Norfolk’s long-awaited casino project has taken a significant step forward as the Virginia Lottery Board granted the casino operators their official gaming license on Wednesday. This approval marks a major milestone in the development of the city’s first full-scale casino resort, which is expected to open by November 15, 2025, in compliance with state law. Boyd Gaming, in partnership with the Pamunkey...
This year, the iGaming industry converged in Valletta, Malta for SiGMA Euro-Med 2025, one of its most significant events. The three-day summit attracted thousands of professionals from various sectors, including online casinos, software companies, regulators, and affiliate networks. A key highlight of the event was the prominent role of affiliates, underscoring their growing importance in the industry. No longer simply...
MGM Resorts International has posted another impressive set of financial results for the third quarter of 2025, showcasing growth across various business segments, notably MGM China. The company’s consolidated net revenues reached $4.3 billion, a 2% increase from the previous year. This result was largely driven by MGM China’s record earnings, further bolstered by the strong performance of BetMGM in North America...
For decades, bingo carried the reputation of being a community hall pastime, associated with gatherings at local centers or church events. Fast forward to 2025, and the game has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once limited to physical venues, bingo is now one of the most widely played online games worldwide, attracting players of all ages. The digital shift has not...
Every gambler dreams of the absurdly lucky break, the kind that makes the rest of the room stop spinning for a second. In Tampa, that dream actually landed. A woman placed an 88-cent bet on a Jade Wind slot machine and walked away with $84,758.24. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino announced the win on Facebook, and within hours,...
The surge in online casino popularity highlights a notable trend: platforms operating without self-exclusion systems. These casinos offer a unique gaming experience by providing fewer restrictions, but they also pose potential risks that players must consider carefully. In the dynamic landscape of online gambling, some casinos opt to function outside self-exclusion frameworks like CRUKS, which are designed to help players...
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is intensifying its scrutiny of the NBA, pressing Commissioner Adam Silver for transparency in the league’s handling of gambling-related misconduct. This latest demand comes in the wake of federal indictments implicating Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and former player and coach Damon Jones in a...
A new player is about to enter the iGaming sector, as a team of seasoned industry professionals has launched Big Daddy Gaming, a slot development studio set to bring innovative designs and a fresh approach to the world of online slots. The studio, backed by gaming investment fund Castech, is scheduled for a market debut in Q4 2025. At the helm...
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against rapper Drake, influencer Adin Ross, and the sweepstakes platform Stake.us, accusing them of deceptive, fraudulent, and unlawful promotion of an online gambling site in Missouri. The lawsuit, lodged by Missouri resident Justin Killham, claims that the duo and Stake misled the public about the nature of the platform, promoting it as a...
Red Rock Resorts is expanding its flagship Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas with a bold $385 million development plan. This follows the casino’s impressive performance during the third quarter of 2025, which saw the company set new records for net revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The expansion, set to begin in January 2026, is part of the company’s long-term strategy...