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UK Gambling Commission Moves to Final Stage of Risk Assessment Pilot

he UK Gambling Commission has shared another update on its ongoing pilot program focused on financial risk assessments in the remote gambling sector This latest phase highlights how the process is evolving and what steps are coming next as part of the Commission’s broader plan to reduce gambling-related financial harm Good to know..
11 months ago

WPT Prime Live Poker Returns to Bangkok in Late July

Live poker is officially making a return to Thailand, and it is happening in Bangkok this July and August After announcing its comeback in April, the World Poker Tour now officially confirmed its WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition will take place from July 30 to August 5, bringing together players from around the world Good to know..
11 months ago

PLO Players Now Get Weekly 30 Percent Rakeback at WPT Global

WPT Global has rolled out a major incentive for Pot-Limit Omaha players by launching a 30% rakeback offer that applies across all stakes and formats The poker site has confirmed that this promotion will continue until further notice, giving players a reliable weekly reward simply for playing their usual PLO games Good to know Rakeback..
11 months ago

MGM Wants Lower Taxes and Local Access in Thailand

While MGM Resorts International is closing in committing a major investment in Thailand's casino market, the company has called on lawmakers to create investor-friendly conditions nevertheless Ed Bowers, President of Global Development at MGM, has suggested that Thailand adopt a tax rate similar to Singapore’s 17%, much lower than Macau’s 40%..
11 months ago

FIFA Chooses Avalanche to Power Global Fan Engagement

FIFA is teaming up with Avalanche to build a dedicated Layer 1 blockchain The move is designed to enhance the way football fans interact with the sport digitally, with a focus on creating engaging experiences through digital collectibles and new blockchain tools Good to know FIFA will shift digital assets from Algorand and Polygon to..
11 months ago

Charles Barkley Says Live on Air FanDuel Limits Force Him to Use Bookie

Charles Barkley says he still needs a side bookie, even with legal sports betting available in 38 US states During a TruTV broadcast of Game 2 between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes, Barkley admitted, “FanDuel only lets me bet so much, so I got to have a bookie on the side” Barkley, a big Toronto Maple Leafs fan, revealed he..
11 months ago

Merkur Group Gets Green Light to Return to Nevada

Merkur Gaming US has secured a new license from the Nevada Gaming Commission, clearing the way for the company to manufacture and distribute gaming products in the state once again Good to know Merkur had previously entered the Nevada market in 1998 but later exited in the early 2000s The license approval coincides with an upcoming..
11 months ago

SPGA Calls for Clearer Rules After Montana Law Banning Online Sweepstakes Casinos

Montana has enacted a new law banning online sweepstakes casinos, becoming the first US state to do so The decision has sparked criticism from the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), which argues that the legislation uses overly broad and vague definitions Good to know Senate Bill 555 classifies sweepstakes and promotional..
11 months ago

Codere Appeals Nasdaq Delisting Over Missed Report

Codere Online is back in the spotlight after failing to meet a critical financial filing deadline This time, the delay in submitting its full-year 2024 Form 20-F has led Nasdaq to issue a formal notice of delisting Good to know Codere is appealing the delisting and has requested a hearing to review the decision The company is also..
11 months ago

The Surprisingly Wild Side of Online Casino Games

Different generations — millennial, Gen-Z, or baby-boomer — tend to have different perspectives on the casino If you are in the latter group, then you may be familiar with the OG casino glamor, where the lavish red-velvet theme flooded the room and drinks were free-flowing However, if you’re in the younger eras, the world of online casinos..
11 months ago

New Study Warns Casinos to Regulate AI or Risk Player Harm

Artificial intelligence is making its way deeper into casino operations, from managing tables to monitoring player behavior However, a new study warns that without proper oversight, the technology could create more harm than help Good to know AI is being used in casinos for surveillance, marketing, and player monitoring Experts are..
11 months ago

Texas Gambling Outlook Worsens After Senate Lottery Decision

Efforts to expand gambling in Texas have hit another wall A new Senate vote could lead to the end of the state lottery, raising fresh doubts about the future of any form of gaming in the Lone Star State Good to know The Texas Senate voted to eliminate the state lottery commission A new state agency may take over if the House passes..
11 months ago

Ember Sword Closes After Years of Development and Millions Raised

Many web3 games launched with hype and investor backing, but only a few reach completion Ember Sword has now joined the list of failures after Bright Star Studios officially shut down the project Good to know Ember Sword raised millions but never released a full version The game shut down due to lack of funding despite previous..
11 months ago

Union Leaders Back Times Square Casino at Public Hearing

Caesars Entertainment, SL Green, and Roc Nation are pushing ahead with their vision to bring a casino to Times Square As part of the early approval process, the New York State Gaming Commission held a virtual public hearing on Wednesday evening to gather community input Another session is set for May 28 Good to know Caesars Times..
11 months ago

Valley Forge Casino Begins Full Renovation Across Rooms and Casino

Boyd Gaming Corp has announced a major renovation at Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania The 18-month plan aims to reshape both hospitality and gaming offerings to attract guests from across the greater Philadelphia area Good to know Renovation includes all 257 rooms and 4 premium suites Food Hall with four..
11 months ago

No Online Casinos Are Legal in Wyoming Says Commission

Online gambling in Wyoming has taken a sharp spotlight as regulators sound the alarm over illegal casino websites operating without proper oversight While sports betting and fantasy sports are allowed under state law, real-money online casino games remain off-limits Good to know No online casino or iGaming site is licensed in Wyoming..
11 months ago

Alliance Global Pushes Forward with Digital and Resort Growth

Newport World Resorts is putting more energy into its digital expansion as it works to strengthen its position in the fast-growing online gaming space in the Philippines According to a new filing from parent company Alliance Global Group Inc, the Manila-based casino resort is upgrading its online gaming system and platform to stay..
11 months ago

Kalshi Clarifies No Official Agreement With Elon Musk’s xAI After X Post Disappears

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour made waves on Tuesday with a now-deleted post suggesting a partnership between the prediction market platform and Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI But hours after the announcement, both the social media post and initial media coverage disappeared, replaced with confusion and clarification Good to..
11 months ago

New Jersey Player Wins $70K from One Cent Bet

A New Jersey online casino player turned just $001 into $70,000 through Hard Rock’s “Big Sunday Jackpot” promo, highlighting how iGaming is stepping into the spotlight during a quieter stretch for sports betting Good to know The winning penny spin returned 7 million times the original stake Big Sunday Jackpot guarantees at..
11 months ago

Fanatics Sportsbook Sponsors No. 44 Chevrolet for Two Races

Fanatics Sportsbook has teamed up with the New York Racing Team as the primary sponsor of the No 44 Chevrolet for two key Nascar Cup Series races this year The partnership kicks off at the Cracker Barrel 400 in Nashville on June 1 and continues at the Cup Series Championship in Phoenix on November 2 Good to know JJ Yeley’s No 44..
11 months ago