News

Ex-Parks Committee Leader Accused of Misappropriating Funds to Support Gambling Habit Georgianna M. Carter, 58, who formerly served as vice president of the Point Marion parks committee and was a co-recipient of a $30.6 million Powerball jackpot in 2002, now faces allegations of embezzling over $73,000 from borough funds to finance her gambling addiction. Details […]

Renewed Congressional Efforts to Reverse Gambling Loss Deduction Limits Lawmakers in Congress are once again pressing to overturn a recent tax code amendment that restricts the amount of gambling losses individuals can deduct. This change has caused uncertainty for professional gamblers, casinos, and other key figures in the gambling industry. The topic resurfaced recently during […]

Super Group Limited, a prominent name in the gaming industry and the parent company behind renowned gaming brands, has shared its preliminary report for 2025. The company proudly described the year as one of “robust growth” and announced a special cash dividend to reward its shareholders. Casino Growth Compensates for Weaker Sports Betting Super Group, […]

Introducing Caroline Newman to The Pools Team The Pools, a leading name in UK pool betting, has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Caroline Newman as the new Director of Regulatory Compliance. With over a decade of experience in gaming regulation, Newman is set to guide the company through the evolving betting landscape with her […]

Illinois Implements a New Tax on Sports Betting Recent developments show that Illinois’ newly introduced betting tax is having a negative impact on the sports betting sector, confirming earlier concerns raised by industry experts. Data indicates a steady drop in betting activity since the tax came into effect, alongside measures by operators to offset added […]

Kalshi Faces Major Obstacle in Massachusetts Prediction markets have rapidly gained attention in the gaming industry, attracting both enthusiasm and criticism. While many embrace the innovative approach, traditional gambling operators, tribal authorities, and state regulators remain skeptical and cautious. Nevada, in particular, has been vigilant in opposing unauthorized betting platforms to safeguard its established gaming […]

Background of the Seizure Recently, authorities in California confiscated new gaming machines at Santa Anita Park, a renowned thoroughbred horse racing venue, just two days after their installation. While tribal gaming groups praised this action, representatives from Santa Anita argue that the seizure lacked legal merit and have initiated legal proceedings against the California Department […]

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida has recently unveiled a major upgrade to its gaming options by launching the enhanced $2 Million Dragon Link high-limit slot machines, further enriching its diverse selection of games. Expansion of Dragon Link at Seminole Hard Rock in Florida This upgraded $2 Million Dragon Link experience […]

Medical Trial in China Explores Brain Implants for Opioid Addiction A recent medical study in China tested the use of brain implants as a potential treatment for opioid addiction. However, the experiment faced criticism after several participants experienced significant behavioral changes, with uncontrollable gambling emerging as a major adverse effect. Trial Participants Develop Gambling Problems […]

Controversy Over Introducing Young Children to Sports Betting Darren Rovell, a well-known sports business analyst, recently sparked widespread debate when he revealed that instead of refusing, he helped his 11-year-old son sign up for a free-to-play sports betting app. He described this decision as an opportunity to educate his son about betting by supervising and […]