The NCAA has permanently revoked the eligibility of six former men’s college basketball players after concluding investigations into three distinct sports-betting schemes tied to the 2024-25 season. According to the Committee on Infractions, the infringements centered on game manipulation and sharing inside information with bettors. The decisions cover three separate cases — at the University of New Orleans, Mississippi Valley...
Orange Gaming B.V. has secured a license from the Netherlands Gambling Authority, allowing the company to legally offer online casino games in the country. This approval marks a key milestone as the operator enters the Dutch market with plans to offer compliant, transparent, and player-focused entertainment. Compliance-first strategy sets foundation The company’s leadership is clear about its commitment to responsible...
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has concluded its four-part research project on illegal online gambling, revealing persistent difficulties in accurately assessing the scale of the black market. The final report, Estimating the Size of the Illegal Online Gambling Market, compiles months of analysis into consumer behaviour, risk assessment, and enforcement efforts, while underscoring how limited data continues to hinder reliable market estimates....
MPs are urging UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to dismiss what they describe as “scaremongering” from the gambling industry and impose higher taxes on its most harmful products, including high-street slot machines and online casino games. The Treasury select committee’s new report calls for a tax overhaul that better reflects the risks associated with different forms of gambling, as Reeves prepares...
DraftKings is preparing to make a major expansion beyond its traditional sportsbook operations with the introduction of a new platform called DraftKings Predictions, which will allow users to trade on the outcomes of sports events. The company confirmed that the product will debut “in the coming months,” signaling an ambitious move into the emerging prediction markets sector—one that could test...
Kevin Mullally, who served as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), has officially stepped down from his role. The regulator confirmed his departure in a statement issued Thursday, naming GCGRA Chairman Jim Murren as interim CEO effective immediately. Mullally was appointed in 2023 to lead the GCGRA during its critical establishment phase. Over...
Vici Properties has finalized a major acquisition deal valued at $1.16 billion, marking its official purchase of seven Nevada-based Golden Entertainment casino properties. The transaction, structured as a sale-leaseback agreement, represents a pivotal move for both companies—strengthening Vici’s footprint in Nevada’s gaming market while guiding Golden Entertainment toward privatization. Under the agreement, Vici will assume full ownership of the land...
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited has reported another strong quarter of growth, with total operating revenues reaching US$1.31 billion for the three months ending 30 September 2025—an increase of 11% year-on-year. The company credited the improvement to higher gaming and non-gaming revenue across its Asian and European resorts, with particularly solid results in Macau and Cyprus. Sustained Growth in Core Markets...
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has entered not guilty pleas in two separate federal cases in Brooklyn that prosecutors say stem from sprawling gambling operations involving both rigged high-stakes poker and alleged use of non-public injury information tied to NBA games. He appeared for back-to-back arraignments, with a court-appointed lawyer entering the pleas on his behalf. Jones, who resides...
Wynn Resorts, Limited has reported a strong third quarter for 2025, highlighting robust growth in Macau and continued outperformance in Las Vegas. The company posted total operating revenues of US$1.83 billion for the period ending September 30, 2025—an increase of US$140.4 million over the same quarter last year. Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts reached US$88.3 million, reversing a US$32.1 million loss recorded...