Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson, Nevada has officially reopened its poker room, restoring a live poker option that had been absent from the property since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening marks a notable milestone for both the resort and the surrounding community, bringing poker back to a venue that had long served local players before its...
The renowned slot provider Hacksaw Gaming has expanded its slot portfolio with the release of Toshi Ways Club, a title that returns to a familiar Japanese-inspired setting while introducing a completely reworked gameplay structure. The game follows an earlier release built around a similar visual identity, but rather than acting as a direct sequel, it reshapes the experience through a modern ways-based system and...
As legal sports betting continues to spread across the United States, federal authorities are warning that illegal gambling operations remain widespread and continue to expose bettors to serious risks. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued multiple public warnings stressing that the responsibility to gamble legally rests with individuals, even as unregulated sportsbooks and online casino platforms aggressively market to U.S. consumers. Organized...
The planned reopening of Two Trees Inn next to Foxwoods Resort Casino marks a renewed investment in eastern Connecticut’s tourism sector, following years of pandemic-related disruption. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation announced that the hotel, which has remained closed since early 2020, will welcome guests again next spring, with Waterford Hotel Group overseeing operations and preparations. Located at 240 Indiantown...
Chicago’s proposed 2026 budget has triggered a warning from major online sportsbooks that they may have to stop accepting wagers inside city limits on January 1, 2026, if the plan takes effect without a workable licensing process. The Sports Betting Alliance told Mayor Brandon Johnson that the budget language creates a new city-level requirement for online operators while leaving no published standards...
Dakota Dunes Casino has officially opened the first phase of a multi-stage expansion, marking another milestone in the ongoing growth of the resort complex operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) at Whitecap Dakota First Nation. The completion of Phase 1 was recognized on Thursday, December 18, 2025, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by leadership from SIGA, Whitecap Dakota...
LiveScore Malta Limited has confirmed that its LiveScore Bet brand will withdraw from the Bulgarian market, with operations scheduled to end by the close of 2025. The decision places the company among a growing number of gambling operators reassessing their market exposure after major fiscal changes in the United Kingdom and continued uncertainty in parts of Europe. The group stated...
Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling industry reached an unprecedented monthly revenue level in November, as strong sports betting performance combined with sustained online casino activity to push overall figures to a new high. According to data released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, total gambling revenue for the month reached approximately $623.1 million, exceeding the previous statewide record by 3.5%. The November...
Kalshi’s decision to notify federal regulators that it intends to self-certify prediction markets tied to the NCAA transfer portal has triggered swift and forceful opposition from college sports officials, even as the company maintains that the filings do not guarantee the markets will appear for trading. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission received Kalshi’s filings earlier this week for contracts that...
Thailand carried out air strikes near the Cambodian border city of Poipet on Thursday, December 19, intensifying a renewed round of fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbors and drawing renewed diplomatic attention to a long-running territorial dispute. Cambodian authorities said the strikes occurred near a key border crossing and casino hub that draws large numbers of Thai visitors, while Thai officials...