One of the top bookmakers in the UK, William Hill, has announced a major new relationship with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) With the start of the 2024–2025 season, William Hill will become the official title sponsor of all four SPFL divisions thanks to this innovative five-year agreement William Hill Premiership, William Hill..

Former President Donald Trump has made a bold promise that is sure to capture the attention of workers in the casino and hospitality sectors At a recent rally, Trump pledged to abolish taxes on tips, a move that would significantly benefit employees in these industries Currently, the IRS taxes all tips workers receive, which are crucial for..

According to recent estimates, Texas is unlikely to legalize casinos anytime soon Some politicians are nevertheless optimistic about the 2025 session's prospects for achievement, despite the preceding two years' worth of legislative initiatives Although the Senate put up strong opposition to the bill last year, the House saw much progress on it..

SkyCity Adelaide is going to have to pay a substantial fine of AU$67 million ($441 million) as a result of a significant Court decision This fine results from serious violations of the casino's North Terrace location's anti-money laundering (AML) and counterterrorism financing (CTF) regulations It has been stated that the venue did not comply with..

A proposal to ban slot machines on military bases could soon be reviewed by Congress This amendment, authored by Representative Paul Tonko, was added to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Slot machines have been prohibited on US military bases for over 70 years The initial ban came in 1951, with the Army and Air Force removing slots..

A former blackjack dealer at MGM National Harbor, Jamie Smith, has been indicted for allegedly conspiring with players to steal over $43,000 from the casino The charges were announced on June 6 by Prince George’s County State’s Attorney, Aisha Braveboy Surveillance Unveils the Conspiracy Jamie Smith, 31, is accused of colluding with three..

A new stage has begun in the legal battle between gaming behemoths Evolution and Light & Wonder (L&W) Evolution has been forced to defend its desire to have portions of their case sealed due to a recent court ruling, which has highlighted the controversial debate around intellectual property According to Evolution's complaint, L&W..

Maryland recorded $1732 million in gaming income for May, making it the ninth-best month in the state's history, which is a noteworthy accomplishment for the state's casino business For the six privately owned casinos in Maryland, this figure shows a 22% growth from the previous year Out of the six casinos, three reported higher revenue in..

Cherokee Nation Entertainment has officially applied for a casino license in Pope County, Arkansas According to a report from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the company submitted the application to the state's Department of Finance and Administration Mark Fulton, President of Cherokee Nation Entertainment, commented on the lengthy..

More than 30% of family offices in the United States are actively investing in cryptocurrencies, and many are thinking about growing their holdings, according to a new BNY Mellon survey This spike in demand demonstrates how popular digital assets are becoming among affluent households The first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were..

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has shown remarkable resilience over the past 15 years, surviving numerous “boom and bust” cycles Julia Leung, the head of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), emphasized this during her speech at the Greenwich Economic Forum Leung acknowledged the persistent..

The seventh edition of Safer Gambling Week, which takes place every year, took place from November 13–19, 2023 The effort, which is being spearheaded by the Bingo Association, the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (Bacta), and the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), intends to encourage ethical betting practices in the sector The BGC..

Bally Play is a brand-new free-to-play online social casino that Bally's Corporation and Ruby Seven Studios are launching with an eye toward the North American market A wide range of games, such as slots, table games, keno, bingo, and video poker, are available at Bally Play Renowned game suppliers including IGT, Aruze, High 5 Games, Everi,..

Tether, the leading player in the digital asset industry, has made a strategic investment of $1875 million in XREX Group, a fully regulated, blockchain-enabled financial institution This partnership aims to drive significant advancements in the digital asset sector, specifically targeting USDT-based cross-border payments in emerging markets and..

The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a 25 basis point reduction in its benchmark overnight rate, bringing it down to 475% This decision, made on Wednesday morning, was largely anticipated by economists who noted the BoC's previous signals indicating satisfaction with inflation trends and concerns over slowing economic growth Anticipated Move..

The conclusion of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought significant changes to the Indian iGaming industry, as analyzed by Blask, a leading iGaming analytical toolkit Their insights reveal notable shifts in market share and the rise of top betting brands during the IPL season Blask Index Insights Blask's proprietary Blask Index, which..

At the end of this month, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) will meet to review Wind Creek Bethlehem's application to extend its Category 2 slot machine operator license The public is welcome to attend this meeting, which is scheduled for June 27 at 10:30 am in Bethlehem City Hall During this meeting, the PGCB will also invite public..

The Campaign for Fairer gaming (CFG) and Yield Sec (YS) recently released a research that uncovered an astounding $95 billion in illicit gaming in Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York This amount is about 25% of the $4092 billion in illicit gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the US The selection was made based on three factors: New Jersey's long..

The Catawba Nation has settled a major legal battle and is now prepared to start building its $700 million permanent casino resort in Kings Mountain, North Carolina This massive undertaking is made possible by the deal that the tribe recently reached with their former casino developer about the ground lease for its trust lands On June 7, the..

The Netherlands' gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced significant updates to the country's Responsible Gaming Policy Rules These changes aim to enhance player protection and promote responsible gambling practices, set to take effect in a few months One of the key changes involves the introduction of affordability checks..