18 OctTenders & awards
Minnesota Lottery seeks advertising agency proposals in open tender
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Licensing status
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Compliance developments
- Boyd Gaming faces negligence allegations over assault at Orleans property
- PGCB approves MGM Resorts International fine of $50,250
- Coinbase agrees to suspend Michigan prediction markets under MGCB deal
- Ohio regulator orders Robinhood Derivatives to halt sports-event contracts by 16 October
- MGCB issues 33 cease-and-desist letters to offshore gambling operators targeting Michigan
Upcoming dates
- 19 Oct 2026 First round written questions due · entry
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- 19 Oct 2026 First round written questions due · entry
- 20 Oct 2026 FanDuel response to lawmakers requested · entry
- 20 Oct 2026 Gambling Control Unit meeting · entry
- 21 Oct 2026 Key Playstudios settlement deadlines · entry
- 22 Oct 2026 Nevada Gaming Commission meeting · entry
- 22 Oct 2026 Commission meeting and Fanatics renewal hearing · entry
Open tenders
- Minnesota Lottery seeks advertising agency proposals in open tender
- California Lottery opens tender closing 23 November 2026
- New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
- New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
- New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
- SC Education Lottery opens tender closing 10 November 2026
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Operators active
- ADI PredictStreet 2026-06-10 · entry
- Kalshi 2026-09-08 · entry
- Sportradar 2026-08-26 · entry
- Aristocrat Interactive 2026-09-04 · entry
- Kalshi 2026-10-11 · entry
- Bally’s 2026-09-04 · entry
- bet365 2026-08-19 · entry
- BetMGM 2026-10-15 · entry
- FanDuel 2026-10-14 · entry
- Catalist Sports 2026-09-08 · entry
- Kalshi 2026-09-08 · entry
- Century Casinos 2026-09-28 · entry
Timeline
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October 2026
18 OctTenders & awards
California Lottery opens tender closing 23 November 2026
The tender gives suppliers a submission deadline to consider.
17 OctRegulation
Underdog seeks injunction against Tennessee enforcement of event-contract wagering laws
The injunction request contests Tennessee’s application of wagering laws to Underdog’s event-contract exchange.
17 OctRegulation
US bill proposes penalties for colleges admitting athletes who gambled on college sports
The proposal would add penalties for college athletic departments over specified athlete-admission decisions.
16 OctEnforcement & compliance
Boyd Gaming faces negligence allegations over assault at Orleans property
The allegations concern staff intervention at a casino property owned by Boyd Gaming.
16 OctRegulation
Puerto Rico collects over $45m in slot-machine revenue across 14 months
The collections provide funding for the retirement trust and public budgets identified in the report.
16 OctLicences & markets
P2E schedules Cedar Crossing casino opening for 19 November
Cedar Crossing’s planned opening moves forward from 31 December to 19 November after construction finished early.
16 OctRegulation
NBA restricts partner sportsbooks’ bet types, including same-player parlays
DraftKings and FanDuel must adjust affected NBA betting markets to the league’s guidance.
16 OctRegulation
Oklahoma tribe disputes Kalshi’s partnership claim
The denial challenges Kalshi’s account of a tribal partnership.
16 OctRegulation
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe opposes Massachusetts historical horse racing legislation
The tribe opposes potential competition from historical horse racing machines for its casino operation.
16 OctLicences & markets
PGCB renews Pittsburgh casino licence for five years
The renewal extends the operating company’s casino authorisation in Pennsylvania.
16 OctRegulation
Underdog sues Tennessee over event contract enforcement
The lawsuit challenges Tennessee’s ability to apply state wagering laws to Underdog’s event contract platform.
16 OctRegulation
Maine casinos report September revenue of $15.4m, up 7.5%
Both Maine casinos reported annual revenue growth, with slots providing most of the combined total.
16 OctRegulation
Republic Amusements plans 81 layoffs after Pennsylvania skill-games ban
The ban affects Republic Amusements’ workforce and the locations served by the employees facing redundancy.
16 OctRegulation
Mississippi casinos report $195.6m September revenue, up 4.5%
The regional results show coastal growth alongside a decline in Mississippi’s Central casino market.
16 OctRegulation
Pennsylvania skill games ban leads Republic Amusements to cut 81 jobs
The ruling and machine removals are followed by 81 job cuts at Republic Amusements, while legalisation legislation remains stalled.
16 OctRegulation
Nevada gaming chair disputes CFTC distinction between sports contracts and betting
Dreitzer’s comments dispute the distinction used to separate sports-event contracts from conventional betting.
16 OctRegulation
Amici urge Supreme Court to review New Jersey’s dispute with Kalshi
The dispute concerns whether states can apply gambling rules to sports-event contracts offered by federally regulated exchanges.
16 OctRegulation
FanDuel shareholders secure confidential review of withheld merger documents
The order requires confidential review before deciding which documents shareholders may obtain; it does not resolve their allegations.
16 OctDeals & M&A
Kalshi introduces partial-payout contracts for selected NFL player statistics
The new contracts allow partial settlement rather than requiring players to reach the full statistical target.
16 OctRegulation
Nevada gaming chief challenges CFTC treatment of sports event contracts
The dispute could affect whether prediction market operators face state gambling laws alongside federal oversight.
16 OctRegulation
Pennsylvania skill-game enforcement pause expires without legislation
Venues face enforcement, while the reported accommodation covers only disabled cabinets awaiting collection under agreed conditions.
16 OctRegulation
An analysis finds roughly 98% loss rate for Kalshi and Polymarket longshot contracts
The findings bear on state challenges to Kalshi and Polymarket's position that their contracts fall exclusively under CFTC jurisdiction.
16 OctDeals & M&A
BetMGM renews Connor McDavid partnership for responsible gambling campaigns
The extension keeps McDavid involved in BetMGM’s responsible gambling activity as its campaigns reach new US markets.
16 OctLicences & markets
Louisiana board conditionally extends DraftKings permit pending further investigation
DraftKings can continue operating conditionally while responding to suitability and marketing-compliance requirements.
16 OctRegulation
Louisiana reports September gaming revenue of $195.5m, up 11.8%
The report shows statewide revenue growth alongside a decline at Delta Downs.
15 OctRegulation
Nevada Gaming Control Board lists proposed technical standards revisions and regulatory review under Executive Order 2026-003
Proposed Nevada technical revisions cover multiple gaming systems, putting associated equipment requirements under review.
15 OctRegulation
Massachusetts study finds higher problem gambling levels among veterans
Regulators assessing veteran gambling support have evidence of elevated problem gambling and military norms that impede help-seeking.
15 OctDeals & M&A
Springfield seeks open court proceedings in MGM casino sale dispute
The dispute leaves the proposed transfer of MGM Springfield’s operating rights subject to the city’s approval and ongoing arbitration.
15 OctRegulation
Nevada regulator challenges prediction markets’ innovation claims
The comments raise licensing and tribal-law questions for prediction-market operators and tribes considering agreements with them.
15 OctRegulation
Kalshi CEO warns US court rulings could push prediction markets offshore
The outcome could determine whether prediction market operators can continue serving the US market under federal or state rules.
15 OctRegulation
Underdog sues Tennessee officials over sports contract restrictions
The dispute puts Underdog's sports event contracts and fantasy licence in Tennessee at risk.
15 OctRegulation
Nevada Gaming Control Board chair says no plan B if Supreme Court backs prediction markets
Nevada has no fallback plan if the Supreme Court sides with prediction market operators, leaving its stance uncertain.
15 OctRegulation
Bryn Kenney seeks damages from GGPoker entities over alleged unpaid commissions
The dispute puts GGPoker’s alleged commission and equity arrangements, as well as platform security claims, before a court.
15 OctPeople moves
Spectrum Gaming Group recruits Tim Miller as GLI names Gavin Isaacs to board advisory role
The appointments add personnel to Spectrum Gaming Group and board advisory support to GLI.
15 OctRegulation
NFL seeks Supreme Court permission for state oversight of US prediction markets
The request concerns states’ authority to regulate prediction market operators in the United States.
15 OctRegulation
Underdog sues Tennessee regulators to block prediction market enforcement action
The suit contests state authority over Underdog’s prediction market and follows a ruling against Kalshi.
15 OctRegulation
Pennsylvania and Wyoming lawmakers propose sweepstakes casino bans
Wyoming’s proposal would expose online casinos, sweepstakes and businesses knowingly supporting their operation to felony penalties.
15 OctRegulation
MGC asks Massachusetts sportsbooks how they use AI
The inquiry could inform MGC policy on safeguards for AI use in sportsbook marketing and responsible gaming.
15 OctDeals & M&A
Kalshi and Polymarket exceed USD220m in US midterm election wagering
Investors assessing election betting growth must consider that Polymarket’s busiest 1% of wallets generated 70% of congressional trading volume.
15 OctRegulation
Kalshi files anti-harassment rule allowing penalties for abusive traders
Kalshi’s proposed rule would allow financial penalties, suspension or account deactivation for users harassing athletes or third parties over trading.
15 OctRegulation
Washington DC sportsbooks record $80.2m in September wagers as bet365 launches
bet365 entered Washington DC as September wagers increased 4%, expanding operator participation while betting volumes grew.
15 OctDeals & M&A
Detroit commercial casinos increase September gaming revenue 5% to $103.5m
Detroit’s three commercial casinos recorded 5% revenue growth, giving operators and investors a measure of September performance.
15 OctDeals & M&A
Brightstar Lottery secures five-year Pan Am brand agreement for worldwide lottery games
Brightstar’s exclusive agreement covers worldwide Pan Am lottery products across instant tickets, draw games and iLottery for five years.
15 OctDeals & M&A
BetMGM increases iGaming revenue 6% to $483m in US
BetMGM's iGaming revenue exceeded its online sports betting revenue, giving investors a comparison of the operator's two businesses.
15 OctDeals & M&A
SportsGrid seeks buyer as wagering media revenue falls
A potential sale could affect operators considering commercial relationships with sports wagering media companies.
15 OctRegulation
SEC approves Cboe KPI contracts; Robinhood expects Q3 offer
The contracts could give operators and investors a regulated route to trade on company performance measures, while the clearinghouse approval remains outstanding.
15 OctLicences & markets
PGCB renews Stadium Casino Westmoreland licence for five years
The renewal confirms Live! Casino Pittsburgh can continue operating under its renewed licence, while the exclusions bar the five people from casino gaming in Pennsylvania.
15 OctRegulation
Pennsylvania skill games become illegal after lawmakers miss regulation window
The change leaves businesses operating the machines exposed to seizures and criminal charges, according to the report.
14 OctRegulation
NGCB lists Nevada gaming licence fees and revenue tax rates
The NGCB schedule sets recurring machine taxes, quarterly licence fees and monthly revenue fee bands for nonrestricted licensees.
14 OctRegulation
NGCB sets 15 November deadline for Nevada technical standards consultation
Nevada operators and equipment suppliers have until 15 November to comment on proposed technical standards for gaming equipment and systems.
14 OctRegulation
CFTC proposes swap classification for sports and political event contracts
The CFTC proposal would classify sports, political, cultural and weather event contracts as swaps and explicitly include them in rules.
14 OctRegulation
Google adds dedicated advertising guidance for prediction markets
The guidance sets compliance and certification conditions for prediction market operators seeking to advertise through Google.
14 OctRegulation
Massachusetts Gaming Commission questions operators on AI marketing
The review could inform Massachusetts policy on how licensed operators use AI to target marketing and promotions.
14 OctRegulation
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces sweepstakes casino ban bill
The bill could affect sweepstakes casino operators in Pennsylvania if lawmakers advance it before the session ends.
14 OctRegulation
Blumenthal questions FanDuel over personalised celebrity videos sent to VIP customers
FanDuel faces lawmakers’ requests for VIP celebrity videos and recipients’ betting records, with a response requested by 20 October.
14 OctRegulation
Washington Sun reports FTC probe into online sports betting marketing
The reported review could affect how sportsbooks market their services to consumers.
14 OctDeals & M&A
The report said $206.3m figure for Kentucky sports betting in August
Operators and investors cannot treat the $206.3m figure as confirmed wagering handle or revenue.
14 OctLicences & markets
Blockchain.com seeks CFTC licences for US derivatives and prediction markets
CFTC approval would allow Blockchain.com to offer futures, options and prediction market contracts to retail and institutional customers.
14 OctDeals & M&A
Polymarket links LeBron James to US$15m annual football promotion deal
The deal links a high-profile athlete to Polymarket’s football advertising, giving operators and suppliers a reported benchmark for sports promotion.
14 OctDeals & M&A
Bryn Kenney sues GGPoker companies over commissions and a promised stake
The lawsuit puts promised equity, referral commissions and cheating controls at issue for GGPoker-related companies.
14 OctRegulation
Maine regulator signals likely online casino launch in Q1 2027
Maine’s likely Q1 2027 online casino launch remains subject to ongoing rulemaking and a pending tribal-only licensing challenge.
14 OctDeals & M&A
Kansas casinos lift September revenue 4% to $34.4m
Kansas casinos’ September revenue growth and nine-month total give operators and investors measures of market performance.
