Japan Outlines 2027 Timeline for Next Casino IR Round
Japan’s national government has taken a formal step toward reopening competition for integrated resorts with casino gaming, publishing a draft Cabinet order that lays out a provisional schedule for the next application phase. The document signals that local governments may again seek approval to host large-scale resort complexes after a lengthy pause following the first licensing […]
Finnish Parliament Clears Path for Licensed Gambling Market
Finland’s parliament has approved sweeping changes to the country’s gambling legislation, formally ending the long-standing online monopoly held by state-owned Veikkaus and setting the stage for a partially competitive market to launch in 2027. The reform, passed at second reading by an overwhelming majority of lawmakers, represents a major restructuring of how gambling is regulated, […]
IRS Confirms Higher Jackpot Reporting Threshold Starting 2026
The Internal Revenue Service has formally confirmed that casinos will begin reporting certain gambling winnings only once they reach $2,000, marking a significant update to long-standing federal tax rules. The adjustment, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, follows months of confusion after Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, legislation that […]
Reevo Launches with NetBet in Romania
Reevo has expanded its presence in Romania through a new commercial partnership with NetBet. The local platform will now feature games by the prominent studio and aggregator of third-party content, and bring a curated list of iGaming titles to local players. Reevo Explores Romanian iGaming Launch with NetBet Besides games, NetBet will also benefit from […]
Is GamStop Enough to Curb Harmful Online Gambling Habits?
With the growth of online gambling platforms, access to gambling activities, some of which may be harmful, has become increasingly easy. To help address these risks, initiatives like GamStop have been implemented in the United Kingdom. However, some have questioned the effectiveness of GamStop and other similar programs, as some offshore gambling websites seem to […]
Crime Hits 70% Spike During Sports Games, New Study Argues
Sports betting may be having an unintended consequence on people’s behavior – crime, but not for the reasons you might think. While most onlookers have worried that destitute gamblers would resort to thievery, robbery and violence to settle debts or fuel their gambling habits, there has been another reason tied to the rise in gambling-related […]
Team USA already recognizing Mets’ Nolan McLean’s high ceiling – amNewYork
Aug 27, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean (26) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images If there was a non-Juan-Soto bright spot that emerged from the New York Mets’ disastrous 2025 campaign, it was […]
NYC World Cup committee chief: Travel to MetLife Stadium will improve after Club World Cup issues – amNewYork
Soccer Football – FIFA Club World Cup – Group F – Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. – June 17, 2025 General view inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Susana Vera Alex Lasry, CEO of the NYNJ Host Committee for next summer’s World Cup, has “all the faith in […]
World Cup Focus: Places, People, and Local Pride in Seattle | Leander Schaerlaeckens 2025 – SCCG Management
The determination of the US host city to uphold its ‘Pride Match’ should be praised as exactly the kind of thing this tournament is intended for. There are two types of World Cups: the commercialized product and the true experience. Only the latter is the genuine article. In Seattle, the local organizing committee designated the […]
The World Cup Is About Places And People. In Seattle, It Should Be About Pride | Leander Schaerlaeckens 2025
The US host city’s resolve in maintaining its ‘Pride Match’ should be commended as exactly the sort of thing this tournament is for There are two World Cups. The product, marketed and monetized for all it will yield, and the experience. Only one of those is the real thing. And in one case, it’s holding […]