MGM Resorts to Pay $45 Million Settlement Over Major Data Breaches

MGM Resorts International has agreed to a substantial $45 million settlement following two significant data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. These breaches, which...

Iowa Lawmakers Push to Block Cedar Rapids Casino with New Legislation

A proposed new casino in Cedar Rapids has sparked significant debate in the Iowa legislature, with a bill moving forward that would effectively prevent its development. The bill, which seeks to impose a five-ye...

Legal Struggles Mount for Rio de Janeiro Lottery Amid Geolocation Ruling

Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro State Lottery, also known as Loterj, is facing mounting legal challenges as it grapples with a Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruling that restricts its ability to operate beyond state borde...

North Dakota Rejects Proposal for Online Sports Betting: What’s Next for Legalization Efforts

North Dakota lawmakers have once again decided against legalizing online sports betting. In a vote held on Wednesday, the North Dakota House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected a resolution that would ha...

Full House Resorts Moves Forward with American Place Casino Plans After Legal Victory in Illinois

The path to completing the American Place Resort and Casino in Waukegan, Illinois, has been cleared following a major legal victory for Full House Resorts. The Illinois Supreme Court recently put an end to a pr...

Michigan Gaming Regulators Take Action Against Unlicensed Online Gambling Site MyBookie.ag

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a formal cease-and-desist letter to Duranbah Limited N.V., the operator of MyBookie.ag, a popular online gambling platform based in Curaçao. This site, which ...

Iowa Lawmakers and Gaming Commission To Decide Cedar Rapids Casino Fate

As the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approaches its crucial February 6th meeting to decide whether to approve a gaming license for a proposed Cedar Rapids casino, the debate over the project has inte...

Vietnam Police Bust $1.2 Billion Money Laundering Operation

Vietnam's police have dismantled a massive international money laundering operation, arresting five individuals and seizing vast amounts of illicitly obtained funds. The operation, which ran from 2022 to 2024, ...

Hawaii Legislators Push for Legalized Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports

Hawaii has long been an outlier in the United States when it comes to gambling regulations, holding firm to its ban on all forms of betting. Despite repeated attempts in recent years to change this, lawmakers i...

Michigan’s Online Gambling Revenue Sets Record in 2024

Michigan’s online gambling industry hit unprecedented heights in 2024, as commercial and tribal operators collectively generated a remarkable $2.9 billion in gross receipts from iGaming and sports betting. This...