Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken a significant step into the growing prediction market sector through a newly announced multiyear partnership with Polymarket, alongside a separate agreement with a federal regulator aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the sport. The league confirmed that Polymarket will serve as its exclusive prediction-market partner, gaining rights to use official team branding and access...
Red Hawk Resort Casino in Placerville, California, has announced plans to introduce a newly designed poker room, with doors set to open on March 24. The addition reflects the property’s continued effort to expand its gaming options and enhance its appeal as an entertainment destination in the Sacramento region. The upcoming poker room has been developed to accommodate a wide...
Polymarket, the cryptocurrency-driven prediction market platform, is pushing the boundaries of how people engage with current events by introducing a new bar concept in Washington, D.C. The innovative venue, called “The Situation Room,” aims to combine a traditional sports bar atmosphere with real-time trading and news monitoring. The grand opening is scheduled for March 20, 2026, and promises an experience where patrons...
Hollywood Casino Aurora, a new $360 million entertainment destination, is set to open its doors on June 24, 2026. Developed by PENN Entertainment, this major casino and resort will be located across from the Chicago Premium Outlets, near the Interstate 88 interchange in Aurora, Illinois. This project is a significant upgrade from the existing downtown Aurora casino and is expected...
Thailand’s political landscape has shifted again with the return of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who has reaffirmed his staunch opposition to casino legalization in the country. Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, was re-elected on Thursday, March 19, by the House of Representatives, securing 293 votes out of 498, easily surpassing the 250 votes needed for a majority. This victory...
William Hill has launched a widespread effort to recover millions of pounds from players after a technical error led to substantial sums being mistakenly credited to their accounts. The glitch, which occurred in the Jackpot Drop feature of the operator’s gaming platform, caused players to believe they had won large jackpots. Screenshots of inflated balances spread quickly on social media, showcasing accounts...
Kazakhstan has taken a significant step toward expanding its tourism sector by approving new locations for casino development across multiple regions. The move follows legislative amendments signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, introducing changes to existing gambling laws and redefining how the industry operates within the country. The updated framework allows for the establishment of gambling zones in four distinct regions,...
In another sign of the changing landscape of Las Vegas’ iconic poker scene, Resorts World has confirmed the closure of its poker room by March 30, 2026. This move adds to a growing trend on the Strip, where poker offerings have dwindled, partly due to declining tourism and shifting consumer preferences. A Shift in Las Vegas’ Gaming Landscape The closure, which will...
India’s largest listed gaming operator, Delta Corp, is once again embroiled in a legal battle with the authorities over alleged goods and services tax (GST) shortfalls. This week, the company revealed it has received notices demanding a total of INR 17.52 billion (approximately US$188 million) in tax payments for the financial year 2022-23. The demand stems from the Office of the Commissioner...
In a significant move against illegal gambling, Missouri’s Attorney General, Catherine Hanaway, has filed criminal charges against a Greene County convenience store for housing unregulated video lottery terminals (VLTs). The charges, which include two felony counts of promoting gambling in the first degree, target Himanshu Patel, the managing officer of Briarwood One Stop, located southwest of Springfield. Alongside the criminal charges, Hanaway’s...