In a recent crackdown aimed at protecting Michigan residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to five unlicensed online gambling platforms. These platforms—BoVegas Casino, BUSR, Cherry Gold Casino, Lucky Legends, and Wager Attack Casino—were found to be accepting wagers and deposits from Michigan residents without the necessary state licenses. Their actions violate several of Michigan’s laws,...
Donaco International Limited has reported significant operational disruptions at its Star Vegas casino in Poipet, Cambodia, following heightened tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. The Thai government’s border restrictions, which came into effect after a brief military clash between the two nations on May 28, 2025, have severely impacted the casino’s business. Ongoing border tensions affect Star Vegas performance: These measures, which were imposed on...
A growing concern has emerged in South Korea over the increasing number of nationals engaging in gambling abroad. Experts from the tourism and gambling sectors gathered on Wednesday at a policy forum hosted by The Korea Times and the Tourism Sciences Society of Korea (TOSOK) to discuss this issue. The forum, which included academics, government officials, and industry leaders, focused...
Virginia’s gaming industry set a new benchmark in May 2025, as casinos in the state collectively reported adjusted gaming revenues (AGR) totaling $85.39 million, a significant increase from April’s $78.76 million. This marks a continued upward trajectory, with Hard Rock Bristol leading the charge with its exceptional performance across both slots and table games. Virginia casinos achieve record-breaking revenue in May 2025:...
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe, in partnership with Casino Del Sol, marked a significant milestone this week as the final steel beam was signed and prepared for placement at their new casino site on Grant Road, just off Interstate 10, Arizona. This beam signing ceremony symbolized the completion of the building’s steel framework and was attended by tribal officials, project collaborators, city...
DraftKings has announced that it will begin charging Illinois customers a 50-cent fee on every online and mobile sports wager starting September 1, 2025. This new charge comes in response to a recently passed tax measure that significantly increases the financial burden on regulated sportsbook operators within the state. The move from DraftKings follows a similar announcement by FanDuel earlier...
Hacksaw Gaming’s Booze Bash flips the traditional online slot formula on its head with an unorthodox mechanic and a setting that feels part speakeasy, part supernatural playground. Players won’t find the usual spinning reels and paylines here—instead, this high-volatility release dares you to line up halves of symbols to create winning combos. Set inside a gloomy jazz bar run by...
The Philippines has achieved a major regulatory milestone as the European Commission (EC) officially removed the country from its updated list of jurisdictions deemed high-risk for money laundering and terrorism financing. This development, announced Tuesday in Brussels, affirms the Philippines’ progress in enhancing its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) infrastructure. The delisting follows a rigorous assessment by the...
Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) has officially announced plans to withdraw from Louisiana’s historic Fair Grounds Race Course and its associated gaming operations, citing an untenable economic environment driven by recent legislative developments and a key Louisiana Supreme Court decision. In a letter dated June 9 addressed to the Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC), CDI CEO Bill Carstanjen outlined the company’s...
Bally’s Corporation has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit stemming from its previous policy to limit early investment in its Chicago casino project to women and minority groups. The case, filed by the conservative legal organization American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) and two white male plaintiffs, Richard Fisher and Phillip Aronoff, alleged racial discrimination under federal civil rights laws. The agreement was filed in U.S. District Court in...