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The UEFA Champions League competition draws to a close in Munich with two teams desperate to get their hands on the trophy. This year’s finalists are France’s Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Italy’s Football Club Internazionale Milano (Inter Milan), and only one of the pair has ever taken home the cup with the big ears. The stage is set for the battle of the immovable object, the defensive...
The World Series of Poker 2025 (WSP) has prohibited the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and any human input in this year’s tournament. The move comes as controversy has overshadowed the winner of last year’s tournament, Jonathan Tamayo and the regulator felt it had to make appropriate changes to the tournament’s 2025 instalment. WSP makes changes to AI and human intervention The regulatory...
Penn Entertainment has issued a formal statement, slamming activist investor HG Vora Capital Management and accusing it of spreading “false claims and mischaracterisations”.  The ongoing saga was directly addressed in a letter issued to shareholders on 27 May, ahead of the firm’s AGM on 17 June. That recent communication from Penn was in direct response to a 116-page investor presentation, in...
Penn Entertainment has announced it expects the new land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet to open its doors to the public on Monday, August 11.  Subject to the relevant regulatory approvals, the newest casino complex to be added to Penn’s portfolio will be delivered six months ahead of schedule.  The state-of-the-art entertainment facility will be the headline anchor attraction at the mega...
Some of the most impactful things to come from a software development team came onto the scene in hushed whispers, only to quickly become a powerhouse upon release. While Biela.dev is still in pre-launch, people are already positioning it as a complete reimagining of how software is built — from the idea’s inception through its implementation. Turning Everyone Into Coders With the Click of a...
A Canadian man has taken legal action against a former partner after a $5 million lottery win tug-of-war. The man, Lawrence Campbell of Winnipeg, has pointed the finger at Krystal Ann McKay and accused her of “ghosting him” in light of the jackpot win. Winnipeg man seeks legal battle for lottery winnings Campbell claims that he purchased the winning 6/49 lottery ticket at a convenience store on...
The Indiana Pacers take on the New York Knicks in a crunch tie in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals that could define either team’s season. The tip-off comes from the legendary Madison Square Garden and sees the visitors three games up over their rivals, with the Knicks recording a lowly one victory in the series. It’s must-win for the Knicks, and the chants of “Go New York, Go New York Go” will...
BetMGM has agreed on a partnership with the Las Vegas Aces, representing the leading sports betting operator’s first foray into the world of women’s professional sports.  The operator will become the exclusive casino and sportsbook partner of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, with the deal running through the 2027 season.  Commercial rights within the agreement will see the...
Soccer teams in Brazil have opposed a proposed legislation that would remove betting advertising from jerseys and other sponsorship advertising. The bill (Bill No. 2.985/2023) is from the desk of Brazilian politician and Senator Carlos Portinho, and was tabled on May 5th, 2025.  Teams in the league have met the proposed law with scepticism and have a wary eye on the coffers that are filled by...
Octoplay has announced further significant expansion after signing a partnership with Danske Spil, the state-owned gaming operator in Denmark.  This latest agreement extends the company’s reach in the Nordic region, following on from the recent deal with Sweden’s Svenska Spel The Malta-based developer currently holds active licenses in 10 key regulated markets, including the United Kingdom,...