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Wazdan Rolls Out €6 Million Network Promotion for Holiday Season

October 25, 2025

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As the year draws to a close, game developer Wazdan has announced an expansive new network promotion designed to capture the excitement of the holiday season. The campaign, valued at an impressive €6 million, w...

ECL Gaming Rebrands Irene’s Casino in Pharump; Celebrates Grand Opening of Jackpot Joanie’s

Johnny K.

October 25, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Nevada

What was once known as Irene’s Casino has been given a vibrant new identity. ECL Gaming, the company behind the well-known Jackpot Joanie’s casino chain, acquired the Pahrump property in late 2023 and has since...

Ossi “Monarch” Ketola’s X Suspension Shakes Up the Poker and Gambling Worlds

Johnny K.

October 24, 2025

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Finnish poker player and entrepreneur Ossi “Monarch” Ketola — the outspoken owner of Duel Casino — has once again become a lightning rod for controversy after both his personal and business X accounts were susp...

NBA Coach Chauncey Billups and Heat’s Terry Rozier Arrested in Major Mafia-Linked Gambling Probe

Johnny K.

October 23, 2025

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Federal authorities have arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with a far-reaching criminal investigation that uncovered Mafia-backed poker ...

Chicago Advances Plan for Slot Machines at O’Hare and Midway Airports

Johnny K.

October 23, 2025

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

Chicago officials are revisiting the long-discussed idea of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, a plan that could soon take shape as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s efforts to ...

NHL Becomes First Major League to Partner with Kalshi and Polymarket

Johnny K.

October 23, 2025

NHL, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The National Hockey League (NHL) is venturing into new territory, officially partnering with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. The multiyear agreements, revealed Wednesday, mark the first time ...

Sportradar Gains UAE Gaming Vendor License Amid Market Expansion

Johnny K.

October 22, 2025

United Arab Emirates, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Middle East Gaming News, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing

Sportradar Group AG has been granted a gaming-related vendor license by the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), marking a pivotal step in the nation’s path toward a reg...

Wisconsin Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Effort to Legalize Online Sports Betting

Johnny K.

October 22, 2025

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Wisconsin lawmakers are moving forward with a bipartisan proposal that could transform the state’s gambling landscape by authorizing online sports betting. The measure, introduced last week, seeks to extend wag...

Dutch Gambling Authority Unveils New Licensing Model for Land-Based Operators

Johnny K.

October 21, 2025

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The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced plans to introduce a new type of exploitation license, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s regulatory framewo...

Betfred Warns of Nationwide Closures if UK Gambling Taxes Rise

Johnny K.

October 21, 2025

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Betfred has cautioned that its entire network of UK betting shops could vanish if Chancellor Rachel Reeves proceeds with a plan to increase gambling taxes. The bookmaker’s chairman and co-founder, Fred Done, sa...

Federal Probe Uncovers Suspected Betting Syndicate Targeting NCAA Basketball

Johnny K.

October 20, 2025

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A growing investigation by federal authorities and the NCAA is revealing alarming details about a suspected gambling operation that allegedly influenced betting activity on men’s college basketball games last s...

India’s Supreme Court to Review Plea Seeking Ban on Online Gambling Apps

Johnny K.

October 20, 2025

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, India, Asian Casino News, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly pose as social or esports games. The petition, f...

Nevada Regulators Reaffirm Crackdown on Prediction Market Ties

Johnny K.

October 18, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Nevada

Nevada’s gaming watchdog has intensified its stance against prediction markets, joining a growing list of state regulators warning that contracts based on sports, politics, or entertainment outcomes are conside...

Kraken Expands U.S. Presence with $100 Million Acquisition of Small Exchange

Johnny K.

October 18, 2025

Cryptocurrency, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has deepened its foothold in the U.S. derivatives sector through a $100 million acquisition of Small Exchange, a designated contract market (DCM) regulated by the Commodity Future...

Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Tax Filings Reveal $1.4 Million Blackjack Winnings

Johnny K.

October 17, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, U.S.A., North America Casino News, World Casino News, Illinois, Nevada

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, one of the country’s wealthiest elected officials and a potential 2028 presidential contender, revealed he won $1.4 million from gambling during a Las Vegas vacation last year. Ac...

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Wazdan Rolls Out €6 Million Network Promotion for Holiday Season

ECL Gaming Rebrands Irene’s Casino in Pharump; Celebrates Grand Opening of Jackpot Joanie’s

NBA Coach Chauncey Billups and Heat’s Terry Rozier Arrested in Major Mafia-Linked Gambling Probe

Chicago Advances Plan for Slot Machines at O’Hare and Midway Airports

NHL Becomes First Major League to Partner with Kalshi and Polymarket

Sportradar Gains UAE Gaming Vendor License Amid Market Expansion

Wisconsin Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Effort to Legalize Online Sports Betting

Dutch Gambling Authority Unveils New Licensing Model for Land-Based Operators

Betfred Warns of Nationwide Closures if UK Gambling Taxes Rise

Federal Probe Uncovers Suspected Betting Syndicate Targeting NCAA Basketball

India’s Supreme Court to Review Plea Seeking Ban on Online Gambling Apps

Nevada Regulators Reaffirm Crackdown on Prediction Market Ties

Kraken Expands U.S. Presence with $100 Million Acquisition of Small Exchange

Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Tax Filings Reveal $1.4 Million Blackjack Winnings

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