Governor Gavin Newsom recently renewed an important gaming agreement with the Trinidad Rancheria tribe. According to the newly inked compact extension, the tribe will be allowed to keep running their casino in Trinidad through the end of the current year. Two months ago, in May, Newsom launched a federal lawsuit to prevent the Koi Nation’s […]

Petr Yan is hoping his resurgence will continue on July 26 when he locks horns with Marcus McGhee. Last year, Yan ended his three-fight skid and is now looking for a third win in a row. It won’t be easy, as his UFC Abu Dhabi opponent is in great shape – McGhee is looking for […]

It’s been a crazy year for Bryce Mitchell, and our prediction is that it’s gonna get even crazier. This is because on July 26, he’s fighting against Said Nurmagomedov. Although he’s not related to legendary Khabib, Said is a hell of a fighter with 5 of his 7 UFC wins happening by a finish. Will […]

Robert Whittaker is still licking his emotional wounds after the loss to Khamzat Chimaev last October. A great way to put it behind him would be to get a win over Reinier de Ridder in the UFC Abu Dhabi main event. But the Dutchman is someone who mustn’t be underestimated. Bookies underestimated him last May […]

Illegal bookie Matt Bowyer is set for sentencing in August after his attorneys made a deal with federal prosecutors. Bowyer pleaded guilty to three federal charges last year: operating an illegal gambling business, money laundering, and tax evasion.  Following the revelations that Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, had embezzled funds from the three-time MLB MVP […]

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Player One Amusement Group has completed the design and installation of an arcade at GlowTown, a new entertainment centre featuring mini-golf and a VR arena, in Stoufville, Ontario, Canada.

Singapore authorities have begun tightening the noose around companies linked to the country’s largest-ever money laundering case. Several law firms accused of facilitating suspicious property transactions faced substantial financial penalties, reaffirming the government’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal gambling and its related crimes. Two Dozen Legal Practices Are Under Investigation Following months of regulatory scrutiny, […]

A recent adjustment to federal tax law could bring much-needed relief to the gaming industry. President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes a provision raising the slot tax reporting threshold from $1,200 to $2,000. Although unexpected, this amendment could significantly benefit the broader gambling sector, aligning tax regulations with economic realities. Several Experts […]

Leading gaming and betting operator DraftKings has settled a problem gambling-related lawsuit in New Jersey. The case in question related to a customer who was allowed and encouraged to play despite exhibiting signs of harm. Compulsive Gambler Misused His Family’s Savings The original lawsuit was filed last year by the problem player’s wife, Lisa D’Alessandro. […]

For nearly five months, Japanese tech firm MIXI and sports betting operator Betr have been engaged in a heated battle to acquire the Australia-based online bookmaker and casino operator PointsBet.  Now the drama has escalated even further as MIXI Australia has disclosed that it holds 9.15% voting power in PointsBet, following pre-bid acceptance agreements with […]

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