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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is stepping up its efforts to crack down on unlicensed online casinos. The agency sent cease and desist letters to eight gambling sites that it says were illegally offering internet gaming to people in the state. The letters went out to Aussie Play, CryptoGames, FortuneJack, Hugewin Casino, My Stake Casino, Play at Harry’s Casino, RuneChat and Slots Garden...
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has delayed a rule change allowing student-athletes and staff to bet on professional sports, following deliberations and an intervention from US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Greg Sankey. The hold comes after the investigation into the sports and poker gambling scandal that has rocked the NBA, following the decision made...
MGM China is soaring, while stability is being seen in Vegas, according to MGM Resorts International’s third quarter financial and operating results of 2025. The company released the report on Wednesday (October 29), with the consolidated net revenues being $4.3 billion which represents an increase of 2% compared to the prior year quarter. This slight rise is primarily due to an increase in net...
In a new class action filed in the Second Judicial District Court of New Mexico, two plaintiffs on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated have accused Sweepsteaks Limited, online influencer Adin Ross, and musician Drake (Aubrey Drake Graham) of operating an illegal online casino scheme marketed to New Mexico residents. The complaint names the defendants and says that Sweepstakes...
From mid-November, YouTube has announced it is ‘strengthening’ the enforcement of its community guidelines around online gambling and graphic violence in gaming. The video-focused platform has naturally attracted masses of video gamers and gamblers, as both content creators and viewers. Now, though, the company says “we’re making these updates to keep pace with new trends, like gambling with...
The producers of hit shows like The Peaky Blinders have put pen to paper on a £4 billion ($5.28 billion) gambling deal. Banijay Group (Banijay) is responsible for the Cillian Murphy-led gangster show, alongside other television brands like Big Brother and Masterchef. Now the production company is entering into the entertainment and gambling sector with a deal to take the majority of CVC Capital...
Caesars Entertainment (Caesars) posted the news of its third-quarter report, which was less than buoyant, detailing a growing gap in Las Vegas revenue. The casino and leisure brand reported a 9.8% change from the 2025 installment of the report compared to the previous year. This meant a loss of $110 million to the company’s signature Sin City takings. Caesars’ CEO says Las Vegas numbers are down...
Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) leader, Grainne Hurst, referred to those at risk of gambling harms as a small minority. Hurst made the statement whilst giving evidence to the Treasury Select Committee as part of a session on how gambling should be taxed in light of the looming British Budget 2025 announcement in November. Hurst was asked repeatedly about the types of social harm gambling can...
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has agreed with a complaint about WHG (International) Ltd, which operates as William Hill Online, after an in-app promotion for the game Marble Race Live was ruled misleading. The ad appeared in the William Hill mobile app on May 27, 2025. It featured the headline claim “Enjoy £40 on us! When you opt in and stake £20.” In the small print...
Over the past ten days, the sports world has been rocked by scandal. More than 30 people have been arrested by the FBI for allegedly turning pro basketball into what investigators describe as a criminal betting ring powered by insider information. At the same time, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are suddenly everywhere. Kalshi is tied up in lawsuits across the country. Polymarket...