Turkey’s soccer sector is being shaken amid an ongoing insider betting scandal involving hundreds of match officials. While some had merely dabbled in wagering, others turned out to be extremely avid bettors. Many Officials Dabbled in Sports Betting Speaking at a media conference in Istanbul, Ibrahim Ethem Haciosmanoglu, president of the Turkish soccer federation,…
Boyd Gaming, owners of the Eastside Cannery Casino, have greenlit the old building’s demolition. The building itself had been constructed after the demolition of the old Nevada Palace They have begun distancing themselves from the casino and seem to have set their sights on selling the plot, which will be left behind by the casino…
The growth of the gaming industry often depends on developers’ ability to ink the best real estate deals and financing options to balance risks with potential rewards. The $1.4 billion Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia project in Petersburg is another clear example of the theory. $1.4 billion Petersburg $27M in Land, $440M in Hard Cost…
Polymarket is preparing for a big return with bells and whistles to the American market, and, as confirmed by the prediction market platform itself, a key part of that plan will be the launch of its own cryptocurrency, likely called POLY. Polymarket POLY A Big Splash Ahead The details regarding the mechanics, allocation, and blockchain…
For almost two decades, Pennsylvania homeowners have seen their property taxes go down thanks to money from casinos. This year, over $1 billion will go out to lower local school taxes, the most since the program started. However, people are asking if the 20-year-old math used to figure out these payments still matches what is…
The United Arab Emirates is getting ready to make a big move to grow its regulated gaming industry. The country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) will roll out a plan to allow one online gaming license in each emirate. This approach mirrors the current system for land-based casinos, where each emirate can have one…
In an event hosted by Norsk Tipping, Norway’s national lottery company, European Lotteries and the World Lottery Association (WLA) brought together operators, suppliers, and regulators in Oslo from October 21–23 for the 2025 Security & Operational Risk Seminar. Centered on the theme “Trust in the Supply Chain: Resilience and Oversight,” the seminar examined ways lotteries…
Like other major sports leagues, MLB has both benefited from and contributed to the rise of sports betting. Accordingly, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred justified the league’s partnerships with gambling companies, describing them as an essential means of identifying and preventing misconduct. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred MLB Commissioner Defends the League’s Relationship…
Belgium’s Gambling Commission, Kansspelcommissie (KSC), recently submitted its advice on a new, wide-ranging gambling bill that aims to improve player protections, enhance regulatory oversight, and address the gambling industry’s structural issues in the country. While the regulator agreed with the need for reform, it also cautioned lawmakers against adopting measures without careful consideration. Belgium Gambling…
Denmark’s government has unveiled a comprehensive reform package reshaping the country’s gambling landscape. The new legislation introduces new advertising restrictions, greater oversight, and strengthened support systems for people at risk of addiction. Lawmakers have indicated that additional reforms are already underway, underlining the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize Denmark’s gambling regulations. Denmark additional reforms ongoing…
