New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has secured commitments to return NZ$11.5 million to community organisations following a wide-ranging review that identified accounting and compliance problems across the country’s Class 4 gambling sector. The investigation examined how operators commonly known as pokie trusts accounted for and distributed money generated through gaming machines. Officials found cases where funds that should have...
The NFL has expanded its official sports betting partnerships ahead of the 2026 season, renewing multi-year agreements with DraftKings and FanDuel while adding Fanatics Betting and Gaming as a new league partner. The agreements, announced on August 27, give all three sportsbook operators the ability to use NFL branding within the sports betting category, promote online and retail wagering and...
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have advised businesses to physically remove skill game machines before enforcement begins on October 14, following a state Supreme Court ruling that classified the devices as slot machines. The guidance comes as lawmakers approach an October 13 deadline to regulate or tax the machines. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court established the 120-day period after ruling on June 15...
Nolimit City has expanded its Duck Hunters slot franchise with the release of Duck Hunters 2, a follow-up to the original title that builds on the position multiplier mechanics that have become increasingly common across the online slot market in recent years. The new online slot retains the core multiplier-based format of its predecessor while increasing the maximum multiplier available...
As the new NFL season begins, Codere Online has strengthened its presence in one of its most important markets by securing a multi-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL) in Mexico. The agreement announced by Codere Online gives the online gaming and sports betting operator a prominent role around several major NFL events and expands its access to football...
PENN Entertainment has launched a major redevelopment project in Council Bluffs, Iowa, marking the next step in its strategy of replacing riverboat casinos with land-based gaming destinations. The company has announced a groundbreaking ceremony for Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, a new casino complex that will take the place of the existing Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat operation. The project carries...
The investigation into bets placed on the timing of the United Kingdom’s 2024 general election has reached another milestone after former Conservative Party campaign director Anthony Lee and his wife, former parliamentary candidate Laura Saunders, admitted offences connected to the use of confidential information. The pair entered guilty pleas at Southwark Crown Court on 10 September, becoming the latest individuals...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has unanimously renewed the operating licenses of Detroit’s three commercial casinos following its latest annual review. MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown will continue operating under state regulation through September 2027. The board approved the renewals during its regularly scheduled public meeting on September 8. Before reaching its decision, regulators examined the...
German authorities have uncovered an alleged illegal online gambling network that processed more than €5.8 billion in wagers between mid-2021 and the end of 2023. The investigation led to searches at 11 properties across Frankfurt and the wider Rhine-Main region, with more than 100 officers involved. The Frankfurt public prosecutor’s office coordinated the operation with the Frankfurt tax investigation unit, the State...
Macau recorded 30 million visitor arrivals for 2026 by 11am on September 11, reaching the milestone 22 days earlier than it did in 2025, according to information from the city’s Public Security Police Force. The figure represents an 8% year-on-year increase and comes as Macau continues to benefit from strong travel demand during the summer period. Police authorities described visitor numbers as...