14 OctRegulation
Wyoming gaming committee backs bill to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos
Wyoming’s proposal would make sweepstakes casino operations a felony, while attorneys warn broad wording could criminalise legitimate promotional sweepstakes.
14 OctRegulation
Wyoming committee backs felony sweepstakes ban as Pennsylvania weighs fines
The proposals could expose sweepstakes operators in both states to fines or felony penalties if enacted.
14 OctEnforcement & compliance
PGCB approves MGM Resorts International fine of $50,250
The agreements impose payments on MGM Resorts International and CountR for licensing breaches in Pennsylvania.
13 OctDeals & M&A
BetMGM pulls back in states without iGaming amid prediction market impact
BetMGM’s retreat signals reduced focus on states without iGaming as prediction markets affect its business.
13 OctLicences & markets
Blockchain.com applies for US licences to offer prediction markets
The applications could enable Blockchain.com to seek approval to bring prediction markets and regulated trading to US users.
13 OctRegulation
New Hampshire Senate advances online casino legalisation bill to finance committee
The bill would allocate online casino revenue to scholarships and lottery administration, with finance committee scrutiny next.
13 OctDeals & M&A
Brightstar signs five-year exclusive omnichannel agreement with Pan Am
Brightstar’s agreement secures five years of exclusive omnichannel lottery activities with Pan American World Airways.
13 OctDeals & M&A
Brightstar Lottery signs five-year exclusive Pan Am lottery licensing deal
The exclusive licence lets Brightstar build a worldwide portfolio spanning instant tickets, iLottery and travel promotions.
13 OctRegulation
Illinois federal judge limits state gambling enforcement against Kalshi
Kalshi retains preliminary protection from Illinois gambling enforcement, while wager-related fees remain subject to further briefing.
13 OctRegulation
Maryland sports wagering generated $9.1 million for the state in September
September wagering generated contributions for Maryland’s Blueprint Fund and General Fund.
13 OctRegulation
Macquarie projects $187bn in prediction market trading volume for 2026
The forecast and sports share indicate the scale of a growing market in which established US bookmakers are seeking a larger presence.
13 OctRegulation
Kalshi investigates three trades preceding US press secretary announcement
Kalshi’s investigation subjects trades preceding a public appointment to scrutiny over possible advance knowledge.
13 OctRegulation
Ohio seeks Supreme Court review of US sports prediction market jurisdiction
Ohio’s request puts disputed state and federal authority over sports prediction market operators before the Supreme Court.
13 OctLicences & markets
New Jersey Lottery launches Jon Bon Jovi scratchcard at $5
The lottery’s Bon Jovi scratchcard connects his participation fee to funding his foundation’s next community restaurant.
13 OctDeals & M&A
Macquarie forecasts prediction market taker volume of $187bn in 2026
Kalshi’s sports contract share and DraftKings’ app download share give investors measures of prediction market competition.
13 OctRegulation
Lawmakers seek court pause extension for Pennsylvania skill games
An extension would give lawmakers more time to establish licensing rules before operators face machine seizures.
13 OctEnforcement & compliance
Coinbase agrees to suspend Michigan prediction markets under MGCB deal
Coinbase must suspend Michigan prediction markets while Michigan withholds enforcement during compliance and related appeals.
13 OctPeople moves
Light & Wonder appoints Aimee Hoyt as chief people officer
Light & Wonder’s new chief people officer brings previous IGT experience alongside cybersecurity and DNA sequencing roles.
13 OctRegulation
Connie Ann Hansen sues casino security personnel and police over Idaho arrest
The claim challenges casino security personnel’s interpretation of surveillance evidence used to link Hansen to suspected drugs.
13 OctEnforcement & compliance
Ohio regulator orders Robinhood Derivatives to halt sports-event contracts by 16 October
Robinhood Derivatives faces a 16 October compliance deadline for Ohio’s cease-and-desist order concerning sports-event contracts.
13 OctRegulation
Oklahoma bans sweepstakes casinos from 1 November 2026
Oklahoma’s prohibition extends felony liability for dual-currency sweepstakes violations to suppliers, payment processors and affiliates from 1 November 2026.
13 OctRegulation
Survey finds 75% of Americans view prediction markets as gambling
The reported public view and opposition to several types of betting inform the debate over prediction market oversight.
13 OctRegulation
Massachusetts Commission schedules adjudicatory hearing concerning BetMGM qualifier
BetMGM and regulators should track the hearing because it concerns an individual qualifier’s adjudicatory matter.
12 OctDeals & M&A
Las Vegas Sands rules out prediction markets as it prioritises international growth
Las Vegas Sands will prioritise its core business and international growth, including Macau, while ruling out prediction markets.
12 OctEnforcement & compliance
MGCB issues 33 cease-and-desist letters to offshore gambling operators targeting Michigan
The letters put offshore operators targeting Michigan residents on notice of potential further enforcement over alleged unlicensed gambling.
12 OctRegulation
Kalshi, Polymarket and allies spend at least $3m amid US regulatory dispute
The lobbying seeks to influence the regulatory treatment of prediction market products in the USA.
12 OctDeals & M&A
Benzinga poll finds 17% expect prediction markets to displace DraftKings and Flutter
The poll gives investors divided expectations for DraftKings and Flutter, including adaptation, displacement and consolidation with prediction markets.
12 OctRegulation
IG Group CEO questions prediction market volumes and anticipates US Supreme Court intervention
Corcoran’s comments raise questions about prediction platforms’ volume reporting and legal uncertainty surrounding sports event contracts.
12 OctRegulation
Iowa casinos record September revenue of $128.2m as slots decline
Iowa casino operators’ slot revenue decline outweighed table-game growth, leaving total September revenue down 2.6% annually.
12 OctRegulation
CFTC issues rule excluding qualifying gambling products from US swap classification
The exclusion clarifies which gambling products fall outside CFTC oversight for state-licensed and tribal operators.
12 OctRegulation
Wyoming committee backs bill targeting online casinos and sweepstakes platforms
Wyoming’s proposal would bring online casinos, sweepstakes platforms and supporting companies within the state’s professional gambling laws.
12 OctLicences & markets
Cordish and Bruce Smith Enterprise top out $600m Virginia casino hotel
The planned opening will expand Petersburg’s casino capacity with over 1,600 slots, 70 tables and a 35-table poker room.
12 OctRegulation
CFTC distinguishes sportsbook wagers from exchange-traded sports contracts
The measures could affect how operators and prediction-market exchanges are regulated at federal and state level.
12 OctRegulation
Kalshi expands tribal partnerships as gaming-law disputes continue
The partnerships create commercial opportunities for tribal operators while legal disputes over sports event contracts remain unresolved.
12 OctRegulation
Prediction markets could cost gaming sector up to $39.4bn annually, report says
Gaming operators can factor the report’s projected annual revenue losses into their assessment of prediction markets.
12 OctRegulation
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over alleged unlicensed sports betting in Florida
The lawsuit challenges whether DraftKings’ prediction products breach the Seminole Tribe’s sports betting monopoly in Florida.
12 OctRegulation
Kalshi cases await Supreme Court review decision over sports event contracts
Operators could face separate state disputes over sports event contracts if Supreme Court review leaves conflicting appeals decisions unresolved.
12 OctRegulation
Nevada lawmakers renew push for full federal gambling loss deduction
Nevada lawmakers seek to reverse a deduction change that could create federal tax liabilities for gamblers who break even.
12 OctRegulation
CFTC excludes qualifying sportsbook and casino bets from US swap rules
The exclusion clarifies which licensed gambling products fall outside CFTC oversight while preserving separate treatment for exchange-traded prediction contracts.
12 OctDeals & M&A
270toWin lists Polymarket markets for 2026 US elections
270toWin links users to Polymarket election contracts, but markets without verified corresponding events remain inaccessible.
12 OctDeals & M&A
Eric Persson targets return of eight Washington casinos and 850 jobs
The proposed purchase could keep eight Washington card rooms operating and retain about 850 jobs.
11 OctRegulation
NYSGC advances proposed AI restrictions for mobile sports betting operators
The proposal would restrict mobile sports betting operators’ use of automated systems to personalise promotions and betting recommendations.
11 OctRegulation
AGA seeks US Supreme Court review over Kalshi sports contracts in New Jersey
The case could determine whether prediction markets must meet state gambling requirements when competing with licensed sportsbooks.
11 OctDeals & M&A
ARK Invest buys 126,594 Kalshi shares across three ETFs
ARK Invest’s purchase backs Kalshi’s US prediction market business through three actively managed ETFs.
11 OctFunding
Bally’s secures $560m financing for proposed Bronx casino resort
The financing supports Bally’s planning and pre-construction, while additional capital remains necessary for the proposed resort.
11 OctRegulation
Tommy Tuberville backs Alabama lottery subject to voter approval
An Alabama lottery requires legislative approval and voter approval of a constitutional amendment before it can proceed.
11 OctLicences & markets
NFA grants FanDuel FCM licence for US prediction market business
The licence could increase FanDuel’s control over its prediction market business without authorising it to operate its own designated exchange.
10 OctDeals & M&A
World Poker Tour restores LA Poker Classic partnership for 2027 championship
Commerce Casino’s tournament schedule will again include a WPT-branded championship alongside its longer poker series.
10 OctDeals & M&A
Bank of America upgrades DraftKings to Buy after 19% monthly decline
Bank of America’s upgrade highlights potentially bottoming earnings expectations and reduced prediction market cannibalisation risk for DraftKings investors.
10 OctRegulation
Don Davis introduces bill restricting candidates’ election contract trading in USA
The proposal would restrict election contract trading by federal candidates, specified family members and campaign committees, backed by civil penalties.
10 OctRegulation
NFL backs states and tribes in US Supreme Court prediction markets dispute
The dispute concerns whether federal commodities regulators or gambling authorities should oversee sports contracts, affecting prediction market oversight.
10 OctDeals & M&A
Four tribes partner with Kalshi on prediction market apps in the USA
The partnerships give the tribes customer-facing apps while Kalshi operates the underlying exchange and settles transactions.
9 OctRegulation
CFTC releases interim rule to distinguish sports event contracts from traditional sports betting
The rule concerns the regulatory distinction between sports event contracts and traditional sports betting.
9 OctRegulation
NFL urges Supreme Court review of sports event contracts
The case and lawsuit could affect how sports event contracts operate and how Florida’s gaming compact applies to DraftKings’ platform.
9 OctDeals & M&A
Mike Repole buys $1m stake in Churchill Downs
Repole’s investment gives him a stake in Churchill Downs amid difficulties with the company’s shares.
9 OctEnforcement & compliance
MGCB issues cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore gambling operators
Michigan’s cease-and-desist letters target 33 offshore operators over unlicensed gambling, alongside public warnings about problem gambling risks.
9 OctRegulation
NFL urges US Supreme Court to allow state regulation of prediction markets
The NFL’s request supports state regulation of prediction markets and challenges federal treatment of sports-linked contracts.
9 OctRegulation
Wyoming committee sends sweepstakes gaming draft to council; Pennsylvania bill proposes fines
The proposals could change how sweepstakes gaming operators and related service providers are treated in Wyoming and Pennsylvania.
9 OctDeals & M&A
Sands CEO excludes casino hotel from proposed Dallas Mavericks arena site
Space constraints rule out a casino hotel at the proposed Dallas Mavericks arena site even if Texas changes gambling laws.
9 OctDeals & M&A
Kalshi partners with tribes as FanDuel shifts away from CME
Kalshi’s tribal partnerships and FanDuel’s continuing shift away from CME mark changes in their business relationships.
9 OctDeals & M&A
San Manuel Investment Authority buys Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess acquisition expands San Manuel Investment Authority’s non-gaming property portfolio, with financial terms not officially disclosed.
9 OctRegulation
NGCB proposes changes to Nevada casino problem gambling resource requirements
Nevada licensees would need to change the resources promoted in problem gambling materials if the commission approves the amendment.
9 OctRegulation
State attorneys general urge Supreme Court to hear Kalshi dispute in USA
Conflicting state rulings underpin calls for Supreme Court intervention in New Jersey’s prediction-market appeal involving Kalshi.
9 OctRegulation
NFL asks Supreme Court to classify prediction markets as gambling in USA
The NFL seeks gambling classification for prediction-market apps, citing sporting integrity concerns, unclear rules and limited sports wagering oversight.
9 OctEnforcement & compliance
Tennessee attorney general presses sweepstakes operators to end redemption features
Tennessee’s attorney general is pressing sweepstakes casino operators to withdraw redemption features while real-money online casinos remain unauthorised.
9 OctRegulation
NFL asks Supreme Court to settle US sports prediction market jurisdiction
The dispute could determine whether sports prediction market operators must comply with state gambling laws or federal oversight.
9 OctRegulation
Epic Research links sports betting legalisation to 61% rise in gambling disorders
The study gives regulators evidence associating sports betting legalisation with an immediate increase in gambling disorders.
9 OctRegulation
US lawmakers demand FanDuel disclose around 30 celebrity videos sent to high-spending bettors
Lawmakers’ disclosure demand puts FanDuel’s personalised celebrity perks under scrutiny over concerns about exploiting problem gamblers.
