The Pennsylvania Gambling Control Board reported that online live dealer games accounted for over 60% of online table game revenue in fiscal year 2024-2025. As a whole, iGaming revenue reached the $2.5 billion mark, a 27% increase from last year. iTable revenue increased 14% for a total of $597 million in revenue. PHILADELPHIA – Pennsylvania … Read more
The Texas-based Sports Betting Alliance has contributed more than $2 million towards Virginia politicians ahead of the 2025 election for gambling. Democrats received over $2 million, while Republicans received less than $500,000. Many groups are pushing casino proposals, but current Virginia law only allows one casino per eligible host city. RICHMOND, Va. – Gambling money … Read more
Gambling content creators on YouTube are struggling with the platform’s recent policy update regarding age restriction. The update prevents users under 18 and those not logged into YouTube from viewing any videos with gambling content, regardless of how it’s being portrayed. This has led to videos intended for 18+ audiences being impossible to monetize and … Read more
Alberta has lifted a ban on UFC betting after the suspension of UFC Coach James Krause. Krause is alleged to have bet on fights using insider information. Ontario is keeping their ban on UFC odds in place until further notice. TORONTO – The Canadian province of Alberta has lifted a ban on UFC betting amidst … Read more
Bovada is offering a promotion called Hot Drop Jackpots. The promotion means that players of specific slot games are entered in jackpot drawings for free. There are Daily, Hourly and Super Jackpots to be won at Bovada during the promotion. LAS VEGAS – Bovada’s casino is running a promotion known as Hot Drop Jackpot – … Read more
The Rideau Carleton Raceway has been fined $227,250 (CAD) for alleged violations of gambling regulations. These violations did not involve the integrity of their slot machines, but instead their internal issues. The Raceway allegedly advertised to people on the self-exclusion list, and did not have proper money laundering protections in place. TORONTO – Rideau Carleton … Read more
The Mega Million lottery jackpot is now worth over half a billion dollars. If won Tuesday, this will be the eigth biggest drawing on record. The massive prize can be granted in annual payments, or a $307.4m lump sum. LAS VEGAS – Lottery gamblers are now playing for an even bigger prize, as the Mega … Read more
Brazil will have sports betting on December 13, 2022, whether they regulate it or not. The U.K. might reverse a plan to ban gambling advertisements on soccer jerseys. Spain passed a gambling reform bill out of committee, and it will now go to the full Lower House. MADRID – Countries like Spain, Brazil and the … Read more
One gambler got his bail revoked by taking to social media too quickly. Two cheaters pled guilty to running a scheme to scam a casino. An illegal gambling ring was shut down in Rialto, CA. LAS VEGAS – Gambling and crime are often linked by both media and criminals themselves, who continually commit gambling-related crimes. … Read more
