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Congressional Democrats Claim FanDuel VIP Program Is ‘Promoting Addiction’
Three Democratic members of Congress have renewed their inquiry into how FanDuel runs its invite-only VIP program after the lawmakers found the sportsbook’s response to their earlier questions insufficient. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) w
VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Tom Brady’s Influence Shapes Raiders’ Kirk Cousins Decision
According to Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak, Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, now a minority owner of the Raiders, has played a major role in shaping the team on the eve of a new season, including his decision Wednesday (Sept. 2) to name Kirk Cousins as his starting quarterback. “We le
Philippine House Bill proposes nationwide ban on online gambling advertising
A Philippine lawmaker has filed legislation seeking to prohibit online gambling advertising, promotions, endorsements and sponsorships nationwide, with penalties including multimillion-peso fines, imprisonment and possible license revocation. House Bill No. 10982, or the proposed “Online Gambling Ad
Caesars Takeover Draws Scrutiny from Law Firm
A New York law firm is renewing its scrutiny of Fertitta Entertainment Inc.’s (FEI) proposed $17.6 billion takeover of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) that values the target at $31 a share. Wohl & Fruchter, which specializes in “merger and acquisition cases, securities fraud, consumer fraud,
Churchill Downs, Horsemen Pen Letters to FTC Calling for Independent Review of HISA
Both request IT security audits in wake of Marshall Gramm case. In the days after Marshall Gramm accepted a suspension from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, two major entities in the sport that have had issues with the regulatory body sent letters to the federal agency overseeing it a
Las Vegas Unemployment Rate Improves, But Casino Town Still Outpaces National Average
Fewer people in Las Vegas were unemployed in July than a year ago, with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that 5.4% of the labor force didn’t have a job. The unemployment rate for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas area declined from 5.9% in July 2025, but rose from 5.2% in June
Caesars Denies Exposure as FBI Probes Theft of 153 Million Driver’s License Scans
The largest known leak of North American driver’s license scans has thrust Caesars Entertainment and Circa Casino into the spotlight. Both Las Vegas casino operators appeared on the known client roster of identity verification provider IDScan.net — Caesars on IDScan’s public client/trust page,
Oddsgate expands African footprint with KwanzaBet
A move that deepens Oddsgate’s roots in one of the continent’s fastest-maturing regulatory environments. Press release.- Oddsgate announces the integration of a new operator onto its platform: Angola’s KwanzaBet. The partnership extends the company’s presence on the African continent and reinforces
Jefferies: SCOTUS Could Hear Prediction Markets Case Between November and June
Following recent, opposing rulings on prediction market cases by the Third and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals, consensus is building in the investment and legal communities that it’s just a matter of time before the U.S. Supreme Court hears at least one of these cases. At least one analyst is offer
Exclusive: Papaya Duped Consumers Through False Advertising, So Why Are ‘Solitaire Cash’ Downloads Surging?
An industry insider exclusively told Casino.org that downloads for Papaya’s flagship apps are rising sharply, defying a recent federal court verdict that penalized the company for deceptive advertising. Publicly available data from Sensor Tower, along with reports shared with Casino.org, indic
Actor Kevin Hart to Host Pragmatic Play Games in November
Gibraltar-headquartered B2B content supplier Pragmatic Play revealed that actor and comedian Kevin Hart, known for his stand-up comedy and roles in Jumanji and Ride Along, will host live casino sessions over two days on November 6 and 7. Pragmatic Play Announced a Collaboration With Kevin Hart The a
Kalshi CEO Comments on Recent Ninth Circuit Ruling
Kalshi’s chief executive officer, Tarek Mansour, has commented on a recent Ninth Circuit ruling, expressing firm disagreement with how the court described his business. Mansour’s comment was made during an interview with RotoWire and follows a ruling that sided with Nevada regulators seeking to regu
1xBet & FC Barcelona Femení: The team that turned winning into a tradition
Press release.- On August 30, FC Barcelona Femení began a new Liga F season with a clear, yet no less challenging goal – to win their eighth consecutive league title. The team already has seven straight Spanish league championships, four Women’s Champions League titles, and a historic quadruple from
Entain gets the shove from FTSE 100
The gambling operator will be knocked out of the list of the most valuable London-listed companies this month. UK.- It’s been confirmed that Entain, the group behind Coral and Ladbrokes, will be removed from London’s FTSE 100 in this month’s quarterly reshuffle. The FTSE Russell has confirmed the de
Flutter’s Paddy Power to close up to 100 UK and Ireland betting shops
The latest wave of Paddy Power closures represents one fifth of the betting operator’s retail estate. UK.- The Flutter Entertainment-owned betting brand Paddy Power is set to close up to 100 betting shops across the UK and Ireland by the end of the year. The latest wave of closures follows the
