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IGT Lottery Secures Sixth Consecutive Responsible Gaming Certification (Casino News Daily)
International Game Technology (IGT) has once again solidified its position as a global leader in responsible gaming, as its Italian subsidiary, IGT Lottery, has received the European Lotteries (EL) Responsible Gaming Certification for the sixth consecutive time. This certification reaffirms IGT Lottery’s commitment to player protection, underage gambling prevention, and responsible gaming practices. Further strengthening…
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Alberta Blocks U.S. Slot Machines in Response to Tariff Dispute (Casino News Daily)
The Alberta government has implemented a ban on purchasing slot machines and video lottery terminals (VLTs) from U.S.-based suppliers, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between Canada and the United States. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) issued the directive on March 6, 2025, immediately halting the acquisition of U.S.-manufactured gaming equipment.…
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Romania Plans 10% Gambling Spending Limit in New Legislation (Casino News Daily)
Romanian lawmakers are considering a legislative proposal that would restrict individuals from spending more than 10% of their previous month’s income on gambling activities. This measure, if implemented, would apply across both land-based and online gambling, covering casinos, slot machines, and sports betting. The proposed law shifts responsibility tobanks and financial institutions, requiring them to…
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Michigan Cracks Down on Offshore Casinos Operating Illegally (Casino News Daily)
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its enforcement efforts against unregulated online casinos, issuing cease-and-desist orders to five offshore operators that have been providing gambling services illegally within the state. The regulator asserts that these sites are in direct violation of Michigan’s gambling laws and must halt operations immediately. Offshore Operators Identified in…
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Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland Becomes Operational Under New Laws (Casino News Daily)
Ireland has officially launched the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), bringing a new era of gambling regulation to the country. Established under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, the GRAI began operations on March 5, 2025, with a mandate to oversee both retail and online gambling, introduce new licensing requirements, and enforce stricter player protection…
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Advanced Technology That Has Impacted the Experience of Online Casinos in New Zealand (Casino News Daily)
Online casino gaming has become one of the largest market holders within the digital entertainment industry. The biggest reason this niche has grown considerably is due to advanced technology. If it weren’t for the technology introduced to online casinos, brick-and-mortar casino establishments would not have been able to keep up with technological changes in the…
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YouTube Imposes Stricter Regulations on Gambling Content (Casino News Daily)
YouTube is introducing stricter policies regarding gambling-related content, reinforcing its stance on limiting exposure to unregulated betting platforms. Starting March 19, creators will no longer be allowed to direct users to gambling websites that fail to meet local legal requirements or have not been reviewed by YouTube or its parent company, Google. This includes verbal…
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Sault Tribe Refuses to Pay Ransomware Attackers as Kewadin Casinos Reopen (Casino.org)
Sault Tribe’s five Kewadin casinos now open after ransomware attack Tribe refuses to pay hackers for stolen private data Customers who think they might be affected are urged to take precautions Michigan’s Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians have confirmed they refused to pay a ransom to hackers who attacked their Kewadin casino operations…
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Mark Wahlberg Sells Vacant Las Vegas Lot for $17M (Casino.org)
Mark Wahlberg recently sold an empty 2.5 acres of Las Vegas land for $17.25 million, Clark County property records show. The Hollywood A-lister and Wahlburgers restaurateur bought the land to build a house but ended up selling it instead, for $1.65 million more than he paid in 2022. An image of Mark Wahlberg, taken in…
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Canadian Moose Relocated, Safe After Stopping by Casino in Ontario (Casino.org)
A Canadian moose was spotted at an Ontario casino Wildlife experts helped relocate the lost animal Canada has more moose than any other country in the world A Canadian moose who casually made her way onto the property of Casino Rama in Ontario on Monday has been safely relocated. Wildlife emergency responders care for a…
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Evolution Libel Case: Law Firm Asks for Stay in Naming Alleged Defamer (Casino.org)
Evolution suing law firm C&K over allegedly libelous report that caused stock to dive Report was produced by an unnamed C&K client, thought to be an Evolution competitor C&K ask for stay in judge’s order to name mystery client A Newark, N.J law firm sued for libel by Swedish online gaming software provider Evolution AB…
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Penn Credit Profile Weakening, ESPN Bet Problematic, Says Analyst (Casino.org)
Penn Entertainment credit profile weakening as rent leverage increases ESPN Bet viewed as overhang Penn Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: PENN) credit profile is being pinched by rising rent-adjusted leverage — a scenario expected to linger throught this year — and the operator’s ESPN Bet unit remains an overhang on its corporate debt prices. An image for Penn…
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New York City Casino Bidders Fueled Record Lobbying Spend in 2024 (Casino.org)
The casino companies vying for the three downstate New York gaming licenses to be awarded this year spent millions on lobbyists who petitioned city officials on their behalf. Billionaire Steve Cohen was the top spender on lobbyists in New York City in 2024. Cohen wants to bring a casino resort to Willets Park in Queens…
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Legendary Mint 400 Off-Road Race Returns to Las Vegas (Casino.org)
Fifty-four years after it inspired Hunter S. Thompson’s classic novel, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” the Mint 400 remains the great American desert race. This weekend, it returns for its 40th run. The Mint 400 off-road race has been run in Primm, Nev. since 2012. (Image: themint400.com) The big race on Saturday, March 8…
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DraftKings, FanDuel to Bear Brunt of New Jersey Online Betting Tax Hikes (Casino.org)
Two largest operators would see taxes in the state increase by an estimated $126 million New Jersey hasn’t officially approved governor’s plan to boost iGaming, sports wagering taxes DraftKings and FanDuel, the two largest online sportsbook operators in the US, would bear the brunt of increases should New Jersey approve proposed iGaming and sports betting…