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The latest from the casino, slots and betting world — regulation, product launches, operators and market moves. Original summaries, updated daily, each linked to its source.
Moody's Sees Bally's $328M Evoke Purchase as Credit Positive for Debt-Laden Target
Moody's Investors Service says Bally's Intralot's $328M acquisition of Evoke reduces refinancing risk for the indebted William Hill owner.
SpinScoutSouth Point Casino Hosts Major Casino Collectibles Show This Week
The World’s Largest Casino Chip and Collectibles Show takes place Thursday through Saturday at South Point Casino, featuring over 30 dealers and keynote speaker Scott Roeben.
SpinScoutGaming Stocks Rally as Iran Peace Hopes Lift Market Sentiment
Gaming stocks surged last week, with the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF rising over 7%, narrowing its YTD loss to about 4%.
SpinScoutJakarta Police Raid West Kalimantan Home, Arrest Man in Online Casino Crackdown
Indonesian police shut down three illegal online casinos and arrested a 25-year-old suspect in West Kalimantan.
SpinScoutBelarus Police Bust Illegal Ring Running Casinos Under IT Cover
Belarusian police arrested two Middle Eastern nationals for running an illegal immigration network that operated online casinos disguised as software firms.
SpinScoutFocal CEO Tracy Schrans Outlines Improved Methods for Detecting Problem Gambling Risks
Tracy Schrans, CEO of Focal, discusses how gambling operators can better identify at-risk players to avoid lawsuits and fulfill responsible gambling duties.
SpinScoutRobinhood World Cup Prediction Market Volume Surpasses Super Bowl Levels
Robinhood's World Cup prediction market volume has exceeded Super Bowl figures, with analyst Bernstein citing strong tailwinds from the event.
SpinScoutPennsylvania Bill Would Block Online Gambling on School Grounds
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose banning iGaming and sportsbook access on school campuses, inspired by a teen's gambling-related suicide.
SpinScoutFeedConstruct expands Latin American basketball presence with Ecuador deal
FeedConstruct signs global streaming and data rights agreement with Ecuador's Liga Básquet Pro, deepening its basketball focus in Latin America.
SpinScoutEd McCaffrey: Broncos Are Super Bowl Contenders After Waddle Addition
Former NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey discusses Denver's Super Bowl chances, Jaylen Waddle's impact, and Mike Evans with the 49ers.
SpinScoutKyrgyz MP Urges State Registry for Online Casinos to Curb Debt
Kyrgyz lawmaker Saltanat Amanova calls for a government registry of online casinos to protect citizens from financial harm.
SpinScoutStifel Analyst Sees Need for Higher Bid in MGM Takeover Attempt
Stifel analyst says Barry Diller's offer for MGM may need to increase due to lack of internal support and market expectations.
SpinScoutWisconsin Town Seeks Public Safety Funding From $400M Hard Rock Casino Plan
Somers, Wisconsin, requests law enforcement and fire department funding from the proposed Hard Rock Kenosha tribal casino project.
SpinScoutUK under-16 social media ban could shift scrutiny away from gambling firms
New UK ban on under-16 social media use may redirect accountability from bookmakers to platforms, industry observers suggest.
SpinScoutCFTC Takes Legal Action Against New Mexico Over Prediction Market Regulation
The CFTC sues New Mexico to block state-level regulation of prediction markets, escalating the federal-state legal conflict.
SpinScoutEric Trump Denies Seeking Insider Betting Tips From UFC Fighter
Eric Trump denies allegations he sought insider information on 'rigged' MMA fights after screenshots surfaced online.
SpinScoutAI Betting Picks Struggle in Early World Cup Trial
An experiment testing AI chatbots ChatGPT and Gemini for World Cup betting picks shows poor early results with only one win in six bets.
SpinScoutEric Trump Denies Sending UFC Betting Messages to Daniel Cormier
Eric Trump has denied sending direct messages to UFC commentator Daniel Cormier seeking fight information, calling the alleged exchange unverified.
SpinScoutChicago City Council Reconsiders Video Gaming After Mayor's Net-Loss Claim
Chicago's all-Democrat City Council is revisiting last year's video gaming authorization after Mayor Brandon Johnson argued the policy would be a net loss for the city.
SpinScoutDebunked: The Long-Standing Myth That Las Vegas Is America's Suicide Capital
A persistent myth labels Las Vegas as the U.S. suicide capital, but actual data shows the claim is false.
SpinScoutLogifuture Debuts Zoom Virtual Football in Kenya Through Betika Pact
Logifuture launches its 24/7 virtual football product Zoom in Kenya via Betika, powered by Sportradar's OneFeed.
SpinScoutNFL Insider: Browns Lack Starting QB, Steelers Eye Will Howard
Jason La Canfora reports Cleveland has no starting QB, while Pittsburgh may turn to rookie Will Howard soon.
SpinScoutBGC Chief Directly Asks Meta and Google to Join Fight Against Illegal Gambling
Betting and Gaming Council CEO Grainne Hurst has sent an open letter to Meta and Google, calling for collaboration to combat the black market.
SpinScoutBGC CEO Grainne Hurst Addresses UK Tax Hikes and Industry Challenges
Betting & Gaming Council CEO Grainne Hurst discusses the impact of recent UK tax increases and growing obstacles for the gambling sector.
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