Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Armenia will require telecommunications operators to block unlicensed online gambling and lottery websites starting February 8, 2027, under new rules from the State Revenue Committee (SRC). State news agency Armenpress reported that the SRC is developing the measures as part of a wider reform package intended to tighten oversight of illegal gambling operators. The provisions revise existing sections of the Law on Regulation of Gaming Activities governing the blocking of unlicensed operators that offer online gambling and lottery services. Telecommunications operators will carry out the blocking once the rules take effect. The SRC said the changes are necessary because offshore…

Caesars Sportsbook has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Cayuga Nation over mobile sports wagers allegedly placed from within the tribe’s reservation, arguing that federal tribal gaming law does not provide the Nation with a claim against a private sportsbook. In an August 17 motion, Caesars contends that the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act does not permit the type of claim filed by the Cayuga Nation. The company argues that because the Nation has no Class III gaming compact with New York, there was no compact or agreement that Caesars could have violated. Caesars also…

San Antonio could become the latest Texas city to ban eight-liner machines, joining nearly a dozen municipalities that have already prohibited the devices following a 2022 court ruling and the state’s Supreme Court declining further review in 2024. The 2022 ruling, issued by a Texas appeals court, determined that eight-liners function as unconstitutional illegal lotteries. When the Texas Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of that decision in 2024, the ruling remained in effect, opening the door for cities across the state to pursue local prohibitions on the machines and the game rooms that house them. District 5 Councilwoman…

Nearly nine in 10 licensed British gambling websites appear to breach general data protection regulation (GDPR) rules, according to a study by Swansea University’s GREAT Centre. The study examined 624 gambling websites and focused on cookie banners, which ask users whether they consent to having their data collected and shared, The Guardian reported. Nearly a quarter, or 24%, of the sites did not provide an option to disable tracking software used to monitor users and deliver targeted advertising. These included Hollywood Bets, a sponsor of Brentford FC, and Admiral Casino. Two-thirds of the websites began collecting user data before consent…

The city of Springfield has sued MGM Resorts International over alleged failures to meet commitments tied to its Massachusetts casino, escalating a two-year dispute that also involves MGM’s proposed sale of the property’s gaming operations. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, alleges MGM Springfield is operating with substantially fewer gaming positions and employees than outlined in its host community agreement with the city. The casino currently has 1,600 slot and video gaming machines and 50 table games, compared with commitments for more than 2,800 machines and at least 75 table games. MGM employs about 1,500 people in Springfield, including roughly 1,000 full-time…

The Belgian Council of State has suspended the 15-year Brussels casino licence awarded to Napoleon Games after current licence holder Viage challenged the decision. Viage argued that the award failed to comply with the selection criteria, lacked sufficient reasoning, and contained manifest errors in assessment, The Bulletin reported. It also raised a potential conflict of interest involving Brussels mayor Philippe Close, who sits on the board of directors of Anderlecht football club, one of Napoleon Games’ key partners, and did not recuse himself from the meeting on the contract award. The Council of State ruled in Viage’s favour on its…

South Florida Motorsports (SFM) and Hard Rock International have signed a new multi-year naming rights agreement that will rename the Miami event to the Formula 1 Hard Rock Miami Grand Prix, the companies announced on Tuesday. The partnership takes effect with the race’s sixth edition, scheduled for 2027, with the date to be announced. Hard Rock first joined the event as a Founding Partner at its inaugural race in 2022. The hospitality and entertainment company has held naming rights to Hard Rock Stadium, home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, since 2016. The stadium sits at the center of the Miami International…

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel and Palms Casino Resort have won six top rankings in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Yaamava’ was named Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, Best Casino Hotel, Best Casino Restaurant, Best Casino for Slots, and Best Players Club. Palms won Best Casino in Las Vegas for the third consecutive year. The properties were nominated by a panel comprising USA TODAY and 10Best.com editors, industry contributors, and other Gannett media sources. Winners were selected through nationwide public voting. The awards come as Yaamava’ marks its 40th anniversary. The Southern California property…

