Missouri’s sports betting launch, initially expected in early summer 2025, has been postponed after the state’s proposed emergency regulations were rejected. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) announced that it will now proceed with standard rulemaking procedures, delaying the implementation of legalized wagering until at least August 30, 2025. The primary reason for the delay stems
Month: February 2025
The championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off between Canada and the United States became the most-bet hockey event in legal betting history. Canada secured a 3-2 overtime victory in Thursday night’s final, capping off a tournament that significantly exceeded betting expectations. Leading sportsbooks, including BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel, reported that the title game attracted
In a strategic financial move, billionaire Tilman Fertitta has surpassed Elaine Wynn to become the largest shareholder of Wynn Resorts. This transition was officially confirmed through a recent SEC Form 3 filing, indicating Fertitta’s significant stake acquisition. Significant stake and insider status: Tilman Fertitta, the CEO of Feritta Entertainment, which includes the Golden Nugget casino chain and other ventures, has officially been
BetBlocker has expanded its free gambling self-exclusion software to include Italian-language support, furthering its mission to make responsible gambling tools more widely accessible. This update means that 67 million Italian speakers can now navigate the tool in their native language, reducing barriers for those seeking help with gambling addiction. Bringing Responsible Gambling Support to More
EGT Digital and EGT are set to make their debut participations at the SBC Summit Rio 2025, taking place on February 26-27. The two companies will showcase their latest innovations at booth B490. EGT Digital will present over 120 in-house developed slot games as well as the jackpot top performers Bell Link, High Cash, Clover Chance, and
Legendary Dutch footballer Gregory van der Wiel will make a special appearance at the AIBC Eurasia gaming event taking place this week in Dubai, organizer SiGMA has revealed. “Thanks to an exciting partnership with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and as a 1X Affiliate partner, Van Der Wiel will pay a visit to the 1X Affiliate
iGaming solutions provider BetConstruct will participate in SBC Summit Rio 2025, taking place from February 26-27. The company will be presenting its portfolio of products at Stand B870. “Join us as we explore the future of iGaming and contribute to its next chapter of growth and innovation,” the company invites. This year, BetConstruct will showcase
Big Bola Casinos’ Pedregal venue in Mexico City has introduced Zitro’s new CONCEPT cabinet line. The casino has also launched new Zitro games such as Legendary Sword, Triple Charm Journey, and Lucky Vault. Legendary Sword, a medieval-themed adventure, “casts players as noble knights wielding a Magic Sword to achieve Honor and Glory,” says Zitro of
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a cease-and-desist order against BetNow.eu Sportsbook, Casino, and Racebook (BetNow) for operating illegally within the state. The offshore website offers a variety of casino games, including slots, poker, and live dealer options such as blackjack, roulette, and craps, along with sports betting and horse race wagering. “This unlicensed operator
Feb 25, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents 888poker is offering its players a chance to earn 50% cashback on the fees paid to enter the online poker site’s exciting jackpot BLAST tournaments. BLAST games are 888poker’s spin on jackpot sit & go tournaments, meaning they are already potentially quite profitable, but even more
The Nitropolis series is one of ELK Studio’s most successful productions. Since the first game was released back in 2020 there have been 8 further Nitropolis slots including what was billed as the last ever, Nitropolis 5, which came out last summer. But it turns out that is not the end, and perhaps it’s no
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has introduced its updated regulatory strategy for 2025, aiming to refine its oversight of the online gaming sector. The revised approach is designed to improve risk assessment, strengthen compliance measures, and enhance collaboration with licensed operators. With a stronger focus on evidence-based supervision, the authority intends to ensure the sector
View image in fullscreen ‘Overjoyed’: US lottery winner pledges to give part of $328.5m prize to non-profits Abbas Shafii says he plans to travel, invest and share Powerball prize with non-profits ‘close to [his] heart’ What would you do if you won hundreds of millions of dollars playing the lottery? A 79-year-old man from Beaverton,
Feb 25, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Action has wrapped up in Day 2 of the $215 Mystery Bounty Main Event in the PokerNews Online Championship hosted by 888poker, after nearly four hours of play. Of the 219 runners who started the day, only eight players will return for Day 3 on February
Feb 24, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Alan Keating made one of the best televised poker calls seen in a while during Monday’s episode of High Stakes Poker, and it was one of many monster pots in the nosebleed-stakes cash game. The sixth episode of Season 14 provided action from start to finish,
Feb 24, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents For the sixth time, the PokerGO studio at ARIA Las Vegas was filled to the brim with a mix of the industry’s biggest names, notable players, and well-beloved content creators to celebrate the Global Poker Awards. No fewer than 38 awards were handed out during the
Feb 24, 2025 5 min read Table Of Contents It took over 24 hours, but Ebony Kenney eventually responded on Sunday to a year-old image that surfaced showing a real-time assistance (RTA) chart on her computer screen while playing online poker. But the poker community doesn’t seem to be buying the excuse. The same can
The Indian Gaming Association’s 40th annual Tradeshow & Convention will be held from March 31 to April 3, 2025, in San Diego, featuring sessions on sports betting, iGaming, tribal sovereignty, and economic sustainability. Marking its 40th edition, the event—dubbed “The Future of Indian Gaming: The Next Chapter”—will serve as a key platform for education, strategy,
Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game is two weeks away, with anticipation building as the event gears up to deliver insights and discussions on the future of gambling regulation. From March 10–13, 2025, at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, this year’s conference is set to be “an unmissable platform for international collaboration and
Hours away from the start of a new edition of SBC Summit Rio, organizers expect to welcome over 15,000 attendees to the Riocentro convention center, a 275% increase over the 2024 edition. From February 25-27, the event will bring together key representatives from global and regional operators, along with affiliates and influencers, a multitude of