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DraftKings has announced that it will begin charging Illinois customers a 50-cent fee on every online and mobile sports wager starting September 1, 2025. This new charge comes in response to a recently passed t...
Sweden is preparing to introduce a far-reaching ban on gambling with credit in a move aimed at protecting consumers and promoting a more sustainable gaming environment. Under the newly proposed legislation, gam...
Amid widespread protests over federal immigration policy, U.S. Representative Mike Rulli of Ohio has introduced a contentious bill that would reroute existing federal gambling excise taxes to fund U.S. Immigrat...
Crown Resorts’ latest effort to introduce poker machines at its Sydney casino has been firmly rejected by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, who stated unequivocally that his government will not support any l...
Bally’s Corporation has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit stemming from its previous policy to limit early investment in its Chicago casino project to women and minority groups. The case, filed by the c...
Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) has officially announced plans to withdraw from Louisiana’s historic Fair Grounds Race Course and its associated gaming operations, citing an untenable economic environment driven by ...
The Philippines has achieved a major regulatory milestone as the European Commission (EC) officially removed the country from its updated list of jurisdictions deemed high-risk for money laundering and terroris...
Cipriani, a renowned international hospitality brand, has secured a substantial financial boost in the form of a $190 million loan to support its expanding luxury portfolio. The loan, provided by Beach Point Ca...
The year 2024 marked a noteworthy turning point for Macau’s anti-corruption efforts, especially within its private sector. For the first time, gaming operators actively reported incidents of bribery involving t...
Mayor Eric Adams stepped in at the crucial moment to support Bally’s proposal for a casino in the Bronx, ensuring the project stayed alive despite local opposition. On Wednesday, June 10, 2025, the New York Cit...
The economic contributions of Oklahoma's tribal nations have reached unprecedented heights, with a study revealing that these nations contributed $23.4 billion to the state’s economy in 2023. This significant f...
The National Football League (NFL) has officially announced an expanded and extended strategic partnership with Genius Sports, solidifying their collaboration through the conclusion of the 2029 season. This dea...
In December 2024, a series of advertisements by Ladbrokes, promoting their “Ladbucks” rewards program, faced backlash and were subsequently banned by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ads, whi...
Set to become a premier destination in the Philippines, the Subic Sun Resort, Convention & Casino is scheduled to open in December 2025, offering an array of world-class amenities including a luxury casino,...
As the US gambling industry continues to expand rapidly, Jordan Maynard, Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), has raised concerns about the lack of national oversight. Maynard compared the indust...