MGM Resorts International has agreed to a substantial $45 million settlement following two significant data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. These breaches, which occurred in July 2019 and September 2023, led to the theft of sensitive data such as addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport details, phone numbers, and email addresses. The
Month: January 2025
Slotmill’s Last Man Standing is a new, action-packed 5×4 video slot that transports players to the dusty streets of a rugged Wild West town. With an array of unique features and an impressive max payout of 10,000x your bet, this game is anything but your typical Western-themed slot. Filled with dramatic showdowns, thrilling bonuses, and captivating symbols, Last Man Standing delivers a gun-slinging, high-volatility
Brazil is edging closer to a major shift in its gambling legislation, with Minister of Tourism Celso Sabino expressing optimism about the approval and implementation of a law to legalize land-based casinos by the first half of 2025. The legislation aims to boost the country’s economy by increasing tourism and creating jobs while addressing longstanding
A recent opinion poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) highlights significant public resistance to Thailand’s proposed casino-entertainment complexes and online gambling legalization. The survey, conducted on January 20-21 via telephone with 1,310 participants across the country, offers insights into the public’s stance on these controversial government proposals. Opposition to Casino Complexes
Sports betting and iCasino operator Betsson and Argentine football team Racing Club de Avellaneda have strengthened their existing partnership. Just months away from celebrating the second anniversary of their collaboration, Betsson will become the club’s main sponsor starting from the next tournament. The agreement comes at a significant moment, as Racing Club was recently crowned
The New York State Gaming Commission on Monday appointed two new members to the panel responsible for awarding three downstate casino licenses, finalizing the five-member board as competition among major gambling operators intensifies. Marion Phillips III, a former diversity and community relations executive, and Greg Reimers, a retired real estate executive, were unanimously approved
A federal court has given preliminary approval to a $45 million settlement in a consolidated class-action lawsuit against MGM Resorts International for two major data breaches that exposed the personal information of millions of customers. The breaches, which occurred in 2019 and 2023, impacted approximately 37 million individuals and highlighted vulnerabilities in the company’s data
The PGA Tour, PENN Entertainment, and ESPN are launching a live betting stream on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+. The ESPN Bet branded stream will provide key data, insights, and live betting analysis during coverage of six marquee FedExCup events across the 2025 PGA Tour season. ESPN Bet on PGA Tour LIVE, set to premiere at the
Fred and Peter Done, owners of Betfred, and the Coates Family, owners of Bet365, have ranked second and third place in the Sunday Times Tax List, which features the major taxpayers in the UK. The latest ranking reaffirms the financial impact of the sector in the country. It is the seventh time the paper has drawn
After nearly two decades away from the U.S. market, Betcris has officially re-entered the scene by launching its first sportsbook in Arizona. The move is a significant milestone for the international operator, marking its first venture into the regulated U.S. sports betting market since exiting in 2007 following the enactment of the Unlawful Internet Gaming
DraftKings and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have agreed to settle a legal dispute surrounding the use of NFL player likenesses in DraftKings’ NFT-based fantasy sports platform, Reignmakers. The parties informed the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday that they had reached a settlement in principle. They requested a
A proposed new casino in Cedar Rapids has sparked significant debate in the Iowa legislature, with a bill moving forward that would effectively prevent its development. The bill, which seeks to impose a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses in the state, was passed by the House Ways & Means Committee on Monday evening in a 17-8 vote. This legislation
In a significant move to combat gambling harm, the New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced plans to remove all gambling-related advertisements from public transport across the state. This ban, which will include trains, buses, ferries, and other state-owned infrastructure such as metro stations, is designed to reduce the visibility of gambling promotions that have become a common feature
Westgate Las Vegas has become the only resort to have both a monorail stop and a Vegas Loop station following the underground transportation system’s latest expansion. The new loop station, which connects Westgate and the Las Vegas Convention Center, opened to the public on Saturday. The underground transportation system relies on a fleet of five-seater Teslas
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS unveiled its portfolio at last week’s ICE Barcelona 2025, held in Spain for the first time. The company has shared key takeaways from the event, which took place from January 20 to 22, at the Fira Gran Via venue. The relocation of ICE from London to Barcelona marked a significant milestone, building
Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Donata Szabo, Regional Head of Licensing, Government & Regulatory Affairs – EMEA/APAC at Sportradar, as the third conference chair for its 2025 edition. Szabo oversees regulatory and licensing efforts across the diverse EMEA/APAC regions at Sportradar, leveraging her global experience to offer insights into regulatory systems
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched Wild Wildebeest Wins, which it describes as an “action-packed slot that takes players on a thrilling safari adventure across the African savannah.” Elephants, rhinos, and wildebeest roam the reels in the 6×4 slot, where 3-6 scatters award 8-20 free spins. During free spins, wilds carry 2x, 3x, or
Jelly Entertainment has signed a licensing agreement with Bally’s Corporation to integrate some of its iGaming titles with the operator in the UK. As part of the deal, games such as CleoPatrick, Witches Go Wild and Midas Riches will be made available to players on brands including Jackpotjoy and Virgin Games. The deal will also
The European Union (EU) is sometimes considered a “single state” regarding economic contributions from a global perspective. The member states have much in common, including their regulations. Nevertheless, there are certain areas where each country operates independently and the iGaming industry is one. The region is not governed by a single regulatory framework. Instead, different
Jan 28, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Aggressive opponents can make your time at the poker table a real challenge, but learning how to fight back is a critical skill for any player. In the latest episode of Made To Learn, 888poker ambassador and accomplished poker pro Vivian Saliba shares her top five