PENN Entertainment has launched a major redevelopment project in Council Bluffs, Iowa, marking the next step in its strategy of replacing riverboat casinos with land-based gaming destinations. The company has announced a groundbreaking ceremony for Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, a new casino complex that will take the place of the existing Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat operation. The project carries...
The investigation into bets placed on the timing of the United Kingdom’s 2024 general election has reached another milestone after former Conservative Party campaign director Anthony Lee and his wife, former parliamentary candidate Laura Saunders, admitted offences connected to the use of confidential information. The pair entered guilty pleas at Southwark Crown Court on 10 September, becoming the latest individuals...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has unanimously renewed the operating licenses of Detroit’s three commercial casinos following its latest annual review. MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown will continue operating under state regulation through September 2027. The board approved the renewals during its regularly scheduled public meeting on September 8. Before reaching its decision, regulators examined the...
German authorities have uncovered an alleged illegal online gambling network that processed more than €5.8 billion in wagers between mid-2021 and the end of 2023. The investigation led to searches at 11 properties across Frankfurt and the wider Rhine-Main region, with more than 100 officers involved. The Frankfurt public prosecutor’s office coordinated the operation with the Frankfurt tax investigation unit, the State...
Macau recorded 30 million visitor arrivals for 2026 by 11am on September 11, reaching the milestone 22 days earlier than it did in 2025, according to information from the city’s Public Security Police Force. The figure represents an 8% year-on-year increase and comes as Macau continues to benefit from strong travel demand during the summer period. Police authorities described visitor numbers as...
MGM China has opened MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay in the Prince Bay area of Shekou, Shenzhen, China, adding a 298-room property to its mainland hospitality portfolio. The hotel officially opened on September 10 and was developed by MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific), a wholly owned hotel-management subsidiary of MGM China. Located in Nanshan District near the Shekou Cruise Home Port, the property...
Playtech has renewed its defense of the Black Cube investigation into Evolution after the publication of a report prepared by Spectrum Gaming Group, arguing that the document supports several of the concerns raised during the long-running dispute between the companies. The report, cited by London South East, emerged as part of ongoing litigation in the United States involving Evolution and...
Buenos Aires Province has begun enforcing a 2% contribution on winnings generated through certain online gambling products, a move officials expect will generate billions of pesos each month while supporting social programs and initiatives aimed at addressing gambling-related harm. The measure took effect on 8 September following the publication of Resolution 1149/2026 by the Provincial Institute of Lotteries and Casinos....
Underdog has filed lawsuits against five US states as the company seeks to prevent potential enforcement actions against its sports prediction markets business. The fantasy sports and prediction market operator filed cases against Massachusetts, New Mexico, Ohio, Washington and Wisconsin on September 8. The company is asking federal courts to issue permanent injunctions preventing those states from applying gambling laws to...
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published new risk indicators aimed at helping authorities and gambling industry participants identify financial crime threats linked to gaming and gambling activities. The international watchdog said the growth of online gambling, cross-border platforms and digital payment options has created additional opportunities for criminals to misuse the sector. The analysis focused on risks connected...