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Novig Secures $75M as It Targets Prediction Market Platform Launch
Novig has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round as the company works to reposition itself within the regulated prediction market sector. The latest investment values the New York-based sports trading platform at approximately $500 million and increases its total capital raised to more than $105 million. Asset manager Pantera Capital led the […]
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Harrah’s Oklahoma Set to Open as New Destination for Gaming and Entertainment
Harrah’s Oklahoma, a long-awaited casino development, is set to open its doors on April 9, 2026. Located off historic Route 66 in Chandler, the new casino is a joint venture between the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Caesars Entertainment, marking the first Caesars-managed property in the state. The project is expected to significantly boost the […]
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Virginia Senate Advances iGaming Bill With 2027 Timeline
Virginia lawmakers have moved a step closer to legalizing online casino gaming after the state Senate approved Senate Bill 118 by a narrow margin. The measure passed 19-17 on Feb. 16 after initially failing earlier the same day by a 19-20 vote. Legislators reconsidered the proposal later and granted approval, reflecting deep divisions within the chamber over […]
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Las Vegas Sands Names Dallas Mavericks Co-Owner Patrick Dumont Chairman & CEO
Las Vegas Sands confirmed a leadership transition that will place Patrick Dumont at the head of the casino and resort operator. The company announced that Dumont will assume the roles of chairman and chief executive officer beginning March 1. Robert G. Goldstein will move into a senior advisory capacity that extends through March 2028. The organization maintains […]
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North Las Vegas Poker Palace to Return as Club Fortune Soon
After months of construction, the long-running Poker Palace Casino is preparing to reopen under a new identity. The property in North Las Vegas will operate as Club Fortune North once regulators finalize approvals. The casino closed at the end of September 2025 after Reno-based Truckee Gaming LLC purchased the nearly five-acre site for $20 million. […]
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Slotmill Unveils Lucy Luck and the Quest for Coins
After previous expeditions across Nepal and the Amazon, Slotmill’s recurring heroine steps into a new setting inspired by Mesoamerican legend. Lucy Luck and the Quest for Coins places the explorer among jungle-covered temples and cascading waterfalls as she searches for fabled Aztec riches. The release builds on mechanics seen in earlier Slotmill online slot titles […]
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TwinSpires Resumes Operations in Texas After Legal Victory, But Faces Regulatory Pushback
In a development that has caught the attention of both sports betting enthusiasts and regulators, TwinSpires has re-entered the Texas market, offering online wagering on horse racing to state residents. This marks the first time since 2013 that the Churchill Downs Inc.-owned platform has allowed Texans to place advance deposit wagers (ADW) on races. The re-entry […]
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Illinois Legislators Push for End to Per-Wager Tax on Online Sports Bets
A new bill in Illinois aims to repeal the state’s controversial per-wager tax on online sports betting. House Bill 5143, introduced by Rep. Daniel Didech, seeks to end the tax on individual online sports wagers placed through licensed operators, effective July 1, 2026. The bill follows growing concerns from sportsbooks and operators about the impact of the […]
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California Department of Justice Bans Blackjack in Cardrooms
California officials have approved sweeping regulations that will bar blackjack-style games from operating in cardrooms across the state, setting up a renewed clash between commercial cardroom operators and tribal casinos. Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Department of Justice submitted two sets of regulations to the Office of Administrative Law on December 23, 2025. The office signed […]
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Colombia Introduces Slot Machine Import Registry Rules
Colombia’s gambling regulator has introduced a new framework to monitor the importation and distribution of electronic slot machines, aiming to address illegal activity while safeguarding financial contributions to public healthcare. The measure establishes a centralized registry that importers and distributors must join before bringing gaming devices into the country starting in 2026. Authorities formalized the […]
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