The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is reviewing a weak start to the 2026/27 racing season after local betting turnover fell at five of the first six meetings. At Sha Tin on September 27, local wagering on the 11-race card dropped 11.5% year-on-year to HKD 1.359 billion ($174.7 million), according to…
Nine months after the Gambling Commission’s cap on bonus wagering came into force, the UK casino welcome offer looks very different. The percentage deposit match that defined sign-up deals for years has given way to free spins tied to a small qualifying stake. Large matched bonuses with long playth…
Betsson has just become the ninth gaming company to secure approval for online poker in France. Officials called this a major development for the company and promised players that exciting experiences await. Betsson Becomes the Ninth Company Allowed to Offer Online Poker As it turns out, Betsson ha…
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has published a new report comparing the industry’s performance in 2025 and the first half of 2026. While the 2025 results were weighed down by taxes and regulatory headwinds, the first half of 2026 recorded an increase in accounts, driven by the…
Many lottery operators provide winning players with up to a year to claim their prize. While most people go to receive their winnings right away, sometimes prizes are claimed months later. While this can seem puzzling to many, there is usually a good reason for that. In the case of one Michigan Lot…
A recent operation by Italian law enforcement has busted what is believed to be an illegal gambling operation in the country’s Brindisi area. Authorities also arrested one man suspected of being a high-ranking official in the Sacra Corona Unita criminal family. This development aligns with Italy’s…
Estonian online gambling operator Coolbet has notified the country’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) that it might lay off over 130 employees at its Tallinn headquarters. Over 130 Jobs at Coolbet HQ at Risk The news comes as the company announced restructuring at VG Estonia OÜ, which is pa…
Earlier this week, Kalshi filed a lawsuit against the Missouri Gaming Commission and several state officials, arguing that the regulation of prediction markets falls exclusively under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a federal entity, not state authority. What Kalshi Argues? The law…
Over the first half of 2026, the Netherlands has seen a significant increase in the number of online gambling accounts. The small European country has seen 100,000 more accounts being created, with the total number now being just below 1.5 million. Dutch Online Gambling Accounts Increase by Over 10…
Gaming content provider BGaming has launched Speed Blackjack Pro, a new addition to its #Casual portfolio that is sure to appeal to fans of blackjack. The new game allows players to place up to three wagers at the same time, allowing a fast-paced and enjoyable experience with a generous RTP of 99.3…
Kayla Marie Christensen, 34, allegedly drove away from a Love’s Travel Stop in Neosho, Mo., shortly before 3 a.m. on Oct. 23, leaving the girl behind. When police later questioned her about the child, Christensen allegedly denied having a daughter, insisting that her only children were the two boys…
DraftKings co-founder and CEO Jason Robins thinks parents share the responsibility of keeping children away from gambling, alongside the broader gaming industry and his $10 billion company. Appearing this week on CNBC with gaming reporter Contessa Brewer, Robins discussed how raising children in a…
Most Las Vegas gamblers dream of beating the house. The Rio in Las Vegas is now offering a chance to win one. The off-Strip resort on Thursday unveiled its “Giving Away the House” promotion, a $500,000 giveaway centered on a newly built Lennar home in the Las Vegas Valley valued at approximately $4…
Republican Tommy Tuberville says if he’s elected governor of Alabama, he would not stand in the way of a push to legalize gambling. A divided state legislature, however, might. The Alabama Constitution forbids the state legislature from authorizing any new form of gambling, including casinos, lotte…
The Malta Gaming Authority hereby declares that it has no connection with the following URLs identified during October 2026: Any…
Hackers siphoned an estimated $2.7 million from hundreds of Polymarket accounts Thursday (Oct. 29) after compromising software supplied by a third-party provider, prompting the prediction market operator to suspend trading temporarily and promise reimbursements. Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps…
Gambling Commission research suggested that problem gambling is more prevalent among users of unlicensed websites. (Image: UKGC) The post Problem Gambling Seven Times More Common on Illegal Sites, UK Regulator Finds appeared first on Casino.org.
Polymarket is probing whether insider trading compromised markets centered on the Israeli election and how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would fare in the Oct. 27 contest. Shortly before polls closed on Tuesday, prediction market data analytics firms Polysights and Bubblemaps flagged hundreds o…
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If you believe gambling is becoming a problem, speaking to a professional is the most effective step you can take. The organisations listed below provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by problem gambling, including friends and family members of those struggling.
| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |