We’re Expecting Record Engagement for March Madness

Posted on: March 16, 2026, 10:03h.  Last updated on: March 16, 2026, 10:03h. Fields set for start of March Madness single-elimination NCAA Division I basketball tournament this week First Four play-in games start tomorrow Sportsbooks predicting record engagement this time out It’s been a long winter, a long wait, but for bettors, the March Madness Men’s […]

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Virginia Skill Games Bill Passed by General Assembly

Posted on: March 16, 2026, 08:59h.  Last updated on: March 16, 2026, 09:01h. Virginia skill games could soon return after the General Assembly compromised on a bill The skill games would not require a minimum payout rate There are many critics of allowing gaming machines on every street corner in the commonwealth The Virginia General […]

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Macau Gaming Regulator Opens 22 Infraction Cases

Macau’s gaming regulator has initiated 22 administrative infraction proceedings against casino concessionaires since the city implemented a revised gaming law in 2022. The figures were disclosed in a legislative reply from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), outlining how authorities have applied the administrative enforcement framework introduced under the updated law. Administrative Enforcement Under […]

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CFTC Issues Advisory On Prediction Markets Trading

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued new guidance addressing the rapid expansion of prediction markets and the trading of event-based contracts. The agency’s Division of Market Oversight published a staff advisory that clarifies expectations for exchanges registered as designated contract markets (DCMs) when listing and supervising these instruments. Regulatory Expectations For Exchanges Authorities […]

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Pragmatic Play Launches CULT Slot With Multiplier Wilds

Popular slot provider Pragmatic Play has introduced a new video slot titled CULT, built around multiplier wild mechanics and a bonus system designed to amplify wins as the feature progresses. The game runs on a 5×4 layout with 25 paylines and focuses heavily on symbols that carry multiplier values, which can significantly increase payouts when […]

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Indiana Bans Online Sweepstakes Casinos Starting July

Indiana has enacted new legislation targeting online sweepstakes-style casino platforms, setting a July 1 start date for a statewide ban on games that use dual-currency systems to replicate gambling products. The measure, House Bill 1052, received final approval after Gov. Mike Braun signed the legislation into law. Dual-Currency Gaming Models Targeted by New Law The […]

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New Zealand Moves Forward With Greyhound Racing Ban Plan

Greyhound racing in New Zealand faces an approaching shutdown, yet industry representatives say key details about the transition remain unclear. The government previously introduced legislation to close the sport, with the proposed ban expected to take effect by August. Late last year, the Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill (pdf) passed its […]

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Star Entertainment Seeks $400M Refinance From US Lender

Executives from US-based private credit firm WhiteHawk Capital recently traveled to Australia to visit properties operated by Star Entertainment Group as the casino operator seeks to secure a major refinancing agreement. The company is attempting to arrange a deal worth more than $400 million that would replace an existing $430 million loan facility. Star hopes […]

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