Gambling news — Page 2
Reporting on casinos, betting, gambling regulation, and payments.
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Victory Casino Cruise Ship Seized Over $791K Debt
A federal court seized Victory I after the operator failed to pay $791,000 in dockyard bills, threatening casino equipment and crew.
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Las Vegas Unemployment Stays High as Gaming Jobs Decline
The figure places the MSA 328th out of 387 monitored areas, a position that signals persistent joblessness in the region.
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OKXICE tokenization opt-outs surge as 33 firms withdraw
On Oct. 27, 2026, 33 companies had opted out of OKXICE’s tokenization plan, up from 22 on Oct. 23. If no issuers participate, the revenue stream evaporates.
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Robinhood crypto revenue hits record while crypto trading drops
Robinhood reports record Q3 revenue driven by prediction markets and options, but crypto trading revenue falls 55%, raising concerns for crypto-casino.
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UK MGD Rise Fuels Illegal Gambling Surge
A 5% rise in machine games duty pushes UK players toward unregulated operators, sparking a surge in the illegal gambling market.
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UK Budget Raises Machine Games Duty to 25% for Category B Machines from 2027
UK Budget lifts Machine Games Duty to 25% for Category B machines from April 2027, affecting bingo halls, betting shops and casinos.
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NC Education Lottery Scratch-Off Winner Nets $100K in Greensboro
A Greensboro buyer claimed a $100,000 prize from a $30 NC Education Lottery scratch-off ticket, taking home $72,018 after federal and state taxes.
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Thunderspin Unveils Illuminati Party Slot: 96% RTP, 4,000x Max Win, Four Jackpots
Thunderspin’s new Illuminati Party slot offers 96% RTP, medium-high volatility, 4,000x max win, and four jackpots up to 1,000x.
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Bolsonaro betting money laundering: Miami escape sparks global scrutiny
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after a $905m betting-linked money-laundering investigation, raising questions about operator compliance and player.
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MGA Suspicious Betting Reports Reveal Tight Risk Controls
The Malta Gaming Authority’s latest review shows that low counts of MGA suspicious betting reports stem from stringent risk controls, not lax oversight.
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Caesars Q3 earnings: Las Vegas revenue slides while digital and regional units grow
Caesars Entertainment reports a 2.5% rise in group revenue but a slide in Las Vegas earnings, while regional and digital units grow, widening the group loss.
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Kalshi S&P Dow Jones indices future hailed as a market-betting pivot
Kalshi founder praises the new S&P Dow Jones indices future, outlining its mechanics, regulatory implications, and impact on operators and high-stakes bettors.