand Over Key Documents The row, which has captivated the online gambling world for months, focuses on […]
Industry
February 11, 2026
Six Men Charged in Relation to London Casino Stabbing of Blue Stevens
Six men have been charged with perverting the course of justice as detectives continue their search for a 25-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of Blue Stevens outside The Park Tower Casino in Knightsbridge, London, last year. These are Adnan Hindawi, 25, Ali Hindawi, 24, Nicholas McCoy, 23, Mozahedul Alam, 26, Shafwan […]
