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United States: The impact of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill on the incomes of professional gamblers

15 Jul 2025

A discreet but far-reaching change has crept into the One Big Beautiful Bill, Donald Trump’s ambitious tax reform plan: from 2026, punters will no longer be able to deduct all their losses, but only 90%. In practical terms, many gamblers will find themselves taxed on ‘phantom income’. This measure, designed to replenish the State’s coffers, is provoking anger, concern and counter-attacks.

Economy

Monopoly comes to casinos with Hasbro’s new partnerships

Alex

6 Jul 2025

In July 2025, Hasbro took a major step forward in its ‘Playing to Win’ strategy: not just reviving its iconic brands, but bringing them to life in the form of adult casino games. Earlier this week, the company announced four licensing agreements, in collaboration with Aristocrat, Evolution, Galaxy Gaming and Bally’s. These will enable the creation of games based on Monopoly, Yahtzee, Battleship and even Dungeons & Dragons from January 2026.

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Drake exposes his spectacular sports betting losses

Sarah

24 Jun 2025

In June 2025, Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham, the global rap superstar, suffered colossal losses betting on sporting events. According to a photo shared on Instagram, he wagered a total of $124.5 million in the space of a month. But the balance was bitter: his losses totalled $8.2 million (around €7.2 million).

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Jumbo Technology sues Evolution Gaming Group in the United States

Julien

19 Jun 2025

Jumbo Technology, a Taiwanese company specialising in gaming hardware and software, has filed a lawsuit against Swedish giant Evolution Gaming Group, the world leader in live casino gaming. The target: Evolution’s famous Lightning series of games, accused of using technology patented by Jumbo in the United States without authorisation.

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Richard Jarecki: the man who beat roulette

Alex

14 Jun 2025

Richard Wilhelm Jarecki, born on 1 December 1931 in Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland) and died on 25 July 2018 in Manila, was a German-born doctor who became famous for beating the roulette wheel in European casinos in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Dogs Playing Poker: Where art meets gambling

Nathalie

8 Jun 2025

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?

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How did the desert city of Las Vegas evolve into a gambler’s mecca?

Nathalie

31 May 2025

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?

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The origin of the first slot machine

Nathalie

21 May 2025

There are times when you wonder about things like: Who actually invented the first slot machine? And what did It look like?

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Stake makes life easier for game developers

Julien

18 May 2025

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.

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Teenagers and online gambling: an innovative educational programme

Glen

18 May 2025

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.

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New Jersey takes action against gambling ads near schools

Alex

16 May 2025

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.

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Trump’s tariffs put $200 million Wynn project on hold

Maxime

8 May 2025

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.

Economy

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Top 10 richest poker players

Alex

6 May 2025

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.

Poker

MGM cleared: gambler loses $24 million without recourse

Alex

1 May 2025

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.

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When lottery winnings go wrong! 3 true stories

Alex

16 Apr 2025

Winning the lottery, often seen as a dream, can turn into a curse.

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A new monetisation model at Kick for gambling

Alex

5 Apr 2025

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.

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Apple and Google accused of facilitating illegal gambling

Alex

27 Mar 2025

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.

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