Virginia’s journey toward legalizing online casinos has made significant strides this month as lawmakers approved key aspects of House Bill 161 and Senate Bill 118. However, the path remains uncertain, with several hurdles ahead. These bills aim to regulate iGaming, provide consumer protection, and curb illegal gambling, but the debate has sparked intense opposition and support from various stakeholders. Legislative Progress:...
Svenska Spel, casino operator from Sweden, has reported notable growth in both net gaming revenue and operating profit for the 2025 financial year. Despite challenges, including the closure of its land-based casinos, the Swedish gaming operator exceeded its financial targets, posting a 10% increase in operating profit and a rise in net gaming revenue. CEO Anna Johnson praised the company’s...
Boyd Gaming is set to open its newest casino, Cadence Crossing, in Henderson, Nevada, by late March 2026. The development marks the company’s first new casino in over two decades, replacing its former Jokers Wild Casino on Boulder Highway. The 50,000-square-foot facility will feature a 10,000-square-foot casino floor, adding 450 slot machines to the area and several dining outlets, although...
WarHorse Lincoln has announced the start of Phase 3 construction at its casino property, with work scheduled to begin February 9. The project represents the final major stage of a long-term expansion plan at Nebraska’s second largest casino and will continue through the end of summer 2027. While the work will bring noticeable changes to parking and access, casino operations...
Ireland’s long-anticipated overhaul of gambling regulation has reached a decisive stage, with applications for new licenses opening this week under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. The move allows the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) to begin formally licensing operators while activating enforcement powers designed to address consumer protection and gambling-related harm. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan signed a commencement order...
Sporttrade, a Philadelphia-based company specializing in financial technology for sports betting, has taken a significant step towards its goal of becoming a nationwide prediction market platform. The company recently submitted applications to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to gain Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) status. This move would allow Sporttrade to expand its sports event...
In a bold move to expand its sports and gaming media reach, Genius Sports has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Legend, a digital platform that specializes in monetizing sports audiences. The deal, valued at $1.2 billion, includes an upfront payment of $900 million, consisting of $800 million in cash and $100 million in stock, with an additional earnout of...
Parq Casino, located near BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, is proposing a significant expansion to its gaming floor. The casino operator, in collaboration with the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC), has submitted applications to the City of Vancouver seeking approval to increase its slot machine count from 600 to 900. This request is scheduled to be discussed by the...
Evolution, a leading B2B provider of online casino solutions, has reported a mixed financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company faced a decline in key revenue and profit figures during the fourth quarter, signaling challenges in the gaming industry’s evolving landscape. Evolution’s fourth-quarter net revenues dropped 3.7% year-on-year, amounting to EUR 514.2 million, with total operating revenues falling...
Big Time Gaming’s latest release, Monopoly Rush Hour, takes the beloved Monopoly board game and turns it into a fast-paced slot experience. Released on February 3, 2026, this exciting slot combines elements of the classic board game with immersive gameplay that keeps players engaged through dynamic dice rolls, token movement, and escalating multipliers. The game’s design pulls players into the action...