Colorado lawmakers continue debating a proposal that would allow online lottery ticket sales, while some legislators seek to block the move through new legislation. State officials argue that digital sales could increase funding for outdoor programs, while critics express concern about gambling risks and credit-based play. Debate Over Online Lottery Expansion The Colorado Lottery Commission approved rule changes last November that...
Macau recorded strong visitor numbers during the 2026 Chinese New Year period, supported by tourism promotions, festive events and increased gaming activity. Authorities reported higher daily arrivals compared with previous years, while hotels and entertainment venues experienced high occupancy levels throughout the holiday. Preliminary figures show the city welcomed about 1.554 million visitors between 15 and 23 February during the Spring...
BetConstruct introduced its KISS AI Live Casino platform in Barcelona, presenting it as the first AI-first live casino software built without reliance on traditional studio infrastructure. The unveiling took place during a high-profile industry gathering ahead of ICE Barcelona, where the company outlined how the system replaces fixed physical environments with configurable digital formats. Configurable Dealers And Real-Time Presentation KISS...
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed legal action against video game developer Valve, alleging that certain in-game features in popular titles function as illegal gambling systems. The complaint targets mechanics known as “loot boxes” in games including Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2, arguing they encourage users to spend money for randomly generated virtual items that may later be exchanged for value. Allegations...
A new national survey indicates that many Americans question whether professional athletes always compete without outside influence, even as sports betting continues to grow across the country. The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 50% of respondents believe current professional athletes “sometimes” or “often” perform at a pre-determined level to benefit sports gamblers. In contrast, 31% said such...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proposed a sweeping change to how most casinos in the state pay taxes on table games, placing the issue of gaming revenue back at the center of budget talks in Springfield. The plan forms part of his $57 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, which seeks to raise $589 million through tax changes across Illinois. Of...
The attack, which was reportedly carried out by the hacking group ShinyHunters, led to the theft of sensitive information, including names, phone numbers, and other private details of employees. The cybercriminals demanded a ransom of approximately $1.5 million in Bitcoin for the stolen data. In a statement, Wynn confirmed that the unauthorized third party had since claimed to have deleted...
Kalshi, an online prediction market platform, has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Attorney General Derek Brown, and other state officials, claiming the state is preparing to block its operations in Utah. The legal battle centers around the question of whether prediction markets, such as Kalshi’s platform, are subject to state anti-gambling laws, or whether they...
Light & Wonder, the prominent land-based and online gaming supplier, closed the fiscal year 2025 with remarkable earnings, despite a significant legal settlement that weighed on its quarterly performance. The company posted record consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (AEBITDA) of $1.44 billion, up 16% from the previous year, signaling robust operational growth. However, the company’s fourth-quarter net...
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