9 OctRegulation
NFL urges Supreme Court to hear New Jersey challenge to Kalshi
The case could affect whether states can regulate sports prediction markets and the safeguards operators face.
9 OctDeals & M&A
Illinois casinos increase September revenue by 13% to $178.2m
Illinois’ casino revenue increase gives investors evidence of growth across its land-based casino sector.
9 OctDeals & M&A
Oregon sports betting falls 5% to $83.1m in September
The figures show lower betting activity alongside higher revenue in Oregon.
9 OctRegulation
39 states file Supreme Court brief as NFL seeks prediction market clarity
Prediction market regulation faces scrutiny through 39 states’ Supreme Court filing and the NFL’s call for clarity.
9 OctLicences & markets
Games Global gains licence approval for West Virginia iGaming entry
Games Global’s approval enables title introductions in West Virginia, its fifth licensed US jurisdiction.
9 OctEnforcement & compliance
MGCB sends cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators targeting Michigan
Operators that disregard the letters could face further action involving Michigan’s attorney general.
9 OctDeals & M&A
Kalshi agrees prediction market partnerships with four more tribal nations
Four additional tribal agreements give tribes app ownership and customer management while Kalshi supplies exchange services.
9 OctEnforcement & compliance
California property investor faces reported link to alleged illegal casino investigation
The alleged illegal casino investigation involves a commercial property controlled by a California property investor accused of child abuse.
9 OctEnforcement & compliance
Michigan regulators order 33 offshore gambling operators to cease activities
Michigan’s letters target 33 offshore operators, while regulators warn that unlicensed sites lack player protections.
9 OctLicences & markets
Games Global secures licence for West Virginia market entry
Games Global’s West Virginia licence expands the content supplier’s presence in the regulated US iGaming market.
9 OctEnforcement & compliance
Ohio Casino Control Commission orders prediction market businesses to halt sports contracts
Recipients face possible administrative, civil or criminal proceedings if they disregard the commission’s demands.
9 OctRegulation
NFL seeks Supreme Court review of US sports prediction market oversight
The dispute concerns whether sports prediction platforms must comply with state gambling laws alongside federal financial supervision.
9 OctRegulation
IRGC reports nearly $27.9m in September gambling taxes in Iowa
Operators comparing casino revenue across years must account for the exclusion of promotional play from reported revenue beginning in July 2026.
8 OctEnforcement & compliance
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over alleged illegal sports betting in Florida
The lawsuit challenges the legality of DraftKings’ sports betting operations in Florida.
8 OctDeals & M&A
Macquarie forecasts growth for US online betting and iGaming operators
Macquarie forecasts growth for US online betting and iGaming operators ahead of Q3 results despite recent gambling share declines.
8 OctRegulation
NGCB initially approves removing NCPG references from Nevada gaming regulation
Nevada’s proposed regulatory amendment would remove references to the National Council on Problem Gambling.
8 OctRegulation
NFL urges Supreme Court to hear Kalshi dispute over state gambling laws
The NFL’s Supreme Court brief supports treating sports event contracts as gambling subject to state gambling laws.
8 OctRegulation
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over prediction markets and fantasy sports in Florida
The Seminole Tribe’s lawsuit challenges DraftKings’ prediction market and fantasy sports products over alleged infringement of exclusive Florida betting rights.
8 OctPeople moves
Emerald Queen Casino appoints Richard Harp chief marketing officer in Washington
Emerald Queen Casino’s new marketing chief brings almost 20 years of gaming experience and previous marketing leadership at Bally’s Chicago.
8 OctEnforcement & compliance
Coinbase agrees to halt sports event contracts in Michigan
Coinbase’s withdrawal follows Michigan enforcement against sports event contracts that regulators consider unauthorised sports betting.
8 OctRegulation
The Closing Line questions Pennsylvania Lottery’s Game of Life scratch-off branding
The criticism puts Pennsylvania Lottery’s choice of branding under scrutiny over its potential appeal to children.
8 OctDeals & M&A
Four Native American tribes plan prediction market apps with Kalshi
Four tribes’ planned Kalshi apps could extend prediction markets to smaller, remote communities, according to Kalshi.
8 OctRegulation
Illinois casinos grow September revenue 12.7% to $178.2m
Illinois casino revenue grew 12.7%, with slots contributing $134.6m and table games $43.6m.
8 OctLicences & markets
Maine regulator points to Q1 2027 online casino launch
Maine’s likely Q1 2027 online casino launch still requires legal review, six staff recruits and a licensing portal.
8 OctRegulation
DraftKings and FanDuel contribute $7m to Nebraska online sports betting campaign
DraftKings and FanDuel’s $7m contribution supports a campaign seeking to legalise online sports betting in Nebraska.
8 OctRegulation
Prediction market operators withdraw sports contracts across three US states
The withdrawals restrict operators’ sports contract offerings, while Coinbase’s agreement preserves its appeal and makes Michigan’s enforcement standstill conditional on compliance.
8 OctEnforcement & compliance
Vorcaro777 continues operating despite measure prohibiting illegal betting platforms
Vorcaro777 remains accessible with casino games and sports betting despite a provisional measure prohibiting illegal platforms from operating.
8 OctRegulation
State attorneys general seek Supreme Court review of prediction market oversight
The case could determine whether states can apply gambling laws to prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
8 OctRegulation
Delaware casinos record September revenue decline of 5.4% to $34.4m
Delaware casino operators face revenue declines across video lottery terminals and table games, with Bally’s Dover recording the largest fall.
8 OctRegulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider sweepstakes casino ban and skill games regulation
Pennsylvania’s proposal would prohibit sweepstakes casinos, regulate skill game machines and address gaming taxes and revenue distribution.
8 OctDeals & M&A
Churchill Downs seeks buyers for nine casinos across eight US states
The proposed disposals would reduce Churchill Downs’ casino portfolio and provide proceeds to lower debt if completed.
8 OctRegulation
State attorneys general urge Supreme Court to hear New Jersey’s Kalshi appeal
Accepting New Jersey’s appeal would enable Supreme Court review of prediction market oversight without resolving the merits.
8 OctDeals & M&A
New York gaming machine revenue falls 37% to $124.8m in September
The reported revenue decline connects New York’s gaming machine performance with Resorts World NYC’s transition to a full casino.
8 OctRegulation
Utah attorney general warns sports prediction markets breach state gambling ban
Operators offering these products in Utah face an explicit legal warning, while Kalshi contests the state's authority through its federal appeal.
