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Gambling, & Poker News
Gambling, & Poker News
Allegations of misuse of government funds in the Philippines have taken a dramatic turn. Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed that five former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials lost more than PHP950 million (about US$16.6 million) while gambling in…
Wynn Resorts and its partners in the United Arab Emirates gained land rights on Al Marjan Island for a second integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah. The deal also opens the door for a possible IPO of their joint venture…
A push to restore the full gambling loss deduction faced a setback this week. The House Rules Committee declined to attach the FAIR BET Act to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), leaving the proposal in limbo. Good to…
Poker fans can circle their calendars for December as the World Poker Tour confirmed the full schedule for the WPT World Championship 2025 at Wynn Las Vegas. The festival, spread across three action-packed weeks, will feature 78 events ranging from…
Grassroots sports are under real pressure, with new polling showing 43% of community clubs have had to cancel activities due to financial challenges. Now, former England stars Alan Shearer and Peter Crouch are encouraging clubs to take advantage of Flutter…
The Philippine casino industry is entering a new chapter as the future of Pagcor’s Casino Filipino operations shifts toward privatization. While the process is not yet finalized, the Governance Commission for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG) is reviewing the proposal…
One of Austria’s biggest gaming transactions has been finalized. NOVOMATIC AG has officially sold ADMIRAL Austria to Tipico Group after receiving regulatory clearance, marking a major shift in the country’s gaming market while preserving a long-term technology partnership. Good to…
Detroit’s three casinos delivered softer numbers in August, according to the latest figures from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Combined adjusted gross revenue came to $106.9 million, down 5% year-over-year. Good to Know Detroit casinos paid $8.6m in state…
asino floors across Illinois saw a strong month in August, according to the latest figures from the Illinois Gaming Board. Statewide adjusted gross revenue (AGR) reached $174 million, marking a 24.3% year-over-year jump. Much of that lift came from the…
California’s effort to clamp down on dual-currency and prize-awarding sweepstakes has ignited opposition from gaming advocates and Tribal representatives. On September 8, the California Senate voted 36-0 in favor of Assembly Bill 831, but critics warn the measure could harm…