Wohl & Fruchter LLP has renewed its investigation into the proposed $17.6 billion acquisition of Caesars Entertainment by Fertitta Entertainment after a regulatory filing disclosed a higher takeover offer from the Icahn Group. The proposed transaction values Caesars at $31 per share in cash. However, a definitive proxy filed by Caesars with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25 showed that the Icahn Group submitted a $34-per-share cash bid during the go-shop period. “Among other things, the proxy provided details concerning the discussions between the Caesars board and the Icahn Group after the Icahn Group submitted a bid…

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has expanded its high-limit slot offerings with a renovated lounge featuring 135 machines and jackpots of up to $5 million. The revamped high-limit slots lounge brings Fontainebleau’s total slot inventory to 1,325 machines. A new direct walkway alsoTo connects the area with the resort’s high-limit table games lounge. The expansion includes three Aristocrat Gaming Dragon Link machines with jackpots reaching $5 million. Seven additional games offer jackpots of up to $1 million, including Phoenix Link, Lightning 10 Year Storm, and Monopoly Big Board Bucks. The opening comes ahead of a $150,000 promotional giveaway on September 12.Fontainebleau Rewards…

Casino and tourism industry executives urged U.S. President Donald Trump to take a more active role in reversing the decline in international travel, warning that weaker visitation is weighing on Las Vegas and other major gaming destinations despite a temporary boost from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. MGM Resorts President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle, speaking on behalf of the casino gaming industry during a White House meeting on Wednesday, said improving international travel would be critical to reaching an industry target of 100 million foreign visitors annually. “Travel is difficult. Travel needs your leadership. If we’re going to meet 100 million,…

The National Football League has sent a new letter to prediction market operators, including Kalshi and Polymarket, calling on them to stop listing certain sports-event contracts tied to NFL games. The letter, obtained by ABC News, was sent Thursday, one week before the start of the 2026 regular season. Sabrina Perel, Chief Compliance Officer at the NFL, authored the letter, which references concerns the league first raised in a previous communication sent earlier this year. Perel wrote that categories of contracts identified as objectionable months ago continue to be listed as contracts on exchanges. The league identified several categories of…

Entain will leave the FTSE 100 this month after a sharp fall in its market capitalisation, ending the Ladbrokes owner’s six-year stint on London’s benchmark share index. FTSE Russell confirmed that Entain and housebuilder Persimmon will be removed from the FTSE 100 at the close of play on Sept. 18 and join the FTSE 250 on Sept. 21. Oil and gas company Ithaca Energy and low-cost airline EasyJet will replace them. Entain joined the FTSE 100 in June 2020. Its shares rose from around £7.60 to £18 within a year and peaked at £21.56 in October 2021. The stock now…

ParlayX has closed a $1.25 million pre-seed funding round to develop an institutional infrastructure layer for prediction markets. Copenhagen-based Dreamcraft Ventures led the round, which also drew participation from a group of angel investors. Angel backers include Pet Berisha of Sporting Crypto, Jeffrey Haas of ID8, Jack Corddry, formerly of Frax Finance, and Devin Ardalan, president of US operations at EVG. Based on deal size, the raise ranks in the top third of pre-seed rounds in the sector. ParlayX positions its platform as a non-custodial, fund-grade infrastructure layer built for institutional participants in prediction markets. The offering includes order routing, custody…

SiGMA World will return to Rome for a second consecutive year, with more than 30,000 delegates expected at the international conference as discussions focus on the future of Italy’s regulated gambling sector and emerging technologies. The event will take place at Fiera Roma from November 2 to 5 and is expected to bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors and over 550 expert speakers across five stages. The 2026 edition will be officially presented on September 19 at Rome’s Capitoline Hill, where representatives from institutions and businesses will discuss developments in the country’s regulated gambling market. The press conference will feature…

Zenith has widened its crash and instant win offering by bringing 100HP Gaming’s portfolio onto its OneAPI aggregation platform. The addition gives Zenith’s operator partners access to a fast-paced, mobile-first content category that has drawn increasing player demand across global markets. 100HP Gaming’s catalogue includes Tappy Bird, Punch It, Spin Ra and Swipe Girls. The titles combine fast-paced mechanics with player personalization features. According to the companies, these elements have driven higher retention rates for operators offering the content. The integration adds to a category of games that has recorded some of the strongest player engagement numbers across both emerging…