8 OctLicences & markets
KingWins launches US social gaming brand with nearly 5,000 games
GameBridge powers KingWins’ US social gaming launch, spanning nearly 5,000 games, Originals, player-versus-player poker and a social sportsbook.
8 OctPeople moves
Crane NXT appoints Jeong Kim to board from 29 October
Jeong Kim’s appointment adds advanced technology, communications and engineering experience to casino payment and security supplier Crane NXT’s board.
8 OctRegulation
Nevada Gaming Control Board retains proposed 2027 standards adoption date
The proposed standards would consolidate technical guidance for gaming equipment and systems in Nevada.
8 OctRegulation
Arkansas Racing Commission lists proposed rule change for September meeting
The notice gives stakeholders a meeting date and time for the proposed rule change.
8 OctTenders & awards
New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
The solicitation gives prospective suppliers a deadline to submit proposals for New York lottery operations and services.
7 OctDeals & M&A
EDGE Markets deploys AI agents for institutional prediction market trading
EDGE’s AI agents will provide eligible institutions with automated margin controls for prediction market trading around the clock.
7 OctRegulation
Maine Gambling Control Unit revises proposed online casino rules
The proposed changes would let operators implement routine game updates without separate approval while retaining records for regulatory inspection.
7 OctRegulation
IAGR and NAGRA urge Supreme Court to hear New Jersey's Kalshi case
IAGR and NAGRA’s joint brief adds regulatory backing to New Jersey’s request for Supreme Court review.
7 OctEnforcement & compliance
State enforcement prompts prediction market withdrawals in Connecticut and Missouri
Operator departures in Connecticut and PrizePicks’ suspension in Missouri narrow prediction market offerings available in those states.
7 OctRegulation
Wyoming lawmakers review sweepstakes casino prohibition and regulation drafts
The competing drafts leave sweepstakes operators facing possible prohibition or a regulated framework in Wyoming.
7 OctDeals & M&A
Q Casino owner awards over $1.5m through Iowa community grant programmes
Q Casino’s nonprofit owner awarded over $1.5m through grant programmes, demonstrating its role in funding community organisations.
7 OctEnforcement & compliance
Sweepstakes casino operators close platforms and restrict access across USA
Closures and tighter state access reduced the availability of US sweepstakes casinos in September.
7 OctRegulation
Kalshi and Polymarket face scrutiny over younger users and trading integrity
Reported wash trading estimates and sports betting concentration put prediction platforms’ trading integrity and younger users under scrutiny.
7 OctDeals & M&A
Hyperliquid records $317m in HIP-4 prediction market volume since May launch
Investors can compare HIP-4’s early October daily volume of roughly $1.25m with higher volumes at Kalshi and Polymarket.
7 OctRegulation
Johnson backs conditional casino legalisation while Wilson opposes casinos in South Carolina
Casino proposals face legislative supermajority requirements, while the candidates’ differing positions could shape support from the next governor.
7 OctRegulation
West Virginia records $922.1m in August sports betting and iGaming wagers
Operators and investors can assess West Virginia’s wagering growth, with sports betting and iGaming each recording double-digit increases.
7 OctRegulation
Rhode Island casinos report August revenue fall to $55.1m
Rhode Island’s two casinos reported a 4% annual revenue decline, giving investors evidence of weaker August performance.
7 OctDeals & M&A
Underdog doubles Q3 revenue as IG cuts 2026 outlook
Investors face doubled Underdog Q3 revenue alongside IG’s lowered 2026 outlook ahead of deal completion.
7 OctDeals & M&A
Offshore casinos expand New Jersey search demand share to 33.25%
Licensed operators face offshore competitors taking a larger share of both online search demand and projected revenue in New Jersey.
7 OctRegulation
AGA and tribal leaders criticise prediction markets at G2E in Las Vegas
Prediction market operators face criticism from the AGA, tribal leaders and casino groups at a major gaming industry event.
7 OctDeals & M&A
Informa agrees GBP2.24bn acquisition of gaming exhibition organiser Clarion Events
Informa’s agreed acquisition would transfer ownership of Clarion’s gaming trade exhibitions to the group.
6 OctEnforcement & compliance
Trenton police seize over 70 illegal gambling machines and arrest Philadelphia man
Trenton’s seizure of more than 70 illegal gambling machines demonstrates enforcement following an investigation assisted by state financial crime authorities.
6 OctEnforcement & compliance
Tennessee Sports Wagering Council approves fines over sports betting violations
Tennessee regulators approved fines while expressing frustration with human error explanations for sports betting violations.
6 OctRegulation
CFTC and states dispute authority over prediction markets
Oversight of prediction markets remains contested between the CFTC and state gaming regulators as sports event contracts expand.
6 OctRegulation
Don Davis introduces bill banning candidates from trading on their own elections
Federal candidates would face financial penalties for trading prediction market contracts on their own elections under the proposed legislation.
6 OctDeals & M&A
Prediction markets record weekend trading volume above $9.4bn
DraftKings and FanDuel contributed another $7m to Nebraska’s online sports betting campaign as prediction markets exceeded $9.4bn in weekend volume.
6 OctDeals & M&A
Maverick Gaming owner plans buyback of eight WA casinos
The planned buyback concerns eight WA casinos facing bankruptcy-related closure notices for November.
6 OctPeople moves
Dechert hires Carl Kennedy to strengthen prediction markets advisory practice
The appointment expands Dechert’s capacity to advise clients on prediction markets and CFTC regulation.
6 OctRegulation
New York disputes Seneca Nation claim of casino revenue-sharing agreement
Disputed compact negotiations concern ending state revenue sharing under an arrangement providing Niagara Falls about $10m to $13m annually.
6 OctRegulation
Maine Gambling Control Unit opens consultation on online casino rules
Maine’s proposed online casino rules await public comments while a federal lawsuit challenges tribal exclusivity and no launch is confirmed.
6 OctRegulation
Christofferson criticises betting as Utah challenges prediction markets
Utah’s effort to apply gambling prohibitions puts prediction market operators in conflict with the administration’s position on their classification.
6 OctRegulation
Kalshi secures preliminary injunction against Illinois prediction market rules
Kalshi’s injunction prevents Illinois from imposing prediction market rules while questions over proposed wagering fees and taxes remain.
6 OctRegulation
Missouri sportsbooks record $207.5m in August wagers
Missouri’s lowest monthly betting total since market opening gives operators and investors a benchmark for assessing wagering activity.
6 OctRegulation
US Supreme Court omits prediction market disputes from opening case list
Conflicting appeals court decisions leave operators facing unresolved questions about state enforcement of gambling laws against sports event contracts.
