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Letter argues prediction markets are not gambling sites
An op-ed argues that prediction markets are regulated financial exchanges, not gambling sites, despite criticism from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.
The ESPN producer who quit over gambling – and the stories she says went untold
Former ESPN producer Nicole Noren left the network due to concerns over gambling partnerships and suppressed investigative reporting.
How Gambling Affiliates Can Make Trust Part of the Business Model
Gambling affiliates can build trust by ensuring clear commercial disclosures, accurate review claims, and responsible promotional practices.
Tulalip Resort Casino Completes Three-Year Expansion to More Than 2,600 Games With Cultural Design Focus
Tulalip Resort Casino has finished a three-year expansion, increasing its gaming floor to over 2,600 games with culturally inspired designs.
Gabon’s State Gambling Monopoly Faces Questions Over Undisclosed Fees, Operator Approvals and Oversight Conflicts
Gabon’s state gambling monopoly GDJ has not disclosed approved operators or financial terms seven months after applications closed, raising transparency and oversight concerns.
Maine Gambling Control Unit Reports Casinos Revenue Rose 7.5 Percent to $15.4 Million in September
Maine casinos revenue rose 7.5% to $15.4M in September, led by slots.
$5M slot jackpot hits at Las Vegas Strip casino
A player won over $5 million on a $50 spin on a Dragon Link machine at Aria on the Las Vegas Strip.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid renews BetMGM Partnership amid concerns over gambling advertising
Connor McDavid renews his partnership with BetMGM to promote responsible gambling amid criticism from health experts.
Illegal gambling in Greece: How a criminal ring used rigged software and panic buttons to evade police
A criminal ring in Greece allegedly used rigged software and panic buttons to run illegal gambling operations, earning over €1 million before being dismantled by police.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $5 bet
A $5 bet on Dragon Link at Encore Boston Harbor won a Massachusetts player a $25,773.30 jackpot on Oct. 3.
German Court Decisions Could Allow Online Gambling Refund Claims
German court rulings may let gamblers reclaim losses from unlicensed online casinos, but final decisions are pending.
Healey’s Budget gambling tax will wipe out almost 2,000 jobs and close 252 venues
Gambling industry warns that a Budget tax rise could close 252 venues and cost nearly 2,000 jobs in coastal communities.
Gambling den busted in Bhilgaon, 8 arrested
Police busted a gambling den in Bhilgaon, arresting eight individuals and seizing cash and mobile phones.
Linn County's first casino to open Nov. 19
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center, Linn County's first casino, will open Nov. 19 in Cedar Rapids with a grand celebration Dec. 5.
Gov. JB Pritzker reports $9.4 million income on 2025 tax returns — and no gambling winnings
Gov. JB Pritzker reported $9.4 million in 2025 income with no gambling winnings, down from $10.7 million the prior year.
Finland Reiterates Zero-Tolerance Stance on Illegal Promotion of Gambling
Finland's National Police Board continues to enforce prohibition orders and conditional fines against illegal gambling marketing.
KSA Head Slams Big Tech for Enabling Illegal Gambling
KSA chairman Michel Groothuizen criticizes Big Tech for profiting from illegal gambling ads and enabling black market operators.
Ho-Chunk touts Wisconsin-made beers that will be at Beloit casino
Ho-Chunk will feature seven Wisconsin breweries and local Wagyu beef at its new Beloit casino opening Oct. 23.
The Goddess of Slots to host Goddess of Slots Night Oct. 23 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
The Goddess of Slots, Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, will host a free meet and greet event at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa on October 23.
David Spade to perform at Aurora Hollywood Casino
David Spade will bring his "I got a feel for it" national tour to the new Aurora Hollywood Casino event center on Feb. 27, 2027.
BetMGM CEO Calls CFTC Casino Moves ‘Cosmetics’, Expects States to Win
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt dismissed the CFTC's casino exclusion as temporary "cosmetics," predicting the Supreme Court will side with states in 2026-27.
WA gambler turns $15 wager into more than $410,000 at Auburn casino
A Washington gambler turned a $15 slot machine bet into a $410,631 jackpot at Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn.
The Financial Infrastructure Behind Live Casino Online Payments
Live casino payments rely on a multi-layered infrastructure that ensures fast deposits, secure transactions, and compliance with anti-money-laundering regulations.
Azerbaijani banks must set limits on risky transactions – central bank
Azerbaijan's central bank requires banks to set limits on high-risk transactions, including those linked to illegal gambling, to mitigate financial risks.
Budget tax raid on gambling will trigger jobs bloodbath, warn owners of Ladbrokes and Mecca bingo
Owners of Ladbrokes and Mecca bingo warn that a Budget tax raid on gambling will cause closures, job losses, and reduced tax revenue.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $9 bet
A Massachusetts casino player turned a $9 bet into a $30,002 jackpot on Monopoly Cash Wheel at Encore Boston Harbor.
Modern tech must be utilized to prevent online gambling: CCPO
Lahore police have arrested over 2,000 suspects in a major crackdown on gambling activities this year.
Christchurch Casino: Iris Capital completes $100m-plus acquisition
Iris Capital has completed the acquisition of Christchurch Casino from Skyline Enterprises for over $100 million.
Longtime ESPN Producer Quit After Network Partnered with Gambling App
Nicole Noren, a 24-year ESPN veteran, resigned due to ESPN's partnership with a gambling app, citing her family's history with gambling addiction.
DigiPlus Interactive Withdraws from New Zealand Online Casino License Auction After Market Analysis and Valuation
DigiPlus Interactive withdrew from New Zealand's online casino license bidding after market analysis determined it wasn't valuable enough, with no impact on its strategy.
In court, Springfield asserts right to say ‘no’ to MGM casino sale
Springfield fought in court to keep its dispute with MGM Springfield over the casino sale out of closed-door arbitration and in public court.
Court OKs sale of downtown Las Vegas casino property
A judge approved the sale of the Downtown Grand hotel-casino to Vegas Ventures LLC over investor objections.
'I'm not going to have blood on my hands': ESPN producer quit due to company's gambling stance
