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William Hill: Gambling giant blames UK tax rises as they close hundreds of stores
Evoke, owner of William Hill and 888, is closing about 270 UK betting shops to offset higher gambling taxes and mounting debts.
Mass. casino winner: 2 jackpot prizes won on the same day
Two players won jackpots totaling over $28,000 on the same day at MGM Springfield in March 2025.
Malaysia Court Halts $6.6M Casino Debt Claim
A Malaysian court rejected a Singaporean casino's attempt to collect a $6.6 million gambling debt.
First Casino opens in Old San Juan
The Gran Casino Viejo San Juan opens in Old San Juan with 64 slot machines and 10 table games, offering a European-style experience.
Data reveals the fatal flaw in Finland’s upcoming gambling reform in 2027
Data shows Finland's gambling reform will fail to stop offshore spending due to a ban on affiliate marketing.
State gives Hard Rock Casino Rockford 4-year license renewal
The Illinois Gaming Board approved a four-year license renewal for Hard Rock Casino Rockford, retroactive to January 2026.
Casino Beach to temporarily close for Pensacola Beach renourishment
Casino Beach will temporarily close for tilling as the nearly complete $35 million Pensacola Beach renourishment project nears its mid-May finish.
How Provably Fair Systems Guarantee Transparency in Cryptocurrency Casino Games
Provably fair systems use cryptographic techniques to let players verify game outcomes independently, ensuring transparency and trust in cryptocurrency casinos.
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Hana Securities CEO Joins Campaign Against Youth Illegal Gambling
Hana Securities CEO Kang Sung-muk joins a police-led campaign to raise awareness about illegal cyber gambling among teenagers.
Prediction markets say they're different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it's all the same
Clinicians warn that prediction markets are triggering gambling relapses despite claims of being distinct from sportsbooks.
Strip casino giant posts steady revenue but lower earnings in Las Vegas
MGM Resorts International reported flat net revenue but lower adjusted earnings for the first quarter of 2026, driven by declines in table games volume and slightly lower win rates.
New York City's First Full Casino Opens
Resorts World New York City opens its first full-scale commercial casino with live table games.
Hochul: 10-year gambling study will survey New Yorkers to assess support services
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a 10-year study to survey residents on gambling effects and assess needed support services.
Gambling in construction 'as common as a hard hat' research finds
New research reveals gambling among Australian construction workers is alarmingly high, posing significant safety and financial risks.
Letters: Point the pull-tab revenue at renovation of Grand Casino Arena
Readers discuss funding the Grand Casino Arena renovation, wealth tax consequences, downtown revitalization, Holocaust education, and hearing-aid battery accessibility.
BlockDAG Becomes Traders’ Top Pick With 246x Potential and Upcoming Casino Launch as DOGE and BNB Come Under Pressure
BlockDAG is gaining traction with a live mainnet and a casino launch, while BNB and Dogecoin face market pressure.
The House Goes On-Chain: As Cardano and Avalanche Stall, BlockDAG’s Layer 1 Casino and 246x Upside Take Over
While Cardano and Avalanche consolidate, BlockDAG powers a live Layer 1 Casino launch and final after-sale with a 246x upside, emerging as the top near-term crypto opportunity.
Feds indict 22 in ‘Greek’-led gambling ring centered on two Northwest Indiana restaurants
Federal prosecutors have indicted 22 individuals, including members of the Gerodemos family, for running a gambling and extortion ring out of two Northwest Indiana restaurants.
MTN warns gambling is hurting its prepaid business in South Africa
MTN South Africa's prepaid growth is hindered by online gambling and competition, leading to a 10.2% decline in Ebitda.
Sorsby gambling addiction casts light on issue
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction highlights a growing problem among college athletes.
Resorts World casino opens in New York City
Resorts World, a Malaysia-based company, opened New York City's first full-scale casino with live table games on Tuesday.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Gets License Renewal from Illinois Gaming Board
The Illinois Gaming Board renewed Hard Rock Casino Rockford's license for four years, effective retroactively to January 2026.
MGBHLM First Nation Advances $100M Casino and Resort Project
MGBHLM First Nation is advancing a $100M casino and resort project near North Battleford to drive long-term economic independence and cultural tourism.
Sorsby gambling addiction casts light on issue that could affect thousands of college athletes
Brendan Sorsby’s gambling addiction highlights widespread, underreported problem gambling among male college athletes amid rising sports betting access and earnings.
Sorsby gambling addiction casts light on issue that could affect thousands of college athletes
Brendan Sorsby’s gambling addiction highlights widespread, underreported problem gambling among male college athletes amid rising sports betting and financial incentives.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests
Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges involving sports betting fraud and rigged poker games.
Resorts World launches NYC's first full-fledged casino gaming hall
Resorts World New York City is hiring hundreds of new dealers ahead of its relaunch as a full-fledged casino with live table games.
Mass. casino winner: $25K won off slot machine jackpot
A Massachusetts casino player won a $25,716.55 jackpot on a slot machine game in April.
Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ:MCRI) Upgraded at Wall Street Zen
Wall Street Zen upgraded Monarch Casino & Resort to Buy, while recent analyst actions, earnings beats, and dividend news shape its Hold consensus.
Plans for 24/7 casino rejected on Birmingham high street
A planning application to allow a 24/7 casino in Northfield, Birmingham, has been officially rejected.
