The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas opened with a sharp message from American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller, who used his keynote to defend regulated gaming and warn against the growing influence of unlicensed prediction markets and sweepstakes platforms Good to Know Bill Miller honored late IGA Chair Ernie Stevens..

The casino industry in Nebraska continues to expand as WarHorse Gaming, LLC finalized a 300 million dollar refinancing agreement to fund projects in Omaha and Lincoln and a third development in South Sioux City The financing reflects growing confidence in Nebraska gaming, which became legal through a 2020 ballot initiative allowing casinos at..

The gambling industry in Sweden is preparing for sweeping changes as the government introduces a full ban on gambling with borrowed funds beginning in April 2026 The new law will prevent licensed operators and gambling agents from handling any payments linked to credit cards, overdrafts, or personal loans Good to Know The ban begins on..

Las Vegas Sands has officially ended its digital experiment, closing Sands Digital Services (SDS) and laying off up to 400 employees, including about 150 in Las Vegas The Review-Journal first reported the closure, which marks the end of the company’s brief venture into online casino technology Good to Know Around 400 employees were..

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the successful vote to approve a draft European standard on markers of harm, a move described as a major step toward stronger player protection across the continent Good to Know The draft standard was approved by a majority of national bodies in CEN It will be the first..

FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan has expanded its reach into digital gaming through a new partnership with Aristocrat Interactive, which is delivering a fully integrated iGaming and sportsbook solution Good to Know FireKeepers now offers an Aristocrat-powered sportsbook and iGaming platform Players can connect..

Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) has struck a $18375 million agreement to acquire the real estate assets of Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino in New Mexico The Pennsylvania-based real estate investment trust (REIT) said the transaction will be accretive to its adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) from day one, reinforcing its strategy of..

Las Vegas Strip casinos reported nearly $679 million in gaming revenue during August 2025, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Association (LVCVA) The figure was up 55 percent compared with the same month last year Across Clark County, which includes both the Strip and Downtown, gaming win climbed 532 percent to just above $1..

Construction has officially started on a $435 million arena at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada The project is part of a larger $1 billion redevelopment that includes a 2,800-space parking garage, a new ice center for the community, upgrades to the Grand Bay aquatic golf facility, and plans for new housing and hotel expansion Good to..

Boyd Gaming is now facing some legal challenges after hackers accessed sensitive employee records earlier in September Multiple lawsuits have already been filed, aiming to form a class action that could bring in thousands of employees, former staff, and customers Good to Know Five lawsuits have been filed so far, with most arriving in..

A long-running dispute over tribal gaming in Sonoma County has taken a decisive turn after a federal judge ordered that land held in trust for the Koi Nation of Northern California be removed from federal protection The decision blocks the tribe from moving forward with plans for a large casino and hotel near Windsor Good to know The..

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has refreshed its Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Guide, expanding the document to reflect new technologies, changing laws, and evolving risks tied to online gaming and digital payments Good to know The guide now includes new sections on risk assessment and customer..

New York is one step closer to deciding where its new casinos will land On Tuesday, Hard Rock’s $8 billion proposal for a casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field cleared a major hurdle and moved to the final stage of the licensing process Good to know The Metropolitan Park Community Advisory Committee voted 6-0 to advance..

Michigan regulators are reminding players why sticking to licensed platforms matters The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ordered six unlicensed online casinos to stop offering gambling services in the state It comes after last week it pressed eight operators to do the same Good to know Six unlicensed sites received..

New York’s race for downstate casino licenses saw two major developments this week A state-appointed panel advanced Bally’s $4 billion plan in the Bronx, while another committee voted down a $3 billion Coney Island project on the very same day Good to know Bally’s Ferry Point plan calls for a $4 billion casino and hotel complex..

Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that he personally owns Bitcoin, calling it “reasonable” to include the digital currency as part of a diversified portfolio While his comments do not signal that Apple itself is preparing to buy crypto, remarks from influential tech leaders continue to boost Bitcoin’s image worldwide Good to know..

Bally’s Corporation has laid out official plans for a massive integrated casino resort on the historic Tropicana site on the Las Vegas Strip After months of speculation following the property’s demolition in October 2024, the company has now filed entitlements with Clark County and shared details of what is to come Good to Know..

Two major casino projects in New York cleared big hurdles on Thursday as both Resorts World New York City and MGM Empire City in Yonkers secured unanimous approval from their Community Advisory Committees (CAC) The votes move both applications forward to the New York Gaming Facility Location Board, which will make the final decision later this..

he Ministry of Finance in Sweden has published a long-awaited review of the Gambling Act, setting out proposed changes that could reshape how the country handles unlicensed operators Investigator Marcus Isgren delivered the report on Wednesday, laying out measures to strengthen regulation and protect players in Sweden Good to Know The..

Bally's Corp has reinforced its $4 billion plan for a casino resort at Ferry Point in the Bronx, submitting responses to amendments raised by the Community Advisory Committee The company remains one of five active contenders for up to three downstate New York licenses, even as several competing projects in Manhattan and Brooklyn fade Good..