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Next mayor of Niagara Falls calls for community consultations on Ford’s casino plan
Niagara Falls mayor-elect Lori Lococo urges Premier Doug Ford to consult residents on his plan to expand casinos in the region.
Mark Twain Casino plans Veterans Day meals, Thanksgiving buffet
Mark Twain Casino will offer free meals for veterans, a Thanksgiving buffet, live music, and weekly giveaways in November.
Tribune editorial: USU is wrong to play along with gambling interests
The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board criticizes Utah State University for partnering with gambling data providers through the Pac-12, arguing it threatens sports integrity.
N.J. senator: We led the nation on gambling. Now we should lead on gambling addiction.
New Jersey State Senator John F. McKeon argues the state must treat problem gambling as a public health issue.
Former CFTC Chairman Defends Prediction Markets as Social Benefit Despite Gambling Concerns
Former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo argues prediction markets offer social benefits like crowd wisdom despite gambling and gamification concerns.
Tribune editorial: USU is wrong to play along with gambling interests
Utah State University's cooperation with gambling data providers, despite Utah's constitutional ban, poses a threat to game integrity.
Gambling den busted in Beed, 11 arrested
Eleven people were arrested after police raided a gambling den at a lodge in Parli Vaijnath, Beed district, seizing items worth Rs 29.6 lakh.
Cops arrest three after raiding suspected gambling den
Police in Kulai arrested three people, including two Indonesian women, during a raid on a suspected online gambling operation.
Baranyai: Ontario has a gambling problem
Ontario's gambling industry generates billions but causes addiction and financial ruin, especially among young males.
Jeju Winter International Flights Up 39%, Lifting Casino Outlook
Jeju's winter international flights rose 39% year-on-year, boosting prospects for the island's foreigners-only casinos.
UK Gambling Commission Open Banking Study Finds 91% Overlap in Licensed and Illegal Gambling Activity
A UK Gambling Commission open banking study found 91% of repeat illegal-site users also gamble with licensed operators, with no major drop in regulated spending.
Danish Gambling Authority Targets Loot Box Mechanics in Video Games with Parental Awareness Campaign
Denmark's gambling authority launched a campaign to warn parents about loot boxes and in-game gambling-style mechanics affecting children.
Social casino list with free Sweeps Coins worth a closer look this Halloween
A guide to social casinos offering free Sweeps Coins through daily bonuses, referrals, and social media giveaways this Halloween.
Casino Plus banks on compliance to woo global partners
Casino Plus leverages its PAGCOR compliance record to attract global partners, highlighted by Evolution's first offline collaboration in the Philippines.
Top casino games that offer the highest likelihood of financial gain
This article reviews top online casino games like blackjack, craps, roulette, slots, poker, and baccarat, plus tips to increase winning chances.
Police arrest 16 foreigners in raid on Jalan Ampang hotel penthouse ‘mini casino’
Police detained 16 foreign nationals after raiding a Jalan Ampang hotel penthouse operating a 'mini casino'.
Gachibowli Police Raid Gambling Den in Vattinagulapally, 27 Held; Rs.10 Lakh Seized
Gachibowli police raided a gambling den at a Vattinagulapally farmhouse, arresting 27 people and seizing Rs.10 lakh in cash.
The Hilton Ponce Casino gets a new look
The Hilton Ponce Casino rebrands as Ponce Royale Casino after 34 years, featuring over 290 games and 70 employees.
Port Canaveral casino cruise ship remains sidelined amid nearly $800,000 payment dispute
A Victory Casino Cruises ship is idle in a South Carolina shipyard amid a nearly $800,000 payment dispute with Detyens Shipyards.
North Fork Rancheria wins legal fight that threatened to unplug new casino. Appeal filed
A federal judge rejected the Picayune Rancheria's attempt to block the new North Fork Mono Casino, but the tribe plans to appeal.
November 2026 Vegas Values Report Catalogs Casino Promotions Across Las Vegas Properties
The November 2026 Vegas Values Report compiles dozens of Las Vegas casino promotions, including tournaments, drawings, loyalty bonuses and room discounts.
GLPI Executives Reaffirm Bally's Partnership as Chicago Casino Reaches Two-Thirds Completion
GLPI executives reaffirmed support for Bally's $1.7 billion Chicago casino, now two-thirds complete, downplaying delay impacts.
Italy Targets $2.13 Billion From Gambling Revenue in 2027-2029 Draft Budget
Italy plans to raise nearly €1.9 billion from gambling through higher taxes and revised lottery commissions between 2027 and 2029.
Georgia Parliament Approves Law Permitting Casinos to Organize International Gambling Tournaments
Georgia's Parliament passed a law allowing casinos to host international gambling tournaments with tax breaks for large prize pools, despite criticism over social costs.
Rutgers Study Documents 42.7% Past-Year Gambling Rate Among US Adolescents Aged 13-17
A Rutgers-led national survey found 42.7% of US adolescents aged 13-17 gambled in the past year, with household exposure and new digital formats raising risk.
KSA Scan Shows Dutch Licensed Gambling GGR Contracted to EUR 4.1 Billion in 2025
Dutch licensed gambling GGR fell to EUR 4.1 billion in 2025, with iGaming down 18.2% and betting down 30.2%, before rebounding in H1 2026.
UK Gambling Commission Banking Data Study Finds Illegal Gambling Supplements Licensed Activity
A UK Gambling Commission study using Open Banking data finds illegal gambling supplements rather than replaces licensed activity and correlates with higher problem gambling risk.
Global Gambling Roundup: Revenue Forecasts, Duty Hikes, and Advertising Controls in Focus
Governments worldwide are pursuing gambling revenue while tightening advertising, player protection, and black-market controls, creating compliance challenges for operators.
Malta Scales Back Foreign Gambling License Reforms
Malta's MGA has scaled back planned reforms to its Recognition Notice framework for foreign-licensed gambling operators after industry pushback, though it still aims to strengthen oversight where possible.
Gambling addict pocketed £172k using bogus benefits claims and ‘hijacked’ identities
A gambling addict from Margate defrauded taxpayers of over £170,000 through fake benefit claims and stolen identities, and attempted to steal another £62,000 via a Covid scheme.
Station Casinos opens North Fork Mono Casino in California
Station Casinos opened the $725 million North Fork Mono Casino in California's Central Valley, creating over 1,500 jobs.
New gambling figures put National Treasury’s proposed 20% tax under scrutiny
Record gambling turnover of R1.76 trillion raises concerns that a proposed 20% national tax could push the effective tax burden to nearly 40% of GGR.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Opens First Casino Inside Tucson City Limits on Nov. 15
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe will open Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am on Nov. 15, 2026, its third casino and first within Tucson city limits.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $25 bet
A player at MGM Springfield won a $20,000 jackpot after betting $25 on a Super Star Poker slot machine on Aug. 29.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $5.28 bet
A Massachusetts casino player won a $10,811.29 jackpot after betting $5.28 on a slot machine at MGM Springfield.
Kobakhidze says gambling tournament amendments too minor to require broad debate
Georgian PM Kobakhidze dismissed gambling tournament amendments as minor, saying they needed no broad debate and he was initially unaware.
Delhi Police Bust Illegal Gambling Ring in Model Town, Ten Apprehended
Delhi Police arrested ten people and seized cash and gambling materials in a raid on an illegal 'satta parchi' operation in Model Town.
Port Qasim: Who Is Gambling With Pakistan’s Energy Lifeline?
A former minister warns that a proposed shipbreaking yard at Port Qasim threatens Pakistan's critical energy gateway and lacks transparency.
Vietnam Authorizes VNeID Digital Checks for Casino Entry as New Decrees Raise Fines and Suspension Terms
Vietnam's new decrees authorize VNeID digital identity checks for casino entry and impose fines of up to VND200 million and suspensions of up to 24 months for breaches.
Italian Government Projects €700m in Gambling Taxes to Support Multi-Year Spending Plans
Italy's Budget Law forecasts €700m in gambling tax revenue for 2026-2027 to fund €26bn-€27bn spending, amid unresolved regulatory reforms.
Kalshi Seeks Federal Block on Louisiana Gambling Law Enforcement Against Prediction Markets
Kalshi sued Louisiana to block state gambling laws from applying to its prediction markets, arguing federal CFTC oversight preempts state regulation.
Off-Strip casino giving away $400K Las Vegas home in newest promotion
Rio hotel-casino is giving away a $400,000 Las Vegas home in its largest-ever promotion starting November 1.
Canada’s gambling SMEs generate average revenue of C$554,800: Where does online gaming fit?
Canadian gambling SMEs average C$554,800 in revenue, and online gaming is creating specialist opportunities for small businesses within the industry.
18 firms granted gambling licences in Finland as Veikkaus’s monopoly to end
Finland's National Police Board granted its first gambling licences to 18 operators, ending Veikkaus's monopoly.
Florida Visitor Plays for Two Minutes, Wins $109K at Mississippi Casino
Michael S. from Tampa won $109,295 on an $8.80 bet after playing a slot machine for two minutes at Beau Rivage.
Plaza Hotel & Casino to hold two Super Bingo events in November – Nov. 15-17, 20-22 – for $320,000 in possible winnings
The Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will host two Super Bingo events in November with a total of $320,000 in cash prizes.
North Fork Mono Casino Challenges Chukchansi in Central Valley
The newly opened North Fork Mono Casino near Madera threatens Chukchansi Gold's revenue and brings new income to Madera County.
Dutch online gambling accounts rise by 100,000 in first half of year
Licensed online gambling accounts in the Netherlands grew by 100,000 to nearly 1.5 million in the first half of the year, possibly boosted by the FIFA World Cup and deposit limits.