Gambling ads on social media reach more than twice as many men as women, finds study
A study reveals gambling ads on social media reach young men 2.3 times more than women.
Losing S$150,000, stealing from work: Why this former gambling addict will not watch live World Cup games
A former gambling addict shares his story of losing S$150,000 and stealing from work, and explains why he is avoiding live World Cup games to prevent relapse.
Parx Casino opens new hotel, adding on-site rooms for overnight stays
Parx Casino has opened the Parxview Hotel with 160 rooms, offering guests overnight accommodations and amenities.
Gambling crackdown call after death of 44-year-old woman
A woman with a hidden severe gambling disorder died after an overdose, prompting calls for stricter regulation.
Only mooring nod given for new casino vessel: Govt
Goa’s government informed the high court that only mooring permission has been granted for a new 2,000-capacity casino vessel on the Mandovi, with further approvals pending.
Texas Tech’s $5 Million Transfer QB Brendan Sorsby Enters Rehab For Gambling Addiction
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby entered rehab for gambling addiction after the NCAA investigated his betting activity.
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Happy Valley Casino near Penn State opens after years of preparation
Happy Valley Casino opens near Penn State after six years of regulatory approval and compliance testing.
The Evolution of Crash Gambling in 2024: New Variations and Market Impact
In 2024, Crash Gambling evolves through new variations, advanced technologies, and crypto integration, boosting engagement and market growth.
Who do tipsters really work for? Following tipsters on social media linked to higher gambling risk in adolescents
Following social media tipsters is associated with increased gambling intention, frequency, and vulnerability among adolescents.
US Gambling Crisis Grows as Industry Booms
Experts warn that rapid growth of betting platforms in the US is outpacing safety measures, leading to increased gambling problems.
MGCB Teams Up with Gamban to Focus on Boosting Responsible Gambling
The Michigan Gaming Control Board partners with Gamban to offer free self-exclusion tools for up to five years, enhancing consumer safeguards.
Shinyoung Securities CEO Joins Campaign to End Youth Illegal Gambling
Shinyoung Securities CEO Keum Jung-ho joins a campaign to eradicate youth illegal gambling, emphasizing the need for societal protection.
Korea Investment Management CEO Joins Youth Gambling Prevention Campaign
Korea Investment Management CEO Bae Jae-kyu joins a police-led campaign to stop illegal cyber gambling targeting youth.
'We’ve got a gun to our heads': NYC casinos reignite New Jersey gambling fight
New York City casino plans revive New Jersey's push to expand gambling beyond Atlantic City.
New sweeps cash casino | 6 top sweeps cash casinos for April 2026
Six new sweeps cash casino platforms launched in early 2026 with sharper bonuses, cleaner apps, and aggressive promotions.
Player lands $1 million-plus jackpot on $3 bet at Sacramento-area casino
A woman won $1,099,735 on a $3 slot bet at Sky River Casino, the venue’s largest jackpot to date.
Casino Operator Adds Closures After Bankruptcy Filing
Maverick Gaming filed for Chapter 11 and is closing the Silver Dollar Casino at SeaTac due to financial pressures.
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Watch: Police swarm casino after man allegedly pointed gun-shaped object at car
Police arrested a man at Perth’s Crown Casino after he allegedly pointed a gun-shaped lighter at a car, prompting a heavy tactical response.
WATCH: Dramatic arrest at Crown casino following reports of firearm which prompted huge search
Police arrested a 31-year-old man at Crown Casino after reports of a firearm; a novelty pistol lighter was found and charges include armed intimidation and drug paraphernalia possession.
Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests
Authorities raided two illegal gambling dens in Bangkok, arresting 104 people and seizing equipment and cash.
Barefoot Investor's 'brutal truth' after woman admits to paying her husband's $100,000 gambling debt
An Australian mother sought advice from the Barefoot Investor after paying nearly $100,000 to cover her husband's gambling debts.
Earnings call transcript: Casino Group enters recovery phase with 2025 turnaround
Casino Group reported a 2025 financial turnaround with positive like-for-like sales growth, improved EBITDA and cash flow, while entering the recovery phase of its three-phase transformation despite elevated net debt.
What happened to Newport Grand Casino? See the empty, crumbling site
Newport Grand Casino remains abandoned since 2018 despite a 2019 redevelopment plan.
Gambling tax hike is a losing bet and will cripple a major British industry
Increased gambling taxes in the UK are threatening the stability of a major industry and causing widespread business closures.
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Trump embraced the gambling industry for decades. Now he's hedging his bet on prediction markets.
Trump criticized prediction market gambling while his administration supports it, and his son invests in such platforms.
Solana-based casino Luck.io paid $500K a month to influencers before folding
Luck.io, a Solana casino that paid influencers up to $500,000 monthly, shut down in 2025 and urged users to withdraw funds.
Prohibition on prop bets stripped from Colorado problem gambling bill
A proposed ban on proposition bets was removed from a Colorado bill aimed at curbing gambling addiction due to industry pressure and budget concerns.
Prohibition on prop bets stripped from Colorado problem gambling bill
Colorado lawmakers removed a ban on proposition bets from Senate Bill 131 to preserve revenue and improve passage odds, while keeping other addiction-fighting measures.
US gambling addiction is ‘out of control’ as betting markets boom, policy expert warns
A policy expert warns that US gambling addiction is out of control amid booming online and prediction markets, urging stronger public-health regulation.
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William Hill: Gambling giant blames UK tax rises as they close hundreds of stores

