Category: News

VGW to Transition Away from Sweepstakes Coins in Key States Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), an Australian-based operator of sweepstakes platforms, has announced that its popular brands—Chumba Casino, Luckyland Slots, and Global Poker—will be discontinuing their dual currency system in the states of Mississippi and New Jersey. This change will mark a shift toward operating as […]

Unexpected Power Outage Affects Visitors at The Venetian During a busy weekend, The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas experienced a sudden power outage that disrupted many guests’ plans. The interruption, although short-lived, occurred at a peak time and caused noticeable frustration among visitors. Despite initial rumors suggesting a cyberattack, the resort quickly denied these claims […]

Marcus Morris Arrested at Florida Airport NBA veteran Marcus Morris, aged 35, was apprehended on a fraud charge at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to Broward County booking records. The charge involved a check written with insufficient funds, related to a debt owed to a casino. Details of the Arrest Morris was taken into custody […]

DraftKings Sparks Interest with a Simple Number Guessing Game In an effort to capture player attention without the complexity of typical promotions, DraftKings launched a straightforward campaign on the social platform X, encouraging users to guess a number between 1 and 1,000,000. Despite no mention of any prize or detailed instructions, this minimalist approach quickly […]

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Penalizes DraftKings The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has imposed a substantial fine on DraftKings due to multiple breaches of state gambling regulations. The main issue centered around DraftKings allowing their customers to deposit funds for sports betting using credit cards, a practice prohibited under Massachusetts law. Instances of Credit Card Betting Violations […]

VBet Faces Visibility Challenges on Google The Dutch gambling operator VBet has been dealing with significant difficulties in maintaining its online presence. For several months, the company’s website has failed to appear in Google search results, severely impacting its accessibility to potential users. Origin of the Visibility Problem These issues first emerged in December 2024 […]

Steady Growth in Macau’s Casino Industry Macau’s casino sector is showing significant signs of recovery, marked by increasing visitor numbers, enhancements in local infrastructure, and a dynamic entertainment scene that has captured investor interest. Over the past three months, casino-related stocks have experienced steady appreciation, fueled by strong gaming revenue results and numerous special events […]

Spreadex is standing firm against the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s scrutiny over its acquisition of Sporting Index’s consumer business. The company insists that the regulator’s proposed solutions are based on outdated views and do not reflect the current challenges of a market where many operators face extremely tight profit margins. A Challenging Market Environment […]

Introduction: Pueblo of Laguna’s Stance on Online Gambling The Pueblo of Laguna tribe in New Mexico has taken a firm stand against online gambling by becoming the first tribal member of the National Association Against iGaming. Although online casino gaming is not legalized in the state, local tribal casinos continue to face increasing competition from […]

Introduction to the Executive Director’s Advisory Board The International Gaming Institute (IGI) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has unveiled its inaugural Executive Director’s Advisory Board. This board aims to help develop a top-tier research, education, and innovation center dedicated to tackling challenges and setting new trends within the global gaming and gambling […]