London-based fintech Yaspa has secured $12 million in fresh funding to accelerate its entry into the U.S. market, with the round led by Discerning Capital. The investment will support the rollout of Yaspa’s real-time, account-to-account (A2A) payments platform within …
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Missouri’s journey toward launching a legal sports betting market continues, with the regulatory process now in its next major phase. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has officially opened a public comment window for its proposed rules, giving stakeholders and citizens …
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As lawmakers debate a sweeping GOP-backed budget bill, a key provision targeting gambling deductions has come under fire from industry voices—and from Nevada Rep. Dina Titus, who is vowing to correct what she sees as a serious misstep. …
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In a bold step to protect consumers and uphold gaming regulations, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to 19 unauthorized online gambling sites accused of illegally targeting residents in the state. This enforcement represents the MGCB’s …
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Las Vegas is facing sustained turbulence in 2025, with both tourism figures and gaming revenues continuing to trend downward. According to the latest data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), visitor numbers fell by 6.5% year-over-year …
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Evolution has secured an exclusive multi-year partnership with global toy and entertainment giant Hasbro, becoming the sole licensee for developing online slots and live casino games inspired by MONOPOLY and other iconic Hasbro Games. The worldwide agreement includes the …
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Apollo Global Management has completed its $6.3 billion all-cash acquisition of International Game Technology’s Gaming & Digital division and Everi Holdings Inc., uniting the two under a single enterprise set to operate as IGT. The deal, facilitated through …
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Intralot has announced a landmark agreement to acquire Bally’s International Interactive business in a transaction valued at €2.7 billion ($3.1 billion). The deal, approved by the boards of both companies, will be finalized through a mix of €1.53 billion …
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Caesars Entertainment has introduced Remote Reels™, a groundbreaking feature at Tropicana Atlantic City that lets online players interact with real slot machines in real time through the Caesars Palace Online Casino platform. The innovation offers users a true casino …
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Laurence Escalante has made a firm $3.2 billion move to buy out minority shareholders in Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), cementing his intent to take sole ownership of the sweepstakes casino leader. The Perth billionaire, who already owns 70% …
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