Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the company behind Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, reportedly continues to operate in Arizona nearly two years after state regulators ordered it to stop. This case raises questions about the state’s enforcement of gambling laws and the company’s politi…
Italian authorities have seized EUR 25 million ($28 million) after five former Lottomatica employees allegedly abused their system access to secure guaranteed jackpot wins. They reportedly targeted the popular “Gratta e Vinci” scratch-off lottery tickets, winning at least four major prizes. They no…
Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been involved in a gambling case for months now, but his attorney, Steve Haney, said his client is negotiating a plea deal with Department of Justice prosecutors, and a decision is expected in the next few days. Beasley’s Legal Team to Announce a New Plea Soon Ea…
After signing a strategic partnership, Brian Christoper and his company, BCSlots, will use Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG)’s data and analytics to improve the statistical outlook on gambling and give gamblers a way to rate games. BCSlots and EKG Sign Deal According to Christoper, EKG has long collect…
BGaming has released Hot Rocket Mega Potz, a new addition to its Hot Rocket franchise. The new game is the provider’s latest #Entertainment slot and features four levels of X-Potz Bonus games. Hot Rocket Mega Potz Metrics The Action Gets Even Hotter BGaming’s Hot Rocket Mega Potz brings players bac…
On Monday morning (Oct. 26), the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) identified the passenger arrested for allegedly sending text messages about hijacking United Flight 1681, which he was aboard when it took off from Las Vegas for New Jersey on Saturday night. Dante Milne, 25, was arre…
As the company itself has said, prediction markets represent Robinhood Markets’ (NASDAQ: HOOD) fastest-growing business on record and that’s prompting some bullish sell-side commentary. In a report out Monday, Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani reiterated the view that Robinhood’s prediction market…
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has hired a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategic operations to help navigate an internal crisis sparked by its recent embrace of prediction markets. On Monday (Oct. 26), the NCPG named Charles H. Jeffers II as interim executive dir…
Construction on the 34-story Bally’s Chicago hotel abruptly ground to a halt on Aug. 9. With the worksite abandoned, graffiti soon covered the tower’s upper floors. More than two months later, the tags remain a visible symbol of the stalled project intended to help solve Chicago’s pension shortfall…
With few exceptions, it’s been a tale of woe in 2026 for casino stocks, but investors scouring the landscape for rebound candidates may want to focus on a simple metric: efficiency. Noting that “quality over quantity” matters and that operators dedicated to premium strategies “can justify premium v…
The parking garage at Live! Casino in South Philadelphia became the site of yet another violent incident after four robbers assaulted a victim and ran away with a four-figure sum. The attackers, who were masked and armed, stole the woman’s purse, which contained $4,000 in cash. Another Victim on Th…
An alleged high-tech slot-machine skimming operation in Italy had a secret weapon to avoid detection: an insider at the government agency responsible for policing the devices. The scheme involved a slot machine distributor and operator whose machines were installed at numerous gambling venues acros…
The state of Illinois is looking to address all aspects of the state’s problem gambling crisis, arguing that it is now looking into ensuring that all loopholes are eliminated. One such is the availability of video gambling terminals which can still be accessed by people on the self-exclusion list,…
With third-quarter earnings season in full bloom and with the World Series shifting to Tampa Bay tonight, it’s worth noting that Major League Baseball (MLB) is staring at the specter of a possible labor lockout ahead of the 2027 season — a scenario that would likely weigh on sportsbook stocks. In a…
The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has unveiled a new campaign that raises awareness of gambling-like elements in video games. The campaign’s goal is to encourage parents to talk about games of chance with their kids and teach them about the dangers of gambling. Video Games Can Turn…
Scientific Games has won two distinctions at the Gaming Intelligence North America Awards 2026 for games created in collaboration with two US-based lotteries. The manufacturer won the Lottery Game of the Year and iLottery Game of the Year accolades. Scientific Games Boasts Not One But Two Monumenta…
Three former staffers of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party have avoided jail sentences in a high-profile election betting lawsuit. The staffers pleaded guilty and were handed suspended sentences. The Individuals Used Insider Information to Make Bets A few weeks ago, several defendants in a UK…
Following its debut earlier this year, the Make It In Malta initiative will continue its international outreach at SiGMA World…
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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 |