Just in time for the bustling Memorial Day weekend, Flamingo Las Vegas has officially reopened its Go Pool after a sweeping $20 million renovation. Spanning nearly 1.5 acres and exclusively for those 21 and up, this adults-only poolscape has been completely reimagined from the ground up into a sun-soaked party destination that blends retro flair with a modern resort aesthetic....
Michigan’s online gaming market experienced a marginal dip in April 2025, as internet gaming and sports betting operators collectively reported $290.7 million in gross receipts. This marks a slight decline of 0.9% from the record-setting numbers posted in March, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Despite the monthly decline, year-on-year figures show robust growth in the sector, particularly...
Online sportsbook operators in Maryland are now facing a steeper tax bill after Governor Wes Moore officially enacted a law increasing the tax rate for mobile sports betting platforms. The change, which raises the rate from 15% to 20%, was included in House Bill 352, also known as the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025. Signed into law on...
Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, operating as Unibet, has been fined over $1 million by Australia’s gambling regulator for serious failures in upholding the rules surrounding the country’s self-exclusion program. The penalty stems from violations related to the National Self-Exclusion Register, BetStop, where Unibet neglected to promptly deactivate hundreds of accounts belonging to individuals who had chosen to restrict their gambling...
Tropicana Atlantic City, New Jersey, has revealed plans for a major overhaul of its west wing, signaling a bold investment in its future with the creation of the Solana Tower. This newly branded tower will consist of 604 completely renovated rooms and suites, all set to deliver a coastal-inspired, elevated hospitality experience. Construction is scheduled to commence shortly after Labor Day...
Dutch gambling authorities are preparing for the full implementation of the country’s ban on sports sponsorship by gambling operators, set to take effect on 1 July 2025. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling regulator, has confirmed that it will adopt a stricter enforcement stance over the summer and will take immediate action against any violations. The measure marks the final step in a broader advertising reform process that...
As the gambling sector approaches a projected value of over $876 billion by 2026, academics and regulators are voicing growing concerns over the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across casino floors, online platforms, and sports betting operations. A new academic study has brought renewed attention to the potential for AI to amplify gambling-related harms if left unchecked. Researchers warn of AI-driven...
Merkur Gaming US, the American arm of the Germany-based Merkur Group, has officially been granted a license by the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. The move marks Merkur’s reentry into the United States market, one of the most competitive and highly regulated gaming markets in the world. In tandem with this licensing approval, the Commission has...
Prediction markets platform Kalshi Inc. found itself at the center of controversy this week after it abruptly reversed course on a claimed partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI. What began as a confident rollout of a new collaboration turned into a hasty retreat, drawing criticism and confusion about the firm’s internal communications and public strategy. On Tuesday morning,...
Penang authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle illegal gambling networks in Malaysia, freezing more than 150 mule accounts that were reportedly used to facilitate online gambling and digital fraud. The total sum of funds tied to these accounts exceeds RM32 million, reflecting the scale of illicit financial activity being targeted in the state. Ops Dadu continues to disrupt gambling syndicates: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (DAP...