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Lt. Gov. Vikki Goodwin, the first Democrat to preside over the Texas Senate in almost three decades, seems to have a neutral stance on gambling and favors the idea of allowing voters to decide. At the same time, she said that she believes that prediction markets should be reined in. Goodwin Favors…

The Wednesday Powerball drawing had no jackpot winners, which is not all that surprising, considering that the game’s jackpot landed only several days ago. In addition to that, no Match 5 prizes have happened yet, reflecting the usual slowdown that comes after jackpot wins. One Lucky Player Won $15…

A convenience store worker in Ohio faces felony charges after printing hundreds of unauthorized tickets. According to reports, the man had learned how to print Keno tickets without paying and used that to pay his bills. The Man Had Learned to Exploit the Lottery Terminal The man involved in this pr…

Eden Hazard was one of the most popular players on the Chelsea soccer team, but he might be in trouble in his native Belgium, as he is under investigation by the Belgian Gaming Commission for his sponsorship deal with the online gambling site Stake. Why Is the Player Under Investigation? According…

Brazil's betting ban has been extended while lawmakers debate whether to make it permenant. (Image: Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images) The post Brazil Extends Nationwide Betting Ban for Another 60 Days appeared first on Casino.org.

Former UK parliamentary candidate Kevin Craig, 55, who wagered GBP 800 (about $1,000) on his own defeat in the 2024 election, now alleges that the country’s UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) made him actually lose. Craig Says the UKGC Made Him Lose Craig represented the Labour Party in the 2024 UK gene…

Gambling giant Wynn Resorts has filed a lawsuit against Simon Pan, a Chinese-born former brothel owner with alleged links to organized crime. Wynn claims that Pan, who now lives in Melbourne, Australia, has gambled more than HKD 17.8 million ($2.26 million USD) from December 31, 2025, to January 6…

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has launched “Next Bet“, a new thought leadership initiative that brings together different perspectives on emerging technologies, market developments and regulatory challenges that may […] O post IBIA unveils new initiative to shape the future…

Former casino magnate James Packer has sold his Tuscan-inspired mansion in Aspen for almost $43 million. The Wall Street Journal was first to report that the 59-year-old Packer made a substantial return on his Colorado estate in the West Buttermilk neighborhood of Aspen. The Crown Resorts founder a…

Spotting a warning sign is the first step in protecting players. What happens next matters just as much. Join us for this webinar looking at how operators act once risky play is detected, why some messages land with players while others are ignored, and how to get the tone, timing and channel of a…

Fernando Mendoza is getting his opportunity to take over as the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback sooner than expected, after Kirk Cousins was traded to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday (Nov. 10). The Raiders received a 2027 third-round draft pick from the Vikings in the trade. In a news conf…

Key takeaways For iGaming suppliers in Brazil, September 2026 rewrote every contractual assumption made since the regulated market opened on January 1, 2025. On September 14, the regulator tightened rules […] O post iGaming suppliers in Brazil after the betting ban: What MP 1,394 changes for B2B pa…

Las Vegas Formula 1 preparations are underway as the city gets ready to host another major racing weekend from November 19-21, with festivities continuing through Sunday, November 22. The 2026 Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix will bring international racing teams, visitors and entertainment…

Codere Online’s leadership remains cautious of the global challenges facing the gambling industry despite the firm’s significant progress during Q3 2026. The third quarter was a positive one for Codere Online, with the online sportsbook and iGaming group declaring a 30% increase in net gaming reven…

A new Chief Executive Officer is set to take the helm at Aristocrat Leisure in 2027. Dafne Guisard will take on CEO duties from April 2027, stepping up from her current role as Chief Commercial Officer for the European, Middle East and Asia (EMMA) region. Guisard is the former Chief Operating Offic…

Three South Korean men have been imprisoned for helping North Korean hackers develop and distribute illegal gambling websites as part of a scheme that generated millions of dollars for the cash-strapped rogue state. The Seoul Central District Court sentenced one defendant to four years in prison Th…

Europe’s online gambling sector supports stronger consumer protection while calling for proportionate EU rules that build on and are coherent with existing national and EU safeguards, and for more effective enforcement against illegal gambling. Brussels, 12 November 2026 – The European Gaming and B…

Democrats’ sweeping victories in Georgia during the 2026 midterms are providing fresh momentum for advocates pushing to end the Peach State’s longstanding prohibition on casinos and sports betting. Democrats are set to take control of the Georgia House of Representatives for the first time in more…