The popularity of sports betting in online gambling has grown in recent years due to a Supreme Court ruling that paved the way for individual states to legalize it. Even though over half of all states have legalized sports betting, it is still illegal in many regions of the country. From 2018 till now, around 30 states have legalized sports betting, with 21 allowing online betting.

It’s difficult to predict whether 2023 will be the year for the legalization of online poker and sports betting in the US, as the legality of these activities varies by state and is subject to change. Currently, online poker and sports betting are legal in a limited number of states, with more states considering legalizing or regulating these activities.

The State of Online Gambling in the …

Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC, a prominent gaming operator in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, finds itself embroiled in a complex legal dispute with the CNMI government and multiple officials. As tensions escalate, a pivotal hearing scheduled for July 25th, 2024, holds the key to determining the course of this legal saga.

The dispute unraveled: a clash of entities:

At the heart of the dispute lies the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) endeavors to enforce penalties, including hefty fines and license suspensions, against Imperial Pacific International (IPI). This clash of entities has thrust the gaming industry in Saipan into the spotlight, with significant implications for its future trajectory.

In a bold legal move, the CCC, represented by board ch…

ELK Studios, a Swedish casino games provider, releases its newest slot release – and its newest adventure hits closer to home. In the company’s latest launch, Valhall Gold, the familiar character, Kane, is on an important mission: to find the ancient treasure, the Gold of Valhalla, and retrieve it.

Thrilling adventure:

But there are many obstacles on the way: Kane will eventually have to rise beyond the simple human life – but will it be worth the sacrifice? It’s up to the player. 

Th…

Mauritian online casino games developer HITSqwad Interactive Gaming has announced that it will be launching its iGaming innovations into the United Kingdom market following the receipt of a license from the Gambling Commission regulator.

The Grand Baie-headquartered firm used an official press release published by European Gaming Media and Events to declare that the British authority has awarded it with a ‘remote gambling software licence’ following a period of examination. The company also stated that it now plans to premiere its first mobile-friendly title for the iGaming market of the United Kingdom ‘early next year’ via an alliance with fellow developer Playzido Limited.

Significant scene:

HITSqwad Interactive Gaming pronounced that the United Kingdom is �…

In a significant development for the Dutch gaming landscape, BetComply, renowned for its regulatory and technical compliance expertise in iGaming, has successfully partnered with iCasino to secure a coveted Dutch license. This collaboration marks the official launch of the HardRockCasino.nl brand in the Netherlands, which began operations at the start of July under a brand license agreement. This achievement comes after meticulous planning and close coordination with the Dutch regulator, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), culminating in a successful license acquisition in May.

Strategic partnerships and compliance mastery:

The CEO of iCasino, Paul Strikers, expressed his enthusiasm about introducing the globally recognized Hard Rock brand to the Dutch market, emphasizing the cr…

A group of four individuals from Illinois is facing charges in connection with a sophisticated baccarat scam that reportedly swindled the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino out of a staggering $300,000. The alleged scheme, involving six individuals in total, unfolded in the early hours of March 13, culminating in the detention of the four accused parties.

Illinois Group Employed Strategic Card Placement and Cellphone Tracking

According to court documents, Zu Lin, Yuhan Hu, Liping Zhou, and Zhencan Chen, all residents of Illinois, were apprehended by authorities following the de…

Golden Matrix Group, Inc., one of the leading companies in the iGaming industry, released some updates related to the recent acquisition of the leading Southeast European B2C company, MeridianBet Group. 

The First Amendment:

On September 27, the companies signed a First Amendment to Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement and decided upon the acquisition. The date of closing the agreement is extended, and the financial terms will be modified as well.

After changing the financial terms, Golden Matrix will be…

In the United States and a punter is reportedly suing the BetMGM-branded iGaming enterprise over allegations that it covered up software glitches affecting play on its New Jersey-facing online casino and sportsbetting domains.

According to a Wednesday report from The Wall Street Journal newspaper, Sam Antar has filed the action in New Jersey Superior Court at the same time as claiming that he had been regularly disconnected from the operator’s locally-licensed sites while holding favorable hands in online games of blackjack. The plaintiff is purportedly alleging that the malfunctioning iGaming service also fuelled his compulsive gambling habit by refusing to release any winnings until he had deposited even more funds.

Prominent parents:

BetMGM is …

American rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z (pictured) is reportedly partnering with licensed sports merchandise giant Fanatics Incorporated in hopes of boosting the firm’s chances at winning one of the two master online commercial sportsbetting licenses being made available by officials in the state of New York.

According to a report from the Bloomberg news service, the move from the 51-year-old New York native comes after Fanatics Incorporated applied via its new Fanatics Betting and Gaming enterprise for the right to begin offering online sportsbetting services to punters across ‘The Empire State’ from early next year.

Profitable potential:

New York is home to over 20 million people and it is set to grant online sportsbetting licenses to a pair …