Arcadis Philippines Inc. has formally wrapped up its consulting responsibilities for the $1.25 billion Westside City integrated casino in Parañaque’s Entertainment City, Philippines, marking the end of a five-year engagement that spanned one of the most turbulent construction periods in recent history. Since May 2020, Arcadis has provided cost, commercial, and project management services on the development, which is being...
In a significant legal ruling, a federal jury in Missouri determined that Torch Electronics, a major operator of unregulated video gaming terminals (VGTs), had violated state gambling laws by falsely advertising its machines as “no-chance” devices. The lawsuit, which pitted Torch against TNT Entertainment, concluded with a $500,000 compensation award for TNT, marking a major victory for the traditional coin-operated game supplier....
Wall Street’s interest in alternative trading platforms is expanding rapidly, with one of its largest institutions diving headfirst into the world of prediction markets. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, revealed it will invest $2 billion in Polymarket, a blockchain-powered prediction market operator. The announcement sent ripples through the gambling and gaming industries, according...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined Score Media and Gaming Inc., better known as theScore, $105,000 for what it describes as failures to uphold responsible gambling standards. The regulator revealed in a press release that the company did not take proper action when faced with signs of a customer’s high-risk gambling behavior. According to the AGCO,...
Kalshi, a predictive betting platform, is suing the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) and the state’s Attorney General’s office, asserting that their actions have overstepped the bounds of state authority and hindered its ability to operate legally. Filed on October 7, 2025, the lawsuit seeks to prevent the state from imposing restrictions that would disrupt Kalshi’s business relationships and operations in...
In a significant move to expand its footprint in North America, Evolution has officially introduced Ezugi as its second live dealer brand in the United States. This marks a key milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to diversify its offerings and cater to a broader range of U.S. players. Ezugi, which is now live in New Jersey, is set to bolster Evolution’s already...
The UK Gambling Commission is set to implement significant changes to how online operators manage deposit limits, aiming to provide clearer and more consistent protections for consumers. The revised rules, which will be phased in over the next two years, are part of a broader effort to increase consumer control over gambling and ensure that players can easily manage their spending....
Digitain has officially joined the European Lotteries (EL) as an Associate Member, a move that solidifies the company’s growing influence across Europe’s regulated lottery and betting sectors. This announcement marks a pivotal moment in Digitain’s strategic expansion, following its provisional membership granted earlier this year in February 2025. The confirmation was formally approved by the EL General Assembly on September...
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in the case Maverick Gaming v. United States and State of Washington, leaving the Ninth Circuit’s ruling intact. This decision reaffirms Washington’s tribal gaming laws under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), a framework that has long been at the center of the state’s economic and legal landscape. By rejecting Maverick Gaming’s appeal, the...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, in partnership with Rush Street Gaming, has officially announced the groundbreaking of The Landing Hotel, a significant addition to the city’s entertainment landscape. The project, set to commence on October 15, 2025, will be a massive $65 million investment in the future of Portsmouth. Scheduled to open its doors in early 2027, the eight-story hotel is poised to redefine...