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Maverick Gaming co‑founder and Las Vegas poker pro Eric Persson is attempting to buy back two struggling Elko, Nev. casinos he once owned, a move he says would keep them open and prevent more than 239 layoffs. The effort involves reacquiring the Maverick Casino Hotel and the Gold Country Inn and Ca…

Brazilian authorities are investigating around 40 online gambling accounts containing unusually large sums over possible links to money laundering and organized crime. The move follows the country’s sweeping ban on sports betting and online casinos. Finance Minister Dario Durigan said some accounts…

Macquarie, one of Australia’s largest banks, remains positive on gaming stocks heading into the Q3 results season, despite gambling companies’ shares falling 12% over the past month. Macquarie Publishes Its Analysis Ahead of Q3 Results According to an October 7 preview note, Macquarie thinks that U…

Launched in partnership with GameBridge, KingWins is a new sweepstakes casino operated by ECOMENTERPRISEUSA INC., which also operates KingPrize and MegaPrize, and it promises thousands of games presented in a new, easy-to-enjoy way. What Does KingWins Offer? KingWins brings together nearly 5,000 ca…

Industry experts believe the Brazilian Supreme Court’s decision regarding the sudden closure of the country’s regulated gambling sector may come after the nation’s general election. This stance may further sharpen the opposition between President Lula and his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, who will li…

Aviator LLC has won an appeal in its long-running legal battle against Spribe after the UK Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling in its rival’s favor. In a unanimous October 2 judgment, the court sided with Aviator in connection with earlier legal proceedings in Georgia. The dispute center…

Pragmatic Play has released Cheetah Wild, a new slot that celebrates African wildlife, while providing players with an opportunity to explore and win big. Packed with a variety of features that make this safari even more exciting, the new game offers players a shot at a maximum payout of 5,000x. Ch…

A drugged-up gambler who accidentally dropped a loaded handgun onto the floor of a Missouri casino before picking it up and pointing it at employees has been sentenced to eight years in prison. David J. Lidge was sentenced Wednesday, October 7 for unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use o…

The Florida Lottery announced on October 5 that a lucky player in Hillsborough County has won an amazing seven-figure prize from one of its scratch-off games. The winner visited the lottery HQ to claim her winnings and opted to receive the lump sum instead of the annuity. Tampa Woman Scooped Up $5M…

Sportsbook and casino disruptor Midnite has signed a three-year deal with the National Football League (NFL), becoming its official sports betting partner in the UK and Ireland. Thanks to this agreement, Midnite will be able to work on a variety of exclusive NFL-themed experiences. Midnite Will Cat…

The Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) has rebranded as the Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming (CARG) amid major changes to Canada’s gambling landscape, including the prospect of a competitive online gaming market in Quebec and an anticipated Supreme Court ruling that could reshape how Ontario pl…

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a complaint against DraftKings and its founder and CEO, Jason Robins, on allegations that the interactive gaming company is operating an illegal sports betting business. Filed in Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit Court in Fort Lauderdale, attorneys representing…

Zero-GGR pricing & 100% source code ownership with built-in AI-driven personalization, mobile-first play, and cross-border compliance. TRUEiGTECH, a provider of end-to-end iGaming software development services, today announced an expanded suite of its software offerings designed to help licensees l…

Brazil’s gambling ban highlights the need for operators to prepare for regulatory changes, as the country’s licensed betting market moves from its January 2025 launch to a ban in less than two years, according to Jack.com. The crypto sportsbook and casino operator shared its outlook on Brazil’s Pro…

The Biloxi City Council has lent its blessing to a casino resort at Beach Boulevard (US Highway 90) and Veterans Avenue. The Biloxi City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday (Oct. 6) that rezones seven parcels of land owned by RW Development. RW Development is led by local businessman Ray Wooldri…

Online bookmakers licensed in Australia's Northern Territory would face deposit caps for younger customers, an inducement ban and significantly higher penalties under a private member's bill due to be introduced next week. Independent Northern Territory MLA Justine Davis's proposed legislation woul…

Ahead of the start of third-quarter earnings season, Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon slightly reduced price targets on sports betting stocks, including the marquee duo of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) and Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT), but he remains mostly sanguine on the group. Third-quarter resul…

Donald Trump’s ambitions to establish his brand in Macau in the 2000s were hampered by a fast-food business that shared his name, which his lawyer disparagingly described as a “kabob stand.” The dispute became so heated that the future US president appealed directly to Macau’s leader, accusing the…