Casino
February 18, 2026
Donny Osmond Faced with Lawsuit after Prop Allegedly Hit and Injured Tourist
Harrah’s Donny Asmond an his production company, Donny Osmond Concerts Inc, are being sued on two counts of “negligence and negligent hiring, training, retention and supervision” by a woman from Illinois after she allegedly suffered injuries during a performance. In the lawsuit, Joanne Julkowski claims that she received injuries during the show after being “struck […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Wyoming Senate Advances Bills to Tighten Gambling Rules
Lawmakers in Wyoming, US, took another step Friday toward tightening gambling regulations, advancing two bills aimed at closing loopholes and limiting gambling machines in everyday places like grocery stores. Closing the “Social Relationship” Loophole Senate File 44 focuses on what some call the “social relationship” loophole. Under current law, gambling is mostly illegal, but friends […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Interpol Seeks Philippine Gambling Magnate Charlie Ang
Philippine authorities are stepping up the search for a high-profile businessman, Charlie “Atong” Ang, who is now the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. International Alert The 68-year-old gambling magnate is the primary suspect in the disappearance of at least 34 people between 2021 and 2022, all of whom were allegedly involved in cockfighting, known […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Virginia Senate Backs Online Casinos With 2027 Launch Delay
The Virginia Senate has given a narrow nod to a bill that could bring regulated online casino gaming to the state, but any launch would have to wait for a few years. Revised Virginia iGaming Plan Adds Safeguards and Pushes Start Date Democratic senator Mamie Locke put forward the proposal, which just squeaked by after […]
Prediction Markets
February 18, 2026
CFTC Backs Prediction Markets as US States Fight Back
The US derivatives watchdog is stepping up to defend prediction markets as legal fights with state authorities heat up. Michael Selig, who heads the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said the agency filed a brief supporting Crypto.com in a case at the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals. This move points to a wider push […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Wazdan Teams up with Fanatics Casino in West Virginia
Wazdan, a leading supplier of blockbuster online casino content, has expanded its reach in North America, making its products available to Fanatics Casino audiences in West Virginia. The move is designed to further strengthen the company’s offer in the region, as well as boost its presence in one of the key iGaming markets in the […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Hard Rock Sacramento Guest Turns $2.50 Bet Into $120K Payday
A lucky guest at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento has won a mouth-watering jackpot from one of the casino’s slots. This cemented the casino as one of California’s best places to win big. Hard Rock Congratulated the Winner According to the announcement, the recent winner won a staggering $120,000 on a $2.50 wager, once […]
Prediction Markets
February 17, 2026
SEC Seeks Coordination with CFTC as Prediction Markets Regulation Remains Blurry
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has highlighted the divisive prediction markets sector as a topic of huge importance. As a result, the SEC is seeking alignment of its vision with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) stance. Prediction Market Regulations Remain a Point of Contention Prediction markets are a novel form of entertainment […]
Prediction Markets
February 17, 2026
CFTC Welcomes Prediction Market CEOs to New Innovation Advisory Committee
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is collaborating with some of the most influential names in the prediction market industry. This week, chairman Michael Selig unveiled the Innovation Advisory Committee. The new body will help the CFTC shape policy for emerging financial products, leveraging the expertise of executives, academics, and infrastructure leaders. The New Committee […]
Legal
February 17, 2026
Peoria Drops Par-A-Dice Casino Lawsuit Against Boyd
The City of Peoria has withdrawn its lawsuit against Boyd Gaming, the Illinois Gaming Board, and the City of East Peoria after Boyd decided to abandon plans to build a 29,000-square-foot casino facility on its current Par-A-Dice Casino site. City of Peoria Drops Lawsuit Peoria’s decision to withdraw its lawsuit followed Boyd Gaming’s shift in […]
