Authorities seek public’s help in search for missing 9-year-old girl Summary Law enforcement in Santa Barbara County is asking the public — especially businesses and people in Primm, Nevada — to check surveillance footage for a white Chevrolet Malibu connected to the disappearance of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard. Melodee was seen on surveillance video with her […]
Maryland Cracks Down on Sweepstakes Casinos and Prediction Markets Summary The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has stepped up enforcement against unlicensed sweepstakes casinos and warned regulated sportsbooks that involvement with prediction markets could jeopardise their licences. The regulator issued a second cease-and-desist to Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) brands Lucky Land Slots and […]
William Hill to exit a number of major African markets in December Summary Evoke-owned William Hill will withdraw from 13 countries from 2 December 2025, including 10 African markets. From that date customers in the listed jurisdictions will no longer be able to place bets; open bets will be settled up to 2 December, with […]
Illegal operators represent more than one-third of Australia’s online gambling: Report | AGB Summary A new analysis for Responsible Wagering Australia by H2 Gambling Capital finds illegal offshore operators now account for 36% of Australia’s online gambling, up sharply since 2019. The offshore market reached AU$3.9 billion in 2024 and could hit AU$5 billion by […]
How budget hope faded in the final week Summary The article examines the late-November UK budget run-up and explains how last-minute political manoeuvring effectively removed any remaining hope within the iGaming sector of avoiding tougher tax measures. Chancellor Reeves abandoned a proposed income tax rise after intense backlash, creating a fiscal hole that makes it […]
Google Prohibits Offline Gambling Ads in 35 Countries Summary Google has updated its gambling advertising policy (effective 19 November 2025) to prohibit the promotion of offline, real‑money gambling in jurisdictions where local law bans such advertising. The move affects 35 countries and requires marketers and operators to change campaigns and creative to remain compliant. This […]
Nevada regulators approve $7.8 million fine against Caesars over illegal bookmaker case | Yogonet International Summary The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved a $7.8 million settlement with Caesars Entertainment after regulators concluded the company allowed convicted bookmaker Mathew Bowyer to gamble at its properties for years without adequately verifying the source of his funds. The […]
MGM CEO reports Asia project milestones during Nevada Gaming Commission session | Yogonet International Summary William Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International, updated the Nevada Gaming Commission on the company’s progress in Macao and Japan. He said MGM is breaking ground on a $12 billion-plus Osaka integrated resort that is expected to employ about 12,000 […]
MLB agrees to share investigation records as allegations of rigged pitches and NBA betting scandals escalate Summary Major League Baseball will hand over investigation documents to a Senate committee probing gambling-related misconduct, responding to a request from Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell with a deadline of 5 December. The move follows federal indictments alleging […]
Immigration Crackdown Threatens Nevada’s Casino and Hospitality Workforce Summary A Las Vegas forum organised by FWD.us and Dream Big Nevada warned that tougher federal immigration enforcement is already denting Nevada’s tourism workforce. Panelists, including Rep. Susie Lee, said fear of raids and stricter rules are causing immigrant workers to miss shifts, quit or avoid public […]
