Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulator, has blocked 10,000 websites and social media profiles offering illegal betting as part of its latest black market crackdown. The blocked sites provided gambling activities in the country without maintaining a local license or paying the stipulated yearly fees, Coljuegos said in a press release. The blocked sites included virtual casinos
Month: February 2025
Feb 05, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is returning to Jamul Casino in southern California for the Mission RunGood San Deigo stop running Feb. 18-23. The RGPS stop will feature a dozen ring events across six days of action. It will culminate with the $600 buy-in RGPS San
In its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) report, BetMGM LLC has reflected on a challenging yet pivotal year of investments and strategic shifts. The sports betting and iGaming operator, a joint venture between MGM Resorts and Entain, faced a deeper-than-expected EBITDA loss of $244 million, compared to $62 million in 2023. Despite this setback, the company demonstrated resilience through a 7% year-on-year increase in
Our friends at the American Gaming Association (AGA) have released their new Super Bowl betting estimates for Americans. With so many states now regulating sports bets, expectations are at an all time high, with an anticipated $1.39 billion legal wagers on the 2025 game. And this is while the industry is experiencing continued expansion and
A longstanding gambling support organization in Alberta is facing imminent closure after the provincial government terminated its funding agreement, a decision that coincides with discussions about expanding private online gambling operations in the province. The Problem Gambling Resources Network, a non-profit based in Edmonton, has relied on government funding agreements since 1993. However, according to
Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses, a move that could derail plans for a $275 million casino in Cedar Rapids. The legislation, which has already passed the House and is under review in the Senate, would retroactively ban new licenses as of January 1, potentially nullifying any decision
View image in fullscreen MLB fires umpire Pat Hoberg over shared account with friend who bet on baseball League finds no evidence umpire manipulated games Hoberg cannot apply for reinstatement until 2026 Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball on Monday for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet
Feb 04, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Harrah’s Cherokee is always one of the biggest stops on the World Series of Poker Circuit. This February’s edition of the WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Cherokee festival will be no exception, with a massive $5,870,000 in guarantees across 18 events. These guarantees include two seven-figure amounts —
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has put forth a new budget proposal that could significantly alter the landscape of sports betting in Ohio, including a major tax hike on gambling operators. The proposed budget, totaling $218 billion, includes a plan to raise the state’s tax rate on sports betting from 20% to 40%, aiming to generate additional funds for initiatives like the construction
Super Bowl Sunday is just days away! Las Vegas is buzzing with watch parties from the Strip to Downtown, but we’ve got options for everyone, whether you’re in Sin City or watching from home.Our weekly gambling videos lists the Top 8 Las Vegas watch parties for Super Bowl 59, plus the best online sportsbook offers
The Brazilian Federal Police have taken a firm stance against the proposed regulation of land-based casinos, arguing that legalizing such establishments could facilitate money laundering. The force has submitted a document to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP), highlighting legislative priorities and opposing the casino bill. Federal Police’s Position on the Bill A
Spain is set to introduce stricter identity verification measures for gambling operators in a bid to prevent minors from engaging in betting activities. The Socialist Parliamentary Group (SPG), which represents the ruling Socialist Workers’ Party, proposed the new regulations following a 2022 national study on addictions that found 21.5% of students aged 14 to 18
View image in fullscreen Ladbrokes gambling ads shown to parents on app used as a baby monitor Campaigners urge crackdown after user says they were shocked to see offers of free bets Adverts for the bookmaker Ladbrokes have been shown to “exhausted parents” via a smartphone app that can be used as a baby monitor,
Feb 03, 2025 2 min read Over the last few years, Texas has become one of the major loci for live poker in the United States. This fact is reflected in the scale and frequency of the local poker festivals. A case in point: coming up this Thursday, the Winter Poker Open kicks off at
“Sweden’s licensing model has evolved into one of Europe’s most rigorous regulatory frameworks, though the high channelization rates have come at the cost of consumer choice,” notes Wille P, lead analyst at Goplay.se, a prominent source for comprehensive casino reviews and market analysis. With tons of experience, they provide Swedish information about “casino utan svensk
Just in time for your Super Bowl fun, the return of the Circa Squares contest has been announced. Fans seem to love this twist on the classic football squares game, and the best part is fans can play anywhere Circa Sports has physical betting locations and an active mobile app. This includes their six locations
In recent years, the online casino industry has undergone significant transformations, driven by technological innovations and changing consumer preferences. The convenience and accessibility of online platforms have revolutionized the way people engage with gambling activities. As the industry continues to grow, it adapts to new trends and challenges, ensuring it remains a dynamic and competitive
Kansas City Chiefs fans in Missouri eager to legally place bets on Super Bowl LIX will have to wait a little longer as the state continues working through the regulatory process for sports betting. Although voters approved legalization in November’s election, gaming officials emphasize that the process does not take effect immediately. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) is currently
View image in fullscreen ‘I lost 10 years of my life’: how UK betting giant’s unlawful marketing kept suicidal gambler hooked Sam found himself getting sucked deeper and deeper in to betting, sometimes risking £11,000 in a day. Now a judge has ruled he was unlawfully targeted At 1.17pm on 15 August 2018, Sam* logged
Feb 02, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents Global Poker is an exciting social poker site that provides most Americans with an opportunity to play poker online legally, either by playing for fun with Gold Coins or playing with an opportunity to redeem prizes for cash with Sweeps Coins. Not only is Global Poker