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Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), the state’s self-described “Casino Queen,” has been indicted on federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges. Lucas helped bring commercial casinos to the Commonwealth, including one in her hometown of Portsmouth, by leading legislation in 2020…

Police in Decatur, Alabama, busted an alleged gambling den that held numerous gambling devices and even an assault rifle. Five people were arrested and charged with various crimes, ranging from illegal promotion of gambling to possessing marijuana. Police Raid Results in Five Arrests Over the past…

The results for Loteca 1276 were released by Caixa Econômica Federal following the tallying process this Wednesday (21). The draw resulted in a rollover for the top prize tier, reserved […] O post Loteca 1276 rolls over; draw 1277 has an estimated prize of R$ 850,000 apareceu primeiro em iGaming Br…

Maine’s online casino market could face a longer regulatory timeline if state officials make major changes to the latest draft of its proposed rules. The Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) is accepting comments on its third publication of the proposed iGaming rules until October 30. Executive Direc…

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has raised concerns over the potential impact of additional gambling taxes on employment, investment and British racing, citing recent job cuts and business closures across the regulated industry. The warning follows reports that the Treasury is considering incr…

Broadly speaking, casino stocks aren’t performing well this year, but when investors evaluate the group, they’re showing a preference for less indebted operators. In a new report to clients, Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon says leverage is reemerging as an “important differentiator” in the gaming, lo…

Michael Graf—younger brother of tennis icon Steffi Graf—appears to be living in the flood‑control tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Strip following a warrant issued for his arrest. According to court records, the 55‑year‑old failed to appear at a hearing connected to a misdemeanor trespassing case, tri…

Shares of Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) traded lower following a slack third-quarter earnings update, overshadowing a 20% dividend hike announced by the casino operator. The already battered gaming stock is off more than 1% at this writing after the company disclosed estimate-missing results for the…

A professional poker player and bookie who gambled at least $148 million at a Las Vegas casino and lost more than $10 million at Resorts World could escape prison despite pleading guilty to illegal bookmaking and money laundering. Federal prosecutors have joined Damien LeForbes‘ attorneys in recomm…

The newly established Pennsylvania Problem Gambling Caucus has declared war on gambling addiction, comparing the severity of the crisis to ongoing challenges in combating illicit drug use. In a first-of-its-kind legislative effort, a bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has announced the form…

IG Group is targeting the launch of a UK prediction markets product as early as Q4 2026. The FTSE 100 financial trading services platform sees this as the logical next evolution of its product as prediction markets grow globally, particularly in the US. The company’s IG Consumer arm, its retail inv…

Polymarket has challenged Ohio’s sports betting regulations in federal court, arguing that the state’s licensing requirements discriminate against interstate commerce and conflict with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). The lawsuit follows a Sept. 25 federal appeals court ruling against rival predic…

Sportsbook supplier BETBY will serve as the powering sponsor of the MOVE Cup, a newly launched rapid chess tournament that will bring eight of the world’s top grandmasters to Barcelona on January 19 and 20, 2027. The tournament was officially unveiled at a press conference in Barcelona. According t…

US Sen. Ted Cruz is preparing legislation that would give state and tribal governments authority over sports-related contracts offered by prediction markets. Cruz intends to file the bill after the November 3 midterm elections, as per Bloomberg Law. The measure would bar prediction market operators…

Canada’s investment watchdog is tightening rules governing prediction markets as Polymarket reports more than US$500,000 in trading volume on the upcoming Toronto mayoral election. First reported in Covers, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has updated its terms and conditions…

DeGaming, the Web3-native iGaming infrastructure platform provider, has partnered with Lucky Coin to support the launch of its new, fully verifiable cryptocurrency casino. With the support of DeGaming’s transparent-by-design technology, Lucky Coin is striving to become the world’s most trusted cryp…

New Jersey has introduced mandatory behavioral monitoring requirements for online casinos and sportsbooks, becoming the first U.S. state to require data-driven assessments and intervention for customers showing signs of problem gambling. The regulations, announced Wednesday by Attorney General Jenn…

The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International broke ground Wednesday on the next phase of Hard Rock Casino Tejon, a more than $725 million investment that will transform the property into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon, a full-service resort and entertainment destination in California. The pro…