Utah attorney general received campaign donations from gambling companies, disclosures show
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown received at least $80,000 from gambling companies while cracking down on online gambling platforms.
Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling
Utah filed criminal charges against Kalshi and two co-founders, accusing the platform of promoting illegal gambling.
Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling
Utah filed criminal charges against Kalshi and its co-founders, accusing them of promoting illegal gambling through the prediction market platform.
Ontario Seeks $3B Casino Investment to Expand Niagara
Ontario is seeking major casino operators to invest over $3 billion in Niagara Falls to boost tourism and create jobs.
Grosvenor Casinos owner warns of £9m tax hit after Healey's gambling duty hike
Rank Group warns that the increase in Machine Games Duty to 25% will cost it around £9m a year.
Kalshi, founders face 14 criminal charges following Utah gambling probe
Utah filed 14 criminal charges against Kalshi and its co-founders for allegedly promoting illegal online gambling after an undercover investigator placed 12 sports wagers.
Joliet's Old Casino Site to Become 3.8M-Square-Foot Warehouse Park
Gaming and Leisure Properties and Prologis plan to convert the former Hollywood Casino Joliet site into a 3.8 million-square-foot industrial park.
Jeju WanLi Casino to Suspend Operations from October 31 to December 31 Amid Reported Management Strife
Jeju WanLi Casino will suspend operations from October 31 to December 31 despite strong daily attendance since its September soft launch, due to internal management strife and financial difficulties.
North Fork Mono Casino Opens in Madera with 2,400 Slots After Extended Legal Delays
North Fork Mono Casino opened in Madera, California, featuring over 2,400 slot machines and 40 table games after decades of legal delays.
🚔 New Orleans security openings with several hotel & casino roles
New Orleans hotels and casinos are hiring security officers for full-time and overnight roles with various benefits.
Cyprus National Betting Authority Chairman Calls for AI Tools and Stronger Illegal Gambling Enforcement
Cyprus National Betting Authority chairman Panayiotis Trisokkas urged stronger enforcement against illegal gambling and greater use of AI to detect harm.
ASA Rules Against Optival Ltd After Gambling Ad Appears on Self-Exclusion Search
The UK ASA upheld a complaint against Optival Ltd after its betting ad appeared on a self-exclusion search, ordering stronger safeguards.
UK Gambling Industry Condemns Healey’s Rise in Machine Games Duty to 25%
UK Chancellor John Healey raised Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25%, prompting industry warnings of job losses and venue closures.
North Fork Mono Casino Opens One Day Early in Madera, California
The $750 million North Fork Mono Casino, managed by Station Casinos, opened a day early in Madera, California, featuring over 2,400 slots and 40 table games.
GLPI and Prologis Plan Industrial Redevelopment at Joliet Casino Site
GLPI and Prologis will redevelop the former Hollywood Casino Joliet site in Illinois into industrial warehousing through a joint venture.
U.S. online casinos: Here is where all 50 states currently stand on legalizing internet gambling, casino play
As of October 2026, eight U.S. states have legalized real-money online casinos, while the rest remain non-legal or limited.
Trump admin sues Utah to save Kalshi from the state's total ban on gambling
The CFTC sued Utah to block its gambling ban against Kalshi, the 10th state sued by the federal agency.
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Former CFTC Chairman Defends Prediction Markets as Social Benefit Despite Gambling Concerns

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Jeju Winter International Flights Up 39%, Lifting Casino Outlook

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Police arrest 16 foreigners in raid on Jalan Ampang hotel penthouse ‘mini casino’

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Port Canaveral casino cruise ship remains sidelined amid nearly $800,000 payment dispute

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North Fork Rancheria wins legal fight that threatened to unplug new casino. Appeal filed

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Global Gambling Roundup: Revenue Forecasts, Duty Hikes, and Advertising Controls in Focus

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UK Gambling Commission Banking Data Study Finds Illegal Gambling Supplements Licensed Activity

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KSA Scan Shows Dutch Licensed Gambling GGR Contracted to EUR 4.1 Billion in 2025

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Rutgers Study Documents 42.7% Past-Year Gambling Rate Among US Adolescents Aged 13-17

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Georgia Parliament Approves Law Permitting Casinos to Organize International Gambling Tournaments

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November 2026 Vegas Values Report Catalogs Casino Promotions Across Las Vegas Properties

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