Casino News and Developments
Get the bigger picture of online casinos with our newsfeed that brings you the latest from the world of iGaming. Here, you can read everything related to regulation, AI advancements, new launches, mergers and acquisitions, and more from one of the most dynamic and competitive industries. We also provide valuable insights into how these industry developments affect you as a player.
Arrests Made Following Cheating Scheme at Wind Creek Casino
There seems to be an emerging trend of players cheating at baccarat in US casinos. In the latest scam, four people from Illinois are being charged in connection with a complicated baccarat cheating scheme that saw them take the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino for roughly $300,000. Police believe that si... Read more
Online Gambling Found to Boost Local Land-Based Casinos
Whenever a new country or jurisdiction, such as a US State, floats the idea of legalizing online gambling, there is always a backlash from the land-casino industry over fears that it will take away from their business. However, a new report commissioned by iDEA (iDevelopment and Economic Association... Read more
Las Vegas Baccarat Revenue Continues to Rise
Recent times have seen a great deal of negative financial news from Las Vegas. For instance, in January this year, revenue was down 3.8% year-on-year from the famous Las Vegas Strip. However, there has also been an increase in baccarat play, which has given economists and industry experts reason to ... Read more
Mistake on Powerball Website Leads to $340m Lawsuit
A Washington DC resident is suing the Powerball lottery after he was denied a $340 million jackpot despite the fact that his numbers matched those displayed on the lottery’s website. John Cheeks bought his Powerball lottery ticket on January 6 and he selected a set of numbers that had meaning to him... Read more
Online Gambling Sites Used to Launder Proceeds of Crime
A warning has been issued by Canada’s financial intelligence agency that criminals are using online gambling sites to launder money. In a recent bulletin, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (Fintrac) explained that gambling sites often unwittingly provide a number of wa... Read more
New Pragmatic Play VIP Live Baccarat Experience Goes Live
Pragmatic Play, one of the leading suppliers of casino content, has recently launched a new premium version of its live casino baccarat game, Privé Lounge Baccarat, adding to the excitement for online baccarat VIP players. The game, designed exclusively for the highest of rollers, allows only one pl... Read more
Online Gambling Thrives in Portugal with Record Breaking Q3 2023
It truly seems that no matter where one looks in the world, the regulated gambling market is thriving. A case in point is Portugal, where online gambling revenue reached a new quarterly high of €215.3 million in the third quarter of last year. The three months ending 30 September saw total market re... Read more