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Senate Bill 756 Returns to Its Original Version Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) has restored the initial language in a revised bill that permits casino gaming in Fairfax County. This means Senate Bill 756 (SB 756), which addresses casino authorization in Northern Virginia, remains unchanged despite extensive discussion within the local Senate. Key Provisions […]

Virginia Does Not Legalize Online Casino Gaming This Session Virginia will not be joining the list of states that have legalized online casino gaming this year. A bill aimed at authorizing iGaming in the state did not receive the necessary approval before the 2026 legislative session concluded. The Outcome of House Bill 161 on iGaming […]

Introducing Modern Leadership in iGaming Alina Famenok recently shared her insights with Gambling News about the evolving leadership landscape within the iGaming industry and her personal journey after successfully leading Already Media as CEO. A Fresh Approach to Leadership While she never intended to symbolize a new era of leadership, Alina acknowledges that her leadership […]

Overview of Bally’s 2025 Financial Performance Bally’s Corporation released its preliminary financial overview for the fourth quarter and the entire year ending December 31, 2025. The report revealed a notable revenue increase in Q4 along with steady performance indicators throughout the year. Strong Fourth Quarter Highlights For Q4 2025, Bally’s reported a total revenue of […]

Introduction to the New Appointment The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently announced the appointment of Sue Young as its new Executive Director of Operations. In this leadership role, she will oversee several key operational responsibilities within the regulatory organization. Role and Background of Sue Young Sue Young will be joining the UKGC executive team, bringing […]

Concerns Over UK Gambling Regulation Trends Andrew Lyman, the gambling commissioner of Gibraltar, has recently voiced concerns about the trajectory of gambling regulations in the United Kingdom. He cautions that an overly strict regulatory approach might be counterproductive, potentially harming the very consumers the rules aim to protect. Lyman emphasizes the importance of considering not […]

Regulators Enforce Compliance with New Fines This week, Massachusetts regulators reaffirmed their strict oversight of the state’s sports betting industry by issuing significant fines. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) levied a combined total of $80,500 in penalties against five leading sportsbook operators for non-compliance involving prohibited wager types. This regulatory action highlights the commission’s commitment […]

Investigation Uncovers Major Theft at Hollywood Casino Penn National Authorities are investigating a 53-year-old former accountant at Hollywood Casino located at Penn National Race Course in Pennsylvania, accused of embezzling more than $727,000 from the casino. The alleged theft came to light after management noticed irregularities in their financial records and sought assistance from the […]

A Remarkable Win at Caesars Atlantic City As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Atlantic City and Las Vegas typically see an influx of visitors eager to enjoy the vibrant casino scenes. This year, the festivities started early for one lucky gambler at Caesars Atlantic City who claimed a massive jackpot on their very first visit. Six-Figure […]

DraftKings Launches Innovative Flex Spins Promotion DraftKings has unveiled a fresh promotional concept aimed at enhancing player experience through free spins. This new offering, called Flex Spins, represents a departure from traditional free spin bonuses by giving users greater freedom and choice. Moving Beyond Traditional Free Spin Limitations Typically, free spin bonuses lock players into […]