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GeoComply Reports Surge in Legal Sports Betting During Super Bowl LIX

February 10, 2025

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

Super Bowl LIX proved to be a landmark event for online sports betting, with GeoComply, a leading provider of anti-fraud and geolocation compliance technologies, reporting a remarkable 14% increase in active pl...

South Dakota Eyes Expansion of Sports Betting with New Proposal

Vanja Mitic

February 9, 2025

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In a new legislative push, South Dakota lawmakers have introduced Senate Joint Resolution 507, aiming to amend the state constitution to expand sports betting beyond its current limitations. The proposed amendm...

New Jersey Legislation Seeks to Decriminalize Underage Gambling and Shift Penalties to Civil Fines

Vanja Mitic

February 7, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

New Jersey lawmakers are pushing forward with a new bill that could change the penalties for underage gambling, reducing them from criminal offenses to civil violations. This proposed shift would mean young peo...

Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced for Stealing $17 Million from Shohei Ohtani to Fund Gambling Debts

Vanja Mitic

February 7, 2025

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Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after admitting to stealing nearly $17 million from the baseball superstar. T...

Wynn Resorts Secures $2.4 Billion for Landmark Resort Development in UAE

Vanja Mitic

February 7, 2025

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Wynn Resorts has successfully secured a substantial $2.4 billion construction facility to fund the development of its much-anticipated Wynn Al Marjan Island, the first integrated resort to be built in the Unite...

Revo Casino & Social House Debuts in Conway with Enthusiastic Response

Vanja Mitic

February 7, 2025

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On February 4, 2025, the Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire welcomed a new entertainment landmark. Hundreds of excited attendees gathered for the grand opening of Revo Casino and Social House, located at ...

Kangwon Land Kicks Off Foreigners-Only Casino Zone Pilot

Vanja Mitic

February 6, 2025

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In an effort to cater to its growing foreign clientele, Kangwon Land, South Korea’s only casino that permits local patrons, has launched a pilot program for a dedicated "Casino Zone for Foreigners Only." This i...

Maine Revokes Oddfellahs Sportsbook License, Halting Betting Operations Before Super Bowl

Vanja Mitic

February 6, 2025

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Oddfellahs Sportsbook & Bar in Portland, Maine, has been forced to halt its in-person sports betting operations after the state of Maine revoked its temporary gaming license. This decision, which came as a ...

DigiPlus Interactive Seeks Local Partner for Online Gaming Expansion in Brazil

Vanja Mitic

February 6, 2025

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DigiPlus Interactive Corp., a Philippine-based gaming company, is actively seeking a local strategic partner to help launch its online gaming operations in Brazil. The company was granted a license to operate s...

Bookmaker Opens Up on Gambling Scandal Involving Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter

Vanja Mitic

February 6, 2025

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Mathew Bowyer, a former bookmaker, has publicly shared his role in a high-profile gambling scandal involving Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. For the first time, Bowyer ad...

BetMGM Eyes Positive EBITDA in 2025 After Challenging 2024 Year

Vanja Mitic

February 5, 2025

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In its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) report, BetMGM LLC has reflected on a challenging yet pivotal year of investments and strategic shifts. The sports betting and iGaming operator, a joint venture between MGM Resort...

Comanche Cache Casino to Reopen with Expanded Features and Historic Wahlburgers Launch

Vanja Mitic

February 5, 2025

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After nearly a year of extensive renovations, Comanche Cache Casino is preparing for its grand reopening on Friday, February 21, 2025, after closing in February 2024 for a major expansion. As part of this phase...

BlueBet Acquires TopSport Assets in $15 Million Deal to Boost Market Share

Vanja Mitic

February 5, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

BlueBet Holdings has made a significant move to consolidate its position in the Australian online wagering market by acquiring certain assets from Queensland bookmaker TopSport in a deal valued at $15 million. ...

Gov. Abbott Voices Support for Legalizing Online Sports Betting in Texas

Vanja Mitic

February 5, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Texas

Governor Greg Abbott's recent comments have provided a glimmer of hope for those advocating for legalized sports betting in Texas. The governor's stance could mark a significant turning point in the ongoing deb...

Ohio Governor Proposes Tax Hikes to Fund Stadiums and Youth Sports

Vanja Mitic

February 4, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Taxation, Taxes, Ohio

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has put forth a new budget proposal that could significantly alter the landscape of sports betting in Ohio, including a major tax hike on gambling operators. The proposed budget, total...

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GeoComply Reports Surge in Legal Sports Betting During Super Bowl LIX

South Dakota Eyes Expansion of Sports Betting with New Proposal

New Jersey Legislation Seeks to Decriminalize Underage Gambling and Shift Penalties to Civil Fines

Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced for Stealing $17 Million from Shohei Ohtani to Fund Gambling Debts

Wynn Resorts Secures $2.4 Billion for Landmark Resort Development in UAE

Kangwon Land Kicks Off Foreigners-Only Casino Zone Pilot

Maine Revokes Oddfellahs Sportsbook License, Halting Betting Operations Before Super Bowl

DigiPlus Interactive Seeks Local Partner for Online Gaming Expansion in Brazil

Bookmaker Opens Up on Gambling Scandal Involving Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter

BetMGM Eyes Positive EBITDA in 2025 After Challenging 2024 Year

Comanche Cache Casino to Reopen with Expanded Features and Historic Wahlburgers Launch

BlueBet Acquires TopSport Assets in $15 Million Deal to Boost Market Share

Gov. Abbott Voices Support for Legalizing Online Sports Betting in Texas

Ohio Governor Proposes Tax Hikes to Fund Stadiums and Youth Sports

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