The Time Person of the Year remains a prestigious award. This is despite many deeming it a popularity contest and accusing it of political bias. Winners over recent years include Elon Musk, Volodymyr Zelensky, Taylor Swift, and President Donald Trump. This eclectic group shows just how hard it is t…
The American Gaming Association (AGA) expects National Football League (NFL) betting handle to remain virtually flat this season as prediction markets capture a growing share of Americans’ wagering dollars. According to the AGA, Americans are estimated to legally wager $29.5 billion on the NFL via…
The Biloxi Planning Commission gave its blessing to a casino developer’s request to rezone three parcels of land at US 90/Beach Boulevard and Veterans Avenue. The approval moves forward the proposed casino development that’s now being called the Black Marlin Casino. The Biloxi Planning Commission a…
Singapore’s betting tax revenue rose 11.9% to $2.84 billion in FY2025/26, outpacing the growth in overall tax collections. The post Singapore betting tax revenue rises 11.9% to $2.8B in FY2025/26 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and US Reps. Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Valerie P. Foushee (D-NC) want more information on how FanDuel operates its invite-only VIP program, as they found the sportsbook’s responses to their earlier questions insufficient. What Did Lawmakers Ask in the First Inquiry? Th…
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has fined the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation and the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation over suspicious transactions. The center confirmed that both bodies have complied with the penalties and that the cases are…
Las Vegas is bracing for a busy three-day weekend, with travel experts expecting approximately 335,000 visitors for the Labor Day holiday. AAA says Las Vegas is a popular market for Labor Day, with the casino capital ranking No. 8 on its Top Domestic Destinations list. Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Den…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is tackling athlete harassment by disgruntled bettors with a new statewide program that can exclude offenders from every licensed sportsbook and casino in the state. Individual sportsbooks like BetMGM and DraftKings already have the contractual authority to…
Entain will leave the FTSE 100 this month after a sharp fall in its market capitalisation, ending the Ladbrokes owner's six-year stint on London's benchmark share index. FTSE Russell confirmed that Entain and housebuilder Persimmon will be removed from the FTSE 100 at the close of play on Sept. 18…
The City of Springfield, Mass., has sued MGM Resorts International over alleged breaches of its casino host agreement, prompting the gaming giant to accuse city officials of obstructing its efforts to sell MGM Springfield to another operator. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Hampden Superior Court, a…
Saskatchewan has extended the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s (SIGA) exclusive right to operate the province’s regulated online gaming market until September 2029, while approving a First Nations gaming centre pilot project featuring up to 49 slot machines. The government of Saskatchewan and…
Another former player with the Texas Tech Red Raiders football program has sued the NCAA over a sports betting suspension. Court records in Texas show that Roy Alexander filed a complaint against the governing body of collegiate sports in Bexar County District Court on Aug. 19, 2026. Represented by…
Zoox became the first driverless robotaxi service to transport passengers to and from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Thursday (Sept. 3), beginning service at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Unfair Advantage? Instead of using the designated rideshare pickup zones, Zoox vehicles mee…
ParlayX has closed a $1.25 million pre-seed funding round to develop an institutional infrastructure layer for prediction markets. Copenhagen-based Dreamcraft Ventures led the round, which also drew participation from a group of angel investors. Angel backers include Pet Berisha of Sporting Crypto,…
SiGMA World will return to Rome for a second consecutive year, with more than 30,000 delegates expected at the international conference as discussions focus on the future of Italy's regulated gambling sector and emerging technologies. The event will take place at Fiera Roma from November 2 to 5 and…
MGM Resorts is investing $107 million to renovate more than 2,000 guestrooms and suites in the Borgata’s original hotel tower. Borgata has been the market leader in Atlantic City for more than a decade. Las Vegas-based MGM wants to keep it that way, allocating $107 million to update and modernize t…
In an age where it seems every sector is starting to become overrun by the presence of technology, data and AI, it would make sense for the practice of safer gambling to go down the same route. And while those factors absolutely play a part in operators helping to reduce gambling harms, BOYLE Sport…
Oregon has indicted the founder of a non-profit organization seeking to provide relief to people in devastated areas. According to the allegations, the man appropriated charity money to fuel his gambling habits. Brook’s Charity Sought to Provide Relief to People in Devastated Areas A Lincoln County…
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| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
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