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Hollywood Casino St. Louis Names Three Jackpot Winners Hollywood Casino St. Louis, located in Maryland Heights, Missouri, recently announced that three players hit significant jackpots over the weekend. The casino shared congratulations to the winners and provided some details about their bets and favorite slot games. Three Major Jackpot Prizes Awarded The casino revealed that […]

Former UPay CEO Held on Charges Related to Illegal Gambling Bekhzod Botirov, the ex-chief executive officer of payment services provider UPay, remains in detention in Uzbekistan amid accusations of enabling illegal gambling activities. Botirov was taken into custody earlier this year, with some supporters claiming his arrest is part of a broader pressure campaign targeting […]

Extension of Kambi and PENN Entertainment Partnership Kambi Group, a prominent supplier of sports betting services for licensed gaming operators, has announced an extension of its collaboration with PENN Entertainment, a major player in the American casino and hospitality industry. With the updated agreement, Kambi will continue to provide sports betting technology support to PENN […]

Judge Andrew Gordon Supports NGCB in Sports Event Contract Ruling Earlier this month, a significant ruling by US District Judge Andrew Gordon favored the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The court found that companies like Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com were engaging in illegal gambling by offering shares linked to the results of sporting events. Following […]

Background of the Legal Dispute In a recent decision, the California Superior Court has refused to dismiss a legal action filed by Swish Analytics against OddsJam. This lawsuit, ongoing for about a year, centers around claims that OddsJam improperly used Swish’s proprietary calculations for sports betting odds. Swish Analytics Files a Lawsuit In December 2024, […]

Introduction to the Better Gambling Forum and Its New Committee The Better Gambling Forum (BGF), an initiative led by the Brain Capital Alliance dedicated to addressing mental health issues related to gambling, has announced the formation of its Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC). This new committee is designed to guide the forum’s scientific efforts with expertise […]

Kazakh Couple Detained for Cheating at Crown Sydney Casino Police in New South Wales have arrested a couple from Kazakhstan who allegedly used a hidden camera and earpieces to cheat at the Crown Sydney casino, winning close to AUD 1.2 million, which is roughly $784,000. Details of the Cheating Scheme The suspects, identified as 36-year-old […]

Ending Late-Night Poker Machine Operations in NSW More than 670 venues in New South Wales that offer poker machines will no longer be allowed to operate beyond 4 am. The state government has taken this step to address what it describes as a significant public health issue linked to extended gambling hours. Exemptions Deemed Outdated […]

Star Entertainment Board Revamped with Bally’s Leadership Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has undergone significant changes in its board of directors. The company has appointed Bally’s Corp Chairman Soo Kim and President George Papanier to its board, while former chair Anne Ward and non-executive director Deborah Page have stepped down from their roles. These updates were […]

Ongoing Dispute Over Regulation of Skill Games in Pennsylvania As the year draws to a close, Pennsylvania lawmakers have yet to resolve the issue surrounding the regulation of thousands of skill games found in bars, social clubs, and gas stations statewide. Despite months of talks and general agreement that the current situation is inadequate, the […]