A low-stakes election for a vacant state Senate seat in Tarrant County, Texas, has morphed into one of the most expensive and high-profile special elections in Texas politics. Voters of Senate District 9 must choose between Leigh Wambsganss, John Huffman, and Taylor Rehmet next Tuesday, a race that could shape the future of casino gambling…
Peter Pellegrini, Slovakia’s President, has vetoed a new gambling legislation that the Central European country recently passed, citing concerns about consumer protection and the perceived social impact of the new law. Peter Pellegrini Slovakia’s President Central European President Pellegrini Vetoes Gaming Legislation After a week of deliberations during its 40th parliamentary session, Slovak MPs have…
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority, or SGA), has announced that new supervisory measures will be conducted at Svenska Spel’s (the country’s state-owned gambling operator) gaming venues. Sweden’s Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority, or SGA), Svenska Spel’s Sweden’s Gambling Regulator to Review Svenska Spel’s Land-Based Venues According to SGA, Svenska Spel will soon…
Professional poker player Patrick Leonard has joined the ongoing discussion surrounding Las Vegas resort fees, condemning what he views as a greedy practice that damages the city’s appeal to tourists. Professional poker player Patrick Leonard Las Vegas resort fees Leonard Criticizes Las Vegas’ High Resort Fees The English poker pro, who has amassed over $4…
Austrian gaming giant Novomatic AG has extended its bid to acquire the remaining shares of Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) by another month, with a new deadline of December 3. The company’s ongoing efforts to consolidate its control over the Australian slot machine manufacturer have drawn significant attention after a filing with the Australian Securities Exchange…
Solaire Resort Entertainment City, a luxury integrated resort in the Philippines, has enhanced its offering with the addition of the Aristocrat Gaming-powered Dragon Room. The new hall is the first exclusive themed space by the provider in the country and will dazzle visitors with luxurious gaming experiences. Solaire Resort Entertainment City Philippines the Aristocrat Gaming-powered…
While the unusual Mega Millions Halloween drawing failed to elect a jackpot winner, a lucky player in Arizona has celebrated the time of their life with a six-figure prize from a different game. Arizona A Lucky Player Has Won the Big Fantasy 5 Prize According to the report, a player in Arizona won the $174,000…
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that three lucky players in the state have won seven-figure prizes. These included a player in Westmoreland County, a player in Berks County, and a player in Luzerne County. Pennsylvania Lottery Westmoreland County Berks County Luzerne County Westmoreland County Ticket Awards $1.2M Prize On November 3, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced that…
Entertainment website Hollywood.com unveiled a new partnership agreement with leading crypto asset service provider Crypto.com. The two parties will join forces to penetrate the fast-growing prediction markets sector with a new product. Hollywood.com Crypto.com A New Way to Engage with Entertainment Despite some regulatory pushback, prediction markets continue to take the USA by storm, cementing…
A legal fight in New Jersey has exposed a network of hidden activities connecting gambling software powerhouse Playtech, private spy agency Black Cube, and casino game maker Evolution. Court papers show that Playtech gave over GBP 1.8 million ($2.4 million) to Black Cube from 2021 to 2024 for a secret project aimed to examine, and…
