Virginia lawmakers have moved a step closer to legalizing online casino gaming after the state Senate approved Senate Bill 118 by a narrow margin. The measure passed 19-17 on Feb. 16 after initially failing earlier the same day by a 19-20 vote. Legislators reconsidered the proposal later and granted approval, reflecting deep divisions within the chamber over expanding digital gambling. Regulatory Model...
New data released by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission indicates notable shifts in online gambling activity following the introduction of maximum stake limits for online slots games in 2025. According to the Gambling Commission’s operator data report, covering the period from March 2020 through December 2025, total online gross gambling yield (GGY) for the third quarter of the 2025–26 financial...
Print Studios has introduced a new online slot titled 12 Burning Baseballs, a release that centers gameplay on baseball-inspired mechanics set against a city backdrop marked by graffiti and industrial scenery. The game combines traditional reel action with layered bonus features, positioning Baseball symbols as the main driver of potential rewards. Gameplay Structure And Core Mechanics The title runs on a...
Macon-Bibb County officials have approved a $20 million purchase option for the former JCPenney building at Macon Mall, setting the stage for a potential casino resort if Georgia voters amend the state constitution to allow gambling. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority voted Thursday to enter into a 10-year option agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc., a subsidiary of...
Circus Circus Las Vegas introduced a new bingo venue on the Strip, marking the return of a traditional casino pastime to the resort corridor. Management paired the bingo launch with an expanded coin-operated slot machine area and positioned both offerings as part of a broader effort to highlight lower-cost entertainment options in a market where visitor expenses have climbed. The property...
Massachusetts regulators placed BetMGM under investigation after reports indicated the operator sent promotional emails to people who should not have received gambling-related marketing. Authorities reviewed communications linked to sports betting promotions, including campaigns tied to Major League Baseball, a mobile Ballpark application, and the Boston Red Sox. Officials said state rules restrict betting activity to individuals aged 21 and older, which...
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority confirmed support for Connecticut officials pursuing action against prediction market platforms that executives say interfere with tribal gaming rights. Company leadership discussed the issue while presenting quarterly financial results that reflected a reported profit largely linked to accounting factors rather than operational performance. Tribal representatives and industry groups also raised broader concerns about prediction markets and sweepstakes-style...
Las Vegas Sands confirmed a leadership transition that will place Patrick Dumont at the head of the casino and resort operator. The company announced that Dumont will assume the roles of chairman and chief executive officer beginning March 1. Robert G. Goldstein will move into a senior advisory capacity that extends through March 2028. The organization maintains headquarters in Las Vegas despite...
A large-scale integrated resort development in Manila’s Entertainment City precinct has adopted a new identity following changes in ownership and management. The project, previously known as LET X, will now operate under the name Westside Resort as it advances toward its targeted completion in the third quarter of 2026. The rebranding follows a shift in control that took place late...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. secured the top position in the Philippines’ Growth Champions 2026 ranking after recording the highest revenue expansion among qualified firms from 2021 to 2024. The annual list identifies 50 Philippine companies that delivered the strongest percentage growth in revenues during the three-year period. The ranking is a joint project of Germany-based research firm Statista and the Philippine...