A key round of decisions in New York’s competitive downstate casino race produced sharply different outcomes on Monday, September 29. While Bally’s proposal for a $4 billion resort in the Bronx secured near-unanimous backing from its community advisory committee, a rival bid to transform Coney Island into a year-round gaming destination collapsed after a decisive rejection. Bronx Project Clears a Critical Hurdle...
The Kansas City Royals and sports gaming operator Underdog have entered into a multi-year agreement that grants Underdog market access for sports betting in Missouri. The partnership, announced Monday, September 29, extends an already active relationship between the two organizations and positions Underdog to become a licensed sportsbook in the state once the market officially launches. Underdog Expands Beyond Fantasy Sports Underdog, recognized as the fastest-growing sports company...
Norway’s gambling regulator has formally warned Norsk Tipping that it may impose a penalty of up to NOK 25 million after a system failure in the April 19, 2025 super draw led to 52 players being incorrectly selected as winners of million-krone prizes. The Norwegian Lottery Authority says the incident undermined confidence in the integrity of the draw and is now weighing sanctions while giving the...
Greece is preparing to roll out sweeping new digital restrictions aimed at shielding minors from harmful online activities. Beginning in October 2025, children under the age of 15 will be automatically barred from accessing social media, while anyone under 18 will be blocked from entering online gambling platforms and digital tobacco shops. If fully enacted, this plan would make Greece...
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is moving forward with plans to significantly overhaul betting regulations, proposing to increase the maximum daily limit for international football wagers to VND10 million (US$380). This marks a sharp jump from the current cap of VND1 million (US$38) per betting category, which has been in place since 2016. The adjustment forms part of a new draft...
Boyd Gaming Corporation, a major casino and entertainment company headquartered in Las Vegas, has become the latest high-profile target of cybercriminals. The company revealed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 23, 2025, that its internal systems had been breached, allowing unauthorized actors to steal confidential data. While Boyd has not disclosed the full...
International Entertainment Corp (IEC), the Hong Kong-listed operator behind New Coast Hotel and Casino in Manila, Philippines, reported strong revenue growth in its first year under a provisional gaming license, though rising expenses and redevelopment costs drove its losses deeper for fiscal year 2025. Gaming Growth Offsets Hotel Decline For the 12 months ending 30 June 2025, IEC recorded revenues of HK$566.2 million (US$72.8 million),...
Bally’s Corporation has revealed updated plans for a large-scale mixed-use resort development on the Las Vegas Strip, to be built alongside the future home of the Athletics Major League Baseball team. The project, which will rise on the 26-acre portion of the former Tropicana site, is designed as a multi-phase development that will include luxury hotels, casino space, retail, dining, and live...
Macau is gearing up for one of its busiest periods of the year as the city anticipates an influx of travelers during the upcoming National Day Golden Week. The holiday, which runs from October 1 to October 8, combines the National Day celebrations with the Mid-Autumn Festival, creating an extended travel window for mainland Chinese residents. As TDM reports, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes,...
DraftKings has reached a milestone in its expansion strategy by finalizing a multi-year advertising agreement with NBCUniversal. The partnership, unveiled this week, will provide DraftKings with exclusive rights to integrate its brand and services across NBC’s extensive sports portfolio, positioning the Boston-based operator at the center of some of the world’s most high-profile sporting events. Exclusive Integration Across Sports and Platforms Under...