6 OctRegulation
POGO urges US Senate to widen military prediction market trading restrictions
POGO’s requested trading ban, financial disclosures and explicit penalties would strengthen prediction market restrictions for Department of Defense personnel.
6 OctTenders & awards
New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
The solicitation gives prospective suppliers a deadline to submit proposals for New York lottery operations and services.
6 OctTenders & awards
New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
The solicitation gives prospective suppliers a deadline to submit proposals for New York lottery operations and services.
5 OctRegulation
Maryland casinos post $151.4m in September gaming revenue
Casino gaming contributions include funding for Maryland’s Education Trust Fund.
5 OctRegulation
Federal judge awards Kalshi and CFTC interim relief against Illinois
The injunctions give Kalshi and the CFTC interim judicial relief against Illinois.
5 OctDeals & M&A
Polymarket offers bank failure contracts as trading exceeds $77,000
Warnings about financial panic give regulators a concern to assess around Polymarket’s contracts on major bank collapses.
5 OctEnforcement & compliance
OCCC orders 10 platforms to halt sports contract activity in Ohio
The notices require recipients to stop offering or facilitating sports contracts in Ohio and expose them to enforcement proceedings if they continue.
5 OctEnforcement & compliance
OCCC orders 10 prediction market recipients to stop Ohio sports contracts
Recipients must stop offering sports event contracts in Ohio and confirm compliance in writing by 16 October.
5 OctLicences & markets
Maryland Commission agenda includes Fanatics licence renewal hearing
The commission will consider renewal of Fanatics Betting and Gaming’s sports wagering facility operator licence.
5 OctRegulation
Regulators and gaming executives oppose prediction markets at G2E
Opposition from regulators and gaming executives highlights prediction market concerns alongside industry discussion of compliance, oversight and risk.
5 OctRegulation
Illinois federal judge finds Kalshi sports contracts likely qualify as swaps
The Illinois finding supports Kalshi’s sports contracts qualifying as swaps as Ohio regulators pursue separate enforcement against prediction markets.
5 OctDeals & M&A
North Carolina Lottery launches college-branded scratch-offs with $200,000 top prizes
The launch adds university branding to the lottery’s product range, with early sales favouring TAR HEELS tickets.
5 OctRegulation
Alan Wilson backs online sports betting with safeguards in South Carolina
Wilson’s support signals a potential route to online sports betting legalisation in South Carolina, subject to safeguards.
5 OctRegulation
Tax Law Center urges wagering tax treatment for US sports prediction contracts
Prediction market operators could face the gambling tax treatment applied to conventional sportsbooks if authorities adopt the analysis’s interpretation.
5 OctRegulation
New Jersey senators consider civil penalties for underage gambling
The bill would replace criminal penalties with civil fines across online and land-based gambling, funding problem gambling services and treatment.
5 OctRegulation
Ohio bill sponsor sees possible 2027 opening for online casino legalisation
Ohio’s bill limits licences to existing casinos and racinos, but its sponsor sees little prospect of advancement in 2026.
5 OctDeals & M&A
Caesars and MGM rule out prediction markets over Nevada licensing risks
Nevada licensing risks and regulatory warnings are keeping Caesars and MGM out of prediction markets.
5 OctRegulation
New Hampshire Senate advances online casino bill after 13–11 vote
The proposal would establish regulated online casinos and fund scholarships, while opponents warn of reduced charitable gaming revenue.
5 OctRegulation
Nevada records August gaming revenue of $1.27bn
Nevada’s August gaming revenue rose 3% year over year to $1.27bn, showing operators and investors annual market growth.
5 OctRegulation
Rhode Island records $174.4m in August sports betting and iGaming stakes
Rhode Island’s combined sports betting and iGaming stakes rose 13% to $174.4m, indicating increased aggregate betting activity.
5 OctRegulation
Ohio casinos increase August revenue 5% to $93.9m
Ohio’s four casinos recorded 5% annual revenue growth, giving operators and investors a benchmark for August performance.
5 OctEnforcement & compliance
Ohio pledges gambling enforcement against Kalshi after federal appeals ruling
Ohio will enforce gambling laws against Kalshi after the court rejected its federal commodities law defence.
5 OctRegulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider betting app limits amid addiction concerns
Proposed Pennsylvania restrictions could limit operators’ VIP programmes, microbets and push notifications amid gambling addiction concerns.
5 OctRegulation
North Carolina records 12 consecutive months above $500m in sports wagers
Rising sports betting treatment enquiries underpin advocates’ concerns that North Carolina’s mandated addiction funding is insufficient.
5 OctDeals & M&A
US online casinos generate $1.02bn in August revenue
Investors can assess annual revenue growth across seven legal states alongside unchanged monthly revenue and Pennsylvania’s leading total.
5 OctDeals & M&A
DraftKings shares hit three-year low as Flutter also declines
DraftKings and Flutter share declines reflect investor concerns over weaker earnings, promotional spending and prediction market competition.
5 OctRegulation
Gambling donors back Byron Donalds as Florida campaign raises $131m
Contributions from the Seminole Tribe, DraftKings and FanDuel show gambling sector support for Florida gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds.
4 OctRegulation
Nevada casinos report $1.26bn gaming revenue for August
The statewide increase gives operators and investors a measure of Nevada's gaming revenue performance in August.
4 OctDeals & M&A
JPMorgan initiates Genius Sports coverage with USD8 target on prediction market potential
JPMorgan’s estimate gives investors potential additional EBITDA from Genius Sports’ agreements with Kalshi and Polymarket.
4 OctDeals & M&A
Prediction markets record USD8.5bn weekend volume during NFL Week 3
Sports and combo markets generated 86% of Sunday volume, highlighting their importance to prediction market operators.
4 OctRegulation
Stock-linked prediction markets draw US scrutiny over regulatory jurisdiction
Polymarket and Kalshi face unresolved oversight questions as experts warn stock-linked contracts could affect share trading and complicate enforcement.
4 OctPeople moves
Heather Maurer leaves NCPG chief executive role on 16 October
Heather Maurer’s departure changes NCPG leadership following the organisation’s announcement of a $2m partnership with Kalshi.
2 OctDeals & M&A
Fanatics considers $1bn betting advertising spend in USA
Fanatics’ potential $1bn advertising spend would support its effort to challenge DraftKings and FanDuel in US sports betting.
2 OctDeals & M&A
DraftKings considers more prediction market investment as shares fall nearly 22%
DraftKings is considering more prediction market investment as investors face a nearly 22% monthly share decline.
2 OctEnforcement & compliance
Prosecutors indict Las Vegas gambler over alleged illegal betting after arrest
Roberts’ indictment concerns allegedly continued wagering after arrest, including bets from an undercover investigator, highlighting the case for regulators.
