The New Zealand government has taken action to address public concerns regarding the Online Casino Gambling Bill by ensuring that a portion of revenue from offshore casino operators will be redirected to support local communities. Initially criticized for lacking provisions for community contributions, the bill has now been modified to include a mechanism for funding local sports clubs, grassroots organizations, and other...
President Donald Trump’s media company is entering the booming world of prediction markets through a partnership with Crypto.com, marking another expansion of his growing technology enterprise. The collaboration will bring event-based trading directly to Truth Social, the social media platform operated by Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (TMTG). Under the agreement, Trump Media will introduce a new feature called...
FBM has rolled out what it calls the Philippines’ first electronic bingo Wide Area Progressive (WAP) jackpot system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s gaming scene. Named MEGAPOT, the system brings a new level of anticipation to electronic bingo by connecting multiple gaming venues nationwide under one massive and continuously expanding jackpot network. The introduction of MEGAPOT represents a...
FanDuel Casino has entered into an exclusive partnership with the prominent casino streaming personality Lady Luck HQ, marking a strategic step in the company’s efforts to engage broader audiences and promote responsible gaming across the digital landscape. Known off-screen as Francine Maric, Lady Luck HQ will now serve as FanDuel Casino’s newest brand ambassador, creating content that blends entertainment with...
Turkey’s football federation (TFF) has announced sweeping disciplinary proceedings after uncovering that hundreds of match officials across the country’s professional leagues were engaged in gambling activities, including placing bets on football matches. The revelation follows a five-year investigation that has rocked the nation’s sporting community and raised deep concerns about the integrity of Turkish football. Five-Year Probe Reveals Widespread Betting Among...
Prediction market operator Kalshi has launched legal action against the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), challenging the state’s authority to block its sports event contracts. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, argues that New York’s cease-and-desist order unlawfully intrudes on federal jurisdiction granted to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Kalshi Challenges...
ACE Casino has resumed operations in four U.S. states—Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Maryland—marking a major strategic reversal for the sweepstakes casino operator. The re-entry comes months after the platform had withdrawn from those markets, signaling a renewed push by the industry to secure alternative revenue sources ahead of California’s upcoming ban on sweepstakes-style gaming. Expansion Amid California’s Looming Ban California’s Assembly Bill...
Two of Macau’s long-standing satellite casinos—Emperor Palace and Waldo—are set to close their doors at the end of October, following decisions by their respective operators, SJM Resorts Ltd and Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd (GEG). The closures, approved by Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), mark another phase in the city’s ongoing restructuring of its satellite casino system. Emperor Palace...
Ontario’s iGaming market set a new monthly record in September, with total wagers climbing to $8.55 billion, according to figures released by iGaming Ontario (iGO). That total, made up exclusively of cash bets (excluding bonuses and promotions), surpassed the previous high of $8.14 billion in August and marked a 30.7% increase over September 2024. Online Casinos Lead the Charge, Again...
After a decade of managing a loss-making casino in South Korea, Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, led by tycoon Enrique Razon Jr., is officially divesting its gaming business on Jeju Island. The Philippine-based company confirmed that it has entered into an agreement to spin off and sell its South Korean casino operation to Gangwon Blue Mountain Co. Ltd. In a disclosure to...