The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has finalized a $1.4 million settlement with High5Games, resolving allegations that the company ran an unauthorized online casino within the state. The agreement follows an extensive investigation by DCP’s Gaming Division, which uncovered that High5Games had been illegally offering online gambling services to Connecticut residents through its High5Casino platform. Although High5Games held a...
Discussions between DraftKings and Las Vegas Sands regarding a possible takeover of Sands’ planned casino development in Nassau County have ended without a deal, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Despite earlier conversations exploring a partnership, DraftKings will not proceed with an effort to acquire Sands’ bid for one of three available downstate New York casino licenses. Sands exits, DraftKings declines opportunity: “There is...
Meta has revised its global advertising policies for gambling and real money gaming (RMG), with significant implications for operators targeting India. Under the newly updated guidelines, companies promoting gambling products and services must obtain written permission from Meta before launching any advertising campaigns. Additionally, all such ads are strictly prohibited from targeting users under the age of 18. Stricter oversight on ad content and landing pages: These...
Caesars Entertainment has officially launched a new online-exclusive slot game, Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls by the Bay, in collaboration with Light & Wonder. The game is now available on Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ontario. This unique title brings together two of the most popular slot franchises in North America—Ultimate Fire Link and Cash Falls—in...
Sri Lanka is preparing for a significant shift in its gambling regulatory framework with the introduction of a bill to establish an independent Gambling Regulatory Authority. The move, initiated under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also serves as Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, reflects the government’s intention to modernize the country’s gambling oversight mechanisms. The bill has now...
BetMGM has entered a landmark agreement with the Las Vegas Aces, becoming the exclusive online sportsbook and iGaming partner of the reigning WNBA champions. This marks BetMGM’s first major collaboration with a women’s professional sports team, signaling a notable shift in the company’s strategic focus toward women’s athletics. The partnership is set to extend through the 2027 season and includes...
PENN Entertainment has revealed that its brand-new Hollywood Casino Joliet will open to the public on Monday, August 11, far earlier than anticipated. Originally projected for a later launch, the $185 million land-based venue is arriving nearly half a year ahead of schedule, pending final regulatory approvals. Construction began in December 2023. Located at 777 Hollywood Boulevard, the new facility...
Top officials from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) have formally submitted their resignations in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s initiative to reorganize government leadership. The move, confirmed late last week, signals alignment with the administration’s aim to enhance the efficiency and focus of state-run institutions. PAGCOR leadership resigns to back Marcos’ government realignment: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro H. Tengco announced that...
Brazil’s Senate is advancing Bill 2.985/2023, a proposal aimed at tightening regulations on gambling advertising. Backed by Senators Styvenson Valentim and Carlos Portinho, the bill responds to concerns over growing betting influence in sports and media and its impact on public health. Senate moves forward on gambling ad restrictions: Initially proposed as a complete advertising ban, the bill was reworked by Portinho to...
Norway’s state-owned gaming operator, Norsk Tipping, is under regulatory scrutiny following allegations that minors may have used its platform. The Norwegian Gambling Authority, Lotteritilsynet, initiated the investigation after a bank reported significant financial transfers—amounting to 100,000 NOK—from an account belonging to an underage individual to a Norsk Tipping customer account over a year. Although the gambling account wasn’t registered in the minor’s name,...