The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana, alleging that the state has unlawfully applied its gaming laws to federally regulated event contracts. On Thursday (Nov. 12), a Louisiana judge granted Attorney General Liz Murrill’s plea for a temporary restrain…
Four people were arrested Thursday evening (Nov. 12) on charges of organized criminal activity after deputies raided a poker room in Houston. Prosecutors said the bust on the Katy Poker Club was part of a wider effort to shut down illegal gambling halls around the city. Prosecutors said the venue…
In incremental fashion, Flutter Entertainment’s (NYSE: FLUT) U.S. prediction market efforts are starting to bear fruit, potentially setting up that business to be a contributor to long-term growth. In a Friday conversation with Barclays analyst Brandt Montour, Flutter CEO Dan Taylor and CFO Rob Col…
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) just cited the results of a new report detailing the growing foothold of illegal gambling in the United Kingdom. While the BHA acknowledged that there have been efforts to reduce offshore gambling, it added that rates remain far above the pre-white paper leve…
Keno operator and Lottoland subsidiary KenoGo has secured a court win against Australia, forcing the country to delay the implementation of its online keno ban. The company rejected lawmakers’ claims that the ban seeks to protect players and argued that the true objective seems to be protecting pub…
Villa’s Tacos, the L.A. taqueria that cameoed in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl 60 halftime show, is set to open its second Las Vegas location this spring in the food court at Red Rock Resort, Station Casinos announced on Friday, Nov. 13. The expansion follows the robust August debut of Villa’s at Durango…
The Mega Millions jackpot recently exceeded the half-a-billion-dollar mark and continued its climb. With the Tuesday drawing being another one without a jackpot win, the top prize has now hit $555 million ahead of tonight’s drawing. The Jackpot Survived, But a Texan Still Won Big The most recent Me…
Gaming provider NetEnt has launched Mexican Standoff, a new slot game that celebrates lucha libre and provides players with the chance to take part in the action. The game features four distinct luchadores, four cans of caffeinated drinks, and special Position Based features that spice up the gamep…
An unknown US-listed company recently tried to purchase South Korea-registered social casino developer and B2C iGaming operator DoubleDown Interactive. However, financial issues and shareholder interest seem to have thwarted the deal. Info About a Potential Deal Comes Up in M&A Disclosures Earlier…
According to a new study from the Australian National University (ANU), around one in six Australian adults exhibit signs of risky gambling. What Did the Study Find? Eloquently named Gambling in Australia 2026, the report is based on seven waves of ANUPoll data collected between 2019 and 2026. The…
New polling from the American Gaming Association (AGA) finds that a strong majority of U.S. adults believe prediction markets should be regulated as gambling products rather than financial investments. The AGA survey asked 2,268 U.S. adults about their opinions on prediction markets. The survey fou…
Former NBA player Malik Beasley recently hosted a TikTok livestream, spending several hours selling autographed jerseys. Beasley currently faces several federal charges connected to a gambling scandal that has led to more than three dozen arrests. According to the athlete’s attorney, he plans to pl…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission chair Jordan Maynard revealed that the regulator regularly receives complaints from consumers who believe prediction markets fall under state law. The complaints highlight growing confusion about which authorities are responsible for protecting customers using platfo…
AmeriCOULDN’T. Approximately two weeks ago, AmeriCAN Beer & Cocktails closed at Treasure Island, where it didn’t even make it eight months before walking the plank. Opened by Fine Entertainment (Rockhouse at The Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes), the bar featured canned, tall boy, and draft beer from…
The Rush Las Vegas residency is officially coming to the Sphere, bringing one of rock music’s most influential bands to the Las Vegas Strip for a series of performances at the city’s high-profile entertainment venue. The five-show engagement, titled “Elevate From the Norm,” will take place May 21,…
DraftKings’ (NASDAQ: DKNG) prediction market efforts are starting to bear some fruit, potentially positioning the operator for significant volume expansion in 2027. In a new report to clients, Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon notes that DraftKings Predictions, which isn’t yet a year old, participated…
Sports bettors in Colorado who harass athletes could soon face bans from the state’s legal sportsbook market. The Colorado Division of Gaming is recommending a change to Rule 29, Section 3-2907, which deals with the exclusion and rejection of persons from state-licensed gaming operations. The state…
Finland’s soon-to-be-launched gambling market is gaining more and more prospectors by the day with 711 and Play North both securing licences this week. Belgium-based 711 confirmed on 13 November 2025 that the National Police Board of Finland had approved the company’s licence application. Finland w…
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