87-Year-Old Robbed Casino Guest of $5,000 During A Bathroom Break
Senior citizen James N. Gallagher III allegedly swiped $5,050 in slot machine credits from another patron at Boyd Gaming’s Ameristar property in St. Charles.
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BGC Rejects Claims Linking Members to Illegal Gambling Sites
The Betting and Gaming Council has dismissed allegations that some of its supplier members are providing games to unlicensed gambling websites, arguing that criminal operators are cloning legitimate products and stealing intellectual property.
South Africa's Online Casino Grey Market Faces Growing Regulatory Pressure
South Africa's online gambling laws continue to create confusion for players. While online sports betting is fully regulated, online casino gaming remains largely prohibited under existing legislation. As regulators increase their focus on consumer protection and compliance, pressure is mounting on the country's growing grey-market casino sector.
Massachusetts Launches “Safer Bets Start Here” Campaign
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has officially launched a new public awareness campaign. Its goal is to promote legal gambling platforms while warning residents about the dangers of illegal ones. It will be running throughout the 2026 World Cup.
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The agreement adds new sports and entertainment contract opportunities for users.
ACMA Blocks More Illegal Gambling Websites As Australia Tightens Enforcement
Australia's communications regulator has expanded its crackdown on offshore gambling operators, ordering additional illegal gambling websites to be blocked across the country. The latest action forms part of a broader effort to protect consumers from unlicensed operators that fall outside Australia's regulatory framework.
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87-Year-Old Robbed Casino Guest of $5,000 During A Bathroom Break
Senior citizen James N. Gallagher III allegedly swiped $5,050 in slot machine credits from another patron at Boyd Gaming’s Ameristar property in St. Charles.
BGC Rejects Claims Linking Members to Illegal Gambling Sites
The Betting and Gaming Council has dismissed allegations that some of its supplier members are providing games to unlicensed gambling websites, arguing that criminal operators are cloning legitimate products and stealing intellectual property.
South Africa's Online Casino Grey Market Faces Growing Regulatory Pressure
South Africa's online gambling laws continue to create confusion for players. While online sports betting is fully regulated, online casino gaming remains largely prohibited under existing legislation. As regulators increase their focus on consumer protection and compliance, pressure is mounting on the country's growing grey-market casino sector.
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Macau Casino GGR Takes a Hit as the World Cup Kicks Off
Macau's GGR slipped 20% below May averages in early June as the FIFA World Cup diverted gambling spend, though Citi still holds its full-month forecast.
New Zealand Banks Block Casino Transactions as Players Seek Alternatives
Reports of casino payment blocks by major New Zealand banks are prompting players to look at alternative funding methods for online gambling accounts.
Macau Gaming Revenue Surges to $2.8 Billion in May 2026
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Illinois Lawmakers Decline to Merge State Gaming Regulators
A plan to combine Illinois gaming and horse racing oversight agencies failed to advance.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Slot Machines
Lawmakers now have 120 days to decide how skill games will be regulated.
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Floyd Mayweather Faces Felony Charges Over $200K Watch
Floyd Mayweather, 49, faces felony theft and fraud charges in Las Vegas after allegedly passing a bad check for a $200,000 Audemars Piguet watch.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Heads to Vegas Sphere in 2027
The Las Vegas Sphere will adapt 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' into an immersive experience set to open in 2027, Sphere Entertainment confirms.
World Cup 2026 News
Massachusetts Launches “Safer Bets Start Here” Campaign
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has officially launched a new public awareness campaign. Its goal is to promote legal gambling platforms while warning residents about the dangers of illegal ones. It will be running throughout the 2026 World Cup.
Three Standout Moments From the First World Cup Matches
The 2026 World Cup’s opening matches have delivered some incredible results, but three stood out against the rest. We’re highlighting the trio of moments that resonated most with us and how they changed our predictions for the tournament.
South African Regulator Warns About Fake Betting Apps
South African gambling authorities are urging consumers to stay alert as fake betting apps and cloned gambling websites target sports fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Regulators say scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to imitate legitimate operators.
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South African Regulator Warns About Fake Betting Apps
South African gambling authorities are urging consumers to stay alert as fake betting apps and cloned gambling websites target sports fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Regulators say scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to imitate legitimate operators.
Prediction Markets Sue Kentucky Over Tax on Transaction Fees
The Coalition for Fair Markets has sued Kentucky over its new 14.25% tax on prediction operators passed by lawmakers back in April. The group argues the tax is discriminatory, despite Kentucky cracking down on all forms of sports betting.
Wisconsin Opens Talks With Tribes to Launch Mobile Betting
Wisconsin’s Governor has opened talks with 11 local tribes to negotiate the launch of mobile sports betting. The two sides need to agree on a legal framework for the new market, including revenue-sharing requirements for commercial operators.
Responsible Gambling News
Could New Zealand's Affiliate Ban Push Players Towards Scam Casinos?
New Zealand's upcoming regulated online casino market will prohibit licensed operators from using affiliate marketing. While the policy aims to reduce gambling advertising, some industry observers believe it could unintentionally make it harder for players to identify licensed casinos.
CFTC Releases Proposal for Regulations of Prediction Markets
The CFTC has released a 267-page proposal of new regulations for prediction markets. It includes new rules for sports contracts, including restrictions on player props. However, questions still remain over the regulator’s ability to enforce its new rules.
New Jersey Bill to Ban Micro Betting Passes First Committee
A New Jersey Assembly committee passed A3258, which proposes to ban mobile sportsbooks from offering micro-betting. The controversial bet type has been linked to problem gambling and has played a role in several major US betting scandals.
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Grant is an industry news expert who covers legislative news, financial updates, and general industry trends. As a veteran of the gambling industry, Grant has experience in the world of casinos, sports betting, and iGaming.
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Richard started writing as a teenager before breaking into sports coverage professionally in 2015, then entered the iGaming space in 2018 covering news, reviews, bonuses, sweepstakes casinos, legal, and more.
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