The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has unveiled its Annual Plan for 2025–26, setting the tone for a year focused on tackling gambling-related harm, bolstering regulatory reform, and reinforcing community confidence through data-driven oversight. Now entering its fourth year as an independent body, the Commission is sharpening its approach to ensure all forms of gambling in Victoria remain...
The St. Louis Blues have unveiled a new partnership with Underdog, a rapidly growing U.S. sports entertainment and betting company, marking a significant step forward in fan engagement and digital interactivity. The multi-year marketing deal positions Underdog as the Blues’ first official sports betting partner, ahead of Missouri’s anticipated launch of regulated online wagering later this year. Under the agreement,...
Italy’s online betting market is preparing for a sweeping transformation as regulators implement a new framework that will drastically reduce the number of active betting websites from 407 to just 52. The change, led by the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency, is set to take effect on 13 November 2025 and marks one...
Paddy Power has announced plans to close 57 of its betting shops across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, in a move that will affect nearly 250 employees. The closures follow a review of the company’s retail operations amid increasing costs and challenging market conditions. Closures Across the UK and Ireland The bookmaker, owned by Flutter Entertainment, said 247 roles...
The Philippines has reported a dramatic 93% reduction in illegal online gambling activity during the third quarter of 2025, marking one of the most significant drops since the government began tightening its crackdown on unlicensed operators. Data from cybersecurity and analytics companies Gogolook and Whoscall revealed that reports of illegal gambling links and operations fell sharply between July and September, a result...
PrizePicks has officially secured an interactive fantasy sports operating license from the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), allowing the Atlanta-based operator to reenter one of the nation’s most competitive gaming markets. The approval comes nearly two years after a legal settlement with the NYSGC that saw the company pay $15 million for operating without a wagering license between 2019 and 2023....
New York’s long-running competition for up to three downstate casino licenses tightened this week as the remaining contenders—Resorts World New York City (Genting Group), Bally’s Corporation, and the Steve Cohen/Hard Rock partnership—filed supplemental applications with the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board. The filings arrived alongside a major twist: MGM Resorts International withdrew its plan to convert Empire City Casino in...
MGM Resorts International has unexpectedly withdrawn from New York’s closely watched competition to secure one of the state’s new downstate casino licenses, a move that dramatically reshapes the race and leaves just three contenders vying for as many available licenses. The announcement, made Tuesday, marks a stunning reversal for MGM Yonkers Inc., which had been widely viewed as a strong...
Okada Manila, the prominent integrated resort in the Philippines, reported a noticeable decline in its third-quarter performance for 2025. The casino’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell by 15.2% year-on-year, reaching PHP6.98 billion (US$120 million), as it continued to face challenges in the VIP segment. Okada Manila’s Gaming Revenue Experiences Sharp Decline in Q3 2025 While the news wasn’t entirely negative, the mass-market...
Mohegan Sun, a premier entertainment destination in Uncasville, Connecticut, has unveiled the Sky Slot Tournament Zone, a dedicated area within its Casino of the Sky. This new zone features over 40 IGT slot machines, including popular titles such as Wheel of Fortune, Cleopatra, Hex Breaker, and Stinkin’ Rich. The machines seamlessly switch between regular play and tournament mode, providing guests with an immersive and dynamic...