The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has agreed to an $850,000 settlement following allegations of religious discrimination and retaliation, resolving a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The resolution includes not just monetary compensation, but also mandatory structural changes to workplace policy and oversight mechanisms that will remain in effect for three years. Filed in the U.S....
Portugal’s online gambling sector experienced its first quarter-on-quarter decline in gross revenue in nearly three years, signaling a potential plateau after a long period of uninterrupted growth. While year-on-year figures remain positive, data for Q1 2025 suggest the market may be entering a phase of consolidation. According to the Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) [pdf], gross online...
In response to mounting legal uncertainty, PrizePicks has switched its daily fantasy sports (DFS) offering in California from the traditional against-the-house Pick’em format to the peer-to-peer Arena model. This shift comes just ahead of an anticipated opinion from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, which could rule daily fantasy sports illegal for real money in the state. The original Pick’em game...
A California court has denied Underdog Sports’ request to block Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing his long-anticipated legal opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state. The ruling comes as both Underdog and PrizePicks, two leading DFS operators, adjust their strategies ahead of Bonta’s expected decision, which may declare most DFS formats, including peer-to-peer games,...
Gila River Resorts & Casinos has unveiled a brand-new bingo venue at its Santan Mountain location in Chandler, Arizona, adding an exciting new layer to its entertainment offerings. The launch marks a significant expansion of Gila River’s gaming portfolio, coinciding with a special grand opening celebration slated for August 29 through September 1. Located at 7101 Gilbert Road, the Santan...
A controversial tax amendment tucked into the Senate-passed version of President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) is drawing sharp criticism from gamblers, lawmakers, and gaming industry stakeholders. If approved by the House and signed into law, the change could upend the financial viability of professional gambling in the United States. Under the revised tax code language,...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against unlawful online gambling by directing 19 unlicensed operators to halt all activity targeting Michigan residents. The enforcement move marks the largest of its kind by the agency to date, and reflects an expanding effort to ensure only regulated and legal platforms are accessible within the state. As announced by...
Aristocrat Gaming has been awarded an exclusive land-based license to develop and launch MONOPOLY-themed slot games for casinos worldwide, marking a significant milestone for both the gaming company and the iconic board game brand. This new partnership with Hasbro, which was secured after a competitive RFP process, ensures that Aristocrat will create a series of MONOPOLY slots starting in early...
Intralot, the Greek lottery and gaming solutions provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bally’s International Interactive business for €2.7 billion ($3.18 billion). This landmark acquisition will combine the strengths of both companies and position Intralot as a leading player in the global gaming and lottery sectors. The deal is structured as a cash-and-shares transaction, with €1.53 billion in...
Apollo Global Management has successfully completed the previously announced acquisitions of International Game Technology’s (IGT) Gaming & Digital business and Everi Holdings Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.3 billion (€5.4 billion), according to the official press release from Apollo. The combined enterprise, which will operate under the IGT brand while retaining the Everi brand in select markets, will...