Novomatic AG has become one of the first gaming suppliers to receive a Gaming Related Vendor License – Tier 1 from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates. This license grants the Austrian-based gaming giant entry into a newly emerging regulatory market, allowing the company to distribute its land-based gaming products in the region. Strengthening ties in a developing region: The...
Publishers Clearing House (PCH), the company long synonymous with oversized prize checks and door-to-door surprises, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it accelerates its pivot to a fully digital advertising-supported entertainment model. The filing, made in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, marks a strategic effort to restructure PCH’s finances while moving away...
A New Jersey man’s attempt to redeem nearly $60,000 worth of casino chips from a shuttered Atlantic City casino has ended in disappointment, as a state appeals court determined the chips were never meant to be in circulation. Keith Hawkins, who bought the 389 chips for $59,500 through an online auction in 2022, had hoped to redeem them through the...
A new study reveals that unregulated online gambling platforms captured the majority of the $90.1 billion U.S. online gaming market in 2024, outpacing growth in the licensed sector. According to the USA National 2024 report from Yield Sec, commissioned by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG), illicit gambling operators accounted for 74% of total online revenue — approximately $67.1 billion — marking a 64% surge year-over-year....
From the depths of a disastrously mismanaged laboratory comes Oops, a chaotic and satirical slot from developer Shady Lady. This high-volatility title takes players into a world where scientific errors have gone unchecked, unleashing viral madness and global panic — all wrapped in slapstick humor and innovative game mechanics. Disaster strikes, but it pays: Set in a crumbling research facility operated by well-meaning but...
Crown Resorts is ushering in a period of renewal and growth with major updates to its leadership and brand partnerships. The company announced that The Hon. Martin Pakula will take over as Chair of Crown Melbourne, while AFL sensation Harley Reid has been signed as an official partner of Crown Perth, strengthening the operator’s ties to both governance and community engagement. Martin Pakula to chair Crown Melbourne...
PENN Entertainment has officially rolled out its latest digital gaming venture in Ontario with the release of theScore Casino—a standalone online casino app tailored for the province’s regulated iGaming market. The move further cements PENN’s strategic commitment to expanding its digital footprint across North America by capitalizing on the long-established recognition of theScore brand among Canadian users. Available on iOS,...
Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market platform, has secured a key legal victory in its battle with Nevada regulators, winning a preliminary injunction that allows it to continue operating in the state for now. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Andrew P. Gordon, halts the state’s enforcement of a cease-and-desist order while the broader case proceeds through federal...
The bid to build a casino in the Hudson Yards district of Manhattan, New York, has taken a significant step forward. In a key decision by the City Planning Commission (CPC), the proposal to transform the Western Rail Yards into a mixed-use development, including a casino, housing, and public green spaces, has received preliminary approval. On Wednesday, April 9, the commission voted overwhelmingly in favor...
A highly anticipated project officially kicked off with the groundbreaking of the 400 Horses Casino in Polson, Montana. S&K Gaming, in collaboration with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), celebrated the start of construction on the state-of-the-art casino, which will be located off Highway 83 on Irvine Flats Road, west of Polson. The 35,000-square-foot facility, named after Chief Alexander of the Pend d’Oreille...