Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced on Tuesday (Oct. 13) to 40 years to life for orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur. The 63-year-old defendant was convicted in August of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon. He is the only person ever charged in the murder of Shak…
The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has moved forward with a plan that would bar mobile sports betting operators from relying on artificial intelligence to tailor promotions and wagering recommendations to individual customers. Regulators said the step is designed to protect consumers. Com…
In this article, 1xBet highlights its role as title sponsor of HYPE Fighting’s debut event in Ecuador, where 15 bouts drew thousands of fans to Quito, including a highly anticipated rematch between Marlon “Chito” Vera and José Aldo. On October 4, thousands of combat sports fans gathered at the Coli…
Wyoming lawmakers have proposed legislation that would ban online sweepstakes games and classify their operation as a felony. The state’s Select Committee on Gaming unanimously sponsored the draft bill this week to clarify the legal status of online sweepstakes, which regulators say has created con…
The Prize Competition Council (PCC) has appointed Tom Banks as its first Executive Director, with a focus on supporting members' compliance with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators and representing the sector to government and regulators…
Regulating the Game has confirmed Stephen Dametto, Commissioner of the New South Wales Crime Commission, as a speaker for 2027, joining a group of senior regulatory, law enforcement and financial intelligence leaders drawn from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom. The seventh e…
iGaming content provider BGaming is launching five new Halloween-themed games this October. The titles will join BGaming's tailor-made Halloween games collection. This new themed promotional set follows in the footsteps of the studio's previous holiday-themed offerings. This includes last year's Ha…
Blockchain.com is the latest big name from the world of cryptocurrency brokerage houses looking to try its hand in the U.S. prediction market industry. The Dallas-based company announced today it has filed applications for Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Designated Contract Market (DCM) licen…
If you’d like to travel through Las Vegas at up to 150 m an hour, you have two choices: A Las Vegas exotic car experience, or any taxi leaving the airport. So, let’s take a look at the best places for you to get behind the wheel of a supercar, starting with Speed Vegas. Located just 15 minutes sout…
A Texas man accused of opening fire outside a crowded casino, killing a mother of five and a retired Border Patrol officer, will stand trial in February 2027, almost 17 months after the deadly attack. Keryan Rashad Jones, 35, of San Antonio, is scheduled to face trial on February 8 in Maverick Coun…
A doctoral student researcher at West Virginia University believes there could be a correlation between gambling activity and when seniors receive their monthly Social Security benefits. Matt Mullis is a 4th-year PhD candidate in economics at West Virginia University, where he works with the WVU Ce…
Resorts World should be the home of Las Vegas’ NBA future, according to the president of Resorts World, who is doubling down on his property’s 42-acre footprint as the most turnkey option available. Over the past several years, more than a dozen arena concepts have surfaced—some serious, some wildl…
Ronnell L. Williams, 36, from St. Louis, Missouri, is accused of robbing a woman after watching her win $3,200 at DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois, and then following her and threatening her at gunpoint. Williams is Accused of Robbing the Casino Winner After Stalking Her Accor…
Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) gaming regulator, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW), has penalized two venues, the Crown Hotel in Camden and East Cessnock Bowling Club, for failing to comply with mandatory gambling machine shutdown rules. A third venue received an official caution, while a fourth was…
Advertisements for legalized online gambling operators may soon face unprecedented visibility as YouTube recently updated its marketing guidelines. The change significantly improves the reach of gambling ads by allowing them to use the platform’s Masthead system. Despite this measure, YouTube remai…
Australian sports betting operator PointsBet Holdings Limited has published a new trading update forecasting a double-digit decrease in revenue for the first half of 2027. The company attributed the expected decline to its stronger compliance measures and its sportsbook strategy, which led to some…
In this article, Oksana Izmailova, CHRO at RedCore, explores how the company uses employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) surveys to encourage honest feedback, identify workplace challenges, and turn employee insights into concrete changes that support business growth. If you ask a specialist what they…
In this article, 1xBet explores how its presence at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon combined business development, industry engagement, and interactive experiences to strengthen partnerships and connect with audiences across the iGaming sector. For a global iGaming brand, showing up at a major industry e…
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If you believe gambling is becoming a problem, speaking to a professional is the most effective step you can take. The organisations listed below provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by problem gambling, including friends and family members of those struggling.
| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |