January 2025

On January 1, 2025, Brazil officially launched its fully regulated fixed-odds betting market, marking a new chapter for online gambling in the country. The move follows years of legislative and regulatory hurdles that began with the approval of betting legislation in 2018 under then-President Michel Temer. After substantial delays and revisions, the law was finalized…

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The FBI’s Boston office has quietly disbanded its organized crime office. It’s a testament to the current toothlessness of the New England Mafia, which once controlled illegal gambling, loansharking, and extortion rackets throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and beyond. Raymond Patriarca, the feared mob boss who ruled the New England Mafia for three decades with…

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The odds are good that Minnesota will join 39 other states and Washington, D.C., in passing legislation authorizing gambling on sports in 2025. Minnesota sports fans might soon be able to bet legally on their beloved teams. A push to legalize sports betting is expected to resume when the Minnesota Legislature convenes later this month.…

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The co-owner of New Hampshire’s Concord Casino wants the state’s highest court to rule against state officials in a continuing regulatory and legal battle over the charitable gaming property. New Hampshire Supreme Court, pictured above. Lawyers representing Andy Sanborn are appealing his case over a state casino to the state’s top court. (Image: KERA) Attorneys…

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EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on May 1, 2023.  This is already our second Howard Hughes myth, and there are still a bunch left to bust. Supposedly, the world-famous aviator and movie tycoon began his famous buying spree…

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The history of casinos is a long and fascinating one, dating back to ancient times. While the exact origins are hard to pinpoint, here’s a glimpse into their evolution: History of casinos – Ancient Beginnings Ancient China (2300 B.C.): The earliest known forms of gambling involved tiles, paving the way for games of chance.  Ancient…

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Mississippi online sports betting talks in the Jackson capital are expected to resume when lawmakers gather for their 2025 session later this month. A montage of Mississippi casino sportsbooks. Considerations to expand sports betting online are expected in the Jackson capital this year. (Image: Biloxi Sun Herald) Legislation to expand sports betting online that originated…

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The man in a Tesla parked outside of Las Vegas’ Trump International Hotel shot himself in the head before setting off a massive explosion on New Year’s Day, authorities revealed on Thursday. ID for Matthew Livelsberger, pictured above. He’s reportedly the man who set off an explosion outside of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.…

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Disturbing videos posted to Facebook by Michigan poker player Craig Michael Bergeron shortly before he allegedly shot an apparent stranger dead suggest the accused was suffering from a mental illness and was spiraling out of control. Craig Bergeron, aka “hu4rollz,” pictured in a mugshot after his arrest on suspicion of murdering Tommy Ireland. Facebook posts…

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Continuing his sad walk into the sunset, chef Julian Serrano will close the last of his Las Vegas Strip eateries six months after his Picasso had its last showing at the Bellagio. Julian Serrano Tapas will serve its final meal at Aria on Feb. 1. Picasso had been open 26 years, Julian Serrano Tapas 15. Julian Serrano…

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Shares of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) started 2025 on a downbeat note, shedding 2.48% on above-average volume on the first trading day of the year after a research firm “reiterated” a sell rating on the stock while cutting its price target. Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The operator could sell assets this year to reduce, said…

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Shares of the casino operators with significant exposure to the Las Vegas locals market were mixed in 2024 and more of the same could be in store this year as the segment is expected to notch slight growth. Boulder Station Casino in Las Vegas. An analyst said Las Vegas locals casinos could post tepid growth…

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Aristocrat Interactive announced today its expansion in the licensed Ontario igaming market via the launch of Betiton. Betiton is utilizing Aristocrat Interactive’s iGaming White-Label solution, the fourth market Betiton has entered using the Aristocrat platform. Betiton launches in Ontario using Aristocrat Interactive’s iGaming White-Label solution. Image/Betiton screenshot Expansion of Ontario Footprint MagicRed Casino is the other…

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A lawsuit filed by a coalition of California tribal operators accuses the cardroom industry of offering illegal gambling in violation of the state constitution and the California Penal Code. A dealer deals blackjack at the Garden Casino in Hawaiian Gardens, Calif., with the rotating banker position to his left. The card room is one of…

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Alastair Campbell, formerly a powerful figure in UK politics, funneled £300,000 (US$370,000) into his son’s ill-fated soccer-betting syndicate prior to its collapse, The Daily Mail reports. Alastair Campbell, right, was Tony Blair’s director of communications, but his son Rory’s collapsed betting syndicate may prove a difficult spin. (Image: The Sun) Campbell, 67, is one of…

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