SGA Enforces Ban Against Simba NV for Sweden License Violations
An SGA investigation revealed Simba NV operated sites like Betlast.com and Slotmonster.com, illegally accessible and marketed to Swedish players.
Latest Casino and Gambling News
Bally’s Settles Lawsuit that Blocked White Men from Buying Chicago Casino Shares
Bally's Settles Minority Ownership Requirement Suit
Las Vegas Tourism Plunge Mirrors Major US Cities Amid Trade War Fallout
Las Vegas is suffering swift, severe impacts of nosediving visitor numbers, canceled hotel room books, mass layoffs, and emptier casino floors.
Melco to Shut Down Macau Satellite Casino and Mocha Venues by Year End
The move aligns with Macau’s satellite casino restructuring, which will allow only concessionaires to own such establishments from January 1, 2026.
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Man Faces Charges After Firework Blast and Theft at PA Casino
A man, Jeremy Allen Hartman, attempted to steal alcohol and then lit off fireworks in a bathroom at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh.
New York Shuts Down 26 Sweepstakes Casinos, Mulls Legislative Ban
New York Blocks 26 Sweepstakes Casinos
Star Entertainment Faces Risk of Collapse Over AUSTRAC’s $400M AML Fine
AUSTRAC alleges Star enabled 117 high-risk clients to funnel billions in suspect funds through its casinos between 2016 and 2020.
BetMGM Eyes Expansion into Missouri With New Partnership
BetMGM has partnered with Century Casinos in Missouri to pursue an online sports betting license. The operator is the second to reach a deal in the state, whose sports betting market is set to launch on December 1.
ACMA Penalizes Four Betting Operators for Self-Exclusion Rule Breaches
ACMA uncovered the breaches through investigations enforcing the Interactive Gambling Act and national online wagering consumer protection rules.
Industry News
Bally’s Settles Lawsuit that Blocked White Men from Buying Chicago Casino Shares
Bally's Settles Minority Ownership Requirement Suit
New York Shuts Down 26 Sweepstakes Casinos, Mulls Legislative Ban
New York Blocks 26 Sweepstakes Casinos
Nassau County Almost Completely Out of New York Casino Licensing Race
Nassau Unlikely to Find Gaming Partner
Financial News
Macau Posts Best Month Since COVID Outbreak, Hits $2.6 Billion in Revenue
Macau Casinos Post Best Month Since COVID
Atlantic City Casinos Falter Again, New Jersey iGaming Flourishes
Atlantic City Casinos Struggle
Atlantic City Casinos Profitable, But Most Made Less Money than in 2023
Atlantic City Casinos' Bottom Line Drops
Legal News
Man Faces Charges After Firework Blast and Theft at PA Casino
A man, Jeremy Allen Hartman, attempted to steal alcohol and then lit off fireworks in a bathroom at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh.
Sweepstakes Casino Majority Owner Pushing For Complete Control
VGW majority owner Laurence Escalante is pushing to gain complete control of the company.
New York AG Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Casinos
New York AG Letitia James sends cease and desist letters to 26 sweepstakes casinos.
Las Vegas News
Las Vegas Tourism Plunge Mirrors Major US Cities Amid Trade War Fallout
Las Vegas is suffering swift, severe impacts of nosediving visitor numbers, canceled hotel room books, mass layoffs, and emptier casino floors.
Nevada Gaming Revenue Falls 0.5% As Las Vegas Strip Slumps for Third Month
Statewide gaming revenue held steady at $1.23 billion despite the Strip’s downturn, down just 0.5% YoY, marking 50 straight months above $1 billion.
BetMGM Pioneers Landmark Women’s Sports Betting Deal with Las Vegas Aces
The Las Vegas Aces sponsorship runs until the 2027 season, marking BetMGM’s first major franchise partnership in women’s professional sports.
World News
SGA Enforces Ban Against Simba NV for Sweden License Violations
An SGA investigation revealed Simba NV operated sites like Betlast.com and Slotmonster.com, illegally accessible and marketed to Swedish players.
Melco to Shut Down Macau Satellite Casino and Mocha Venues by Year End
The move aligns with Macau’s satellite casino restructuring, which will allow only concessionaires to own such establishments from January 1, 2026.
Star Entertainment Faces Risk of Collapse Over AUSTRAC’s $400M AML Fine
AUSTRAC alleges Star enabled 117 high-risk clients to funnel billions in suspect funds through its casinos between 2016 and 2020.
Sports Betting
BetMGM Eyes Expansion into Missouri With New Partnership
BetMGM has partnered with Century Casinos in Missouri to pursue an online sports betting license. The operator is the second to reach a deal in the state, whose sports betting market is set to launch on December 1.
Past Arguments Coming Back to Haunt Kalshi in Maryland
A Maryland judge questioned Kalshi’s claim that only the CFTC has jurisdiction over sports prediction markets. He cited the company’s previous legal arguments, which claimed that sports betting doesn’t have the economic impact to qualify as a commodity.
Sports Betting Alliance Shares Outrage Over New Illinois Tax
The Sports Betting Alliance has accused Illinois lawmakers of discriminatory practices for approving a new tax on each wager accepted by online sportsbooks. The group warned that bettors in the state will feel the impact the most.
Esports
Complexity Announces It's Leaving Apex Legends Competitive Play
Complexity is done with Apex Legends competitive play.
United Kingdom Searching For a Head of Video Games and Esports
The search for a Head of Video Games and Esports in the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport is ongoing in the United Kingdom.
Team Vitality and League of Legends Vet Nisqy Mutually Part Ways
Nisqy and Team Vitality mutually part ways.
Responsible Gambling News
NFL Agrees to Help Fund New Responsible Gaming Study
The NFL has partnered with the International Center for Responsible Gaming to fund a study of the betting habits of college athletes and students. The league hopes the study will help curb problem gambling and better protect athletes from harassment.
Responsible Gaming Shares New Guidelines for VIP Hosts
The Responsible Online Gaming Association has released new guidelines for how sportsbook VIP hosts should interact with customers to curb problem gambling. The new best practices come as VIP hosts have come under fire over problem gambling concerns.
Did Charles Barkley Cross a Line With Quip About Bet Limits?
Charles Barkley shared that he uses a bookie to circumvent FanDuel’s betting limits during an NHL broadcast. Some responsible gaming advocates believe his remark crossed a line by suggesting a way for the public to avoid responsible gaming guardrails.
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