News
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa Set to Open with Grand Celebrations on July 3, 2025
Hard Rock International is about to make a major mark on Canada’s entertainment landscape with the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa in Ontario on July 3, 2025. This highly anticipated venue represents the brand’s first fully integrated hotel and casino in Canada, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion. Located in the vibrant National […]
read more
New York Sets New Sports Betting Record with $248.9M in May
New York’s mobile sportsbooks achieved their highest-ever monthly gross gaming revenue in May 2025, generating $248.9 million. According to data released by the New York State Gaming Commission, this total surpasses the state’s previous record of $247 million set in January, marking a 0.8% increase. FanDuel leads with market-high hold amid Knicks losses: While the total handle declined slightly from January’s […]
read more
Star Warns $400M Fine Could Trigger Collapse in AUSTRAC Junket Case
Star Entertainment has warned that a proposed $400 million penalty from AUSTRAC could threaten its survival, as the Federal Court examines the casino operator’s ties to criminal-linked junket activities and systemic anti-money laundering failures. Links to suncity and organised crime: The proceedings, which commenced on Wednesday, June 4th, quickly moved behind closed doors to allow for private examination of Star’s chief financial […]
read more
Crypto.com Takes Nevada Gaming Regulators to Court Over Block on Sports Event Contracts
Crypto.com, the digital asset exchange, has escalated a legal battle against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) by filing a lawsuit in federal court. The company is contesting the NGCB’s decision to block its trading of sports event contracts, asserting that such contracts are governed by federal law and not subject to state gaming regulations. A legal […]
read more
Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins Expands to Michigan and Ontario After Success in New Jersey
Inspired Entertainment has significantly broadened the reach of its innovative online game, Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins, by launching it in Michigan and Ontario. This follows a successful debut in New Jersey, where the game earned recognition for its cutting-edge Hybrid Dealt technology. By combining live casino experiences with high-end computer-generated imagery (CGI), this product offers players an immersive experience that transports […]
read more
NFL Partners with ICRG to Address Gambling Behaviors Among College Athletes
The National Football League (NFL) has announced a significant collaboration with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) aimed at tackling the increasing concerns surrounding gambling behaviors among college athletes and students. The NFL Foundation will contribute $600,000 over the next three years to fund independent, peer-reviewed studies that explore the prevalence, risk factors, and impacts of gambling within these high-risk populations. This […]
read more
Japan Moves to Ban Online Casino Operations and Promotion
Japan is set to introduce tougher restrictions on online gambling as the country’s House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday aimed at outlawing both the operation and advertisement of online casinos. The measure, which revises existing legislation on gambling addiction, gained strong backing from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the main opposition Constitutional […]
read more
Betsson Ends Acquisition of Holland Gaming Due to Regulatory Delays
Betsson has officially terminated its agreement to acquire Holland Gaming Technology Ltd and Holland Power Gaming B.V., citing prolonged delays in regulatory approval from the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA). The original deal, announced in February 2024 and valued at €27.5 million, was designed to facilitate Betsson’s return to the regulated Dutch iGaming market. However, with the KSA failing to deliver a decision […]
read more
AUSTRAC Flags AML Concerns at Two Northern Australian Casinos
Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has directed two northern casinos—The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville, Queensland, and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Northern Territory—to appoint independent auditors to examine their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) protocols. Audit scope to include oversight, risk, and monitoring: The decision comes in response to identified “potential gaps and deficiencies” in the casinos’ existing AML/CTF controls, […]
read more
ROGA Unveils Safer VIP Program Guidelines for U.S. Sportsbooks
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), which accounts for approximately 90% of the legal U.S. sports betting market by handle, has released a detailed set of responsible gaming guidelines aimed specifically at VIP programs. These recommendations are part of an ongoing effort to ensure that loyalty initiatives within sportsbooks do not compromise player well-being. ROGA’s new framework is based on existing […]
read more