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California Senate Unanimously Supports AB 831 to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos The California Senate has reached a unanimous decision to pass AB 831, legislation aimed at prohibiting sweepstakes social casinos within the state. Supporters of the bill argue that these platforms function as illegal gambling operations, justifying the measure. Controversy Surrounding the Legislation The discussion over […]

Steady Decline in Casino Visits Continues Through August In the United States, the casino industry continues to experience low attendance, with August marking another challenging period. Despite an improving job market, the number of visitors to casinos fell by 5.4% compared to last month and remains down 17.5% from levels seen before the pandemic, according […]

Big Win Turned Into a Harrowing Experience A 71-year-old man had a fortunate day at Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel in Islandia, New York, hitting a significant jackpot on Saturday, September 6. Excited to celebrate his winnings, the man prepared to leave the casino when an unexpected and violent encounter occurred. Assailant Returns for a Second […]

Harrah’s Resort Southern California, operated by the Rincon Band of Luise�o Indians, is set to transform its High Limit Room with a $13.1 million upgrade scheduled for completion in June 2026. This makeover aims to provide a more luxurious and private gaming environment designed specifically for high-stakes players seeking an elevated experience. Enhancing the High […]

DraftKings Positioned for Growth with Rising Popularity of In-Play Betting DraftKings is gearing up to capitalize on one of the most rapidly expanding segments in online sports betting: in-play and proposition wagers. This positive outlook comes from Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz, who highlighted in a September 9 investor report that strengthening trends in […]

Congressional Setback for Dina Titus on Gambling Tax Reform Congresswoman Dina Titus from Nevada has encountered a significant roadblock in her efforts to amend a controversial gambling tax regulation. Recently, the House Rules Committee opted not to advance her proposed legislation, the Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation (FAIR Bet) Act, as […]

Introduction Saad Ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, a well-known Pakistani YouTuber, has been implicated by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for reportedly promoting deceptive gambling advertisements and platforms. Legal Charges and Detainment Rehman faces multiple accusations, including charges related to electronic fraud and forgery under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, […]

India Enacts Ban on Real-Money Online Gaming In August, the Indian government passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which effectively halted the thriving real-money online gaming industry. This move marked a significant shift in the country’s approach to online gaming, which until then had allowed skill-based games to operate under legal […]

AB 831 Moves Forward in California Legislature The controversial AB 831 bill has successfully passed the California Senate, despite strong opposition from tribal groups and businesses in the sweepstakes gaming sector. Although it still requires several more approvals before becoming law, those against the bill are already preparing for its potential impact. Understanding AB 831 […]

Louisiana Revenue Department Targets Sweepstakes Operators VGW and MW Services The Louisiana Department of Revenue has initiated legal proceedings against two major sweepstakes companies, VGW and MW Services, demanding payment of back taxes. Both companies, known for operating sweepstakes-based platforms, are now being held accountable for substantial unpaid tax liabilities. Legal Authorization Enables Tax Recovery […]