A whirlwind of speculation swept across the internet recently when social media lit up with rumors that UNO, the iconic family card game, would soon be available as a gambling option on Las Vegas casino floors. The frenzy began when news emerged that the Palms Casino Resort would debut the first-ever UNO Social Club—but the truth was far less high-stakes...
A major casino development proposal in the Bronx has hit a decisive roadblock after the New York City Council voted to reject critical land-use changes that were central to the plan. This decision significantly narrows the pool of applicants competing for up to three downstate casino licenses expected to be awarded by the end of the year. On Monday, the...
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has delivered two contrasting rulings in its recent assessments of gambling-related advertisements. While Play’n GO Malta faced criticism for animated content deemed highly appealing to minors, Mecca Bingo escaped sanction over a Facebook post that used emojis in a film-themed puzzle. Play’n GO ads deemed irresponsible due to youth-focused imagery: In April 2025, Play’n GO deployed three banner ads through the programmatic...
The legal conflict over a proposed tribal casino project in Vallejo, California, has intensified as the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians submitted an amended federal complaint, bolstered by internal government records. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the updated filing accuses the Department of the Interior (DOI) of yielding to political lobbying from rival tribal casino interests, rather...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is advancing a plan to implement stricter regulations on digital payment services used in online gambling, citing concerns over consumer protection, financial health, and responsible use of technology. A draft circular, now open for public comment until July 25, outlines sweeping changes that could significantly reshape how payment service providers (PSPs) and operators of...
Assembly Bill 831, legislation designed to prohibit sweepstakes casinos using dual-currency models, has cleared another significant step in California’s legislature. The Senate Committee on Public Safety gave the measure unanimous approval in a 6-0 vote, sending it forward to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Sponsored by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, AB 831 specifically targets sweepstakes platforms that offer currencies like Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins—models used by...
Las Vegas Sands has officially commenced construction on its highly anticipated $8 billion expansion of Marina Bay Sands (MBS), marking a major step forward in Singapore’s luxury tourism and entertainment sector. The milestone event, held earlier this week, was attended by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Finance Minister Grace Fu, Sands co-founder Dr. Miriam Adelson, Chairman and CEO Robert Goldstein, and President and COO Patrick Dumont. New era...
DraftKings is reportedly engaged in acquisition talks with Railbird Exchange, a relatively new entrant in the prediction market industry. The discussions, still in preliminary stages, reflect DraftKings’ ongoing efforts to gain a foothold in the regulated predictions arena after earlier attempts to enter the space independently stalled. According to Front Office Sports, DraftKings has shown interest in acquiring Railbird Exchange,...
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has entered into binding agreements to take a controlling interest in Casino Salem, a charitable gaming venue in Salem, New Hampshire. Located at The Mall at Rockingham Park, just a 30-minute drive from downtown Boston, the property marks a strategic move into New England’s growing gaming market. The acquisition grants CDI majority ownership in the joint venture, with...
LeoVegas Group has officially introduced its in-house developed sportsbook in the Danish market, signaling a pivotal development in the company’s international expansion strategy. This launch places Denmark at the forefront of LeoVegas’ broader initiative to transition away from third-party platforms and toward fully owned technology that delivers localized, user-focused betting experiences. With the new rollout, Danish players engaging through the...