Caesars Sportsbook was fined more than $251K and ordered to forfeit $45K in profits by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) earlier this month. The state has detailed what led to the unprecedented fine, the largest that Casino.org has ever reported on in the Garden State. Documents m…
PhilWeb has elected Lance Gokongwei as chairman following his $32.6 million strategic investment and appointment to the board. The post PhilWeb elects Lance Gokongwei as chairman after joining board in July first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a fine of $100,000 against NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. for allegedly failing to comply with provincial anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The fine comes after an investigation into betting activity by an individual charged by…
Shin Hwa World’s gaming revenue rose 15% in 1H26 on higher non-rolling volumes, but the segment’s loss widened to $8.5 million. The post Shin Hwa World gaming revenue rises 14.6% but segment loss widens first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Platform and aggregator Groove has announced a new content partnership with Winfinity Live Casino Provider, further enhancing its award-winning entertainment ecosystem with a portfolio designed to bring fresh innovation to the live casino sector. The post Groove strengthens live casino portfolio th…
Elk Studios has released Langley Street 23, a story-based slot game telling the tale of a quiet street where not everything is as it seems. As the street lights flicker, the residents grow tense, feeling as if something is watching them. And, as it turns out, something might be doing so indeed. Lan…
The saving grace for the Brazilian betting industry may be one simple thing … the amount of money it is providing the state in yearly tax revenue. Brazilian betting companies are facing an increasingly confrontational political environment, with both the President and one of the major opposition pa…
Macau gaming worker salaries rose 4.6% year-on-year to $3,580 in June, while sector employment edged down 0.3%. The post Macau gaming worker salaries rise 4.6% to $3,580 in June first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
bet365 launched online sports betting and casino gaming in West Virginia, marking its entry into its 18th U.S. market as it continues to expand across North America. The launch gives West Virginia customers aged 21 and older access to bet365's sportsbook and online casino ahead of the college footb…
Zitro Digital, the online gaming division of global gaming supplier Zitro, announced that its popular King Fu Frog – Animals title reached the No. 1 position in the New Top Game rankings in Eilers & Krejcik Gaming’s July Online Game Performance Report. The ranking follows King Fu Frog – Animals’ re…
Ukraine has been experiencing significant problems with gambling that have been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion and the continued military struggles. In an attempt to minimize the threat posed by gambling harm, the Ukrainian government has greenlit a new three-year plan. The Government Seeks to Cu…
Macau’s hotel occupancy rose to 91.6% in July despite a 4.3% fall in guests, while international guests increased by 9.5%. The post Macau records 91.6% hotel occupancy in July amid guest decline first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
The New York Lottery has minted yet another winner as an incredibly lucky woman from Middletown took a seven-figure sum home. This cements the lottery’s ability to create millionaires, especially in light of a recent $10 million win that happened in the state. Lucky Middletown Resident Scoops Up $1…
The 20th FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup will be held in Berlin from September 4 to 13, 2026. The milestone tournament is more than a major international sporting event – it will also reflect the broader economic shifts reshaping women's sports worldwide. The post FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cu…
A few days ago, GamblingNews announced that Fanatics had reportedly joined the National Football League (NFL) as an official sportsbook partner. Yesterday, the league confirmed that agreement and also announced renewed deals with DraftKings and FanDuel. NFL Unveils Three Official Sportsbook Partner…
The California casino restaurant worker accused of stabbing five of his coworkers earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges. Joseph Benedict John Naugle, 22, entered the plea Wednesday (August 26) in Placer County Superior Court in connection with the August…
Nevada casinos reported a 2.1% increase in gaming win in July from a year earlier, driven by stronger results on the Las Vegas Strip, where table-game activity and baccarat volumes rose sharply. The state's nonrestricted gaming licensees, covering 453 large casinos, generated $1.38 billion in gamin…
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has appointed Pierre Tournier as interim secretary general, effective September 1, 2026, as Maarten Haijer prepares to leave the Brussels-based trade body after nearly two decades with the organization. Tournier, who joined EGBA as senior director…
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