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Michigan Online Gambling Revenue Slips Slightly in April
Michigan’s online gaming market experienced a marginal dip in April 2025, as internet gaming and sports betting operators collectively reported $290.7 million in gross receipts. This marks a slight decline of 0.9% from the record-setting numbers posted in March, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Despite the monthly decline, year-on-year figures show robust […]
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Unregulated AI Use in Gambling Sector Prompts Urgent Ethical Warnings
As the gambling sector approaches a projected value of over $876 billion by 2026, academics and regulators are voicing growing concerns over the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across casino floors, online platforms, and sports betting operations. A new academic study has brought renewed attention to the potential for AI to amplify gambling-related harms if left […]
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Evolution Debuts Red Door Roulette in New Jersey and Delaware
Evolution has officially introduced its latest live casino game show, Red Door Roulette, to U.S. audiences, starting with launches in New Jersey and Delaware. The title blends two of the company’s most successful formats—Lightning Roulette and Crazy Time—to offer a dynamic, bonus-filled experience tailored for live online casino players. Initially launched globally in 2023, this is the first time Red Door Roulette is available in […]
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Slotmill’s Ragnarok 40K Slot: A Mighty Return With Epic Wins and New Features
Slotmill’s legendary Avalanche Cluster Pays mechanics has returned in a bigger and bolder form as Ragnarok 40K, offering players the chance to win up to 40,000 times their bet. Set on a mystical 5×5 grid inspired by Norse mythology’s apocalyptic battle, Ragnarok 40K brings back the fan-favorite avalanche mechanic combined with a progressive win multiplier that doubles with every consecutive cluster […]
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PAGCOR Issues Alert Over Fraudulent Lucky 7 Gaming Certifications
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a fresh warning to the public concerning fraudulent activities allegedly involving Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation. Though the company holds a legitimate license to operate an E-Games venue, PAGCOR has received reports linking it to unauthorized contracts that misrepresent the scope of its licensure. Fake offshore gaming license at […]
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New Jersey’s April Gaming Report Shows Online Surge, Retail Struggles
New Jersey’s gaming market continued to shift online in April 2025, as internet casino platforms posted substantial gains while traditional casinos and sportsbooks experienced notable declines. According to the latest report from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), total gaming revenue across casinos, racetracks, and their digital partners reached $536.6 million in April, marking a 5% year-over-year increase. Online gambling drives statewide growth […]
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Missouri Confirms Sports Betting Start Date: Launch Set for December 1
Missourians eager to place legal sports bets will have to wait until December 1, 2025, as the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed the state will not meet any earlier launch timeline. Initially hoped to kick off by late summer, the program’s debut was delayed due to the thorough regulatory and licensing process required under state […]
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Japan Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Online Casinos Amid Growing Gambling Concerns
Japan is stepping up efforts to combat illegal online gambling as reports reveal millions of residents wager billions of yen on overseas sports betting sites and online casinos, activities currently prohibited under Japanese law. Recent data from a Tokyo-based sports organization and the National Police Agency highlight a rapidly expanding cross-border gambling market, prompting a coordinated political response to tighten […]
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Flutter Entertainment Acquires Majority Stake of Brazilian Operator NSX Group via $350M Deal
Flutter Entertainment, the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, announced on May 14, 2025, the completion of its acquisition of a majority 56% stake in NSX Group, the operator behind the prominent Brazilian sportsbook brand Betnacional. The cash deal, valued at approximately $350 million, marks a significant step in Flutter’s strategy to consolidate its position […]
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Aristocrat Delivers Strong H1 2025 Growth With Focused Three-Pillar Strategy
Aristocrat Leisure Limited reported a robust financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2025, with group revenue rising 8.7% year-on-year to AU$3.03 billion (US$1.96 billion). The increase was driven by strength in the company’s land-based gaming operations, the ongoing momentum of its Product Madness social casino segment, and substantial gains in its Interactive division, powered in part by […]
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