New Hampshire legislators are reevaluating the state’s charitable gaming structure as discussions intensify around a proposal to introduce traditional slot machines in place of historical horse racing (HHR) terminals. A recent tour of The Nash Casino in Nashua offered lawmakers a firsthand look at how these gaming venues operate and raised new questions about fairness in charitable distribution, the pace of gaming expansion, and the...
Efforts to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma have once again ground to a halt after the state Senate failed to act on two key bills before the legislative session ended. Despite passing through the House with strong bipartisan backing, both House Bill 1047 and House Bill 1101 were left untouched in the Senate, officially dooming the state’s chances of establishing...
Relax Gaming has unveiled the next phase in the evolution of its Dream Drop Jackpot series with the launch of Daily Jackpots—an enhancement designed to deliver more frequent wins and heightened player engagement. This latest upgrade, implemented across the entire Dream Drop portfolio, includes three guaranteed jackpots every day, setting the stage for even more electrifying must-drop events. Smoother experience with tweaked Mega Jackpot thresholds: The jackpot...
Thailand’s Senate is intensifying its scrutiny of a controversial government proposal to legalize casinos within large-scale entertainment complexes. The Senate’s special committee overseeing the bill has decided to form two dedicated subcommittees to thoroughly investigate the potential societal and economic implications of the legislation, aiming to produce detailed findings ahead of the bill’s expected parliamentary introduction in early July. This...
New York’s online sports betting market recorded its strongest April to date, as the state’s nine licensed operators collectively took in $2.15 billion in wagers and generated $192.7 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR), according to official figures from the New York State Gaming Commission. These results reflect a 9.6% rise in betting volume compared to April 2024 and a 4.8% annual increase in revenue, marking...
The Russian Ministry of Finance has put forward a proposal that could significantly change how the country’s gambling sector is supervised. Under the suggested reform, licensed bookmakers and casinos operating within designated gambling zones would no longer be subject to regular on-site inspections. Instead, authorities would rely solely on preventive visits to monitor compliance—an approach already used in most other industries. Gambling inspections...
The NCAA is reportedly edging closer to a pivotal change in its stance on sports betting, with a proposal in motion to lift its longstanding prohibition on wagering on professional sports by athletes, coaches, and staff. Enforcement burden and shifting priorities: According to a Sports Illustrated report, momentum is building within the organization, with the Division I Board of Directors already backing the...
FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan, has introduced two major enhancements to its gaming offerings: a redesigned themed slot machine zone and a modern, expansive poker room. These updates demonstrate FireKeepers’ ongoing efforts to improve both the variety and quality of its guest experiences. The casino is owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi. Located near...
Award-winning slot developer AvatarUX has introduced PiggyPop Grand Affair, an online slot game which represents a luxurious new addition to its PopWins portfolio, unveiling an opulent world inhabited by golden pigs and jewel-studded riches. Building upon the popularity of the original PiggyPop released in 2021, the latest entry not only retains the franchise’s hallmark PopWins mechanic but adds a strategic...
Sal Lupoli, the developer behind several key Hampton Beach properties, is charting a bold course for the future of the Hampton Beach Casino. His company, Lupoli Development, is preparing to seek a special exception on May 15 from the town’s Zoning Board to allow for an expanded charitable gaming facility as part of a sweeping overhaul of the historic site....