- March 13, 2026
South Africa Flags Illegal Gambling Sites for Taking $2.9bn
Illegal gambling activities are reportedly draining $2.9bn from the South African economy every year. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Illegal gambling activities are reportedly draining R50bn ($2.9bn) from
Vici Pays $1.16bn for Golden Casino Assets in Vegas, NV
VICI Properties has acquired The Strat (pictured) and six other Vegas and Nevada casinos in a $1.16bn sale-leaseback deal. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Real Estate Investment Trust
UK Gambling Commission Slaps NetBet With £650k Fine
NetBet has been fined £650k ($846k) by the UK Gambling Commission. [Image: Shutterstock.com] NetBet Enterprises Limited is the latest operator to get hit with a
UK Cop Posed as Pedo Hunter to Extort Gambling Money
Leeds Crown Court has jailed a Yorkshire policewoman who posed as a pedophile hunter to extort money from a sex offense suspect. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Leeds
Nine-Month Parlay Fantasy Ends With $12,000 Cash Out
A nine-month parlay bettor cashed out for $12k due to the Dodgers struggling in the World Series. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Everyone has a story about a
UAE to Grant One Online Gambling License per Emirate
The UAE’s gambling regulator is reportedly going to issue one online gambling license per emirate. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in
Thailand’s New PM Re-Bans Poker With Immediate Effect
Thailand’s new PM has signed off an order reinstating the ban on poker games. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Appointed Thailand’s new Prime Minister on September 5, Anutin
UAE Declares First-ever AED100m Lottery Win a Milestone
The UAE has drawn its first-ever AED100m ($27.23m) lottery winner. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The first federally licensed and regulated national lottery in the United Arab Emirates
BetMGM, Steelers Extend Tie-Up, Rollout Steel City Slingo
BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Steelers extended their iGaming partnership to include an online slots game. [Image: Shutterstock.com] BetMGM has announced an extension to its iGaming partnership
Padres’ Manager Retires, Cites Bettor Threats as Stressor
Mike Shildt said he is worn out and cited threats from sports gamblers as a source of stress. [Image: Shutterstock.com] When Mike Shildt abruptly retired