Nicole Noren resigned from ESPN, citing gambling addiction's toll on her family and the network's embrace of sports betting.
Atlantic Lotto fights Ontario gambling scheme in front of Supreme Court
Atlantic Lottery and other provinces challenge Ontario's online gambling expansion at the Supreme Court, citing revenue losses and illegal activity.
"Not Going to Have Blood on My Hands": ESPN Journalist Gets Honest Over Exit After 24 Year Career Amid Network's Gambling Ties
ESPN journalist Nicole Noren resigned after 24 years over the network's sports gambling partnerships, citing family history of gambling addiction.
Gaming control board renews gambling license for Westmoreland casino
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board renewed the gambling license for Live Casino Pittsburgh for another five years.
Kevin Pietersen tells ECB he will not promote gambling site while on England duty
Kevin Pietersen has told the ECB he will not promote Dafabet while working as England's specialist mentor.
The Bronx is getting a new casino and a reimagined Ferry Point Park, too
The Bronx is getting a new Bally's casino and a $160 million reimagined Ferry Point Park with new amenities.
Jim Dey | Expanding gambling in Illinois has generated a big return
Illinois gambling expansion has produced record revenues and tax dollars.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $8 bet
A Massachusetts casino player turned an $8 bet into a $93,512.97 jackpot on Oct. 5 at Encore Boston Harbor.
The biblical case against gambling
Christian denominations use biblical stewardship principles to argue that gambling is morally wrong and produces nothing of value.
Illinois tax revenue from gambling surged last year. Here's how much
Illinois collected a record $2.7 billion in gambling-related tax revenue last year, a 19.2% increase from the previous year.
Tulalip Resort Casino finishes three-year renovation and expansion
Tulalip Resort Casino completed a three-year, 35% expansion adding 400 slots, new dining, and water-themed design.
Asmongold Reveals Why He Rejected Gambling Deals Worth $20 Million Despite The Massive Payday On Offer
Asmongold explained he turned down over $20 million in gambling sponsorship offers because he dislikes gambling and is already rich.
SkyCity Advances in New Zealand Online Casino License Process with NPV Neutral Outlook
SkyCity advances in New Zealand's online casino licensing, with Forsyth Barr seeing the project as NPV neutral and strategically defensive.
Pagcor Expects GCG Recommendation This Month on Casino Filipino Decoupling
Pagcor awaits a GCG recommendation this month on decoupling Casino Filipino, with a potential 2027 operator exit and privatization raising at least PHP20 billion.
PAGCOR Projects Casino Filipino Losses to Reach US$111 Million as Decoupling Gains Momentum
PAGCOR expects Casino Filipino losses to hit US$111 million as decoupling advances; Philippine GGR target is cut and PAGCOR net income will fall.
Updated IRS Handpay Rules Create Phantom Income Exposure for Casino Players
New IRS handpay reporting rules from January 2026 and a 90% loss deduction cap create phantom income tax exposure for casino players.
Iris Cairns Property Boosts Ownership in Reef Casino Trust to 96.20% Through Off-Market Takeover
Iris Cairns Property increased its stake in Reef Casino Trust to 96.20% after more acceptances of its off-market takeover offer.
Reef Casino Trust Director Wassim Arnout Boosts Stake by 2.23 Million Units via Off-Market Takeover Bid
Wassim Arnout increased his indirect stake in Reef Casino Trust by 2,225,284 units through an off-market takeover bid.
Cedar Rapids neighborhood counts down to casino opening in November, city wraps up street projects
Cedar Rapids prepares for the Cedar Crossing Casino opening in mid-November as road construction wraps up.
Sun International launches its own responsible gambling charter
Sun International launched a Responsible Gambling Charter with marketing restrictions, player-protection tools, and calls for balanced regulation.
White Earth Nation moves forward with trust application for Moorhead casino
White Earth Nation is preparing an 80-acre trust application for a proposed casino near Moorhead, Minnesota.
What is an online casino jackpot?
A casino jackpot is the maximum win on a game, differing between fixed and progressive jackpots, with tips for players.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $4.40 bet
A Massachusetts casino player turned a $4.40 bet into a $26,142.61 jackpot at Encore Boston Harbor.
Malatsi risks action over cellphone gambling crackdown
Legal experts warn Communications Minister Solly Malatsi could face lawsuits if he uses telecoms laws to restrict mobile gambling.
Sun International launches gambling charter as tax fight looms
Sun International published a responsible gambling charter and warned that heavy taxes could push players to unlicensed offshore sites.
Islandia clears path for 366-unit housing project near Jake's 58 casino
Islandia approved a zoning change for a 366-unit housing and hotel project near Jake's 58 casino, marking a major step after decades of failed proposals.
AI investors or casino gamblers? What Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said that sparked sharp global AI selloff
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan compared AI investors to casino gamblers, triggering a global AI stock selloff.
UNLV Study Documents High Problem Gambling Rate Among Colorado Sports Bettors
A UNLV study found that 7% of Colorado sports bettors show signs of serious gambling problems, prompting calls for targeted interventions.
Eleven Entities Including SkyCity, Entain and Stake Advance in New Zealand Online Casino License Auction
Eleven entities, including SkyCity, Entain and Stake, will apply for New Zealand online casino licenses after a NZ$15 million auction.
Ex-Dem senator who sought to crack down on sports gambling now lobbying for Kalshi — as firm rakes in $480K: report
Former Sen. Blanche Lincoln, once a critic of sports-event contracts, now lobbies for Kalshi, which has paid her firm $480,000.
Broadcom CEO likens AI boom to a casino even as he targets $230 billion in chip sales
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan warns AI investors are gambling without understanding, even as he forecasts $230 billion in annual AI chip revenue by 2028.
NT has a chance to rein in Australia’s online gambling industry
The Northern Territory, with 1% of Australia's population, regulates most online gambling; a new bill aims to prevent harm.
CFTC Draws the Line Between Event Contracts and “Casino-Style Gambling Products”
The CFTC adopted an interim final rule excluding casino-style gambling products from the swap definition while proposing that sports, political, cultural and weather event contracts are swaps.
Mansfield News Journal

