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Lawsuit filed by family of woman who died from Legionnaires’ disease shortly after visiting The Orleans during outbreak Her apartment also showed traces of deadly Legionella bacteria  Plaintiff’s holds both the casino and the owners of the apartment complex responsible  A negligence lawsuit filed against The Orleans Hotel & Casino and the owners of a…

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Rebecca Keith Wood seeks damages after elevator’s sudden plunge Palms Casino and Otis accused of negligence, safety failures Past elevator incidents highlight risks despite safety mechanisms A woman who sustained “serious injuries” when an elevator at the Palms Casino Resort fell 22 stories is suing the casino and the elevator company for negligence, The Las…

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A new bill proposes a casino resort in one of three South Carolina counties Santee project could generate 4,600 jobs and $75 million annually Legalization requires a two-thirds vote and a statewide referendum A new bill in South Carolina would legalize gaming and authorize the state’s first casino, possibly paving the way for a proposed…

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Caesars New Orleans dealer and patron arrested for an alleged past-posting scam Past-posting involves placing or modifying bets after the winning number is known Scheme reportedly netted over $10K before being detected by casino security Louisiana authorities have nabbed a Caesars New Orleans dealer and her accomplice for orchestrating an alleged past-posting cheating scheme at…

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Bally’s resumes work following state review and vendor cleanup. Construction was paused after possible Mob-linked contractor appeared on-site. Regulators aim to keep organized crime out of casinos. Illinois regulators have given the green light for construction to resume on Bally’s Chicago casino. That’s two weeks after proceedings were halted over concerns about the reputed prior…

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Guests claim bed bug bites caused hospital visits, trauma Lawsuits say infestations found in multiple hotel rooms Luxor and Treasure Island join growing list of cases The Luxor Hotel and Casino and Treasure Island are the latest Las Vegas Strip properties to be hit with lawsuits alleging guests were bitten by bed bugs during their…

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Thousands of jobs risked by satellite casino shutdowns ZAPE businesses warn of severe economic consequences Government urged to support non-gaming district revival Business owners in Macau are warning of major economic fallout as at least nine satellite casinos face permanent closure by year’s end. The casinos are set to close permanently by December 31, 2025,…

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Group scammed at least 10 casinos across six states Surveillance captured cheating methods using cut cards, phones Warrants issued for six suspects in massive gambling fraud  Authorities in several states are hunting a baccarat cheating ring that hit at least 10 casinos across the country for more than $1.5 million. A baccarat game in progress…

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New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has penalized live dealer technology provider Evolution after a series of dealer mistakes at its Atlantic City studios. The agency announced a $12,000 fine against the company following multiple incidents between 2021 and 2023 that regulators determined violated state rules governing table games. Blackjack and Roulette Missteps One of…

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The Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that internet casinos collected $247.3 million in July, surpassing the state’s previous record of $246.8 million set in May. This marked a 26.6% increase compared to July 2024 and a 7.2% gain from June. Altogether, New Jersey’s online sector generated $1.63 billion in the first seven months of 2025, an…

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released its latest dataset covering operator activity between March 2020 and June 2025, with a particular focus on the first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year. The figures reveal contrasting trends across gambling verticals, with strong gains in online slots offsetting declines in sports betting and poker. Online Sector Sees…

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Entain plc reported higher-than-expected results for the first half of 2025, with total group net gaming revenue (NGR) including its 50% share of BetMGM rising 7% year-on-year, or 10% on a constant currency basis. The group’s NGR excluding BetMGM increased 3% (6% cc) to £2.63 billion, marking the first time Entain has provided separate figures…

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The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) is reviewing plans for a General Tax Amnesty program alongside new regulations targeting the online gambling industry, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. Speaking during the 2025 EJAP Economic Forum in Manila, Recto explained that while no fresh tax proposals have been introduced, several refined fiscal measures are awaiting…

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Malta-based iGaming content provider BGaming has reached another milestone in its European growth strategy after obtaining approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). The newly issued B2B license enables the company to deliver its certified games to licensed operators in Sweden for the first time. With this regulatory clearance, Swedish casino players will soon be…

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Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has released a detailed regulatory framework establishing the legal, financial, and technical requirements for authorising technology operators in the raffle sector. The resolution, drafted in coordination with the National Council for Games of Luck and Chance (CNJSA), aims to formalise the systematised operation of raffles, improve oversight, and ensure stability in…

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