Parliament’s Governance and Administration select committee has begun hearing oral submissions on New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Bill, and opposition voices were quick to warn of serious risks. Critics argued that lifting the current advertising ban would expose the public to a barrage of gambling promotions and undermine funding currently provided by pokie machines to community organizations. Fierce Debate Over Proposed Legislation...
Thailand’s House of Representatives has selected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as the nation’s 32nd Prime Minister. The vote on Friday, September 5, ended weeks of political uncertainty following the dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Anutin, widely recognized for his firm opposition to casino legislation, received 311 votes out of 490, defeating Pheu Thai Party candidate Chaikasem Nitisiri. Another 27 representatives...
Argentina’s online gambling industry is expanding at a remarkable pace, reflecting broader digital trends across Latin America. Recent projections suggest that by 2025 the country could surpass 46 million active online players, generating more than USD 1.5 billion in revenue. For a nation grappling with inflation and structural challenges, this growth represents both a new source of tax income and a crucial test of...
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is moving forward with its legal fight against Ron Meyer, the former Hollywood executive, over an alleged unpaid gambling balance of nearly $2.8 million. Court documents filed in Connecticut outline the authority’s effort to prevent Meyer from securing a jury trial, insisting that the agreements he signed before gambling bind him to Mohegan law, which does not allow...
Ahead of the new National Football League (NFL) season, ESPN BET has unveiled an injury insurance policy designed to ease the frustration of bettors when star players leave games early. Beginning this season, anyone who places a pre-game NFL player prop wager on ESPN BET will receive a refund in bonus bets if the player is injured during the first...
Push Gaming has officially introduced its new Push Originals category, a portfolio designed to showcase its most defining titles, beginning with the release of Bamboo Ways. This fresh initiative reflects the studio’s ambition to broaden its reach while holding firm to the high standards of creativity and complexity that have built its reputation. The Push Originals lineup promises games tailored...
High Roller Technologies is betting big on Finland with the launch of Kassuuu, its newest online casino brand. The Las Vegas–based company, known for its High Roller and Fruta platforms, has now introduced a site built specifically around Finnish culture, language, and player preferences. The name captures the brand’s spirit. In Finnish slang, “Kassu” means casino, while “KASSUUU!” is the...
Foxwoods Resort Casino, operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, is preparing to showcase its latest attraction: a state-of-the-art poker room inside The Fox Tower. The grand opening is set for Tuesday, September 9, beginning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. before live games get underway at 11 a.m. To mark the occasion, Foxwoods is offering guests a chance to...
After more than three decades of operation, the Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Tunica, Mississippi, will close its doors permanently this November. Boyd Gaming Corporation, the property’s parent company, confirmed to employees last week that the closure marks the end of its 31-year presence in the region. Impact on Employees and the Community The official announcement described the decision as one...
Romania’s gambling industry faces another turning point as municipal authorities rally behind a draft bill that would transfer significant powers from the National Gambling Office (ONJN) to local governments. The proposal, presented by the Ministry of Development, would allow mayors and city councils to issue new “zoning authorisations,” effectively granting them the ability to decide where gambling halls and betting shops may operate—or to...