Letter argues prediction markets are not gambling sites

The Guardian

The ESPN producer who quit over gambling – and the stories she says went untold

Business Matters

How Gambling Affiliates Can Make Trust Part of the Business Model

Sccg Management

Maine Gambling Control Unit Reports Casinos Revenue Rose 7.5 Percent to $15.4 Million in September

Sccg Management

Gabon’s State Gambling Monopoly Faces Questions Over Undisclosed Fees, Operator Approvals and Oversight Conflicts

Sccg Management

Tulalip Resort Casino Completes Three-Year Expansion to More Than 2,600 Games With Cultural Design Focus

Las-vegas Review Journal

$5M slot jackpot hits at Las Vegas Strip casino

Times of India

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid renews BetMGM Partnership amid concerns over gambling advertising

Proto Thema

Illegal gambling in Greece: How a criminal ring used rigged software and panic buttons to evade police

Masslive

Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $5 bet

Gamblingnews

German Court Decisions Could Allow Online Gambling Refund Claims

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Healey’s Budget gambling tax will wipe out almost 2,000 jobs and close 252 venues

The Hitavada

Gambling den busted in Bhilgaon, 8 arrested

The Gazette

Linn County's first casino to open Nov. 19

Chicago Suntimes

Gov. JB Pritzker reports $9.4 million income on 2025 tax returns — and no gambling winnings

Gamblingnews

Finland Reiterates Zero-Tolerance Stance on Illegal Promotion of Gambling

Gamblingnews

KSA Head Slams Big Tech for Enabling Illegal Gambling

Beloit Daily News

Ho-Chunk touts Wisconsin-made beers that will be at Beloit casino

Ein Presswire

The Goddess of Slots to host Goddess of Slots Night Oct. 23 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

Chicago Tribune

David Spade to perform at Aurora Hollywood Casino

Bitcoin News

BetMGM CEO Calls CFTC Casino Moves ‘Cosmetics’, Expects States to Win

Kiro 7 News

WA gambler turns $15 wager into more than $410,000 at Auburn casino

Caclubindia

The Financial Infrastructure Behind Live Casino Online Payments

Trend

Azerbaijani banks must set limits on risky transactions – central bank

Mail Online

Budget tax raid on gambling will trigger jobs bloodbath, warn owners of Ladbrokes and Mecca bingo

Masslive

Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $9 bet

The Nation

Modern tech must be utilized to prevent online gambling: CCPO

The New Zealand Herald

Christchurch Casino: Iris Capital completes $100m-plus acquisition

Breitbart News Network

Longtime ESPN Producer Quit After Network Partnered with Gambling App

Sccg Management

DigiPlus Interactive Withdraws from New Zealand Online Casino License Auction After Market Analysis and Valuation

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