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Kalshi Retracts xAI Deal Hours After Publicly Announcing It

May 22, 2025

Gaming Industry News, Technology, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Prediction markets platform Kalshi Inc. found itself at the center of controversy this week after it abruptly reversed course on a claimed partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI. What be...

Texas Bill to Dismantle Lottery Commission Advances Amid Deepening Scandals

Johnny K.

May 22, 2025

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Lottery, Texas

A pivotal piece of legislation aiming to completely revamp Texas’ lottery system and dissolve its embattled oversight body has taken another step forward. Senate Bill 3070, which received unanimous support in t...

Houston Astros Sign Multi-Year Daily Fantasy Deal with PrizePicks

Johnny K.

May 21, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, MLB, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

PrizePicks, North America's top daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform, has officially partnered with the Houston Astros in a move that strengthens its growing foothold in Major League Baseball. The newly announce...

Kalshi Taps Elon Musk’s xAI to Power AI-Driven Market Predictions

Johnny K.

May 21, 2025

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Kalshi, the online prediction market known for enabling users to trade on real-world outcomes, is entering a strategic partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI. This collaboration aims ...

IGT Secures Italian Lotto License Until 2034 with €2.23B Bid

Johnny K.

May 20, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Lottery, Licenses, Italy

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has been selected to lead the LottoItalia consortium in a successful bid for Italy’s highly prized Lotto license, with the concession slated to extend through November 20...

Thailand Weighs Casino Legalization Amid Push for Tourism Growth

Johnny K.

May 20, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Asian Casino News, Thailand

Thailand stands at a crucial crossroads as global experts and economists advocate for the legalization of casino resorts, suggesting that the kingdom could significantly enhance its tourism appeal and economic ...

Bain Capital Opens Door to Inspire Resort Sale Amid Legal Mandates

Johnny K.

May 19, 2025

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, South Korea

Bain Capital has officially initiated the sale process for Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon’s Yeongjong Island, a move driven not by strategy alone but by legal necessity. The resort’s operating entity, ...

Philippines Slot Machine Market Faces Sharp Decline After POGO Ban

Johnny K.

May 19, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Game manufacturers, Asian Casino News, Philippines

The Philippines' once-thriving slot machine market has suffered a significant blow in early 2025, largely due to the government’s crackdown on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), which officially ceas...

Missouri Confirms Sports Betting Start Date: Launch Set for December 1

Johnny K.

May 17, 2025

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Licensing, Missouri

Missourians eager to place legal sports bets will have to wait until December 1, 2025, as the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed the state will not meet any earlier launch timeline. Initially hoped to k...

PointsBet Penalised AU$500K for Illegal Marketing and Self-Exclusion Violations

Johnny K.

May 17, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken enforcement action against PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd, issuing a AU$500,800 fine and mandating significant reforms after the company violated ...

Macau Sees Dip in Public Revenue Amid Stagnant Gaming Tax Income

Johnny K.

May 16, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Macau

Macau's public finances experienced a modest contraction during the initial four months of 2025, as overall revenue declined by 4.95% compared to the same stretch in 2024. Data released by the Financial Service...

Bally’s Resumes Chicago Casino Construction After Vendor Dispute

Johnny K.

May 16, 2025

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Illinois

Bally’s has restarted construction on its $1.7 billion casino development in Chicago’s River West neighborhood after a two-week shutdown mandated by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB). The halt was triggered by th...

HG Vora Escalates Proxy War Against Penn Over Board Seats and Strategy

Johnny K.

May 15, 2025

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

HG Vora Capital Management has intensified its confrontation with Penn Entertainment, seeking to secure greater influence on the board amid mounting dissatisfaction with the company’s strategic direction and fi...

Pete Rose, ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson Now Eligible for MLB Hall of Fame

Johnny K.

May 15, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., MLB, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Sports betting

Major League Baseball has enacted a significant shift in policy by ending the practice of keeping deceased individuals on its permanently ineligible list. This move paves the way for long-excluded figures like ...

Michigan Cracks Down on Four Offshore Gambling Sites in Latest Legal Push

Johnny K.

May 14, 2025

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Unlicensed Operation, Sports betting, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Press Releases, Michigan

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has stepped up its enforcement actions against illegal online gambling by issuing cease-and-desist letters to four offshore operators—You Wager, Bet Pop Casino, Wager 7,...

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Kalshi Retracts xAI Deal Hours After Publicly Announcing It

Texas Bill to Dismantle Lottery Commission Advances Amid Deepening Scandals

Houston Astros Sign Multi-Year Daily Fantasy Deal with PrizePicks

Kalshi Taps Elon Musk’s xAI to Power AI-Driven Market Predictions

IGT Secures Italian Lotto License Until 2034 with €2.23B Bid

Thailand Weighs Casino Legalization Amid Push for Tourism Growth

Bain Capital Opens Door to Inspire Resort Sale Amid Legal Mandates

Philippines Slot Machine Market Faces Sharp Decline After POGO Ban

Missouri Confirms Sports Betting Start Date: Launch Set for December 1

PointsBet Penalised AU$500K for Illegal Marketing and Self-Exclusion Violations

Macau Sees Dip in Public Revenue Amid Stagnant Gaming Tax Income

Bally’s Resumes Chicago Casino Construction After Vendor Dispute

HG Vora Escalates Proxy War Against Penn Over Board Seats and Strategy

Pete Rose, ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson Now Eligible for MLB Hall of Fame

Michigan Cracks Down on Four Offshore Gambling Sites in Latest Legal Push

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