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...
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....