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..

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..

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..

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..

Nordic gaming operator Paf posted its highest-ever revenue in 2024, driven by a strong performance in its online division However, the company’s net profit dipped slightly due to rising tax obligations in key markets The company operates brands such as Pafcom, Speedy Casino, SpeedyBet, Speedyspel, and more Good to know Online gaming..

Indonesia’s financial intelligence agency has frozen over 28,000 bank accounts as part of a sweeping crackdown on illegal online gambling and other criminal activities The action, led by the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), targets dormant and fraud-linked accounts across the country Good to know Accounts..

Karel Mañasco, the former CEO of Mansion (Gibraltar) Limited, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for contempt of court following multiple breaches of asset-freezing orders and the submission of false statements, according to the Supreme Court of Gibraltar Good to know Mañasco transferred over £400,000 to his wife’s account..

A group of major industry players has launched the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) to support and defend the interests of the social gaming and sweepstakes casino sector, which faces growing pressure from state-level crackdowns across the United States Good to know Founding members include VGW, Playstudios, Yellow Social..

April brought strong year-over-year growth for sports betting in Massachusetts, with both online and retail markets contributing to a solid financial performance According to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, total handle for the month reached $6902 million—up 144% from April 2024 Good to know Massachusetts collected $132 million..

SharpLink Gaming has launched a public offering aimed at raising around $45 million through the sale of more than 15 million shares The offering, described as a “reasonable best efforts” deal, is expected to close by May 21, 2025, pending standard conditions Good to know The funds will support general operations and working capital..

Authorities in Brazil have opened a criminal investigation into Juventude midfielder Ênio following suspicions that he may have been involved in match-fixing connected to sports betting activity Good to know Investigators suspect deliberate yellow cards were received to benefit bettors Searches were carried out at Ênio’s home..

A federal judge is preparing to make a quick decision on whether the Nevada Resort Association can step into the legal fight between Kalshi and the Nevada Gaming Control Board The case centers on whether Kalshi's event contracts should be treated as legal financial instruments or unlicensed gambling Good to know Kalshi argues its..

PrizePicks has launched a fresh collaboration with the Houston Astros, adding another MLB team to its growing partner list The daily fantasy sports operator now holds the title of Official Daily Fantasy Partner for the Astros, marking another move to deepen its ties with baseball fans Good to know Fans attending Monday home games will..

Larry Silverstein’s push to secure a casino license in New York City just gained momentum The real estate developer behind the World Trade Center rebuild has brought Rush Street Gaming on board as a partner for his proposed casino project, The Avenir, planned for Manhattan’s Far West Side Good to know The proposed casino site is..

Thunderpick has officially announced the return of the Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) for 2025, continuing its push to expand the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports scene With a total prize pool of $1 million, the tournament will span multiple regions and conclude with a LAN final in Malta Good to know TWC 2025 finals will take place..

Under growing interest from international casino operators, Thailand’s government is moving ahead with its plans to develop large-scale entertainment complexes that include casinos Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat shared that discussions are already underway with top global players—among them Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts..

Drake's recent high-stakes sports bet didn't go as planned The rapper placed over $1 million on the Toronto Maple Leafs to win Game 7 against the Florida Panthers However, the Leafs suffered a 6-1 defeat, ending their playoff run and Drake's hopes for a big payout Good to know Drake wagered $125 million on the Maple Leafs in Game 7..

Pennsylvania gaming industry has kept growing in April 2025, posting higher year-over-year revenue across most segments Casino properties, iGaming, and sports betting all played a role in the state’s $5587 million total, according to the latest report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Good to know Total gaming revenue..

Light & Wonder has completed the purchase of charitable gaming assets from Grover Gaming, locking in an $850 million cash deal and opening the door to a new category in the gaming industry The acquisition also includes a potential performance-based earn-out of up to $200 million over four years Good to know The deal involves an..

Caesars Entertainment is making new moves in Oregon’s sports betting scene Through a new partnership with the Coquille Indian Tribe, Caesars has officially launched retail sportsbook operations at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay The launch coincided with the casino’s 30th anniversary celebration on May 19 Good to know Ko-Kwel..