Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts’ CEO, plays it smart with investments these days. He’s all about locking in the company’s future through sharp capital moves. After bowing out of the New York casino chase this month, MGM is shifting gears overseas. Analysts sure didn’t see that coming from a top player. But Hornbuckle views it as…
New Zealand lawmakers are ramping up to regulate those offshore casinos. They’re tweaking the Online Casino Gambling Bill after hearing real public worries. Now, communities get a cut of gambling profits. Minister Brooke van Velden is driving this forward, planning to license up to 15 foreign operators. The original bill overlooked community benefits, but public…
Galaxy Entertainment Group just grabbed the “Excellence in Social Positive Impact – Commendation” at the 8th Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards. This makes GEG the first Macau integrated resort operator to snag this kind of honor. Linda Wong, their Assistant SVP of Public Relations, picked it up in Hong Kong for the crew. But wait,…
Sweden’s main gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has just hit Yomoly Ltd with a ban for dishing out games without the right license. This shuts the door on the company offering online betting and casino games to people in Sweden. Officials nailed them for breaking the Gambling Act by going after local players without permission. Spelinspektionen keeps…
President Lee Jaemyung is stepping up, chairing a crucial ministerial meeting on October 23 to rally top agencies against scams, drug crimes, and cyber gambling hitting Koreans abroad. Leaders from the National Intelligence Service, Foreign Affairs Ministry, Justice Ministry, and more are teaming up at 5:30 p.m. to dig into recent fraud cases, especially out…
Senate Gives Green Light to Bill S-211 This week, Canada’s Senate gave a thumbs-up to Bill S-211, a push led by Senator Marty Deacon to rein in the flood of sports betting ads across the country. Now, it’s off to the House of Commons for a heated debate. Instead of slamming the brakes with an…
The UK Gambling Commission has hit Platinum Gaming, the folks behind Unibet’s UK.bingo.com, with a hefty £10 million fine for some major slips in anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility. It came out on October 22, 2025, showing just how determined the regulator is to keep a tight grip on online gambling. Besides the fine,…
In Ganjam District, Odisha, police worked a giant sting operation on an illegal betting racket, which left a lot of people buzzing. Over the next month-from September 15 to October 14-the police arrested 684 people involved in the betting racket. Festivals always seem to take the gambling fever to another level, and surely this one…
Sri Lanka’s leaders are gearing up to roll out the Gambling Regulatory Authority by June 30, 2026. Harsha de Silva from the Public Finance Committee says the main laws are already in place. Now, teams are finalizing the details to ensure everything runs smoothly. These cover everything from licensing steps to everyday operations and hefty…
Sports betting powerhouse BetMGM has sealed a big extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, stretching all the way to the 2029 season. Pennsylvania fans score some sweet exclusive perks as BetMGM hangs onto its spot as the official sports betting, online casino, and gaming partner. The vibe’s getting amped with new experiences that crank up the…
Ecuador’s gearing up for a big change as folks head to the polls on November 16, 2025, to vote on bringing back land-based casinos. It’s been 14 years since former President Rafael Correa shut them down in 2011, but now President Daniel Noboa is pushing hard for their return in five-star resorts. He’s wrapped this…
PrizePicks just snagged a game-changing New York gaming license from the New York Gaming Commission, clearing the path for its fantasy sports comeback. After sitting on the sidelines for a tough year, the company is diving back into the Empire State’s booming market, right after Allwyn’s huge $1.6 billion acquisition in September. But here’s the…
A Big Win for Responsible Gaming MGM Resorts International is stepping up its game, and no, we’re not just talking about their glitzy F1-themed parties for the November 20-23 race weekend. They’ve teamed up with BetBlocker, a free tool that’s all about helping folks keep their gambling in check. This move screams MGM’s seriousness about…
Man, after six long years away, the NBA finally stormed back into China like a boss, lighting up fans with a wild pre-season showdown. On Friday, the Phoenix Suns edged out the Brooklyn Nets 132–127 in a heart-pounding overtime thriller at Macau’s Venetian Arena. This game’s a game-changer for basketball’s boom in Asia. NBA Commissioner…
Matt Bowyer, that big-shot illegal sports betting kingpin, just started his one-year gig at FCI Lompoc, this chill minimum-security joint in California, on October 10, 2025. Famous for juggling insane bets—like that whopping $325 million from Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter—Bowyer’s slide from high-roller bookie to prison newbie has everyone hooked. Even though he kept…
Japan’s got a serious issue brewing, and it’s not just about adults blowing cash at pachinko parlors. A 13-year-old kid from Kanagawa Prefecture got himself into a wild mess, hitting up an overseas online casino 7,000 times. Yeah, you read that right—this sixth-grader was gambling like a pro, using his parents’ smartphone. The Tokyo Metropolitan…
Holy stardust, the Royal Observatory Greenwich just hit the jackpot with a whopping £9.7 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund! This isn’t just pocket change—it’s the rocket fuel for the First Light project, a bold plan to keep this astronomical gem shining bright. We are discussing the preservation of heritage buildings and inspiring awe…
Keeping Kids Out of the Betting Game Spain and the Canary Islands are done messing around when it comes to protecting kids from gambling’s sneaky grip. The Spanish Ministry of Territorial Policy and the Canary Islands Government are collaborating on Law 2/2025, a significant move to protect minors and reform the public sector’s approach. This…
Las Vegas Sands Corp. just made a gutsy move by shutting down its Sands Digital Services unit. This tough decision means up to 400 jobs are on the chopping block overall, with around 150 vanishing right in Las Vegas. The bigwigs initiated this digital wing to capitalize on online gaming opportunities. But after some serious…
The 2024 Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), released by the Gambling Commission, is like a juicy tell-all on how folks in the UK are rolling the dice. With nearly 20,000 people spilling their gambling habits, this survey’s got the dirt on what’s hot, who’s playing, and the messy bits tied to betting. Let’s dive…
