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Operator revenues for U.S. online poker plunged in November, but for once the former market leader PokerStars didn’t do significantly worse than… Continue reading Has PokerStars Found Its Floor in a Cooling U.S. Online Poker Market?
The Finnish parliament has approved a new gambling law, which will end the state-owned monopoly and open the door to… Continue reading Finland Passes Online Gambling Bill to Break Up State-Owned Monopoly on the Market
Starting next month, regulated British gambling sites will no longer be able to offer promotions that encourage players to try… Continue reading British Regulator Bans Cross-Marketing Promotions for Online Gambling Sites
The three planned New York City casinos have cleared their final hurdles. All three received gaming licenses from the state… Continue reading New York Gives Final Approval for Three Downstate Casinos; ‘Serious Discussions’ on iGaming Next?
On Friday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law S5935A, officially banning sweepstakes products from the state. The bill… Continue reading NY Governor Signs Anti-Sweeps Bill into Law — ClubWPT Gold Exits State Immediately
Evolution must turn over records of its communications with U.S. regulators and other evidence requested by the defense, ruled the… Continue reading Evolution’s Interactions With Regulators to Receive New Scrutiny as Defendants Fight Back in Defamation Trial
On December 1, the New York Gaming Facility Location Board confirmed that it will recommend the remaining three downstate casino… Continue reading New York Gaming Facility Location Board Confirms Selection of Bally’s, Resorts World, and Hard Rock
Papaya Gaming’s attempt to turn the tables on its rival Skillz hasn’t worked out, as a federal judge in New York granted three… Continue reading Solitaire Cash Lawsuit: Papaya Counterclaim Thrown Out as Main Case Proceeds to Trial
Poker sites serving the U.K. will be paying almost twice as much tax come April, and players should brace for… Continue reading UK Poker Players Likely to See Rakeback Cut Following 2026 Tax Increases
Aristocrat prevailed it in its discovery dispute with rival Light & Wonder, but now has to contend with getting too much of what… Continue reading Aristocract Aims to Move Dragon Train Trial to Second Half of 2026 Amid Deluge of Documents From Light & Wonder
