New Era of Lottery Games: Scientific Games Secures 10-Year Contract with Ecuador National Lottery Scientific Games, now rebranding to Light & Wonder, continues to drive its global vision forward by expanding its influence across the gaming industry. The latest move is a significant agreement with the Ecuador National Lottery, following a recent deal in Quebec, […]
MGM Resorts Marketing Deal Drives Growth in Sports Betting with MLB Players MGM Resorts International has recently announced a strategic partnership with MLB Players, Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), a move that significantly impacts the landscape of sports betting. This collaboration allows MGM to utilise group marketing rights […]
Hawaiis Latest Crackdown on Illegal Gambling via Sweepstakes Parlors Image by Bru-nO from Pixabay For many, Hawaii represents a tropical escape, a paradise for those seeking rest and relaxation. However, for operators of sweepstakes cafes, this iconic state is becoming a hotbed of legal troubles as officials launch a significant crackdown on illegal gaming practices. […]
Casino Taxation Scrutiny: Casinos in Sonora, Mexico, Face Taxmans Crosshairs A significant discrepancy in the reporting of tax revenue by casinos in Sonora, Mexico, has brought serious questions to the federal tax authorities regarding casino taxation. Consequently, the government has announced its intention to closely examine the accounting practices of these establishments this year to […]
Single Ticket Hits $473.1M Lottery Jackpot: Ranking Among the Top 20 Lottery Jackpots The immense potential of lottery jackpots is often realized in dramatic ways, and last night’s Powerball draw proved that when the big prize hits, one very lucky player in Arizona walked away as a multimillionaire many times over. Image by igorovsyannykov from […]
Casino Licenses Under Fire: Mexico Casinos Accuse Gaming Regulator of Extortion The integrity of the gambling industry in Mexico is currently under intense scrutiny as the General Directorate of Games and Sweepstakes faces allegations of systemic corruption. At the heart of the controversy are claims of extortion involving the very foundation of legal operations: casino […]
Californias Sweepstakes Gambling Crackdown Targets Cafes California is tackling the issue of sweepstakes gambling operations that take advantage of gaps in gaming regulations, thereby raising significant concerns about local safety. Image by ChiniGaray from Pixabay These cafes continue to emerge across the country, attempting to navigate around the legal definitions of gambling by offering electronic […]
Major Crackdown: 18 Locations Raided in Massive Illegal Gambling Ring Bust Across Ohio Martin Sarcyk was arrested – again – as part of a gambling raid that targeted 18 locations in Ohio. (Image:Scripps Media) If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. This advice might resonate in various aspects of life, but when it comes […]
Horse Racing Betting and the Iowa Derby: Navigating Winnings, Legal Disputes, and Controversy The ongoing legal battle facing racehorse trainer Steve Asmussen, which involves an alleged arbitrary penalty from Prairie Meadows Racetrack stemming from a 2019 doping violation, casts a significant shadow over the integrity of the sport and the stability of horse racing betting […]
Baccarat Cheating Scheme at Parkwest Casino Leads to California Jail Time and Restitution A husband and wife have been sentenced to around eight months in jail following a high-stakes investigation into suspected baccarat cheating at Parkwest Casino 580 in Livermore, California. The couples sophisticated scheme, which revolved around manipulating the high-stakes baccarat games to defraud […]