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..

Las Vegas casinos posted stronger gaming numbers in July, but the boost came even as fewer travelers made their way to the city The unusual split between casino revenue and visitation shows how the Strip is still pulling in money despite declining traffic Good to Know Clark County casinos brought in $115 billion in July, up 324% from..

Speculation about delays in New York’s casino licensing process has been swirling, but the state’s gambling regulator says the timeline remains firm The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) confirmed that three licenses will be issued by the end of the year, dismissing talk of a pushback to 2026 Good to Know NYSGC expects to..

The debate over legal gambling in Georgia may heat up again next year, and two Las Vegas powerhouses are already raising their hands Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming both told lawmakers they would be ready to invest if the state finally gives casinos the green light Good to Know Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming are watching Georgia closely for..

Tax rules around gambling losses are once again on the table in Washington Nevada Rep Dina Titus is leading a push to restore full wagering loss deductions, and she’s tying her FAIR BET Act to one of Congress’s most critical annual measures — the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Good to Know The FAIR BET Act aims to..

he UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has filed charges against former GVC Holdings CEO Kenny Alexander as part of a long-running investigation into the company’s historic gambling activities in Turkey Alexander and ten others now face serious accusations including conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to bribe, covering the period between..

West Virginia University has taken a major step in responsible gambling research with the launch of its new Support Centre for Gaming Research and Development Backed by funding from Chen and Benjamin Truman, the facility is designed to focus on advancing responsible play and supporting innovation across the US gambling market Good to..

Czech investment group KKCG has sold a small portion of its holding in Allwyn International to J&T Arch Investment, valuing the lottery operator’s share capital at €112 billion ($13 billion) Good to know KKCG sold 427% of Allwyn for €500 million KKCG still controls 9573% of the company through Allwyn AG J&T Arch..

The rise of stablecoins has reshaped the conversation around money movement, and now Google Cloud is stepping into the space with a new tool designed for banks and institutions The company has launched its Universal Ledger (GCUL), a programmable, compliance-focused platform that aims to modernize how payments and asset settlements are handled..

Turning Stone Enterprises has released new animated renderings of its Turning Stone Evolution project, a $370 million expansion that represents the resort’s largest development in two decades The visuals give guests, partners, and the community a chance to preview how the property will look once construction wraps up in 2027 Good to..

Churchill Downs has taken full control of its Salem, New Hampshire venture, completing the purchase of the majority interests in Casino Salem The deal clears the way for future development phases as the operator looks to create a larger entertainment destination in New England Good to Know Churchill Downs closed its Casino Salem..

The push to award downstate casino licenses in New York City is facing another delay Senator Joseph Addabbo says the much-anticipated approvals may not arrive until early next year, a few months later than originally planned Good to Know Up to three full casino licenses are available in New York City, with eight applications..

Aviva has published new survey results showing growing interest among UK adults in adding cryptocurrency to their retirement plans The poll, conducted by Censuswide between June 4–6 with 2,000 participants, found that 27% of respondents would consider crypto as part of their pension strategy Good to know 23% of UK adults said they..

Elite Casino Resorts has completed the purchase of Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resort in Burlington, officially adding the two properties to its growing list of gaming and entertainment destinations Good to know Catfish Bend Casino features more than 600 slots, 18 table games, poker, a sportsbook, and a high-limit room FunCity..