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Sportradar Strengthens Position with Acquisition of IMG Arena

March 20, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Financial Press Releases

Sportradar, a leading sports data and technology provider, has made a significant move in the sports betting industry by entering into a deal to acquire IMG Arena, a division of Endeavor Group. The $125 million...

UK Lords Reject Proposal to Ban Gambling Sponsorships in Football

Johnny K.

March 19, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

In a significant legislative session on March 17, the United Kingdom House of Lords overturned a proposed amendment aimed at banning gambling sponsorships within English football. The decision came during a spi...

New York Moves to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Amid Regulatory Concerns

Johnny K.

March 19, 2025

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, New York

In a significant legislative move, the New York Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee has taken decisive action by advancing a bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos. Chaired by Senator Joseph...

Sydney’s Underground Casinos Flourish Amid Strict Casino Regulations

Johnny K.

March 18, 2025

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Unlicensed Operation, Oceania Casino News, Crime

As Sydney's major casinos grapple with stringent regulations and looming financial troubles, a shadowy world of illegal casinos flourishes, offering gamblers an alternative as they escape the tightening grip of...

Underdog Fantasy Ends Operations in NY Following Settlement, Expands to NJ and DE

Johnny K.

March 18, 2025

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Delaware, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey, New York

Underdog Fantasy has decided to cease its operations in New York following a significant settlement agreement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), marking a pivotal shift in its market presence. I...

Crackdown on High5Games for Illicit Operations in Connecticut

Johnny K.

March 17, 2025

Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Connecticut, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In a decisive action, the Department of Consumer Protection's (DCP) Gaming Division has indefinitely suspended the operational license of High5Games, a recognized online gaming service provider, for engaging in...

bet365 Kicks Off in Tennessee and Illinois Amid March Madness

Johnny K.

March 17, 2025

Tennessee, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Illinois

bet365 has strategically enhanced its footprint across the United States by launching its acclaimed sportsbook in both Tennessee and Illinois, signifying major milestones as the 12th and 13th states in its ambi...

Macau’s Casino Dining Scene Flourishes in Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025

Johnny K.

March 15, 2025

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In the latest edition of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025, Macau's gastronomic landscape has witnessed remarkable growth, with the total number of Michelin-starred restaurants reaching 19. This yea...

New York City Council Greenlights Metropolitan Park Casino Project

Johnny K.

March 15, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, New York

In a recent significant vote, the New York City Council approved an ambitious proposal by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and his partner, Hard Rock International, to develop a sprawling $8 billion casino and e...

March Madness 2025: Record $3.1B Expected in Legal Sports Wagers

Johnny K.

March 14, 2025

NCAA, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting

The American Gaming Association (AGA) forecasts an all-time high of $3.1 billion in legal wagers for the upcoming NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, showcasing significant growth and the increasing ...

Missouri Sets May Date for Sports Betting Licenses

Johnny K.

March 14, 2025

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

As Missouri gears up to introduce sports betting, the state’s Gaming Commission is setting its sights on a pivotal May 15 deadline for accepting license applications. This move comes after a slight delay caused...

Kalshi Expands Event-Based Betting Options as NCAA March Madness Approaches

Johnny K.

March 13, 2025

NCAA, 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

As the fervor of March Madness approaches, Kalshi, a notable prediction market operator, has introduced a novel betting model in the form of single-game event contracts for this week's NCAA conference tournamen...

Detroit Casinos Witness a Revenue Decline in February 2025

Johnny K.

March 13, 2025

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Financial Press Releases, Michigan

Detroit's trio of casinos—MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown—recorded a combined revenue of $98.8 million for February 2025, reflecting a modest decline from prior periods. T...

DraftKings Ventures Into Prediction Market Territory with NFA Application

Johnny K.

March 12, 2025

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

DraftKings, the renowned sportsbook operator, is strategically positioning itself to enter the burgeoning prediction market industry. Recently, it initiated an application to join the National Futures Associati...

Olympic Casino Faces €8.4 Million Fine Over Embezzlement Case

Johnny K.

March 12, 2025

Lithuania, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud

Lithuania's Olympic Casino Group Baltija has been slapped with a substantial €8.4 million fine following a major investigation into its operations by the country’s Gaming Control Authority. The fine relates to ...

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Sportradar Strengthens Position with Acquisition of IMG Arena

UK Lords Reject Proposal to Ban Gambling Sponsorships in Football

New York Moves to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Amid Regulatory Concerns

Sydney’s Underground Casinos Flourish Amid Strict Casino Regulations

Underdog Fantasy Ends Operations in NY Following Settlement, Expands to NJ and DE

Crackdown on High5Games for Illicit Operations in Connecticut

bet365 Kicks Off in Tennessee and Illinois Amid March Madness

Macau’s Casino Dining Scene Flourishes in Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025

New York City Council Greenlights Metropolitan Park Casino Project

March Madness 2025: Record $3.1B Expected in Legal Sports Wagers

Missouri Sets May Date for Sports Betting Licenses

Kalshi Expands Event-Based Betting Options as NCAA March Madness Approaches

Detroit Casinos Witness a Revenue Decline in February 2025

DraftKings Ventures Into Prediction Market Territory with NFA Application

Olympic Casino Faces €8.4 Million Fine Over Embezzlement Case

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