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As the competition heats up in the race to secure one of up to three New York casino licenses, MGM Resorts has unexpectedly pulled out of the running. The MGM Yonkers arm officially withdrew its commercial casino license application to … Continue reading →

As companies attempt to deepen their protections against gambling harm, BetMGM International has partnered with BetBlocker to increase its responsible gambling initiatives. The new addition will be signalled via BetMGM’s website, where a page dedicated to tools to prevent gambling … Continue reading →

Light & Wonder, the casino equipment maker, has given an update on its exit from the NASDAQ and moving solely to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Announced on July 31, the company plans to shift its publicly traded business to … Continue reading →

A massive $1.5 million payout has taken place by Fanatics Sportsbook after rookie Emeka Egbuka exited a game on Sunday due to a hamstring injury. The sportsbook announced that the Fair Play had been initiated, with a social media post … Continue reading →

BetMGM says it’s raising its full-year profit forecast and plans to give at least $200 million back to its joint owners, Entain and MGM Resorts International, after posting stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter of 2025. The company, which operates … Continue reading →

In Brazil, a new bill has been proposed which would see an increase in the tax on online gambling companies, raising it from 12% to 24%, if it were to be approved. Congressman Lindbergh Farias, who is the leader of … Continue reading →

The Washington State Gambling Commission has issued a cease and desist notice to unlicensed Calcutta billiards operator Victory’s Auction Pro. Victory’s Auction Pro is alleged to be an organization running illegal Calcutta billiards tournaments in Washington. The Washington State Gambling … Continue reading →

The state of Massachusetts has filed a brief in opposition to financial services company Robinhood filing its own motion. After Robinhood filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, Massachusetts filed an opposing brief in response. The company had asked a … Continue reading →

A councilman for New York’s Prospect Park has been indicted on 18 charges related to an illegal gambling ring. Council President Anand Shah has been indicted on 18 charges related to allegedly participating in an illegal gambling ring, including several … Continue reading →

The gambling group behind William Hill is planning to shut around one in ten of its betting shops across the UK in 2026. Evoke plc, which bought William Hill for 32 billion in 2022, is reportedly planning to close roughly … Continue reading →