A new study called “Addictive-like behavioral traits in pet dogs with extreme motivation for toy play” has found a seeming link between how humans get hooked on gambling and how dogs seem to be too keen on stuffed animals. Addictive-like behavioral traits in pet dogs with extreme motivation for toy play Dogs’ Drive to Play…
One Hervey Bay man in Queensland, Australia, has secured the eye-watering sum of AUD 820,000 (approximately $534,000) off the Saturday Gold Lotto draw. The money will now go towards paying off the house and investing in the family’s future. Hervey Bay Queensland Australia AUD 820,000 $534,000 The win is quite significant, as it allows the…
One Florida man had the perfect crime planned. Rob a local lottery shop, scoop up hundreds of tickets, and try to cash in any winners – at the exact location. Justin Farley, 43, was arrested by the St. Petersburg Police Department over his alleged robbing of a Circle K shop in the city. Florida Justin…
The legislature agreed unanimously, and Governor Gavin Newsom made it official: sweepstakes casinos will no longer be available for Californians starting January 1, 2026. Governor Gavin Newsom January 1, 2026 No Votes Against Assembly Bill 831, a measure that enjoyed strong backing from the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), passed with zero opposing votes…
Online betting and gambling giant William Hill has announced plans to close up to 200 of its UK betting shops as its parent company, Evoke, is struggling to get its finances under control ahead of possible new tax hikes in next month’s budget. up to 200 UK betting shops Evoke new tax hikes Up to…
Austria is moving forward with changes to its gambling framework that would allow for private operators to compete in the country’s online casino market. The current state monopoly is due to end at the end of 2025, and while no final decision has been made, there is optimism enough to believe that Austria will redo…
The popular crypto casino and sportsbook, Whale.io, has introduced its Battlepass Season 3. The company is a true pioneer, offering a purchasable Battlepass and adding gamification features that are akin to traditional gaming to its time-tested portfolio and platform. Whale.io Battlepass Season 3 Thousands Worth of Bonuses Over 90 Days! Anyone who buys the Battlepass…
Nevada environmental regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Company of 800 violations related to its ongoing Las Vegas tunneling project. This has renewed attention on the company’s compliance practices and workplace safety record. Nevada environmental regulators Elon Musk’s Boring Company 800 violations Stop-Work Order Targets Boring Company for Alleged Wrongdoing The Nevada Division of Environmental…
A California judge has stopped tribal casino operators from challenging their non-tribal competitors again, dealing another blow to their long fight over who runs casino-style games in the state. A California judge Federal Law Has Priority in California Lawsuit Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell tossed out a lawsuit tribal governments filed. They claimed…
Mergers and acquisitions in the casino industry seem to have slowed down, as steep borrowing costs continue to discourage big deals. Talks at the recent Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas suggest that the usual excitement around deal-making has died down this year. Mergers and acquisitions casino industry Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas…
