Paf Acquires Bell Casino, Expands Gaming Presence to 80 Ships
Paf, a major Finnish gambling operator, announced the acquisition of Bell Casino, a Swedish business that operates casinos across 50 ships.
Illinois Budget Includes Tax on Sports Prediction Markets
The finalized version of the Illinois budget for the fiscal year 2027 includes an attempt to tax sports prediction markets on a per-trade basis.
Texas Authorities Execute 21 Warrants in Houston Area Illegal Gambling
The Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force carried out 21 warrants related to suspected organized criminal activity and money laundering connected to the gambling rooms in Houston, Texas.
Assessing the Current State of the U.S. Betting Industry
Brandon Walker, Business Development Manager at Amelco, assesses the consistent progress being made across the U.S. as the industry prepares to descend on Florida for SBC Americas.
Powerball Jackpot Hits $194M as New York Player Misses Out
The Monday Powerball drawing produced no jackpot winner but did create a new Match 5 millionaire in New York.
The Star Sydney Fined $7.2M for Compliance Breaches
Australia’s casino industry faces scrutiny as The Star Sydney incurs a hefty penalty for compliance failures in gambling practices and financial crime controls.
1spin4win Expands Presence in Mexico with Stake.mx
1spin4win expands its Latin American footprint by launching with Stake.mx in Mexico.
Ocean Downs Casino Pay Dispute Sparks Protests
Ocean Downs Casino workers and management have failed to reach an agreement on fair pay, leading to talks of a strike just as the busy summer season is getting started.
SBC Summit Americas Focuses on Player Protection Strategies
As operators across the Americas face growing pressure to identify gambling-related harm earlier and build safer player journeys, SBC Summit Americas will place player protection firmly at the center of the conversation through its dedicated Player Protection Symposium.
Corsair Stock Tops Gaming Gainers Amid AI Mania
Gaming stocks had yet another lackluster week with Corsair Gaming leading the gainers, while Super Group and Rush Street faced losses.
People Inc Targets MGM Resorts in $18B Takeover Bid
The New York-based publishing giant People Inc (formerly known as IAC) has launched a bid to increase its holdings in the casino operator MGM Resorts International to 50.1%.
Browns Not Pursuing Risky Supplemental Draft
The Cleveland Browns are once again being pulled into a familiar conversation around the NFL supplemental draft, only this time around, the conversation is sprinkled with extra caution and controversy.