Mississippi lawmakers have introduced legislation to classify online sweepstakes casinos as illegal gambling and expand enforcement powers against operators and promoters. The measure arrives after multiple unsuccessful attempts to restrict sweepstakes casinos in the state and follows stepped-up activity by regulators against unlicensed online gambling platforms. Senate Bill 2104 was introduced during the 2026 legislative session and proposes to update the...
High Roller Technologies has secured a minority investment from Saratoga Casino Holdings, marking Saratoga’s initial entry into online gaming and signaling widening interest among land-based casino operators in digital wagering. High Roller operates the premium online casino brands High Roller and Fruta and has outlined separate plans to expand into sports betting through a recently signed letter of intent. The...
Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder have reached a settlement that closes out ongoing litigation in Australia and the United States over Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train and Jewel of the Dragon game titles. Terms Linked to Product Withdrawal and Math Controls The litigation centered on assertions that Dragon Train and later Jewel of the Dragon used proprietary Aristocrat math and copyright works. The dispute prompted orders for...
The new year opens with a Western scene dominated by tense standoffs and sharp aim. Red Tiger’s Revolvero introduces a format where each spin draws closer to a duel, framed by dusty terrain and saloon-style tension. The setting emphasizes the danger of the frontier at high noon, with only one Gunslinger emerging unscathed as reels resolve their final outcome. The exciting online...
The Q Casino + Resort marked a major milestone this week with the opening of the Key Hotel, a seven-story, 90-room property that represents the latest stage of a broad renovation and expansion effort on Chaplain Schmitt Island in Dubuque, Iowa. Community members and local leaders toured the new hotel during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, signaling a renewed push by the...
Hacksaw Gaming has released a new online slot titled Smoking Dragon, expanding its portfolio with a lighthearted, Asian-inspired game built around cascading wins, layered bonus features, and a distinctive cartoon presentation. Set high above the clouds, the game centers on a pipe-smoking dragon that oversees the reels and guards its treasure, offering players a calmer visual tone than many traditional...
Virginia lawmakers are preparing to revisit the structure and scope of gambling regulation in the Commonwealth as proposals to legalize online casino gaming and reorganize oversight advance toward the 2026 legislative session. The discussion brings together two related efforts: authorizing internet-based casino games and consolidating gambling regulation under a single statewide authority. Delegate Marcus Simon has introduced House Bill 161,...
Century Entertainment International Holdings has taken another step toward digital gaming by extending its partnership with Philippines-based World Platinum Technologies Inc. through a new memorandum of understanding focused on mobile gaming applications. The Hong Kong-listed company disclosed the agreement in a filing cited by Asia Gaming Brief, describing plans to develop, operate, and generate revenue from online-gaming-related mobile apps under...
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. formally introduced Polymarket as the Official Prediction Market Partner of the New York Rangers, marking a new category of commercial partner for the NHL franchise and expanding Polymarket’s presence in professional sports team deals. Partnership Scope and Promotional Placement The agreement establishes Polymarket as the club’s exclusive prediction market partner. The company will hold promotional visibility...
Accel Entertainment is assessing the feasibility of expanding its distributed gaming and local entertainment model into Chicago, as officials consider allowing video gaming terminals in licensed venues to boost city revenue. The company signaled that the potential market would require legislative and regulatory clearance before any rollout, but indicated that a path to deployment could begin within the second half...