FIFA Rivals is ready to launch worldwide on June 12, bringing a new football gaming experience to mobile players Developed by Mythical Games, the title blends fast-paced action with FIFA branding and a strong digital economy A new partnership with adidas also adds fresh content that bridges real-world football culture with the in-game..

Circa Sports is preparing to open what will become the largest retail sportsbook in Kentucky, setting up shop inside The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin With a focus on high-end viewing and expanded in-person betting, the venue is expected to attract visitors from both Kentucky and neighboring Tennessee Good to know Circa..

Connecticut is preparing to ban online sweepstakes casinos after state lawmakers unanimously passed Senate Bill 1235 The bill now sits on the desk of Governor Ned Lamont, who can either sign it into law or let it take effect automatically after 15 days without action If finalized, the new rules would take effect on October 1 Good to..

Cryptocom is now taking legal action against Nevada gaming authorities over what it calls unlawful interference in its federally regulated operations The dispute centers on sports event contracts and whether state officials have the authority to block such markets Good to know Cryptocom’s derivatives unit filed a federal lawsuit..

Illinois is preparing for a leadership change at the top of its gaming regulatory body Charles Schmadeke, who has chaired the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) for six years, will step down once his second term ends on July 1 Good to know Charles Schmadeke will leave his role as IGB Chairman at the end of his term His tenure included..

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has locked in the dates for the next edition of European Safer Gambling Week From November 17 to 23, the initiative will return for its fifth year, continuing its focus on raising awareness around safer gambling practices across Europe The week-long campaign brings together a broad range of..

Lou Garza is no stranger to big moments at the World Series of Poker, but his latest win might be the most dramatic yet Nearly two years after earning his first bracelet—and proposing to his now-wife Carla at the same time—the Texas native returned to the WSOP stage and added another trophy to his collection This time, he took down Event #14:..

After a long break from poker, Christopher Staats made his return to the felt count The Oklahoma native, who stepped away from the game after the 2024 World Series of Poker, came back to Las Vegas and walked away with the biggest win of his career at the 2025 WSOP Staats topped a field of 2,354 players in Event #13: $1,500 Six-Handed No-Limit..

Benny Glaser has made his presence known early in the 2025 World Series of Poker Within just 10 days of the series, he has already collected two bracelets—his sixth and seventh career wins—cementing his spot among poker’s elite His latest win came in Evet #15, the $1,500 Mixed Omaha Eight-or-Better event, where he outlasted a field of..

Online casino revenue in the United States continued to climb in April across all seven regulated states, combining for $8686 million Each state posted at least 25% year-over-year growth, with total revenue jumping 325% from April 2024 Even after March’s record-setting numbers, momentum stayed strong Known betting handle across the states hit..

Lawmakers in Louisiana and Connecticut have recently approved new bills that ban online social games linked to sweepstakes promotions These decisions have triggered backlash from the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), which includes some of the biggest names in the social casino space The group, made up of leading sweepstakes casino..

Jay-Z now faces long odds to win his $1M bet after the Indiana Pacers pulled off a comeback win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals Despite trailing by 15 points, the Pacers edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110, with Tyrese Haliburton on fire The rap icon had wagered $1M through Fanatics Sportsbook on the Thunder to win the series in exactly..

Australia’s communications regulator has taken action against four betting operators that failed to follow national rules on gambling self-exclusion The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said Buddybet, Ultrabet, VicBet, and Topbet breached BetStop requirements, the country’s official National Self-Exclusion..

GGPoker is bringing back its popular microFestival series, offering millions in prize money for just a few dollars in buy-ins The 2025 edition of the event will run from June 15 to June 29 and features $10 million in guaranteed prizes across a wide variety of low-stakes poker tournaments Good to know microFestival runs from June 15 to..

Slotegrator joined a global panel of experts at the TRUE WAYS online event on June 4, 2025 Hosted by BGaming, the conference explored major shifts in iGaming, with a focus on emerging markets in Asia Ataur Rosul Abeer, Senior Sales Manager at Slotegrator, shared key data and observations from India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam—three countries..

Epic Games is changing how game developers get paid on its digital store A new revenue model will allow creators to keep more of what they earn, and that shift could reshape the market for indie and Web3 game studios Good to know Developers now keep 100% of the first $1 million in annual revenue per title Epic Webshops let users buy..

Sri Lanka is moving closer to overhauling its gambling rules with a newly gazetted bill that aims to bring all gaming activity under a single regulatory system The legislation, backed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, outlines plans to create a centralized Gambling Regulatory Authority Good to know The new authority would replace..

Nintendo has launched the Switch 2, and fans around the world are lining up to get their hands on it The new console, which offers more power and a bigger screen, builds on the success of the original Switch that sold over 152 million units since 2017 Good to know Nintendo received 22 million pre-orders in Japan alone The Switch 2..

Premier League clubs are preparing for a major drop in shirt sponsorship income as the league moves forward with a voluntary front-of-shirt gambling sponsor ban, which takes effect from the 2026–27 season Industry estimates suggest top-tier teams could lose up to 60% of their current sponsorship revenue once gambling brands step..

Brad Ruben captured his fifth World Series of Poker bracelet after taking down Event #10: $1,500 No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven Single Draw Lowball, adding $138,080 to his career earnings The win came after outlasting a 532-player field, pushing his total live cashes to over $28 million Good to know Ruben now joins a group of just 43 players..