News

    Betfair Scores Major Victory as Judge Rejects $1.8m Responsible Gambling Lawsuit

    Betfair has won a key legal case after the UK High Court dismissed a $1.8 million lawsuit filed by property developer Lee Gibson. Gibson claimed the company had failed in…

    PokerStars CEO Harrington To Lead Flutter in the UK and Ireland

    Kevin Harrington, the current CEO of PokerStars, has been appointed as the new head of Flutter Entertainment’s UK and Ireland division. He will take over the role in January 2025,…

    Atlantic City casino workers have new powerful ally in anti-smoking campaign

    New Jersey casino workers will feel like they may have turned a corner in their bid to ban smoking at indoor land-based establishments following the support of further Republicans. The…

    Pennsylvania Gaming Regulator Considering Rule Changes for Self-Excluded Gamblers

    The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is considering a controversial change to its self-exclusion policy for casino gambling. Under the proposed rule, self-imposed bans would be lifted automatically once they expire,…

    Virgin Casinos Workers Strike Continues With No Negotiations on the Table

    The strike by workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas continues with no immediate end in sight, as negotiations between the Culinary Workers Union and the hotel-casino remain stalled. Picket lines…

    Federal Prosecutor in Brazil Trying To Stop iGaming Legalization

    A recent lawsuit filed by Brazil’s Federal Prosecution Office could halt efforts to legalize online gambling in the country. The filing, made to the Supreme Court, calls for a review…

    Discrimination Lawsuit Against Nevada Gaming Control Board Moving Forward

    A discrimination lawsuit filed against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is set to proceed, following a legal motion submitted to counter the board’s attempt to dismiss the case. The…

    Louisiana tables sports betting tax hike; would be in line with New York

    Louisiana is angling to ramp up the level of taxes that sports betting operators will need to pay. Earlier this week, Republican Representative Roger Wilder took the opportunity from the…

    PENN Entertainment to Launch Standalone Hollywood Casino App in Pennsylvania

    PENN Entertainment plans to launch a dedicated Hollywood Casino app in Pennsylvania by early 2025, marking a fresh approach to its online casino strategy in one of the country’s most…