Industry
July 1, 2025
Hasbro Unveils Partnerships with Four Gaming Companies
Toy and game giant Hasbro has unveiled several casino-oriented partnerships that will greatly expand its presence in the world of gambling. In addition to the tie-up with Aristocrat Technologies that GamblingNews reported earlier, Hasbro has also confirmed partnerships with Galaxy Gaming, Evolution and Bally’s Corporation. Hasbro Is Ready to Game on According to Hasbro’s official […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
Underdog Fantasy Launches Lawsuit to Block California AG’s DFS Ban
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) specialist Underdog Fantasy has launched a preemptive lawsuit as California prepares to block paid fantasy sports. The legal motion hopes to block the attorney general’s action against fantasy sports. The Underdog Opposes California’s Attorney General Underdog Fantasy, which is one of the big players in the US DFS market, has struck […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to Rebrand Xcel Energy Center as Grand Casino Arena
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has secured a major naming rights deal in Minnesota. Under this latest agreement, Minnesota Sports and Entertainment, which operates the Xcel Energy Center, will rename the venue to Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. The X to Change Its Identity The naming rights deal will change the identity of […]
Sports
July 1, 2025
Online Betting Spurs Rising Gambling Addiction in NY’s Youth
The rise of online gambling, especially among younger men, has alarmed addiction experts in New York, where mobile sports betting now tops the list of reasons people call the state’s gambling helpline. Public Health Issue Although a bill to legalize full-scale casino apps didn’t pass this year, researchers emphasize that youth problem gambling is becoming […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
Michigan Woman’s $2M Online Gambling Loss Warns Ohio
As Ohio is busy debating whether to legalize online casinos and introduce video lottery terminals to bars and restaurants, a Michigan woman’s cautionary tale emphasizes the potential dangers brought on by the extra convenience of being able to gamble on your phone. “Wow, Online Gambling. I’ll Give It a Try.” The woman spoke openly with […]
Casino
July 1, 2025
Aristocrat Introduces All-Star Scratchers, Its Latest Games
Aristocrat Gaming has confirmed the release of its All-Star Scratchers for the company’s video gaming terminals, adding to the library of titles that can be experienced by partner clients and players. The new titles are Hot Red Ruby, Jewel, Lucky Ducky, and Mr. Money Bags, among others. Aristocrat Brings More Scratchers to Its Video Gaming […]
Casino
July 1, 2025
NJ Lawmakers Pass New Gambling Tax and Crack Down on Sweepstakes Casinos
New Jersey legislators have given the green light to a wide-ranging set of gambling reforms. These changes include steeper tax rates for online betting and a fresh prohibition aimed at sweepstakes casinos. Lawmakers passed these measures on June 30. They now sit on Governor Phil Murphy‘s desk, who will make them law with his signature. […]
Casino
July 1, 2025
Caesars Introduces Signature Blackjack Surrender to New Jersey Online Casinos
Caesars Entertainment has launched Signature Blackjack Surrender on its online casino platforms in New Jersey, including Caesars Palace Online Casinos, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino. New Blackjack Game Hits the Shelves at Caesars in NJ Moving forward, Garden State players will have the opportunity to try one of the company’s best games […]
Casino
July 1, 2025
New Hampshire Gives Green Light to Casino Expansion with No Limit on VLTs
New Hampshire has now paved the way for a big growth in its gambling industry. On June 30, Governor Kelly Ayotte put her signature on a bill that allows casinos in the state to set up as many video lottery terminals (VLTs) as they want. This move shows a big change in how the state […]
Casino
June 30, 2025
Nevada Gaming Commission Issues $10K Fine to Lovelock Casino
Members of the Nevada Gaming Commission agreed last week that Off the Rails Casino in Lovelock had significantly mishandled its accounting practices over several years. As a result, they unanimously voted to impose a $10,000 fine on the casino’s parent company. Lovelock Casino Hit With $10,000 Fine Commissioners approved a settlement agreement that included a […]
