The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against unlawful online gambling by directing 19 unlicensed operators to halt all activity targeting Michigan residents. The enforcement move marks the largest of its kind by the agency to date, and reflects an expanding effort to ensure only regulated and legal platforms are accessible within the state. As announced by...
Aristocrat Gaming has been awarded an exclusive land-based license to develop and launch MONOPOLY-themed slot games for casinos worldwide, marking a significant milestone for both the gaming company and the iconic board game brand. This new partnership with Hasbro, which was secured after a competitive RFP process, ensures that Aristocrat will create a series of MONOPOLY slots starting in early...
Intralot, the Greek lottery and gaming solutions provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bally’s International Interactive business for €2.7 billion ($3.18 billion). This landmark acquisition will combine the strengths of both companies and position Intralot as a leading player in the global gaming and lottery sectors. The deal is structured as a cash-and-shares transaction, with €1.53 billion in...
Apollo Global Management has successfully completed the previously announced acquisitions of International Game Technology’s (IGT) Gaming & Digital business and Everi Holdings Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.3 billion (€5.4 billion), according to the official press release from Apollo. The combined enterprise, which will operate under the IGT brand while retaining the Everi brand in select markets, will...
In a decisive move that brings a controversial Coney Island casino project a step closer to realization, the New York City Council has approved a rezoning proposal that would allow for the construction of a sprawling $3.4 billion entertainment complex known as The Coney. The Council passed the measure on June 30 by a 36-11 vote, with four members abstaining,...
Macau’s gaming industry maintained its upward momentum in June, reporting gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP21.06 billion (US$2.60 billion), a 19% increase over the same month in 2024. According to the city’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), this figure represents the second-highest monthly total for 2025, only narrowly trailing May’s record-setting MOP21.19 billion (US$2.62 billion). While the June tally...
The Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, California, has officially broken ground on its highly anticipated Phase 2 expansion, ushering in the next phase of the Tule River Tribe’s vision for a world-class resort destination. The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place on July 1, 2025, marks a significant milestone for the casino, as it plans to add a luxury hotel resort...
Breaking down whether smartphones have the capability and capacity to reshape the casino gaming industry is a question with numerous factors to consider. It’s fair to say that since the early 2010s, smartphones have significantly reshaped the casino gaming industry. However, as this decade progresses with other innovations, including virtual reality and cryptocurrency payment options, could the importance of smartphones...
New Zealand has initiated a formal move toward regulating its online gambling sector by introducing the Online Casino Gambling Bill to Parliament on 30 June. This bill, brought forward by Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden, outlines a comprehensive licensing regime aimed at establishing order in a previously unregulated market. Currently, New Zealanders can freely access offshore casino platforms,...
Evolution has officially launched its first live casino studio in Asia, selecting Cebu, Philippines, as the hub for this new venture. The opening represents a major strategic development for Evolution, which has steadily been expanding across global regulated markets. With this studio, Evolution enters the Philippines’ licensed iGaming market—Asia’s only officially regulated jurisdiction for online gambling. The operation, which went...