The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is advancing a plan to implement stricter regulations on digital payment services used in online gambling, citing concerns over consumer protection, financial health, and responsible use of technology. A draft circular, now open for public comment until July 25, outlines sweeping changes that could significantly reshape how payment service providers (PSPs) and operators of...
Assembly Bill 831, legislation designed to prohibit sweepstakes casinos using dual-currency models, has cleared another significant step in California’s legislature. The Senate Committee on Public Safety gave the measure unanimous approval in a 6-0 vote, sending it forward to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Sponsored by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, AB 831 specifically targets sweepstakes platforms that offer currencies like Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins—models used by...
Las Vegas Sands has officially commenced construction on its highly anticipated $8 billion expansion of Marina Bay Sands (MBS), marking a major step forward in Singapore’s luxury tourism and entertainment sector. The milestone event, held earlier this week, was attended by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Finance Minister Grace Fu, Sands co-founder Dr. Miriam Adelson, Chairman and CEO Robert Goldstein, and President and COO Patrick Dumont. New era...
DraftKings is reportedly engaged in acquisition talks with Railbird Exchange, a relatively new entrant in the prediction market industry. The discussions, still in preliminary stages, reflect DraftKings’ ongoing efforts to gain a foothold in the regulated predictions arena after earlier attempts to enter the space independently stalled. According to Front Office Sports, DraftKings has shown interest in acquiring Railbird Exchange,...
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has entered into binding agreements to take a controlling interest in Casino Salem, a charitable gaming venue in Salem, New Hampshire. Located at The Mall at Rockingham Park, just a 30-minute drive from downtown Boston, the property marks a strategic move into New England’s growing gaming market. The acquisition grants CDI majority ownership in the joint venture, with...
LeoVegas Group has officially introduced its in-house developed sportsbook in the Danish market, signaling a pivotal development in the company’s international expansion strategy. This launch places Denmark at the forefront of LeoVegas’ broader initiative to transition away from third-party platforms and toward fully owned technology that delivers localized, user-focused betting experiences. With the new rollout, Danish players engaging through the...
A major step toward regulating online gambling in New Zealand has been taken, as the proposed Online Casino Bill passed its first reading in Parliament. The legislation, introduced by Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden, received broad support with 83 votes in favor and 39 against in a conscience vote, marking a shift in the country’s approach to a market currently dominated by unregulated...
Hard Rock International has placed senior vice president Alex Pariente on unpaid leave following serious allegations of misconduct tied to the company’s Punta Cana casino operations in the Dominican Republic. The suspension comes as the casino giant actively pursues a high-profile gaming license in New York City in partnership with Mets owner Steve Cohen. Whistleblower triggers internal probe: The accusations, which emerged through multiple...
In an exciting move to transform classic game nights into immersive, real-world experiences, Mattel has opened the doors to its first UNO Social Club at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The initiative—anchored in colorful nostalgia and elevated social interaction—is part of a broader campaign to reimagine the way fans engage with the iconic card game. Ray Adler, Mattel’s...
History was made on Sunday night, July 13th, as Spain’s Leo Margets secured her seat at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table, becoming the first woman to achieve the feat since Poker Hall of Famer Barbara Enright in 1995. Margets’ breakthrough comes three decades after Enright’s fifth-place finish and stands as a landmark moment in the world of professional poker....