Despite earlier approval for limited wagering freedom, NCAA institutions have opted to reverse course and maintain a uniform prohibition on sports betting for all college athletes and athletics department staff. After the required 30-day review period, Division I schools cast the decisive votes needed to halt a rule change that would have permitted betting on professional sports only. With more than...
Caesars Entertainment and Monmouth Park officially unveiled their new trackside sportsbook in Oceanport, New Jersey, marking the latest expansion of the racetrack’s long-running involvement in legal sports wagering. Local officials joined leadership from both organizations for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the large-scale venue, which combines modern sports viewing amenities with the historic backdrop of the Monmouth Park Racetrack. The...
Elite Casino Resorts has received regulatory approval to move forward with its planned purchase of Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resort in Burlington, marking a significant moment for both the company and the community. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission granted the final authorization, allowing the transaction—first announced earlier this year—to move toward a scheduled closing date of January 27. Once...
In a sharp and highly personal rebuke, Australian billionaire James Packer has delivered one of his most forceful public critiques to date, accusing state regulators and former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews of inflicting deep and lasting harm on Australia’s casino sector. Speaking in an extensive interview with Rampart, Packer revisited the controversies that engulfed Crown Resorts—once the centerpiece of his...
Canada’s iGaming scene continues to expand, growing at a rapid pace due to the consumer trends and behaviours that are being experienced. The industry has become mobile-first for many players, while the implementation of seamless payment methods has further helped build trust between them and operators. Canada’s growth has seen many notable advancements in recent years, with Ontario leading the...
Macau experienced another strong month of tourism in October, with the city reporting just over 3.47 million visitor arrivals. According to the latest data released by Macau’s Statistics and Census Bureau, the total represented a 10.8 percent increase compared to the same month last year. The month was heavily influenced by the October Golden Week period, which traditionally drives high tourist...
Swintt is bringing a hearty serving of holiday cheer to online slot fans with Extra Win X Thanksgiving, a retro-inspired addition to the developer’s Premium lineup. The game blends the instantly recognizable 3×3 layout and 5-payline setup of earlier Extra Win titles with the warmth of an autumn harvest celebration. Plump pumpkins, shiny fruits, and golden turkeys dominate the reels,...
Efforts to establish a gambling arcade on Ballyfermot Road have reignited tensions in the west Dublin suburb, as residents and local representatives express deep frustration over the latest attempt to redevelop the former butcher shop at 304 Ballyfermot Road. Although a previous planning application from Ger Ryan was withdrawn after strong local objection, a near-identical proposal has since been filed...
The UK Gambling Commission has issued a £650,000 financial penalty and a formal warning to Videoslots—now operating under the Immense Group name—after uncovering what it described as substantial shortcomings in both anti-money laundering protections and safer gambling oversight. The enforcement action also requires the operator, which runs videoslots.co.uk, mrvegas.com, and megariches.com, to complete an independent audit examining the effectiveness of...
The path has been cleared for Bally’s Corporation to take a substantial ownership position in The Star Entertainment Group after regulators in both New South Wales and Queensland signed off on extensive probity investigations. Their approvals, delivered following months of multi-agency scrutiny, now allow Bally’s and long-time shareholder Investment Holdings to convert their multistage AU$300 million investment into equity and move ahead...