Casino.org’s New Year’s Eve Guide to Las Vegas

Posted on: December 24, 2025, 03:22h.  Last updated on: December 24, 2025, 03:23h. Las Vegas is preparing one of its most ambitious New Year’s Eve productions ever, blending its signature free rooftop fireworks with a brand new aerial drone display. Fireworks illuminate the skyline over the Las Vegas Strip on January 1, 2020. (Image: Bryan […]

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New Zealand Moves to Block Credit Cards for Online Casinos

New Zealand’s government has confirmed that online casinos operating under the country’s upcoming licensing regime will be prohibited from accepting customer funds via credit cards. The restriction forms part of the Online Casino Bill, legislation intended to legalise and regulate online casino gambling while embedding consumer protection measures into the market from its launch. Consumer Debt […]

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Crown Princess Returns With New Casino and Onboard Venues

Crown Princess has returned to service following a scheduled drydock in Singapore, re-entering the Princess Cruises fleet with a series of refurbished and newly introduced onboard spaces. The work focused on updating high-traffic guest areas while maintaining the ship’s existing layout and capacity as it prepares for an extended deployment in Australia and a 2026 World […]

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President Tinubu Says He Will Not Sign Nigeria Gaming Bill

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly stated that he will not give presidential assent to Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill, reinforcing his view that the regulation of lottery and gaming activities lies outside the constitutional authority of the federal government. The declaration, cited by The Nation, was made during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive […]

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LeoVegas Fined €500,000 by Dutch Regulator for Care Failures

The Dutch gambling regulator has imposed a €500,000 penalty on LeoVegas after determining that the operator repeatedly failed to meet player protection standards required under national law. The decision follows a review of customer activity records covering an eight-month period and highlights growing regulatory pressure on licensed operators to identify and address harmful gambling behavior […]

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New Zealand moves to ban credit cards at online casinos

New Zealand’s government is moving toward a regulatory framework that would prevent online casinos from accepting credit card payments, a step officials frame as a safeguard against gambling-related debt. The proposal forms part of the wider Online Casino Bill, which is progressing through Parliament and is intended to establish a licensed online casino market by […]

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Chicago Budget Contains Sports Betting Tax

Posted on: December 23, 2025, 08:22h.  Last updated on: December 23, 2025, 08:22h. Chicago’s newly passed budget features a new sports wagering tax. It works out to 10.25% on operators’ revenue generated in the city. Sports Betting Alliance warns tax lacks licensing framework, meaning some operators could leave the city as soon as January. Chicago’s […]

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