Prediction market company Polymarket says it is fully prepared to police trading on its platform during the approaching U.S. midterm elections. Lawmakers worried that prediction markets could be used to manipulate confidence in election outcomes will have a test case in the upcoming US midterms, sc…
Dozens of celebrities will compete in the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational XIII.
Queens Democrats are urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to intervene in a tax dispute that could push Resorts World New York City’s slot tax rate to 72%. Ten local lawmakers sent a letter on Aug. 25 to Brian O’Dwyer, chairman of the New York State Gaming Commission, and a Hochul appointee, calling f…
HIT Group has begun reopening its Slovenian casinos after restoring systems disrupted by a cyberattack. The casino operator detected the attack overnight on August 24–25, forcing the closure of six properties: Perla, Park, Casino Drive-in, Mond, Korona, and Casino Fontana. Its hotels remained open…
Crypto.com and PYMNTS Intelligence, the data and research unit of the payments-focused news provider, are partnering on what the two firms say are the first event contracts dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and deployment. What the companies are calling “AI Predictions Market Contr…
Online gaming platform provider PhilWeb Corp has appointed Philippine business leader Lance Y. Gokongwei as chairman of its board, completing a leadership transition as the company moves to expand its artificial intelligence-enabled technology business. Gokongwei replaces Crisanto Roy B. Alcid, who…
In the era of name, image, and likeness (NIL), money has become an even bigger part of college sports. That now extends to coveted jersey space, with two universities already sporting casino sponsorships. In January, the NCAA DI Cabinet approved a proposal to allow Division I sports programs to pla…
Churchill Downs is exploring options that could include the sale of Oxford Casino, its Route 26 property in Oxford, Maine, according to local media reports. The Kentucky-based company issued a brief statement saying it was considering “strategic alternatives” for its horse racing and wagering platf…
Gold Country Casino Resort in Oroville, Northern California, will celebrate its 30th anniversary this September. A month-long promotional campaign will run throughout the month, with the property offering entertainment, dining specials, and guest giveaways, along with a public cake-cutting event on…
Superbet will return to Rock in Rio Brasil in 2026 as an official sponsor, becoming the first betting platform to hold that position at the festival after participating as a supporter in 2024. Its presence will cover more than 600 square meters across the City of Rock, combining physical and digita…
The NFL has renewed its sports betting agreements with DraftKings and FanDuel after adding Fanatics Betting and Gaming to its sportsbook partner group. The three operators now have multiyear agreements with the league ahead of the 2026 season. DraftKings and FanDuel have been NFL sports betting par…
Papua New Guinea is moving closer to opening its first land-based casino, nearly 20 years after the country introduced a formal legal framework for the sector under the Gaming Control Act 2007. Pacific Pearl, a waterfront development in the Paga Hill Special Economic Zone near Port Moresby, is prep…
Macau Legend swung to a $1.1M adjusted EBITDA profit in its first gaming-free half, but its auditor withheld a conclusion on going concern. The post Macau Legend turns adjusted EBITDA positive in first gaming-free half, but auditor withholds conclusion first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asi…
Century Entertainment has again delayed its FY2026 results, pushing its board meeting to September 18th as shares stay suspended 14 months. The post Century Entertainment delays 2026 results again, board meeting pushed to September first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Genius Sports, a global powerhouse in real-time sports data and technology, has released The Companion Screen: A New Era of Sports Consumption and Advertising—a new report exploring how the dynamic between television and mobile is reshaping sports advertising. The post New Genius Sports research hi…
As online gambling has surged in popularity, some experts warn that the US could be on the brink of another addiction crisis – one that could rival the epidemics driven by tobacco and opioids. While much of the research on gambling addiction is focused on young men, as they make up the majority of…
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Nevada can regulate Kalshi's sports-event contracts under state gaming laws, dealing a blow to the prediction market operator and creating a split among federal appeals courts. In a 3-0 decision, the San Francisco-based court said Kalshi was unlikely…
What started as a quarrel between two very different voices in the online gambling world may soon evolve into a legal showdown. Gambling content creator Vegas Matt and gambling harm awareness advocate Rob Minnick, known online as Rob ODAAT, remain locked in an escalating dispute over gambling comme…
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