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Posted on: March 13, 2026, 09:21h. Last updated on: March 13, 2026, 07:04h. EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on March 17, 2025. Cleopatra’s Barge never floated on the water surrounding it. The attraction, which opened in 1970 as […]
A fintech company headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, has taken a leading position in the competition to operate the state lottery of Mato Grosso do Sul, known as Lotesul. Idea Maker Meios de Pagamento e Consultoria advanced in the bidding process after the technical disqualification of a competing bidder and now moves toward the final […]
Maryland lawmakers are once again evaluating whether online casino gaming should become legal in the state, with a proposal that supporters say could generate significant tax revenue while opponents warn about potential harm to existing casino operations and local jobs. Sen. Ron Watson has introduced Senate Bill 885, a measure designed to authorize online casino and online […]
Posted on: March 13, 2026, 08:10h. Last updated on: March 13, 2026, 08:10h. March Madness NCAA men’s and women’s basketball finals get going next week Optimove releases study shedding light on bettor patterns for tournament Study analyzed 34.5 million bets during 2025 tournament Optimove, the CRM and player engagement platform company for igaming and sports […]
Greece’s national bioethics advisory body has urged authorities to adopt stronger safeguards aimed at reducing gambling exposure among minors. The Hellenic National Bioethics and Technoethics Commission released a recommendation outlining measures designed to address rising concerns about youth engagement with digital betting platforms. Advertising Exposure and Media Restrictions The commission highlighted the rapid growth of online […]
Posted on: March 13, 2026, 08:16h. Last updated on: March 13, 2026, 08:16h. Legislation in Massachusetts would limit how much sports bettors could bet The limit could be lifted if the bettor agrees to an affordability check Massachusetts bettors lost $865 million betting last year Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation that would place a series […]
Penn Entertainment plans to open a new hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus on June 12, expanding the property’s hospitality offerings and adding hundreds of rooms to the gaming destination. The launch remains subject to standard regulatory approvals. The addition introduces a 203-room hotel as part of a large expansion at the casino complex on […]
Billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta is reportedly negotiating a potential acquisition of casino operator Caesars Entertainment in a deal that could reach roughly $7 billion, surpassing a competing proposal from investor Carl Icahn. The discussions place one of the largest U.S. gambling companies at the center of a possible takeover contest. According to reports, Fertitta’s holding […]
What Are Gambling Affordability Checks (And How Are They Different from KYC)? First, it is important not to confuse affordability checks with the ID verification you complete when you first join a casino. KYC (Know Your Customer) is the one-off identity and age check all players must pass before depositing. You provide ID (like […]
Posted on: March 13, 2026, 06:26h. Last updated on: March 13, 2026, 06:26h. Texas authorities raid Austin’s Lodge Card Club amid gambling investigation Players told to take chips home as club shuts during probe Case highlights ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding Texas poker rooms A raid this week by Texas authorities on the Lodge Card Club […]