The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that a record-breaking number of Americans enjoyed regulated gambling in 2025. The organization attributed this to a variety of factors, including the industry’s growth, economic contributions, and continued commitment to responsible gaming. American Gaming Association A Record-Breaking Number of Players Gambled The AGA said that its annual survey has…
The executive director of the New York State Gaming Commission spoke to lawmakers on Wednesday, urging for more regulatory action to be undertaken to protect players and shield them against the negative effects of gambling-related harm. New York State Gaming Commission NYSGC Wants to Bolster Player Protections, Needs Lawmakers’ Say-so In his address, Robert Williams…
Google is not taking kindly to sweepstakes casinos, with the tech and search engine company now defining them as non-social experiences in its Google Ads Gambling and Games Policy this week. Google Google Ads Gambling and Games Policy Google Calls Sweepstakes Casinos the “Not Social” This is an important change as it reflects the broader…
Four people have been arrested in Cotai on Monday, local police authorities announced, with the people suspected of conducting large-scale fraud against local casinos. According to authorities, the four people defrauded two casinos of approximately $2.4 million. Cotai Monday approximately $2.4 million Two Macau Casinos on the Hook, Chips Missing The Macau Judiciary Police said…
DATA.BET, a provider of cutting-edge esports betting technology and odds, has signed a new deal with Entain NCE, strengthening the latter’s esports footprint in the Baltics, and specifically, Estonia. DATA.BET, Entain NCE The partnership covers the Optibet and Klondaika brands and provides them with access to advanced esports betting coverage, along with DATA.BET’s signature solutions,…
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a series of warnings directed at offshore operators, notifying them that they run illegal gambling businesses that specifically target Australian customers. Australian Communications and Media Authority ACMA said that the companies had no local licenses and could therefore not offer any form of gambling products. To…
The United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has chosen experienced gaming lawyer Jennifer Carleton as its new Chief of Licensing and Investigations. This appointment adds to a string of notable hires as the country develops its rules for commercial gaming. The United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) Jennifer Carleton…
An Illinois entrepreneur with investments in gambling and cannabis now has to deal with a civil lawsuit. A woman claims he raped her two decades ago when they were both teenagers. Illinois gambling raped her two decades ago Court Filing Alleges Illinois Business Owner Assaulted 15-Year-Old Court records reveal that lawyers for the woman known…
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a new bipartisan proposal that could bring online sports betting to the entire state, expanding access beyond tribal lands where it’s currently limited. Wisconsin lawmakers bipartisan proposal expanding access beyond tribal lands “Gambling Knows No Political Line” Under Wisconsin’s constitution, gambling is only allowed at tribal casinos like Potawatomi in Milwaukee….
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a new bipartisan proposal that could bring online sports betting to the entire state, expanding access beyond tribal lands where it’s currently limited. Wisconsin lawmakers bipartisan proposal expanding access beyond tribal lands “Gambling Knows No Political Line” Under Wisconsin’s constitution, gambling is only allowed at tribal casinos like Potawatomi in Milwaukee….
