A Portland woman is accused of running over and killing her boyfriend after a dispute over his $3,200 lottery win escalated in an apartment parking lot. Mary Ann McKinzy, 55, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Bakersfield, Calif., last month in connection with the November 2025 death of James S. Mill…
The owner of a Florida slots parlor accused of operating a $24 million illegal gambling enterprise is asking a judge to throw out the most serious charges against her, arguing prosecutors have dressed up a relatively straightforward gambling case as organized crime. Rima Ray, 45, owner of the Il Vi…
California and Texas have long been viewed as the “golden geese” of the domestic online sports betting industry. The two most populous states remain off limits to sportsbooks, but prediction markets are operating in those jurisdictions, sparking hope and speculation that either or both states could…
Real-money skill gaming company Topdog has raised $2.5 million in seed funding as it looks to grow its user base and add more multiplayer games targeted at sports fans and gamers. The company aims to extend its business model by developing a broader portfolio of real-money competitions that can be…
People Inc. has officially withdrawn its $18 billion offer for an MGM Resorts buyout, ending months of detailed negotiations aimed at taking the major casino operator private. The decision was confirmed following extensive discussions between company executives and a special committee set up by the…
Loto-Québec reported a 2.1% year-over-year increase in total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27, as the province heads toward an election that could fundamentally reshape Quebec’s gambling landscape. According to the Crown corporation, it generated CA$782.6 million in revenue for the q…
Onlyplay is launching Hyper Play by Onlyplay as a dedicated product initiative within the company. It will focus on formats that could help shape the next phase of iGaming and, over time, evolve into genres and subgenres in their own right. Hyper Play is a strategic initiative focused on developing…
Stockman’s Casino in Fallon, Nevada, has completed a year-long building remodel, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 18 September. The renovation includes new carpeting throughout the property, an upgraded air conditioning system and improvements to the back of the house, including a redesigned…
BGaming is taking its Bonanza Billion franchise to the next level with Bonanza Billion Merge Up+. This new game is a fresh take on the fruit slot genre, offering crisp graphics backed by engaging mechanics. Bonanza Billion Merge Up+ Metrics The Beloved Bonanza Billion Setting Is Back BGaming’s late…
Barry Diller-owned People Inc. has withdrawn its $17.6 billion bid to acquire MGM Resorts. People, which currently owns roughly 27% of MGM Resorts, proposed buying out the casino giant’s remaining shares and offered $48.30 per share in cash. However, the deal appears to have fallen through, meaning…
On volume that’s already more than triple the daily average, shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) are off more than 10% today after Barry Diller’s People Inc. (NASDAQ: PPLI) confirmed late Wednesday it withdrew its $48.30 per share takeover offer for the casino company. Diller, whose com…
Wynn has officially launched the fourth edition of the “Wynn Signature – 2026 Hypercar Exhibition,” a large-scale automotive showcase running through November 22 at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace. The post Wynn Signature’s 2026 Hypercar Exhibition opens in Macau with rare collection of automotive icons…
Dilanti Media has initiated a top-level leadership transition, with founder and Chief Executive Officer, Johan Styren, moving into the position as Chairman. The Malta-based iGaming affiliate group, set up by Styren in 2018, has chosen Daniel Prado as its founder’s successor in the CEO position. He…
South Korea has expanded its Tourism Promotion and Development Fund loan program to allow casino operators to finance construction, expansion, and renovation projects for the first time since the scheme was introduced in 1998. Under revised Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism guidelines issued…
A Tonybet player from Canada won CAD 36,000 (USD 25,465) from a CAD 3 bet on Pragmatic Play’s Starlight Princess 1000 on 22 September, delivering a 12,000x return on the original stake. The player registered with Tonybet in early August 2026, meaning the five-figure payout came less than seven week…
Australia’s Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Tabcorp, the country’s largest gambling company, AUD 350,000 (about $256,000) because it failed to implement mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) controls. Tabcorp Hit With Fine According to the VGCCC, between 30 J…
Gaming Compliance International (GCI), a leader in gaming compliance, advertising, and media content monitoring, has appointed former United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) executive director Tim Miller as strategic advisor. Miller will bring an independent regulatory perspective, thanks to his…
It looks highly likely that British betting firms will be banned from taking bets on the newly launched Powerball lottery format under new government proposals. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has proposed the ban, seeking to line Powerball UK up with other National Lott…
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|---|---|---|
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