Author: Jim Munro
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A North Carolina woman landed a jackpot of nearly $600,000 in Las Vegas after making a last-minute decision to play on a Whitney Houston-themed slot machine on the final day of her visit to Sin City. The lady, named as Camy M, had been visiting Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for the first time, […]
Tribal gaming revenue across the United States achieved a record $43.85 billion for the Fiscal Year 2024, according to figures just released by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). That marked an increase of $2 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the previous year and a 4.6% annual growth in revenue from table games, […]
The Star Entertainment Group will have to repay $26.6 million (AUS$41 million) after the planned sale of its interest in the Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC) collapsed. A deadline of July 31 had been set for the Australian casino operator to sell its 50% stake in DBC to Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far […]
Flutter Entertainment is now the sole owner of leading US sportsbook FanDuel after completing a $1.758 billion buyout of Boyd Gaming’s 5% stake. The online sports betting and iGaming operator, had announced its intention to secure Boyd’s 5% share earlier this month and has acted swiftly to finalise the deal. As well as securing 100% […]
The 888 Casino and gaming brand will operate in the Netherlands again after a four-year absence, as the result of a new strategic partnership between owners evoke plc and ComeOn Group. The collaboration will see leading igaming company ComeOn Group operate 888.nl under a local license, delivering the brand’s online casino and sportsbook to the […]
West Ham and Brazil star Lucas Paquetá has been cleared of all charges relating to alleged spot-fixing in Premier League football matches. Paquetá, 27, had faced a potentially career-ending 10-year ban after being accused of deliberately getting himself booked in games, collecting yellow cards to influence outcomes in the sports betting market. A statement from […]
Gaming revenue in Nevada returned a 3.5 per cent year-on-year increase for June as it reached $1.3 billion for the month. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) released the latest figures in its monthly revenue report for June 2025. The official figures showed increases in gaming revenues from slot machines, a fall in table revenues […]
Betano has made further strides into the European football market by becoming the title sponsor for Portugal’s Super Cup. The online sports betting and gaming brand, owned by Kaizen Gaming, is already an official shirt sponsor for three of Portugal’s biggest clubs, Sporting Lisbon, Benfica and Porto. At the start of this month the firm […]
India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) questioned actor Prakash Raj for more than five hours on Wednesday as part of its investigation into online betting and potential money laundering. Several celebrities in the country’s acting and film world have been asked to appear before the ED regarding endorsements made on social media for some of the […]
The UK’s National Lottery will shut down this weekend as operators Allwyn implement the biggest upgrade to the game’s technology since it launched in 1994. The Czech-based group have confirmed that all draw game sales and claims for prizes will be paused across the UK after Saturday’s Lotto and Thunderball draws. Functions will be shut […]
A federal judge in New York has dismissed a consumer class action against DraftKings which alleged the company’s promotion of a $1,000 sign-up bonus was misleading. Plaintiff Nerye Aminov sued the online casino and sports betting operator last December, claiming that he was misled into depositing $500 into a new account in January 2022, in the […]
The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has announced the appointment of Sir Philip Davies as its new chair. The former MP for Shipley had sat on the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee during his time in Parliament and had a reputation for being a strong supporter of the betting industry. He will take up the post […]