1spin4win launches Scratch Card campaign for players with FairCrown and Revery Play
1spin4win introduces Scratch Card, a gamified mechanic that rewards players with Free Spins while helping casino partners engage an audience already interested in its portfolio. Press release.- 1spin4win has launched the Scratch Card campaign, a new gamified promotional mechanic inside the Players R
Zenith widens OneAPI content library with 100HP gaming integration
Zenith has widened its crash and instant win offering by bringing 100HP Gaming's portfolio onto its OneAPI aggregation platform. The addition gives Zenith's operator partners access to a fast-paced, mobile-first content category that has drawn increasing player demand across global m
Zitro renews ISO certifications to strengthen sustainability
Zitro has renewed its ISO 14064 and ISO 14067 certifications, reinforcing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments and efforts to reduce its environmental footprint. ISO 14064 provides a framework for quantifying and monitoring an organisation's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissi
Mexico Economy Ministry highlights gaming, technology and digital growth at SiGMA North America
In a keynote delivered as part of SiGMA North America’s opening ceremony at the Centro Banamex in Mexico City, the Hon. Edgar Ciceño Velasco, Head of the Global Economic Intelligence Unit for Mexico’s Ministry of the Economy and Secretary General of the National Council for the 2030 Agenda, said SiG
Fanatics launches Sports & Casino app combining sportsbook, casino and markets
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has launched Fanatics Sports & Casino, combining its sportsbook, casino, and event contracts offerings in one app. The app is now available to customers across the US, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. Fanatics Sports & Casino bring
Michigan AG secures injunction against Kalshi's sports contracts
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, barring the prediction market company from offering sports contracts in Michigan. The order requires Kalshi to maintain geofencing that prevents Michigan residents and anyone within the state from accessing it
New Jersey asks U.S. Supreme Court to settle prediction market oversight
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether states or the federal government have authority to regulate prediction markets, following conflicting rulings by two federal appeals courts over sports-related event contracts. The petition challenges an April decision by the 3rd U.S. Cir
Aleph Holding joins AffPapa Conference Cancun as Panel Sponsor
AffPapa is excited to announce that Aleph Holding is joining the AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026 as a Panel Sponsor and will also be exhibiting at booth №3. Aleph Holding is a global digital advertising company that helps businesses connect with major digital platforms and reach audiences in local ma
Trump Enlists Casino Industry in Push to Surpass France as Top Global Tourist Destination
President Donald Trump welcomed tourism leaders to the White House on Wednesday (Sept. 2), with several of the casino industry’s biggest players among those at the table. Trump met with the US Travel Association, led by Geoff Freeman, who previously headed the American Gaming Association (AGA)
Crypto Casino-Backed Duel Arena Draws Outrage After Nazi Imagery at Orlando Event
A combat-sports promotion backed by offshore crypto casino Duel is facing widespread backlash after hate speech, Nazi salutes, and a swastika flag marred its inaugural event at Orlando’s Kia Center. Duel Arena 1, held Saturday (Aug. 29), featured a kickboxing bout between Paul “GypsyCrusader&#
Brazilian Senate committee advances sweeping restrictions on betting ads and sponsorships
Brazil’s Science and Technology Committee (CCT) on Wednesday approved legislation that would sharply restrict betting advertising and sponsorship while introducing new consumer protections, product-risk rules and penalties for promoting unauthorized operators. The committee also approved an urgency
Amusnet headlines G2E 2026 lineup with Blackjack Live release and multi-vertical portfolio
The company will showcase its latest live casino, online and land-based developments in Las Vegas, bringing together new gaming content and technology across multiple verticals. Press release.- Amusnet is set to reinforce its standing as an all-casino solutions provider at the upcoming Global Gaming
Up to 100 Paddy Power shops could face closure under Flutter review
Flutter Entertainment has confirmed that as many as 100 Paddy Power betting shops in the UK and Ireland are under review, with approximately 400 jobs at risk of redundancy. The figure represents about a fifth of the operator's retail estate in the two markets. The company operates 506 Paddy
Encore Boston Harbor workers set Friday strike deadline
More than 1,300 employees at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts, plan to leave their posts Friday at 7 a.m. unless the resort reaches a new labor deal before then. The deadline follows Monday's expiration of contracts covering workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 26 and Teamst
ICONIC21 broadens market reach through Alea distribution deal
The agreement delivers nearly 90 of ICONIC21’s flagship live casino and RNG titles to operators worldwide via a single integration. Press release.- ICONIC21 has partnered with aggregator Alea, making nearly 90 of its games available through Alea’s network and expanding access to the prov