The UK Gambling Commission has warned Everton, Nottingham Forest, and Leicester City about promoting illegal gambling websites through their sponsorship deals. The warning came as the regulator announced that Stake.uk.com would no longer be a licensed operator following an investigation. The company behind the platform, TGP Europe Ltd, is set to shut down the site
Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) CEO Grainne Hurst has called for greater industry collaboration to combat financial crime, warning of the growing threat posed by the illegal gambling black market. Speaking at the annual Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG) training event in London, Hurst emphasized the need for a unified response to protect the regulated
iGaming solutions expert Slotegrator has announced a new partnership with Urgent Games, a provider with a broad portfolio of over 150 casino titles. Its games span popular categories like slots, crash-style games, bingo, and table classics such as baccarat and roulette. All games are fully optimized for cross-device compatibility, ensuring smooth performance even in markets where connectivity
International Game Technology (IGT) and California’s Graton Resort & Casino celebrated Wednesday the global debut of IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet, featuring the new Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money video slots game. Guests at Graton Resort & Casino will be the first players in the world to access the latest showcase from
Recently the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling released an impressive report for Spain’s licensed casino operators, showing an estimated gambling revenue of 348.09 million euros in the third quarter of 2024. The same trend is seen globally with a strong predicted growth in the coming years. Big changes are taking place in the
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has announced its financial outcomes for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, ending December 31, 2024. The results indicate substantial growth in revenue and successful advancements in both domestic and international markets. Detailed financial performance: This quarter, Mohegan enjoyed a rise in net revenues to $498.9 million, an increase of $73.7 million from the same
In a recent legislative session, the Hawaii State Legislature took a firm stance by indefinitely deferring a bill aimed at legalizing casino gambling within the state. This decision puts a pause on Senate Bill 893, which proposed the introduction of regulated casinos into Hawaii’s new Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and at the Hawaii Convention Center, a move that stirred public and political controversy.
The Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) has granted 37 permanent betting licenses, expanding the country’s regulated gambling market. Published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), these licenses will be valid until December 31, 2029, with each operator required to pay a R$30 million licensing fee. New Operators Join the Regulated
Feb 14, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Are you planning to hit the online poker tables over the weekend but are racking your brains wondering where to invest your hard-earned bankroll? Fear not, because PokerNews is here with the Weekend Preview, highlighting a few multi-table tournaments that should get you tingling with excitement.
For the third consecutive year, legislative efforts to introduce a casino in Fairfax County have failed. The latest attempt, Senate Bill 982, aimed at expanding Virginia’s casino-eligible localities to include Fairfax County, was unanimously blocked by a House subcommittee. This decision effectively removes the proposal from the 2025 legislative session. Members of the Commerce, Agriculture
WinView Technology, Inc. has taken a bold step by filing patent infringement lawsuits against two major players in the sports betting industry, DraftKings and FanDuel. The legal actions, filed in the District of New Jersey, accuse both companies of unauthorized use of WinView’s patented technologies in their expansive online and mobile gaming platforms. These technologies encompass a wide range of functionalities including live,
MGM Resorts International and its partners have officially begun work on Japan’s first casino-integrated resort in Osaka. The groundbreaking ceremony for the ambitious project will take place on April 24, marking a significant step forward in Japan’s gaming industry. The project, valued at JPY1.27 trillion (approximately $8.6 billion), is located on Yumeshima, a 700-acre artificial
Feb 14, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents True to Texas fashion, it was another action-packed day at Champions Club in Houston as the $1,100 PLO Championship came to a close. When the dust settled, local crusher Vladyslav Shovkovyi emerged victorious—not only securing the win but also cashing in PLO for the first time.
Feb 13, 2025 1 min read After winning the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Bally’s Black Hawk Main Event for $127,849, poker coach Faraz Jaka will break down key hands that led to his six-figure victory. Jaka, alongside 22nd-place finisher Angela Jordison, will analyze the tournament in a live stream on JakaCoaching.com on Feb. 20 at
Feb 13, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents No, you weren’t experiencing deja vu on Thursday at the PokerGO Cup when Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek and Joey Weissman battled heads-up for the title in Event #2: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em. The same two players finished first and second place on Wednesday in Event #1: $5,100
Feb 13, 2025 7 min read Celebrities in poker are nothing new. Gabe Kaplan and Chill Willis were a couple of celebrities involved in the early days of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), and the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas used to hold celebrity charity events that included Dionne Warwick and Mr. T. During
Feb 13, 2025 2 min read A federal judge ordered the release of Tom Goldstein from custody in Maryland after the prominent attorney was arrested this week for allegedly violating his bail. Goldstein was arrested Monday after investigators said they discovered undisclosed cryptocurrency wallets that sent and received millions in transactions this past week. Goldstein,
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In a significant regulatory action, the UK’s Gambling Commission has imposed a £95,450 fine on Merkur Slots UK. This penalty stems from the company’s failure to adhere to social responsibility obligations after it emerged that staff had inadequately protected a vulnerable customer who incurred substantial losses while battling lung cancer. Tragic loss and family reaction: Wendy Hughes, 64, experienced a harrowing loss of nearly £2,000 during
A proposed constitutional amendment could give Texans the opportunity to decide whether the state should legalize and regulate sports betting. State Representative Sam Harless filed House Joint Resolution 134 on Wednesday, setting the stage for lawmakers to consider placing the issue on the ballot in the upcoming election cycle. If approved by the Texas