BetMGM, a prominent figure in the iGaming and sports betting landscape, has announced a monumental event: a player has won a staggering $6,450,023 progressive jackpot. This prize sets a new record for the largest jackpot ever won in the legalized online casino sector in the United States. The historic jackpot win: Early on August 19, while
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As the 2024 NFL season approaches, the league is taking significant steps to fortify its defenses against betting-related corruption. This year, heightened measures are being implemented to monitor suspicious activities that could compromise the integrity of the sport. The NFL’s senior vice president of security, Cathy Lanier, cited by ESPN, has disclosed a comprehensive strategy
The debate surrounding the Koi Nation’s proposed casino and resort in Windsor, California, has intensified with notable political figures and entities lining up against the project. The opposition includes local bodies like the Windsor Town Council and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, extending up to state and national representatives such as Sen. Mike McGuire, Reps. Jared
Imperial Pacific International (IPI), a Chinese investment holding company based in Hong Kong, is making headlines as it seeks federal bankruptcy court permission to sell its hotel casino in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, and other significant assets to Loi Lam Sit for a proposed sum of $10 million. This request marks a pivotal moment in
BetMGM, a key player in the iGaming and sports betting industry, has ushered in a groundbreaking development by introducing the first sports betting app that provides seamless, nationwide connectivity for Nevada bettors through a single digital wallet. This advancement is in partnership with MGM Resorts International and leverages technology from Entain, positioning BetMGM as the only legal sports betting app
Michigan’s iGaming and sports betting operators reported a robust performance for July 2024, with combined gross receipts hitting $220.86 million. This marked a 3.2% increase from the previous month, demonstrating sustained growth in these sectors. The breakdown of the gross receipts for July shows iGaming leading with $191.44 million, while sports betting contributed $29.42 million.
Universal Entertainment, the parent company of Okada Manila, has announced significant leadership changes, signaling a new chapter in its corporate governance. The company has called for an Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting on September 19, 2024, to vote on two key issues: the dismissal of former President and CEO Jun Fujimoto from his role as a Director and the election of Tomohiro
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken further steps to protect Australian consumers by ordering internet service providers (ISPs) to block additional illegal gambling and affiliate marketing websites. This decision follows a series of investigations revealing that these websites were operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, offering unlicensed and prohibited gambling services to Australian
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has fined Borgata Casino $75,000 following an audit that revealed significant overstatements of iGaming promotional gaming credits (PGCs) on the BetMGM platform. This recent violation, identified between October 2023 and May 2024, resulted in the casino understating its gross revenue by over $4.5 million, leading to an underpayment of $365,161 in gross revenue
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has initiated stringent actions against illegal gambling operations in Selma, securing temporary restraining orders against five gambling halls, a move underscoring the state’s firm stance against unlawful gaming activities. On Friday, Attorney General Marshall‘s office filed for temporary restraining orders (TROs) targeting facilities known to engage in illegal gambling activities.
A significant legal push is underway to bring a new casino to the tourist hotspot of Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. This Tuesday, the Osage River and Gaming Convention (ORGC) filed a lawsuit aimed at placing their proposal on the November ballot, asserting discrepancies in the validation of voter signatures by state officials. The
Chinese authorities, in collaboration with Macau’s enforcement agencies, have successfully dismantled major illegal currency exchange operations that had been operating in and around Macau casinos. The coordinated efforts led to the detention of 252 suspects, all of whom were allegedly part of an extensive illicit trade valued at approximately CNY 3 billion (US$420.6 million). The operations were part
As the 2024 NFL season approaches, bettors are gearing up for more frequent and engaged betting, according to the upcoming “Insights 2024-25 Consumer Reports on NFL Wagering Intentions” by Optimove, cited by CDC Gaming Reports. This report, which is set to be released on August 22, delves into the betting behaviors and trends as the
A recent study by the Australia Institute has proposed a small levy on gambling revenues to offset the potential loss of advertising income from a proposed ban on gambling ads. This levy, according to the report, could not only replace lost advertising revenues but also provide additional funding for public broadcasters like the ABC. In
In a recent Architectural Review Board (ARB) meeting on Monday, August 19th, the development team behind Virginia’s long-awaited casino project hinted that the name “Headwaters Resort & Casino” might no longer be associated with the planned entertainment complex. This revelation surfaced during an hour-long discussion where architects employed by the Pamunkey Indian Nation—the city’s key partner in this
Hard Rock Digital has officially launched its fall campaign, “Roll With Us,” spotlighting its flagship sportsbook and iGaming platform, Hard Rock Bet. The campaign, which aims to redefine the online betting experience, is fronted by none other than 9-time diamond-certified, GRAMMY Award-nominated global superstar Post Malone. Produced by creative agency 72andSunny New York, with support from Redline Media Group
Online betting operator PlayUp Interactive, trading under the name Draftstars, has been hit with a record-breaking fine of $586,000 for illegally offering inducements to gamble through 33 advertisements on its website. The fine, issued on Monday, August 12, by the Downing Centre Local Court, marks a significant enforcement of New South Wales’ stringent regulations on gambling advertising. Record fine
Relax Gaming, a leading iGaming aggregator and content supplier has launched its latest innovation, Relax Vantage, a state-of-the-art business platform designed to revolutionize the integration process for both operators and suppliers. This new platform promises to enhance efficiency by offering next-level functionality without requiring any development work from the end-user. A seamless integration experience: Relax Vantage is
In a significant move to sway Missouri voters towards legalizing sports betting, the campaign has received a substantial financial boost. DraftKings‘ parent company, DK Crown Holdings, has contributed $3.5 million to the political action committee (PAC) advocating for the ballot initiative, according to recent filings with the Missouri Ethics Commission. This latest contribution has propelled
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has officially been endorsed as Thailand’s new prime minister, following a formal endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Sunday. The 37-year-old leader, the youngest prime minister in the country’s history, was voted in by the Thai parliament just two days after her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, was removed from office by the Constitutional Court.