Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania, once a reliable source of jobs and community funding, is facing mounting financial strain—caused in large part by the rapid spread of untaxed, unregulated skill games across the state. Since opening in 2007, Presque Isle was regarded as both a major employer and an economic anchor for Erie County. But now, nearly two decades...
Japan-based Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. has officially concluded its acquisition of Dutch iGaming content supplier Stakelogic B.V., confirming the deal’s closure on April 28, 2025. This follows the announcement made in July 2024, when the company disclosed plans to acquire Stakelogic through its subsidiary, Sega Sammy Creation Inc. (SSC). Strategic deal adds European studio to Sega Sammy Portfolio: The finalized acquisition turns Stakelogic into...
The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has projected a substantial funding gap of £778,000 for the 2025-26 fiscal year, pointing to a steep decline in both new and existing gaming licenses as the primary cause. The shortfall became public through departmental revenue bid documents released during the island’s 2025 budget planning process. The GSC, which funds its operations...
Bally’s Corporation has formally revised the terms of its initial public offering for its upcoming $1.7 billion Chicago casino, expanding access to a broader array of investors while still aiming to meet a key city-imposed diversity goal. The company recently submitted an amended registration to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), removing prior race- and gender-based investor qualifications that...
Prediction market operator Kalshi has achieved another courtroom victory, this time in New Jersey, where a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction (pdf) that temporarily halts state efforts to restrict its sports event contract offerings. This marks the second time a court has ruled in Kalshi’s favor, following a similar outcome in Nevada, as the company fights back against state...
A fresh nationwide survey has exposed sharp divides among Thai citizens regarding the future of the proposed Entertainment Complex Business Act, particularly the contentious inclusion of casinos. Conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll) between April 21 and 23, the poll gauged the opinions of 1,310 adults from various demographics across the country. While the bill aims...
A federal appellate court has rejected a lawsuit brought by self-proclaimed problem gambler Sam A. Antar, who alleged that MGM Resorts and its subsidiaries actively encouraged his excessive gambling despite being aware of his addiction. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an earlier dismissal, affirming that New Jersey law does not place a legal obligation on casinos to prevent compulsive gamblers from wagering. Appeals court dismisses...
An Indonesian district court has sentenced 20-year-old Indah Siska Sari to two and a half years in prison for promoting an illegal online gambling platform via her Instagram account. The verdict, issued on April 23, 2025, by the Medan District Court in North Sumatra, found her guilty under Article 45(3) of the 2024 Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law. University student imprisoned in Medan...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist notices to BetOnline.ag and SportsBetting.ag, both operated from Panama, for offering gambling services in the state without proper authorization. The orders come as part of a broader regulatory sweep targeting offshore betting operators that, according to the MGCB, violate Michigan’s gaming laws by accepting wagers from residents without holding a state license. Operators accused of violating multiple state...
A new UK government consultation proposing to consolidate various online gambling tax regimes into a single rate has drawn sharp criticism from key stakeholders in the betting industry. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have raised alarms over the potential financial fallout for British racing and the wider economy. Concerns Mount Over UK Plan to Unite Online Gambling Taxes: On...