New Jersey’s gambling market delivered another milestone in July, recording more than $606 million in total revenue, while lawmakers simultaneously tightened regulations with a new law banning sweepstakes casinos and proxy betting. Record-Breaking Online Casino Results Figures from the Division of Gaming Enforcement confirmed that internet casinos produced $247.3 million in July, setting a new high just two months after May’s $246.8 million mark. This represented...
Peter & Sons has expanded its online slot portfolio with the release of Dig It, a mining-themed title combining cluster pays mechanics with high-volatility gameplay and multiple feature modes. The new release, available from August 14, 2025, offers a 96% RTP and the potential for payouts reaching 20,000x the stake. The game is set on a 7×7 grid, where wins...
The Rank Group delivered a year of substantial revenue and profit growth for the 12 months ending 30 June 2025, with all parts of its business performing ahead of expectations. Looking forward, the operator expects new UK gambling reforms to further strengthen its position in the coming year. Rank’s total reported net gaming revenue (NGR) for FY25 reached £795.4 million,...
The Philippine Central Bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has directed all electronic wallet operators to strip their platforms of direct links to online gambling sites within 48 hours — a timeline that has sparked frustration from several senators who insist the action should be immediate. BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan confirmed the order during a Senate Committee on Games...
Michael Porter Jr. has become the first active NBA player to openly explain just how simple it could be to manipulate sports betting markets, specifically wagers tied to individual player statistics. The Denver Nuggets forward, whose brother Jontay Porter was banned for life from the league in 2024 for a betting-related scandal, shared his perspective during an appearance on the...
Federal authorities appear close to bringing charges in a far-reaching college basketball investigation involving alleged point shaving and game manipulation. The inquiry, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA), has reportedly zeroed in on “Southern schools” but spans multiple regions and programs nationwide. According to sources cited by Sports Illustrated, federal agents have interviewed players suspected of altering their performances to...
Sri Lanka’s push to create a centralised body for regulating its gambling sector has taken a key step forward, with the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) approving the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill. The decision, reached at an August 12 meeting chaired by Member of Parliament Rauff Hakeem, clears the way for the bill to be presented to Parliament for further debate. Oversight, Licensing, and Economic...
Plans for a new slots venue in Edinburgh’s West End have been halted after the City of Edinburgh Council’s Planning Local Review Body upheld the refusal of planning permission. The proposal, submitted by Merkur Casino, sought to turn the former Carpet Rite showroom at 181 Morrison Street into a 24-hour slots parlour. The retail unit has been vacant for over a year. Council officers had already...
The U.S. lottery market exceeds $100 billion in annual spending, yet many state-run lotteries still operate on outdated systems that limit their appeal to modern players. Younger audiences increasingly turn to interactive entertainment such as video games and sports betting, leaving traditional lottery formats struggling to keep pace. In recent years, lotteries have begun shifting toward digital channels to stay relevant. iLottery sales have surged...
Jamul Casino Resort has taken a major step in its evolution with the debut of its highly anticipated 16-story boutique hotel tower, a $515 million investment that positions the property as a premier destination for gaming, leisure, and entertainment in San Diego County. The new 200-room tower—connected to the existing casino via a climate-controlled pedestrian skybridge—marks the first on-site hotel...