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Mass. casino winner: 2 jackpot prizes won on the same day

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Malaysia Court Halts $6.6M Casino Debt Claim

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First Casino opens in Old San Juan

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Data reveals the fatal flaw in Finland’s upcoming gambling reform in 2027

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State gives Hard Rock Casino Rockford 4-year license renewal

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Casino Beach to temporarily close for Pensacola Beach renourishment

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How Provably Fair Systems Guarantee Transparency in Cryptocurrency Casino Games

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Hana Securities CEO Joins Campaign Against Youth Illegal Gambling

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Prediction markets say they're different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it's all the same

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Strip casino giant posts steady revenue but lower earnings in Las Vegas

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New York City's First Full Casino Opens

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Hochul: 10-year gambling study will survey New Yorkers to assess support services

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Gambling in construction 'as common as a hard hat' research finds

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Letters: Point the pull-tab revenue at renovation of Grand Casino Arena

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BlockDAG Becomes Traders’ Top Pick With 246x Potential and Upcoming Casino Launch as DOGE and BNB Come Under Pressure

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The House Goes On-Chain: As Cardano and Avalanche Stall, BlockDAG’s Layer 1 Casino and 246x Upside Take Over

Chicago Tribune

Feds indict 22 in ‘Greek’-led gambling ring centered on two Northwest Indiana restaurants

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MTN warns gambling is hurting its prepaid business in South Africa

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Sorsby gambling addiction casts light on issue

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Resorts World casino opens in New York City

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford Gets License Renewal from Illinois Gaming Board

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MGBHLM First Nation Advances $100M Casino and Resort Project

Baltimore Sun

Sorsby gambling addiction casts light on issue that could affect thousands of college athletes

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Sorsby gambling addiction casts light on issue that could affect thousands of college athletes

Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

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Resorts World launches NYC's first full-fledged casino gaming hall

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Mass. casino winner: $25K won off slot machine jackpot

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Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ:MCRI) Upgraded at Wall Street Zen

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