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Expansion of Credit Facility and New Maturity Date Bally’s Corporation has recently secured additional commitments to its revolving credit facility, expanding the extended maturity tranche to $510 million. This adjustment has resulted in a new maturity date set for October 2028, enhancing the company’s financial stability. Significant Sale-Leaseback Agreement The company has received approval from […]

Europe Advances Toward Unified Safe Gambling Practices Europe is progressing toward harmonizing safe gambling measures by supporting a draft framework designed to detect risky gambling behaviors. This initiative aims to establish a common approach across the continent to better protect players. European Committee for Standardisation Endorses Risk Detection Framework The European Gaming and Betting Association […]

Introduction to Smoking Ban Efforts in Pennsylvania This week marked a significant development in Pennsylvania’s effort to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke in public spaces. The state House Health Committee has advanced a bill aimed at prohibiting smoking in locations such as casinos and bus stops, areas that were previously exempt from indoor smoking restrictions. […]

New Legislation to Ban Credit Gambling The Swedish government has proposed new legislation aimed at curbing gambling-related debt by prohibiting gambling funded by credit. This initiative, titled “A New Ban on Credit Gambling,” seeks to broaden existing limitations under the national Gambling Act and is planned to be implemented by April 1, 2026. Current Rules […]

Withdrawal of Legal Opinion Challenges Alaska Tribal Gaming The U.S. Department of the Interior has retracted a crucial legal interpretation that previously enabled Alaska tribes to operate casino-style gaming facilities. This development casts doubt on the viability of two recently launched tribal gaming projects. Impact on Eklutna and Tlingit-Haida Casino Initiatives On September 25, Deputy […]

San Diego Men Accused of Poker Cheating Using Marked Cards Two men face felony charges for allegedly running a poker cheating scheme at two casinos in North County. Prosecutors claim the pair used marked cards to unlawfully win more than $30,000, but both men have pleaded not guilty to the accusations. Details of the Fraudulent […]

Boyd Gaming Hit with Multiple Lawsuits After Data Breach Boyd Gaming is currently grappling with several lawsuits after admitting that hackers infiltrated its IT infrastructure, compromising sensitive data involving employees and other individuals connected to the company. Plaintiffs Criticize Boyd’s Cybersecurity Measures Four separate law firms have initiated five class-action lawsuits last week, representing thousands […]

Federal Shutdown Triggers Economic Concerns in Las Vegas Las Vegas is preparing for economic disruptions following the federal government’s announcement of a shutdown due to the failure of lawmakers to approve a funding agreement. This situation threatens to cause widespread furloughs, halt various services, and create uncertainty in industries heavily dependent on tourism and travel. […]

Donald Trump Jr. Voices Support for Legal Sports Betting in Georgia and Alabama Donald Trump Jr., son of the former US President, recently expressed his support for legalizing sports betting in the states of Georgia and Alabama. Reacting to a social media post, he described it as “crazy” that residents of these states cannot place […]

Coljuegos Enforces Access Ban on Polymarket Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has mandated local internet service providers to restrict access to the prediction platform Polymarket. This directive comes amid concerns over unauthorized betting activities centered on electoral events conducted through the platform. Regulatory Concerns Over Polymarket’s Operations Coljuegos argues that Polymarket’s political prediction markets conflict with […]