Swintt is bringing a hearty serving of holiday cheer to online slot fans with Extra Win X Thanksgiving, a retro-inspired addition to the developer’s Premium lineup. The game blends the instantly recognizable 3×3 layout and 5-payline setup of earlier Extra Win titles with the warmth of an autumn harvest celebration. Plump pumpkins, shiny fruits, and golden turkeys dominate the reels,...
Efforts to establish a gambling arcade on Ballyfermot Road have reignited tensions in the west Dublin suburb, as residents and local representatives express deep frustration over the latest attempt to redevelop the former butcher shop at 304 Ballyfermot Road. Although a previous planning application from Ger Ryan was withdrawn after strong local objection, a near-identical proposal has since been filed...
The UK Gambling Commission has issued a £650,000 financial penalty and a formal warning to Videoslots—now operating under the Immense Group name—after uncovering what it described as substantial shortcomings in both anti-money laundering protections and safer gambling oversight. The enforcement action also requires the operator, which runs videoslots.co.uk, mrvegas.com, and megariches.com, to complete an independent audit examining the effectiveness of...
The path has been cleared for Bally’s Corporation to take a substantial ownership position in The Star Entertainment Group after regulators in both New South Wales and Queensland signed off on extensive probity investigations. Their approvals, delivered following months of multi-agency scrutiny, now allow Bally’s and long-time shareholder Investment Holdings to convert their multistage AU$300 million investment into equity and move ahead...
Macau’s latest fiscal planning documents outline a fresh set of expectations for the gaming sector in 2026, placing projected gross gaming revenue at MOP236 billion (US$29.43 billion). The estimate appears across the newly issued 2026 fiscal budget plan and reflects a modest but deliberate increase from the government’s revised 2025 forecast of MOP228 billion. That revision was introduced earlier this year...
William Hill is preparing to pull out of a broad group of international markets as parent company Evoke moves forward with an extensive realignment of its global footprint. Beginning 2 December, the operator will no longer accept bets from customers in 13 jurisdictions across Africa, Asia and Latin America—a significant shift that marks one of the brand’s largest geographic retreats in years....
Fanatics is preparing to expand its business into the rapidly evolving prediction markets space, confirming plans to launch an event-contract product in collaboration with Crypto.com. The announcement was made public on Thursday after CEO Michael Rubin discussed the initiative during an interview with CNBC’s Sara Eisen, followed by a company spokesperson reiterating the news to SBC Americas. As the spokesperson explained, “Today...
Representatives from Happy Valley Casino offered a first look at updated renderings and operational details for the new gambling venue at Nittany Mall during a Wednesday hearing in Harrisburg. The announcement coincided with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s unanimous approval for the casino to operate 600 slot machines and receive a certificate to host table games. The facility still needs...
For the past several years, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation has been scanning the United States for a new flagship property, and company leaders say they see only one city that fits their ambitions: Dallas. After selling its Las Vegas assets in 2022, Sands began a renewed push to establish a U.S. home base, zeroing in on North Texas as...
The long-running case involving former Bamban mayor Alice Guo reached a turning point after a Philippine trial court sentenced her to life imprisonment for human trafficking. Authorities said the verdict closed a chapter that has dominated public attention for years, stemming from allegations linking Guo to sprawling scam networks disguised as online gaming operations. Guo had risen to public office in...