North Dakota lawmakers have voted against a proposal to place sports betting legalization on the 2026 general election ballot. During a floor vote on Wednesday, the state House of Representatives rejected House Concurrent Resolution 3002 with a decisive 70-24 vote. The decision followed extensive debate, with legislators raising concerns about gambling addiction and the potential
Month: January 2025
Hawaii lawmakers have introduced a new set of bills in the 2025 legislative session aimed at legalizing online casino gaming, sports betting, and fantasy sports, renewing efforts to bring gambling to one of the last U.S. states with a total ban. Despite multiple past failures, legislators hope the latest proposals, which include online sports
Gaming solutions provider Win Systems was honored this week with the ICE Landmark Award 2025, recognizing “its outstanding contribution and pioneering leadership in the sector,” coinciding with its 30th anniversary. The ICE Landmark Awards, organized by Clarion Gaming, annually recognize companies, associations, and individuals for their significant impact on the global gaming industry. The awards
Virgin Las Vegas culinary workers have ended their two-month strike after being able to secure a new five-year contract. Thus ends one of the longest labor disputes in Sin City over the past several decades. While the full details of the agreement remain undisclosed, union officials revealed that it includes significant pay increases, potentially mirroring
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has secured a seven-year contract extension with the Thuringian State Lottery (LOTTO Thüringen) in Germany, reinforcing their long-standing relationship. Under this agreement, IGT will deploy its Aurora retail central system technology along with comprehensive software upgrades. The new system is expected to be operational by March 2026. Aurora, a key
Prediction market operator Kalshi is preparing to introduce event contracts tied to major American sports leagues, including the Super Bowl and the NFL’s conference championships. The company recently submitted documentation (pdf) to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), seeking approval for contracts that will allow traders to speculate on whether specific teams will win
Hawaii has long been an outlier in the United States when it comes to gambling regulations, holding firm to its ban on all forms of betting. Despite repeated attempts in recent years to change this, lawmakers in the state have once again introduced a series of bills aimed at legalizing certain forms of gambling, including sports betting and fantasy sports. However, given
Vietnam’s police have dismantled a massive international money laundering operation, arresting five individuals and seizing vast amounts of illicitly obtained funds. The operation, which ran from 2022 to 2024, is reported to have funneled $1.2 billion (approximately 30,000 billion dong) into the country, much of it sourced from online fraud and international gambling. Authorities uncover widespread scheme: The criminal
Aristocrat Gaming’s NFL content is now live in Puerto Rico, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday at Casino del Mar. The launch follows the deployment of the company’s NFL-themed portfolio in North America, now bringing it outside of the continental US with a 13-casino debut on the Jackpot del Encanto link in Puerto Rico. The
International Game Technology (IGT) has been recognized with top honors in two award programs held in conjunction with ICE Barcelona 2025: the International Gaming Awards and the European Casino Awards. IGT LotteryLink was named Lottery Product of the Year at the International Gaming Awards, an annual program that recognizes online and land-based casino suppliers and operators
Atlaslive, a tech B2B supplier for the iGaming sector, has partnered with Split The Pot, a company that offers customizable and lightweight games. “Together, they’re bringing a fresh twist to gaming, combining cutting-edge live technology with engaging and secure solutions that work seamlessly on all types of phones — even in remote areas,” according to
Jan 24, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents At least $1 million is guaranteed to be won in the 888poker XL Winter Series Mystery Bounty Main Event, but you must hurry if you want to be in with a shot of capturing a slice of those seven figures because only four Day 1s remain.
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a stern warning to licensed operators after discovering that their casino games have been appearing on unlicensed websites available to British consumers. This development has prompted the Commission to take a stronger stance against unregulated gambling operations, emphasizing the risks they pose to consumers and the potential consequences
Jan 23, 2025 2 min read Matt Berkey, on Thursday’s Only Friends podcast, informed his audience that he’ll be taking on a new heads-up opponent, and it’s none other than sports card shop owner Jared Bleznick. Both players have previously competed in heavily publicized high-stakes battles. Bleznick recently defeated Patrik Antonius, the 2024 Poker Hall
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reported a dramatic rise in enforcement actions against unlicensed gambling operators, with 264 illegal websites being taken down in the current financial year, a staggering increase of over 1,000 percent compared to the previous year. Speaking at the ICE World Regulatory Briefing in Barcelona, UKGC Chairman Andrew Rhodes revealed
Ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have committed to intensifying efforts to combat illegal online gambling and its associated crimes, a growing threat exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meeting in Langkawi on January 19, officials also welcomed Beijing’s offer to support regional initiatives against cybercrime. Illegal online gambling has flourished in
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced the reappointment of board member Deidre A. Lambert-Bounds for a second four-year term. The reappointment by Governor Gretchen Whitmer reaffirms her confidence in Lambert-Bounds’ contribution to the agency’s mission of ensuring a fair and transparent gaming environment, the MGCB said. Lambert-Bounds joined the board on July 22,
Golden Nugget Atlantic City has announced the grand reopening of its sportsbook on January 29, just in time for the highly anticipated Super Bowl. The updated facility, located off the Main Atrium, now provides new technology and expanded betting options. The revamped sportsbook will feature over 50 high-definition televisions, five large video walls, and a