Billionaire Bruce Mathieson Backs Bally’s Proposal for Star Takeover
The endorsement comes with a pledge by Mr. Mathieson to increase his stake in the group by AU$50 million (US$31.24 million) if the deal goes through.
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100 Thieves Claims Marvel Rivals Invitational NA 2025 Title
100 Thieves won the Marvel Rivals Invitational NA 2025.
Supreme Court Denies Casino Magnate’s Challenge to Rework Defamation Protections
Court Denies Wynn's Defamation Case
Police Officers Hurt On Duty at Hollywood Casino Columbus
Two police officers hurt while on duty at Hollywood Casino in Columbus.
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Yggdrasil Revives Ryan the Leprechaun in Lucky Apocalypse Slot Chaos
This new installment contrasts the cheerful environment of previous installments and invades spins with Gigablox, multipliers, and more.
Macau Border Gate to Mainland China Poised for US$69 Million Renovation
The Gongbei border checkpoint is the busiest of the three entry points from mainland China and reported approximately 113 million crossings in 2024.
TALON Esports and ExitLag Agree to Partnership
ExitLag and TALON Esports have partnered up, and ExitLag will support its League of Legends, VALORANT, Dota 2, and Arena of Valor teams.
KSA Probes Illegal Gaming Promotions in Online and Print Publications
The authority conducted research over the past six months that uncovered illegal gambling promotional content like direct links to unlicensed casinos.
Dutch Lottery Files Lawsuit Against Lalabet Over Unfair Competition
The gambling operator cited it loses millions of euros in turnover while competing with unlicensed providers like Lalabet and called for its closure.
Industry News
Supreme Court Denies Casino Magnate’s Challenge to Rework Defamation Protections
Court Denies Wynn's Defamation Case
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Strips Casino from Texas Entertainment Complex Proposal
Irving Approves Casino Removal from Plans
Public Hearing Results in Split Opinion Over Coney Island Casino
Meting Held for Coney Island Casino
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Companies Spend Big on Lobbyists Amid Hunt for Three New York Casino Licenses
Casino Groups Spend Big in NY
Macau Casinos To Feel the Effects of Trump’s America First Investment Policy
Trump's Policy to Hurt Macau Casinos?
Eagles’ Success Stalls Pennsylvania Casinos, Overall Gaming Revenue Still Up
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Legal News
Police Officers Hurt On Duty at Hollywood Casino Columbus
Two police officers hurt while on duty at Hollywood Casino in Columbus.
New Bill Could Bring Casinos to South Carolina
New legislation could result in the first casinos to be built in South Carolina.
Man Fights at Encore Boston, Stabs Someone Outside Courthouse
Kalongie Bradley got into a fight with a man at Encore Boston and stabbed the person he fought with’s relative outside the courthouse.
Las Vegas News
Resort World Las Vegas Could Pay Second-Largest AML Fine in Vegas History
The settlement comes after the resort casino was extensively investigated for alleged money laundering and illegal gambling operations.
Athletics to Wear Las Vegas Logo on Jersey Sleeves in LVCVA Deal
The sponsorship deal will generate $8.25 million for the baseball team to be received in installments in 2025 ($2.5M), 2026 ($2.75M), and 2028 ($3M).
Las Vegas Sands Chair to Step Down in 2026, Transition to Senior Advisor
Goldstein has been instrumental in significant Las Vegas Sands milestones and will continue to assist in the gaming operator’s governance as an advisor.
World News
Billionaire Bruce Mathieson Backs Bally’s Proposal for Star Takeover
The endorsement comes with a pledge by Mr. Mathieson to increase his stake in the group by AU$50 million (US$31.24 million) if the deal goes through.
Yggdrasil Revives Ryan the Leprechaun in Lucky Apocalypse Slot Chaos
This new installment contrasts the cheerful environment of previous installments and invades spins with Gigablox, multipliers, and more.
Macau Border Gate to Mainland China Poised for US$69 Million Renovation
The Gongbei border checkpoint is the busiest of the three entry points from mainland China and reported approximately 113 million crossings in 2024.
Sports Betting
Nebraska Senate Set to Floor Vote for Online Sports Betting Bill
A Nebraska Senate Committee passed LR 20CA earlier this week, which would allow residents a chance to vote on legalizing sports betting in November 2026. Before qualifying for the ballot, the bill must pass three Senate votes by a two-thirds majority.
Robinhood Officially Launches New March Madness Prediction Market
Robinhood has announced a new sports prediction market for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, thanks to a partnership with Kalshi and regulatory advice from the CFTC. The launch led to an 8% bump in Robinhood’s stock price despite the market's overall uncertainty.
Texas GOP House Lawmakers Deliver Dire Update on Sports Betting
A group of Republican House members sent a letter to the House State Affairs Committee requesting it shelve sports betting legislation for the 2025 session. They argued that the bills don’t have the votes, so reviewing them would waste time and money.
Esports
100 Thieves Claims Marvel Rivals Invitational NA 2025 Title
100 Thieves won the Marvel Rivals Invitational NA 2025.
TALON Esports and ExitLag Agree to Partnership
ExitLag and TALON Esports have partnered up, and ExitLag will support its League of Legends, VALORANT, Dota 2, and Arena of Valor teams.
TEKKEN 8 Enters The Ring for Esports World Cup 2025
TEKKEN 8 has been announced for the Esports World Cup 2025.
Responsible Gambling News
New York Senate Committee Advances Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Operators
The New York Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee unanimously passed a bill banning sweepstakes gambling this week, setting up a Senate floor vote. The bill aims to subject the industry to the same regulations and taxes as the real-money gambling industry.
Responsible Gaming Advocates Prepare For a Busy March Madness
New Responsible gaming initiatives will be tested as the AGA is projecting a record-setting $3.1 billion in wagers during the 2025 edition of March Madness. The tournament will give lawmakers a barometer to gauge these initiatives' effectiveness.
Congress Will Once Again Consider Previously Shelved SAFE Bet Act
Rep. Tonko and Sen. Blumenthal have reintroduced the SAFE Bet Act into Congress, which would shift sports betting regulation to the federal government. The bill is meant to address the sharp rise in problem gambling but will face heavy opposition from the industry.
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