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UK Lawmakers Press For Tax Shake-Up in Gaming Sector
In a sweeping move, MPs on the Treasury Select Committee have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes on gaming products and online casinos. The move comes as online casino revenue figures continue to grow. While the move is widely supported, not everyone agrees with it. However, arguments against it have tended to be a […]
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LCB Awards 2025 Launch Celebrating the Best in iGaming
The LCB Awards return for their fourth consecutive year, continuing a tradition of spotlighting the standout performers shaping the online gambling landscape. Established by LCB after nearly two decades of hands-on expertise in the casino industry, the Awards reflect the platform’s long-term commitment to fairness, innovation, and meaningful contributions across the iGaming world. Designed not […]
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New Jersey Gaming Revenue Climbs to $611.1M in October
New Jersey’s gambling industry recorded another strong performance in October 2025, with the state’s latest results confirming growth across every major segment. Newly released figures from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that combined gaming revenue from casinos, racetracks, and their online partners reached $611.1 million for the month, marking a significant year-on-year rise […]
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Senators Push MLB for Answers Amid Clase–Ortiz Pitch-Fix Allegations
Concerns over the integrity of U.S. professional sports have intensified following the federal indictments of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, prompting a direct request for answers from members of Congress. Lawmakers from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, which has oversight authority over major sports leagues, reached out to MLB Commissioner […]
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Sweden Posts Soft Q3 Growth as Online Sector Offset Land-Based Declines
Sweden’s regulated gambling industry recorded a narrow year-on-year rise in revenue during the third quarter, with licensed operators generating approximately SEK6.7bn to SEK6.71bn. The increase—0.5% across all three reported datasets—signals that digital gambling continued to strengthen, even as land-based activity and state lottery performance weakened. Despite this slight uplift compared to Q3 2024, the overall total remained […]
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Caesars Penalized $7.8M for Years of Unchecked Activity by Bookmaker
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and its affiliated entities have agreed to pay a $7.8 million fine after Nevada regulators outlined extensive anti-money laundering lapses involving California bookmaker Mathew Bowyer. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) filed a five-count complaint describing how Caesars continued hosting Bowyer despite years of internal warnings pointing to unverifiable income and […]
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Resorts World Las Vegas Announces Leadership Shift Amid Corporate Reorganization
Resorts World Las Vegas is undergoing another significant leadership adjustment as the Strip’s newest multibillion-dollar resort continues fine-tuning its organizational structure. The company confirmed that former Nevada governor Brian Sandoval will now serve as chairman of its board of directors, stepping into a role previously held by longtime gaming executive Jim Murren. According to the […]
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Genting Bhd’s Takeover of Genting Malaysia Becomes Mandatory Following Increased Stake
Genting Bhd’s ongoing voluntary takeover offer to acquire its subsidiary, Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM), has shifted from an unconditional voluntary offer to a mandatory takeover offer (MO) after Genting surpassed the 50% ownership threshold in the latter company. The change in the nature of the offer follows Genting’s acquisition of an additional 2.02% of Genting Malaysia’s shares […]
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SJM Profit Plunges 91% as Satellite Casinos Wind Down in Macau
SJM Holdings has reported a dramatic 91% decline in profit for the third quarter of 2025, with earnings falling to HK$9 million (US$1.16 million) compared to HK$101 million (US$13 million) in the same period last year. The steep downturn was largely attributed to the gradual closure of satellite casinos and a shrinking market share in Macau’s increasingly […]
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ESPN Stars Face Backlash for Promoting Allegedly Rigged Card Game
Several of ESPN’s biggest on-air figures are being criticized for promoting a mobile gaming app now accused of deceptive practices. Stephen A. Smith, Laura Rutledge, Mina Kimes, and others are facing intense backlash after endorsing Solitaire Cash, a real-money gaming app operated by Papaya Gaming, which is currently the subject of multiple lawsuits alleging that […]
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