Iowa’s casino industry kept up its momentum in August 2025, posting nearly $1512 million in revenue, a 49% increase compared to the same month last year The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) said both slots and table games contributed to the growth, keeping operators steady as new projects prepare to reshape the market Good to..

Louisiana has taken direct aim at sweepstakes-style online casinos, launching a lawsuit that could set the tone for how other US states handle the sector Good to Know Louisiana is suing Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) and MW Services for nearly $44M in unpaid taxes Allegations center on virtual currency sales and failure to remit state..

Rumors are swirling in Las Vegas after reports surfaced that UFC CEO Dana White owes Red Rock Resorts millions in unpaid betting debts According to Casinoorg, the figure sits at $252 million, though some insiders suggest the real total could be closer to $50 million when accounting for the full credit extended Good to Know Dana White..

Maryland casinos posted a dip in gaming revenue for August, though not every property saw declines The numbers come as sports betting operator bet365 prepares to enter the state, adding a new layer of competition to an already active gaming market Good to know Maryland casinos generated $1703m in gaming revenue, down 21% from last..

Casino regulators in the Philippines have been strict this year, refusing to release winnings to players who are not even allowed inside gaming halls Good to Know More than PHP200 million (US$35M) in winnings were withheld from January to July 2025 The restriction applies to government employees and elected officials Pagcor uses..

Hard Rock Casino Rockford has officially completed its first year of operation, and the milestone was celebrated in style On September 3, employees, community members, and even a local rock legend came together to mark the occasion Good to know More than one million visitors have passed through the casino in its first year The..

More than 15 years after building the M Resort, developer Anthony Marnell III is preparing to re-enter the same neighborhood with a brand-new hotel-casino project in Henderson, Nevada The planned development would rise on a 35-acre site directly across from the property he once owned, putting the two resorts in direct competition Good to..

MGM Resorts International has confirmed that funding is already secured for its long-awaited integrated resort in Osaka The $26 billion project, developed alongside Orix Corp, will become Japan’s first casino resort and is now on track for its 2030 debut Good to know MGM Osaka is budgeted at JPY 127 trillion and is being built on..

Sweden’s regulated gambling market is losing ground to offshore competitors New figures from Spelinspektionen show the country’s channelisation rate — the percentage of play taking place with licensed operators — slipped to 85% in 2024 That’s a small decline from the year before, but it has triggered strong reactions from industry voices..

The Dutch gambling market is preparing for its first major licence renewal cycle, and the rules are about to get stricter Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, confirmed that operators seeking to continue offering online betting and casino services after 2026 will face tighter requirements designed to boost oversight and..

California’s long-debated Assembly Bill 831 continues to shift as lawmakers attempt to balance consumer protections with business promotions The Senate has now revised the anti-sweepstakes measure once again, adding language to clarify that popular marketing promotions from companies like McDonald’s or Starbucks will not be swept into the ban..

Online gaming has turned into one of the most reliable income sources for the Philippine government in 2025 At the same time, regulators say unlicensed websites are putting Filipino players at risk and cutting into public revenues Good to know Licensed online gaming earned Php69 billion from January to July 2025 PAGCOR contributed..

A California court has dealt a blow to High 5 Entertainment in its ongoing legal battle over sweepstakes gaming The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, has denied four separate motions filed by the company, keeping the case alive as questions mount over how sweepstakes operators run their businesses in the state Good to..

Maryland Lottery and Gaming has released a new set of educational videos focused on responsible play The four-part “Mindful Gambling” campaign was created with the Maryland State Ad Agency and the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling to highlight risks and point players toward support resources Good to know Videos..

Ohio’s casino floors stayed busy in July 2025, with players showing strong interest in both slots and table games The Ohio Casino Control Commission confirmed that the state’s four casinos together pulled in $889 million, an 84% year-on-year increase Good to know Hollywood Casino Columbus topped all properties with $247 million in..

The online casino world in the US is seeing changes after Pragmatic Play made the decision to stop providing its games to sweepstakes casinos The shift comes right as California lawmakers continue to push forward with new rules targeting this sector Good to know Pragmatic Play pulled its games from Stakeus following a civil lawsuit in..

Norway’s state-owned betting operator Norsk Tipping has been hit with a NOK46 million ($46 million) penalty after regulators uncovered a long-running technical flaw in its Eurojackpot and Lotto draws Good to Know The fine equals 045% of Norsk Tipping’s 2024 turnover The draw error dates back as far as 2015 This is the third..

Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has called on lawmakers to stop delaying legislation for land-based casinos and bingo halls, saying the country is losing opportunities by focusing only on online betting Good to Know Brazil’s Senate postponed a vote on casinos and bingo halls in July Online betting is already legal and..

Massachusetts regulators are under pressure after a new state audit found gaps in how the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has handled responsible gambling and regulatory oversight The audit, released by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, covers the period from July 2020 through June 2023 and highlights multiple areas where the agency fell..

The fight over sweepstakes casinos in California is heating up again Assembly Bill 831, a measure that would outlaw online sweepstakes platforms using a dual-currency model, has cleared another hurdle in Sacramento and is now heading to the Senate floor Good to Know AB 831 would ban online sweepstakes casinos and sports betting using..