Paddy Power, part of Flutter Entertainment, has introduced its first-ever sportsbook inside a casino, marking a significant innovation in the UK gambling landscape. Located at the prestigious Hippodrome Casino in central London, this new offering is designed to elevate the betting experience by combining sports viewing with social entertainment. The sportsbook, which officially opened its doors on October 2nd, is not just another betting...
Canada’s iGaming scene and it’s starting to turn heads across North America. Ontario has emerged as a major hub, boasting one of the largest regulated online gaming markets on the continent. With 50 operators servicing 83 gaming sites, players have more digital gambling options than ever. And not only are there more options online but the games available are also...
After years of lobbying, millions in spending, and heated community debate, Steve Cohen’s ambitious casino proposal for the area around Citi Field has officially cleared a crucial hurdle. On Tuesday, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park project received unanimous approval from a local advisory committee, ensuring its place in the final round of New York State’s casino licensing...
Robinhood Markets Inc., best known for reshaping retail stock trading, is now preparing to take its fast-growing prediction markets business beyond U.S. borders. The company has already opened discussions with overseas regulators, including the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as it evaluates how to bring event-based contracts to international customers. The push comes as Robinhood looks to capture a bigger...
Macau’s casino industry generated MOP18.3 billion (US$2.27 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during September, according to figures released by the city’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). The result marked a 6 percent year-on-year increase but was 17.5 percent lower than August’s total of MOP22.16 billion (US$2.76 billion), which had been the highest monthly tally since January 2020. Seasonal Slowdown and Typhoon Impact...
Sweden is preparing to implement one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on gambling-related payments. A bill introduced by the government will prohibit the use of all forms of credit for gambling, closing a loophole that had previously allowed players to continue betting with borrowed funds. Once the new rules are in force on 1 April 2026, gamblers will no longer be able to use...
Kalshi’s introduction of customizable same-game parlays created ripples well beyond its platform on Monday night, September 29, triggering steep stock losses for two of the largest players in the U.S. sports betting market. Although the prediction exchange collected less than $2,000 in fees during its first day with the new feature, its move unsettled investors and erased close to $7 billion in combined market value from...
A federal court has ruled that Apple, Google, and Meta Platforms must continue to defend themselves in lawsuits that accuse them of profiting from illegal gambling applications. The decision, issued Tuesday, September 30, by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California, rejected the companies’ efforts to dismiss the proposed class actions by invoking immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Allegations of...
Chicago’s River West neighborhood is undergoing a major transformation as Bally’s Corporation, supported by Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), pushes ahead with the creation of a $1.19 billion flagship casino resort. The development, located on the site of the former Chicago Tribune headquarters, is expected to redefine downtown entertainment and open in the final quarter of 2026. The large-scale...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has widened its enforcement campaign against unlawful gambling platforms, issuing new cease-and-desist orders to multiple operators accused of targeting state residents without authorization. This latest development highlights the agency’s dual commitment to consumer protection and maintaining integrity in Michigan’s regulated betting market. New Round of Cease-and-Desist Orders The regulator announced that six additional operators were instructed to immediately halt operations...