Americans Say Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated, AGA Research Finds Summary The American Gaming Association (AGA) commissioned a YouGov survey (1–8 August; n=2,025 registered voters; ±2 percentage points margin of error) that reveals strong public support for regulating sports event contracts sold via prediction markets in the same way as state-regulated online sports betting. Key […]
South Korean Police Bust $31M Illegal Gambling Ring Operating from Cambodia Summary South Korean police have arrested ten people connected to an illegal online gambling operation run out of Cambodia that handled about KRW 44 billion (roughly $31.6 million). The Daegu National Police Agency’s Cybercrime Investigation Team says the group ran a private gambling site […]
Former South Carolina Coroner Sues Police over Poker Raid, Says SLED Is in the Wrong Summary Gary Miller Watts, who served as county coroner for two decades until 2020, is suing the Irmo police department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) after his arrest during an April 2024 raid on a rented office […]
PointsBet Encourages Shareholders to Back MIXI’s Takeover Offer Summary PointsBet has urged shareholders to accept MIXI Australia’s all-cash takeover bid of AUD 1.25 per share, citing concerns over a rival offer from Betr Entertainment. MIXI now holds a 51.86% stake and has said it will not extend the offer beyond 12 September. PointsBet prefers MIXI’s […]
Hong Kong Officials Give the Green Light to Basketball Betting Summary Hong Kong has passed the Betting Duty Bill 2025 to legalise regulated basketball betting, following earlier proposals from lawmakers. The bill was approved by 77 votes in favour, 2 against and 2 abstentions, and will amend existing betting laws to allow wagering on basketball […]
Michigan: Fantasy 5 Player Wins $480K Jackpot, Powerball Fan Takes $150K Home Summary The Michigan Lottery confirmed two recent winners: an 84-year-old from Macomb County who won a $481,582 Fantasy 5 jackpot and a 54-year-old from Genesee County who took home $150,000 from Powerball. The Fantasy 5 winner bought his ticket online, matched all five […]
Blueprint Gaming expands Cash Strike series with Hotstepper 2 Summary Blueprint Gaming has released Cash Strike Hotstepper 2, the latest instalment in its strong-performing Cash Strike series. The sequel keeps the compact 3×3 fruit-themed reelset and adds new mechanics to boost jackpot and cash-win potential. Super Strike appears on the centre reel and inserts two […]
3 Oaks Gaming launches Super Hot Teapots with new Master Teapot mechanic Summary 3 Oaks Gaming has released Super Hot Teapots, the sequel to 3 Hot Teapots, expanding its Hold & Win series with a new Master Teapot feature and upgraded bonus mechanics. The Master Teapot can appear during the Bonus Game to drop up […]
MERKUR Casino donates £12,000 to MK Food Bank Summary MERKUR Casino has donated £12,000 to MK Food Bank to help provide food parcels and crisis support to people in Milton Keynes and nearby villages. MK Food Bank runs 13 distribution centres in partnership with over 100 local agencies, offering emergency parcels and a “top-up” shop […]
Booming Games launches Burning Classics 2 Summary Booming Games has released Burning Classics 2, the sequel to one of its popular slot titles. The game keeps the classic 5×3 grid, 20 variable paylines and stacked symbols from the original, while increasing scatter payouts and introducing new mechanics designed to boost wins and excitement. Key play […]
