Chicago, Illinois, is grappling with a contentious proposal to lift the ban on video gambling terminals (VGTs) in the city, a move that could bring substantial changes to its gaming landscape. Bally’s, which is currently constructing the city’s first-ever casino at a cost of $1.7 billion, has raised alarms, warning that such a change could result in a significant loss of...
Royal Caribbean has announced a bold new feature for its highly anticipated ship, Legend of the Seas, which will debut in the summer of 2026. This Icon-class vessel will be the first in the cruise line’s fleet to feature a two-story casino, elevating the onboard gaming experience. The cruise line’s decision to expand the casino space is part of a larger trend within the...
Gregorio Araneta III, brother-in-law of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has announced the sale of his majority 57% stake in PhilWeb Corporation for ₱1.8 billion. The deal involves the transfer of 829.57 million common shares at ₱2.17 each to Nexora Holdings Inc. and Velora Holdings Inc., two domestic holding companies. This significant transaction marks Araneta’s exit from the gaming technology firm he acquired...
Bally’s Corporation has finalized its groundbreaking transaction with Intralot S.A., resulting in the successful acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive business by Intralot. This €2.7 billion deal merges Bally’s global digital and gaming operations with Intralot’s vast lottery infrastructure, creating one of the most formidable iGaming entities in the market today. As a result of this merger, Bally’s becomes the majority shareholder in Intralot,...
The NCAA is on the brink of implementing a landmark change that would allow student-athletes and athletic department staff to participate in professional sports betting, marking a major shift in the organization’s long-standing gambling policies. On Wednesday, the Division I Administrative Committee voted to adopt a proposal that would permit athletes and staff to place wagers on professional sports, a...
Relax Gaming has reached yet another milestone in its Dream Drop Jackpot saga, confirming the 24th Mega Jackpot win since the product’s inception. A lucky Finnish player secured an impressive €1,966,051 prize from a €1 wager while playing Net Gains Dream Drop at Simppeli, an online casino managed by Casimba Gaming on the White Hat Gaming platform. This latest success...
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Executive Director Kevin O’Toole has formally alerted the state’s congressional delegation about the growing risks posed by sports betting prediction markets. In a letter dated October 3, O’Toole described these markets as a “significant threat” to the Commonwealth’s gaming industry, emphasizing that their federal classification as financial derivatives could undermine established state regulations. As one...
Two high-profile Alaska tribal gaming projects have been forced into limbo following the U.S. Department of the Interior’s September 25 withdrawal of Solicitor’s Opinion M-37079. The decision, issued under the Trump administration, affects both the Native Village of Eklutna’s permanent casino in Birchwood and the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s gaming hall on Douglas Island....
BETER, a global supplier of fast-betting content and sports data, has received approval from the Colorado Division of Gaming, securing a Vendor Minor License that allows it to provide live data and streaming services to licensed operators in the state. The company has already activated its flagship products with bet365, giving Colorado players first-time access to its ESportsBattle tournaments alongside the 24/7...
The Latvian government’s decision to accelerate planned gambling tax increases by one year has drawn sharp criticism from the country’s leading gaming association. Operators warn that the new rates, set to take effect in January 2026, could undermine the state’s own revenue projections while forcing dozens of venues to shut down. Higher Rates Brought Forward Originally scheduled for 2027, the new tax...