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Hard Rock Casino Rockford Receives Four-Year License Extension On April 23, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) voted to renew Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s license for an additional four years. This renewal is retroactively effective from January 2026, allowing the casino to continue operations without interruption. Background and Development of Hard Rock Casino Rockford Hard Rock […]

MGBHLM First Nation’s Ambitious Casino and Resort Development in Saskatchewan The Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation in Saskatchewan is making significant strides toward establishing a new casino and resort complex near North Battleford. Valued at approximately $100 million, this initiative involves relocating and upgrading the current Gold Eagle Casino while adding […]

Background of the Legal Dispute Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Sky Betting and Gaming, recently won a significant legal battle in the UK after the Court of Appeal reversed a previous High Court decision. This case, known as RTM v Bonne Terre Ltd, involved a problem gambler who accused Sky Betting and Gaming of […]

Overview of The Star Entertainment Group’s Q3 Financial Results The Star Entertainment Group, a prominent Australian casino and hospitality company, released its financial outcomes for the third quarter ending March 31, 2026. The report highlighted a notable reduction in the company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) losses, signaling positive financial progress. Q3 […]

Experienced Gaming and Media Executive Joins Sportradar Sportradar, a prominent leader in sports technology solutions, has announced the recruitment of Sameer Deen as its chief operating officer. Bringing a wealth of knowledge from a career spanning 25 years in gaming, media, and digital commerce, Deen is set to play a key role in the company’s […]

Warning Issued by Dutch Gaming Authority The Dutch Gaming Authority, known as Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently issued a warning to two betting operators, Holland Casino Online and Vbet. This warning was related to their offering of betting options on own goals, a type of wager considered to have a high risk of match-fixing and prohibited […]

Arkansas Casinos Show Strong Revenue Growth At the close of January, recent data revealed that Arkansas’ three casinos contributed significantly to the state’s economy. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration reported a 5.4% increase in tax revenue last year, totaling $116 million. This reflects a continuing upward trend in the state’s gaming industry. Terminal […]

Introduction to Mohegan’s New Appointment On April 28, 2026, Mohegan, a leading entertainment and hospitality firm owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, announced the appointment of Scott Schuman as their new Vice President of Corporate Finance. Scott Schuman’s Vision and Background Expressing enthusiasm on his new role, Schuman mentioned his excitement about joining Mohegan […]

Tennessee Takes Action Against Sweepstakes Social Casinos In recent developments, Tennessee has become the third state this year to officially prohibit sweepstakes social casinos, despite regulators being partially focused on the rise of prediction markets. State officials are addressing concerns about these platforms, which many view as unregulated versions of online gambling. Concerns Over Dual […]

Background of the Defamation Lawsuit A legal conflict originating from a North Carolina local election has escalated, with defendants in a defamation case claiming the true issue is a political clash over casino development rather than damage to reputation. Allegations and Political Context Craig Travis, a former county commissioner, initiated the defamation lawsuit in 2024 […]