Minnesota AG Goes After Sweepstakes, Latest Regulator to Crack Down Summary Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has ordered 14 websites that run sweepstakes-style social casinos to stop operating in the state, declaring such platforms unlawful in Minnesota. Ellison said rebranding poker chips as virtual currencies does not make these services legal, and warned operators and […]
PENN Entertainment makes bold casino prediction markets call Summary PENN Entertainment CEO and President Jay Snowden warned that prediction markets could pose an “existential” threat to casino operators and might appear for casino products much sooner than expected. Speaking on PENN’s Q3 earnings call, Snowden referenced Hard Rock Bets’ slot-style online sports product and suggested […]
Why Indian iGaming will be reborn Summary The federal Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA) has effectively imposed a near-total prohibition on Real Money Games (RMG) in India, leaving developers and investors in legal and commercial limbo. The Supreme Court has consolidated multiple challenges and asked the Centre for a comprehensive response, […]
Poker Pro Gets Prison Time for Cyberstalking Try in Vegas Summary Jordan Cristos, a 38-year-old professional poker player, was sentenced to 14–48 months in prison after admitting he attempted to cyberstalk a Family Court judge and a senior World Poker Tour executive. Judge Monica Trujillo cited Cristos’s repeated breaches of court orders and ongoing harassment […]
Wynn Introduces Janu Al Marjan Island Luxury Project Summary Wynn Resorts is adding a second luxury development to its Al Marjan Island presence in the UAE: Janu Al Marjan Island. The project will include 132 hotel rooms, a limited number of residences and standalone villas, and will be delivered by Ama Group under the same […]
Melco Resorts reports stronger 3Q earnings on gaming recovery, Cyprus boost | AGB Summary Melco Resorts & Entertainment posted stronger third-quarter results as gaming and non-gaming revenue improved across its Asian and European operations. Total operating revenue rose 11% year‑on‑year to $1.31 billion, operating income increased to $184.5 million (from $138.6m) and adjusted property EBITDA […]
Former Raiders acquisition Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge Summary Former NFL star Antonio Brown, 37, has been arrested on a second-degree attempted murder charge tied to a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami on 16 May. U.S. Marshals took Brown into custody in Dubai; he was flown to Essex County, New […]
Wynn joint venture to develop luxury Janu Al Marjan Island hotel and residences on land bank next to UAE resort Summary Wynn Resorts and its joint-venture partners will develop Janu Al Marjan Island, a luxury hotel and residential estate on the land bank adjacent to the US$5.1 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort in […]
ESPN Bet to Shut Down as Penn Ends $1.5B Partnership Deal Summary Penn Entertainment has terminated its 10-year, $1.5 billion partnership with ESPN, effectively winding down the ESPN Bet sportsbook. The move, announced during Penn’s quarterly earnings call, ends an effort that began when Penn rebranded Barstool Sportsbook as ESPN Bet in August 2023. ESPN […]
Korean Police Bust Illegal Gambling Ring and Arrest 7 Suspects Summary The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency has arrested seven people accused of operating a large-scale illegal gambling operation in South Korea. The group allegedly used a counterfeit home trading system (HTS) that mimicked overseas futures trading and distributed it to around 20 local partners nationwide. […]
