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Governor Shapiro’s Call for Regulation of Skill Games Pennsylvania’s Governor Josh Shapiro is once again urging state lawmakers to regulate electronic skill games. He believes that by overseeing these widely used machines, Pennsylvania could unlock a significant new revenue stream, helping to alleviate ongoing budgetary challenges. Addressing the Funding Shortfall Through Skill Game Reform In […]

Jamaica Resident Claims $1 Million Prize The New York Lottery recently announced a significant win for a participant from the Jamaica neighborhood. This player triumphed in the Million Dollar Raffle held on October 26, adding another millionaire to the lottery’s ranks. Details of the Winning Ticket Shaurna Walters, a resident of Jamaica, was confirmed as […]

University of Sheffield Study Highlights Gaps in Gambling Advertising Regulations A recent study conducted by the University of Sheffield suggests that current regulations on gambling advertisements may not be sufficient. The research reveals that television advertising significantly influenced betting behavior during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Impact of Gambling Advertisements on Betting Behavior Ellen […]

Investor Confidence Highlights Merger Potential Investors have shown strong support for the proposed merger between Allwyn and OPAP, a move set to transform Europe’s lottery and gaming sector. Recently, OPAP hosted an extraordinary general meeting at the start of January providing shareholders the option to sell their shares. Only about 6.7% of outstanding shares were […]

Estonia Acts to Close Online Gambling Tax Loophole Estonia’s parliament has identified and is rushing to resolve a loophole in the nation’s gambling tax regulations. A recent legislative change unintentionally allowed online casinos to evade taxes starting in 2026. The Estonian legislative body, known as the Riigikogu, is preparing an urgent amendment to reinstate taxes […]

Arizona Proposes Tiered Tax Increase on Sports Betting Arizona is contemplating raising its sports betting tax, aligning with a growing trend seen across the United States and internationally. However, unlike many regions that apply uniform tax increases, Arizona’s plan targets only the largest sportsbooks with higher rates. Governor Katie Hobbs’s Tiered Tax Plan The proposed […]

Extensive Room Renovations Planned at Hard Rock Atlantic City Hard Rock Atlantic City has announced an ambitious renovation project aimed at enhancing its hospitality services. The upgrade will focus on refurbishing approximately 700 guest rooms, including 60 suites and 8 penthouse units located in the North Tower. Additionally, the project will revamp various hallways and […]

Wynn Resorts Establishes Significant Scholarship Fund Wynn Resorts, a leading hospitality and land-based casino company in North America, has announced the creation of the Craig S. Billings Endowed Scholarship. Valued at $2 million, this scholarship is designed to assist children of Wynn’s North American employees in pursuing higher education. Supporting Education for Employees’ Families This […]

New Regulations Shake Up California’s Cardroom Landscape California has enacted new regulations targeting cardrooms that could significantly alter how these establishments operate. Known for providing a popular form of entertainment, cardrooms have long contended with challenges stemming from tribal gaming interests. The Tension Between Cardrooms and Tribal Casinos Under current California law, tribal casinos hold […]

Background on Casino Safety Concerns There was a time when entering a casino could feel intimidating, with fears of over-the-top punishments for winning big. However, the modern casino industry typically celebrates winners, as stories of large jackpots tend to attract even more patrons. Disturbing Incident at a Casino in Larnaca, Cyprus Recently, distressing video evidence […]