BetMGM Achieves Remarkable Revenue Growth in Q3 2025
On October 14, 2025, BetMGM, one of the leading names in sports betting and iGaming, revealed its Q3 financial results with a clear statement of triumph: the company has experienced…
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Eastern Poker Open Champion Jordan Fishman Dies at 82
Jordan Fishman, a well-known name in the poker community and former Eastern Poker Open High Roller Champion, has passed away at the age of 82. Fishman, who was a retired…
Lex Veldhuis Faces Criticism for Conservative Play Against Alan Keating
On October 13, 2025, Lex Veldhuis found himself at the center of a lively debate in the poker community following his cautious decision to merely call during a high-stakes hand…
FanDuel Ventures into Regulated Prediction Markets with New Platform
FanDuel, a leading name in the sports betting industry, is preparing to launch a groundbreaking regulated prediction market platform in collaboration with CME Group. This strategic move, expected to materialize…
Rhode Island Considers Ending Online Sports Betting Monopoly
Rhode Island currently operates its online sports betting market under a monopoly structure, with IGT as the exclusive operator. Since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act…
Dutch Online Gambling Revenue Declines Amid Tax Hike and Deposit Restrictions
In the first half of 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, reported a 16 per cent year-on-year decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR) within the Netherlands’ regulated online…
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Staggering $600 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an impressive $600 million, an amount that has evaded players for several consecutive drawings. This monumental prize reflects a growing interest and excitement…
Emerald 7’s Takes Center Stage as October’s Free Game of the Month
In October 2025, the vibrant and engaging game Emerald 7’s has been selected as the Free Game of the Month, showcasing its rich, green-themed gameplay to poker and casino enthusiasts…
Dutch Billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn Ordered to Sell Novum Bank Shares by MFSA
In a significant move by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Dutch billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn, well-known for his investments in the gambling industry, has been instructed to divest his shares…
Harald Neumann Resigns as Ainsworth CEO Amid Nevada Regulatory Pressure
Ainsworth Game Technology’s CEO Harald Neumann has stepped down with immediate effect following a recommendation by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The board advised Neumann to withdraw his application…
How a Journalist Exposed Vulnerabilities in Card Shuffling Machines
In October 2025, technology journalist Andy Greenberg embarked on a mission to reveal the hidden frailties within card shuffling machines commonly used in casinos worldwide. His investigation, published in WIRED,…
William Hill Plans to Shut Down 200 UK Betting Shops Amid Financial Challenges
William Hill, a leader in the online betting and gambling sector, has decided to close up to 200 of its UK betting shops in a bid to stabilize its financial…
Massachusetts Lottery Player Wins $1 Million Prize
In an extraordinary stroke of luck, Jamshid Shadfar from Worcester claimed a $1 million prize from the Massachusetts Lottery, marking a significant boost to his future financial security. He won…
Richard Desmond’s $1.58 Billion Claim Against UK Gambling Commission Could Impact Taxpayers
Billionaire media mogul Richard Desmond is making headlines as he takes on the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) with a hefty damages claim of GBP 1.3 billion, equivalent to approximately…
Poker Lessons from a Late Night in Las Vegas
Join me as I recount a memorable poker game in Las Vegas, complete with unexpected turns and key lessons. I’d been on a rollercoaster ride across various casinos in Las…