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Evolution Expands Partnership with PokerStars, Becomes Sole Provider of Live Casino Games
PokerStars has expanded its partnership with Evolution AB, making Evolution its exclusive live casino provider in North America
GOP Heavyweight Joins Push to Reverse Gambling Loss Cap in “Big Beautiful Bill”
A top House Republican is backing efforts to restore the full deduction for gambling losses, joining a growing list of lawmakers and industry leaders calling for changes to President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), chair of the influential House Ways and Means Committee, said at a recent field hearing in […]
CVC Capital Partners Acquires Gaming Laboratories International As Demand For Compliance Testing Grows
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is acquiring Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), a prominent provider of testing and compliance services for the gaming industry, along with its affiliates, with the acquisition process expected to finalize by July 31, 2025.
US Onlines Casinos Bring in $898.1 million in Revenue
New York Bill to Ban Online Sweepstakes Hits Governor’s Desk
New York may soon ban sweepstakes casinos, with steep fines and criminal charges on deck. One signature from Hochul could seal the deal.
Maine Online Casino Bill Clears Senate, But Legal iGaming Still a Long Way Off
Maine’s online casino bill, LD 1164, advances with tribal exclusivity. Here’s what it means for players, sweepstakes sites, and the state’s gambling future.
Massachusetts Online Casino Hearings Set for June 23: Lawmakers Eye Legal iGaming
Massachusetts lawmakers are finally taking online casinos seriously. On June 23, they’ll debate bills to legalize iGaming, grant licenses, and set a 20% tax rate—just as pressure builds from neighboring states. Here’s what’s at stake and who’s pushing back.
Richard Bland College Launches Dealer Institute For Petersburg Casino Jobs
Richard Bland College (RBC) has unveiled the highly anticipated class schedule for its new Dealer Institute, a pivotal initiative designed to train the future workforce for the new “Live! Casino & Hotel” in Petersburg, VA. This comprehensive program aims to equip local residents with the skills necessary to pursue lucrative careers in the rapidly expanding […]
High 5 Games Regains Connecticut B2B License, Affirms Commitment to Sweepstakes Model
High 5 Games — a leading operator in the U.S. gaming industry — announced today the reinstatement of its gaming license in Connecticut following a comprehensive regulatory review by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). This development underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to full cooperation, player safety, and regulatory transparency across all its operational […]
PENN Institutional Investor Accuses Board of Destroying Value, Disenfranchising Shareholders
PENN Entertainment shareholder HG Vora Capital Management has issued a public letter to fellow shareholders and a proxy statement encouraging them to vote for its board picks. The firm, which owns about 4.8% of PENN stock, has criticized the company’s leadership. HG Vora nominated three independent directors in advance of the upcoming annual meeting for PENN […]
