Dogs Playing Poker: Where art meets gambling
You might not immediately expect a history lesson from us. But this iconic series of paintings is certainly worth mentioning. Perhaps you have come across these works somewhere?
You might not immediately expect a history lesson from us. But this iconic series of paintings is certainly worth mentioning. Perhaps you have come across these works somewhere?
Have you ever wondered why this desert city bears the name “Las Vegas”? And how Las Vegas evolved over the years into the iconic, glitzy and glamorous vacation destination we know today?
There are times when you wonder about things like: Who actually invented the first slot machine? And what did It look like?
On 8 May 2025, Stake, one of the world’s leading online casino companies, announced the launch of Stake Engine, a platform designed to transform the iGaming game development landscape.
In a world where teenagers are growing up connected, exposed to a variety of digital content from an early age, online gambling represents a new frontier with risks that are still too often ignored.
The State of New Jersey is considering restricting gambling advertising near schools and universities. The aim of the measure is to limit young people’s exposure to such advertising at a time when online gambling is booming.
Wynn Resorts has postponed the planned renovation of its Encore tower in Las Vegas. The $200 million project was due to start this summer, but costs have been pushed too high due to import tariffs.
In a world where mental strategy and nerve are worth millions, some poker players have established themselves as veritable titans. Their wealth comes not just from luck, but from years of experience, a keen sense of psychological reading, and controlled audacity.
On 28 April 2025, Federal Judge Madeline Cox Arleo handed down a controversial decision: the Borgata casino and its parent company, MGM Resorts International, are not legally obliged to prevent or interrupt the gambling activities of people suffering from addiction.
Winning the lottery, often seen as a dream, can turn into a curse.
Kick has changed its remuneration policy by doing away with hourly payments for gambling streamers, particularly those working on slot machines and casinos. The change is aimed at promoting more responsible content and limiting the risk of gambling addiction.
Apple and Google are the target of a class action lawsuit in the US, accusing them of facilitating illegal gambling by hosting ‘sweepstakes’ casino applications on their platforms. The plaintiffs claim that the two technology giants profit from these activities by taking commissions on integrated purchases, processing financial transactions and using targeted advertising algorithms to attract vulnerable users. This RICO-based lawsuit could redefine the responsibility of digital platforms for the content they distribute.
In the shadow of legal casinos and large gaming halls, a worrying phenomenon is growing in Oakland, California: illegal casinos set up in RVs. This booming illegal market often escapes the attention of the authorities.
Las Vegas, the city where anything is possible, has just been the scene of an unprecedented feat: a Dutch couple, Dominique van der Geer and Armijn Meijer, have set a new Guinness World Record by visiting 110 casinos in just 24 hours.
A new scandal is rocking DraftKings, the famous online betting platform. The company is at the centre of a lawsuit brought by a New York citizen, Jeffrey Wan