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NBA Presses CFTC for Oversight as Prediction Markets Expand Rapidly
Over the past several months, the National Basketball Association has intensified its scrutiny of sports prediction markets, becoming the second major U.S. league to formally raise concerns with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In a detailed letter, the NBA urged the federal regulator to impose stricter oversight on exchanges like Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, citing significant integrity threats posed by unregulated or […]
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Rad Maxx Slot Debuts 4-Way Wins and Wild Frenzies from Hacksaw Gaming
Rad Maxx is the latest online slot from Hacksaw Gaming and serves as a creative sequel to the studio’s hit title RIP City launched in 2023. The game reintroduces Maxx the Mouse and Ro$$ the Cat, now cast in a high-energy alleyway showdown. This time, however, Maxx takes the lead role in a slot that breaks away from conventional […]
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Tulalip Resort Casino Nears Major Expansion Milestone, Full Renovation by 2026
Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington State is approaching a key milestone in its multi-phase transformation, with the opening of a sweeping new addition slated for July 2025. This 70,250-square-foot expansion on the north side of the existing facility marks a pivotal stage in a broader effort to redefine the casino’s footprint and visitor experience. Once […]
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Macau April GGR MOP$18.9 Billion, Slight Year-On-Year Increase “Better Than Expected”
Macau’s gaming sector reported a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP$18.86 billion (US$2.36 billion) in April 2025, reflecting a 4.1% decrease compared to March’s figure of MOP$19.66 billion (US$2.45 billion), according to data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). Despite the month-on-month dip, the result was still a 1.7% improvement over the same period last year. Easter visitors […]
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Rhode Island House to Reconsider Bill Making Online Gambling a Misdemeanor for 18-20 Year Olds
A previously rejected proposal that would criminalize online gambling for individuals under the age of 21 in Rhode Island has unexpectedly resurfaced and advanced. One week after the House Judiciary Committee dismissed the bill in a 7-5 vote, it returned for reconsideration and passed with a 10-5 majority, sending it to the House floor. House panel reconsiders and advances […]
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Isle of Man Gambling Regulator Grapples with £778K Revenue Shortfall
The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has projected a substantial funding gap of £778,000 for the 2025-26 fiscal year, pointing to a steep decline in both new and existing gaming licenses as the primary cause. The shortfall became public through departmental revenue bid documents released during the island’s 2025 budget planning process. The […]
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Michigan Cracks Down on BetOnline and SportsBetting.ag Operations
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist notices to BetOnline.ag and SportsBetting.ag, both operated from Panama, for offering gambling services in the state without proper authorization. The orders come as part of a broader regulatory sweep targeting offshore betting operators that, according to the MGCB, violate Michigan’s gaming laws by accepting wagers from residents without holding a state license. Operators […]
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AGCO And Woodbine Reach Agreement Following 2024 Horse Racing Fatalities
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and Woodbine Entertainment have officially reached a settlement after a troubling series of equine injuries in the fall of 2024. Woodbine, while not contesting the AGCO’s findings, has agreed to adopt new corrective actions to enhance horse racing safety at its Toronto-based racetrack. Findings from AGCO’s investigation: The AGCO launched an investigation following 19 horse injuries that […]
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Hawaii Sports Betting Effort Falls Short, But Future Pushes Expected
Hopes of bringing legal online sports betting to Hawaii were dashed as lawmakers failed to finalize House Bill 1308 before the legislative deadline. Despite unprecedented progress in moving the measure through the session, key disagreements prevented its approval, leaving proponents focused on regrouping for a future attempt. Hawaii’s legislative session closes without sports betting legalization: Negotiations between the House […]
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Reign of Rome Online Slot Unleashes Fierce Rewards with Tribute Mechanics
Hacksaw Gaming’s Reign of Rome plunges players into the gritty heart of the Roman Empire, capturing its brutal glory through a slot experience that’s both visually intense and feature-packed. With a 5×5 layout and 19 fixed paylines, this online slot game revives the studio’s signature LootLines mechanic, adding layers of strategic depth through four types […]
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