Another government body has had to come forward to warn its constituents of “fraudulent online casinos.” This time, the South Dakota Commission on Gaming (SDCG) has issued a press release with a surface-level warning to those who happen to use or are thinking about using them.
The press release doesn’t name any particular websites and acts more as general guidance. Similarly to the case in...
Illegal slot machine operators in Port Richey, Florida, had a bad day. Joining forces with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), the Port Richey and New Port Richey police departments managed to secure 249 illegal slot machines. Alongside this, it also seized $194,262 “in suspected gambling proceeds.” No arrests were made, but eight operators have been instructed to appear in court for “...
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) has admitted that its plans to hike gambling taxes aren’t working out as planned. The KSA had increased gambling tax from January 1, 2025, to 34.2% from 30.5%, with the intention to “increase government revenue.”
However, gambling income, or gross game result (BSR), has fallen in response to the increase. With a higher percentage...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) received a petition from 50 attorneys general to crack down on illegal offshore gambling.
The news was part of a release by the National Association of Attorneys General as a coalition, and as a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging that the DOJ take decisive action.
DOJ receives Attorney General pleas
The coalition of attorneys general...
Bally’s Entertainment (Bally’s) has announced a new deal with English Premier League club Nottingham Forest (Forest).
The deal will see the gambling brand’s logo emblazoned on the front of the home and away kits worn by Forest in the new Premier League season.
Bally’s teams up with Forest
Nottingham Forest are coming into the new season off the back of a spectacular end to the 24/25 installment....
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced new changes to existing policies for charitable lotteries.
The updates have been made to align with existing charity lottery products and remove caps on seller commission and prohibition. This is, according to the AGCO, to create an outcomes-based regulatory approach.
The focus of these policy changes is on integral AGCO-governed...
Intralot, one of the biggest betting names in the United States, has released a statement surrounding the rejection of the Maryland lottery contract award.
Shareholders and investors were contacted with official news that the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (USA) pulled the deal that was awarded in July 2025.
Intralot statement on Maryland lottery
Intralot posted their statement...
Welcome offers returning to Spain’s gambling industry have caused a 20% surge in activity across the European nation.
Introductory promotions had been subject to a ban that was put in place four years prior, but not everyone is happy that the restrictions have been lessened.
As Spain’s Consumer Affairs Minister, Pablo Bustinduy has already been making waves, suggesting that this should be...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) officially recorded a missing persons case with the individuals involved in cockfighting and a supposed mastermind behind their abduction, Charlie “Atong” Ang.
The DOJ has filed the complaint, which is submitted on the grounds of both murder and illegal detention charges against Ang and a tight circle of rumoured accomplices in the Phillipines.
These charges also...
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has announced a ban on advertisements on college campuses, along with an expansion of the existing restrictions on advertising, marketing and promotions for casino, video gaming, and sports wagering operators.
The new rules have been adopted by the regulatory board, with these now including advertisements not being placed in locations where they are likely to be...