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Pennsylvania skill games now illegal as 120-day legislative window closes without a regulatory bill
Pennsylvania's 120-day stay following the Supreme Court's June ruling expired without legislation, making tens of thousands of skill games illegal. State police have warned of seizures and criminal charges for businesses that keep them.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
The Venetian Las Vegas opens Milano, a hotel-within-a-hotel of about 275 suites inside The Palazzo
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has opened Milano, a luxury hotel-within-a-hotel inside The Palazzo. It offers around 275 suites, a Dolce&Gabbana-branded private pool and dedicated concierge and butler service.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
BGaming to release Halloween slot Spider Circus Hold and Win on 19 October
BGaming will launch Spider Circus Hold and Win on 19 October, a circus-themed seasonal slot with a 97% RTP, medium volatility and a maximum win of 5,000x the stake.Read the storyPhoto: © iGaming BusinessiGaming Business
Match fixer Jalen Smith gets 72 months in US college basketball point-shaving case
A Philadelphia federal judge sentenced Jalen Smith to 72 months in prison and about $1.1m in restitution over a point-shaving scheme that has ensnared at least 20 players. More match-fixing trials are due by the end of March.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
US Treasury sanctions Mexican racetrack Club La Molienda over alleged Cartel del Noreste links
OFAC has sanctioned four individuals and 11 entities tied to Cartel del Noreste, including the Nuevo Laredo racetrack Club La Molienda, which Treasury says generates proceeds for the cartel through entrance fees.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
NBA and WNBA launch responsible gambling campaign with NCPG covering sports betting and prediction markets
The NBA and WNBA have announced a responsible gambling campaign developed with the National Council on Problem Gambling. It addresses the risks of sports betting and prediction markets and promotes safer gambling tools.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Three South Koreans arrested in UAE over alleged $2.3bn illegal online gambling operation
South Korean police say three suspects behind an alleged KRW 3.1 trillion illegal online gambling business were arrested in the UAE after a joint probe. Two have already been repatriated to South Korea.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Reuters/Ipsos poll: most Americans oppose prediction market bets on elections, military action and government decisions
A Reuters/Ipsos survey found majorities across party lines against wagering on US elections, military operations and government decisions, as prediction markets face legal and insider trading scrutiny.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Brazilian lawmakers file 92 amendments to Lula's betting ban, with proposals ranging from full reversal to partial limits
Congress has received 92 amendments to Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, which banned fixed-odds betting in Brazil. Proposals range from restoring licences to banning only casino-style games, while ANJL reports 3,500 layoffs so far.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
Illinois lawyers survey: 3% report problem gambling, with stress and mental health concerns widespread
A survey of 6,700 lawyers by the Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program found 3% experienced problem gambling. Half of respondents had gambled in the past year, and only 3% of those with problems sought help.Read the story- SBC News
Kaizen Gaming guarantees Brazilian jobs and says it 'remains committed' to the market despite betting ban
Betano's parent Kaizen Gaming says its Brazilian staff keep their jobs until Congress rules on the provisional measure banning online betting. It urged the government not to proceed, warning of a shift to illegal operators.Read the story - SBC News
Italy's MEF eyes €1bn from gambling sector in Budget 2027 as final measures remain undecided
Italy's finance ministry projects €1bn from gambling companies over 2027-2028 as part of the 2027 Budget Law. No final rates, charges or timetable have been confirmed, and a scratchcard concession tender is among the options.Read the story