Illinois has become one of the costliest places in the U.S. to bet on sports, and Chicago officials are now weighing whether to add another layer of taxation.
State lawmakers this year raised Illinois’ online sports wagering tax from 15% …
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Bragg Gaming Group has entered a landmark integration agreement with cryptocurrency payments specialist BurraPay, a move set to elevate the group’s global iGaming infrastructure with secure and fully compliant crypto transaction capabilities.
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Aristocrat Gaming and Aristocrat Interactive will present one of the broadest lineups at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E), running October 6–9 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Together, the two divisions will showcase more than 200 …
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Florida’s non-tribal casinos posted notable growth in August, reporting $60.1 million in net slot revenue. The figures, released by the Florida Gaming Control Commission, represent a 9.4% increase from the $54.9 million generated in the same month of …
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Merkur Group has officially re-entered the U.S. gaming market by completing its acquisition of Las Vegas-based Gaming Arts on September 15, 2025. The German gaming company now adds Gaming Arts’ slot machines, bingo, keno, and electronic table games to …
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Octoplay is accelerating its U.S. expansion strategy, marking a major leap forward with three operator partnerships in New Jersey. By teaming up with Hard Rock Bet Casino, BetMGM, and Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the slot developer has firmly …
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Massachusetts’ gaming industry recorded modest but notable growth in August 2025, with total gross gaming revenue (GGR) from its three licensed casinos reaching $105 million. This represents a 1.7% year-over-year increase compared to the $103.3 million earned in …
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The future of the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline is in jeopardy after a New Jersey court ruled that the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) — not the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) — owns the rights to operate …
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August proved lucky for several slot players across North America, as IGT confirmed that four individuals won jackpots over $1 million playing its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks™ slot games. At the same time, IGT subsidiary Everi unveiled a brand-new …
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European lottery leader Allwyn International AG has announced plans to acquire a 62.3% stake in PrizePicks, North America’s largest daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform. The transaction, valued at an initial $1.6 billion, positions Allwyn to expand its reach …
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