2 OctRegulation
CFTC seeks White House approval for two gambling and prediction market rules
Prediction market operators face proposed rules intended to secure CFTC authority over their sector.
2 OctDeals & M&A
Ohio sports wagering falls 4% to $637.6m in August
Ohio operators saw sports wagering decline across both online and retail channels in August.
2 OctDeals & M&A
Colorado casinos generate $104m in August gaming revenue
Colorado casino operators recorded August gaming revenue growth of less than 1% compared with a year earlier.
2 OctDeals & M&A
New Hampshire gaming revenue rises 27% to $47.9m in August
New Hampshire’s 27% gaming revenue increase gives investors evidence of market revenue growth in August.
2 OctDeals & M&A
Hard Rock Bet adds 29 casino games in New Jersey and Michigan
Hard Rock Bet’s additions expand its online casino catalogues for customers in New Jersey and Michigan.
2 OctEnforcement & compliance
William West Roberts faces indictment over alleged illegal bookmaking in Nevada
The indictment advances an alleged illegal bookmaking case investigated for several years by NGCB and the FBI.
1 OctRegulation
Prediction markets dominate G2E debate in Las Vegas
The dispute pits state gambling enforcement against the CFTC’s claim of exclusive jurisdiction over sports-event contracts.
1 OctRegulation
G2E panel examines AI use in detecting match-fixing
The panel gives operators an examination of AI’s role in match-fixing detection.
1 OctRegulation
G2E discussion examines legal operators’ competition with illegal gambling businesses
Legal operators face competition from illegal businesses, while distinguishing legitimate emerging markets remains a question for regulators.
1 OctRegulation
Arkansas DFA details 8% tax on paid fantasy sports revenues
Fantasy sports operators must calculate Arkansas's share of revenues after prize payments and remit the 8% tax quarterly.
1 OctRegulation
Arkansas DFA posts casino gaming statistics for FYE 2027
The statistics provide operators and investors with casino gaming data for Arkansas for FYE 2027.
1 OctRegulation
Arkansas DFA outlines bingo tax and raffle permit fees
Distributors and authorised charitable organisations face bingo tax and registration fees in Arkansas.
1 OctRegulation
California whistleblower lawsuit challenges Fanatics Live card breaks as unlicensed lotteries
The lawsuit challenges Fanatics Live's permitted random team card breaks as unlicensed lotteries despite its stated gambling prohibition.
1 OctRegulation
Ohio casinos increase August revenue 5.5% to $93.9m
Slots generated most Ohio casino revenue and outpaced table game growth, highlighting product performance differences for operators.
1 OctDeals & M&A
Ocean Casino Resort plans $14m high-limit slot room expansion in New Jersey
Ocean's redevelopment will expand its high-limit slot room by roughly 60%, accommodating more than 192 machines.
1 OctDeals & M&A
Hollywood Casino starts construction of 140-room hotel in Kansas
Hollywood Casino's connected hotel will add approximately 140 rooms, with opening expected in 2028.
1 OctRegulation
Gaming industry groups unite against prediction markets at G2E
Casinos, tribes, organised labour and lawmakers share opposition to prediction markets, bringing multiple stakeholder groups into alignment.
1 OctRegulation
Tribal leaders and AGA coordinate opposition to US prediction markets
Tribal leaders and the AGA are coordinating against prediction markets as a California coalition prepares for possible sports betting changes.
1 OctFunding
Topdog raises $2.5m seed funding for US real-money skill games
Topdog's funding reached $4.1m as the company focuses growth on California, Texas, New York and Florida.
1 OctDeals & M&A
Maine casinos increase August gaming revenue 4% to $16.0m
Operators and investors can track Maine’s casino revenue growth through August’s 4% annual increase to $16.0m.
1 OctDeals & M&A
Arkansas casinos increase August gaming revenue 4% to $65.7m
Operators and investors can assess Arkansas’ casino revenue growth through August’s 4% annual increase across three casinos.
1 OctRegulation
Rhode Island casinos record August revenue of $55.1m as total falls 4%
Operators and investors can see Rhode Island’s rising table revenue failed to offset falling slot revenue in August.
September 2026
30 SepFunding
AGEM, AGA and JCM Global donate $185,000 to ICRG at G2E
The donation supports ICRG’s funding of independent research into gambling disorder and responsible gambling practices.
30 SepRegulation
Casino executives and AGA intensify criticism of US prediction markets
Prediction markets face increased casino industry criticism alongside mounting scrutiny from courts, Congress and regulators.
30 SepRegulation
Shawn Fluharty calls for state oversight of prediction markets
Fluharty’s call places state oversight of prediction markets at the centre of the regulatory debate.
30 SepRegulation
Colorado casinos generate USD104m in August revenue
Colorado’s broadly unchanged casino revenue combines a 2.2% decline in slots with 16.7% growth in table games.
30 SepRegulation
Ohio bill sponsor sees opening for online casino legalisation in 2027
The stalled effort leaves operators facing an uncertain timetable for online casino legalisation in Ohio.
30 SepDeals & M&A
Delaware sports betting and iGaming wagers reach $365.2m in August
Delaware’s combined sports betting and iGaming wagers rose 21% annually to $365.2m in August.
30 SepDeals & M&A
Florida commercial gaming revenue drops 8% to $73.8m in August
Florida’s commercial gaming revenue fell 8% annually to $73.8m in August.
30 SepDeals & M&A
Polymarket attracts more US branded searches as Kalshi leads trading activity
Operators face differing competitive positions: Polymarket leads branded searches, while Kalshi leads trading volume and narrows the search gap.
29 SepDeals & M&A
Casino chiefs reaffirm Las Vegas's role in US gambling at G2E
Wynn, MGM and Caesars chief executives reaffirmed Las Vegas's central role in US gambling.
29 SepRegulation
MGCB reviews issues raised in reports on DraftKings AI use
DraftKings faces Michigan regulatory examination of issues raised by reporting concerning its artificial intelligence and machine learning use.
29 SepEnforcement & compliance
PGCB fines MGM Resorts $50,250 over late licensing application
MGM's late licensing application drew a $50,250 penalty, while CountR agreed a $50,000 settlement over licensing violations.
28 SepRegulation
Sixth Circuit rejects Kalshi appeal over Ohio and Tennessee sports betting enforcement
Kalshi faces application of Ohio and Tennessee sports betting laws following the Sixth Circuit's ruling against it.
28 SepRegulation
Indiana Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request for pregame college player prop ban
Operators can continue offering pregame college player props in Indiana under the existing wagering rules.
28 SepPeople moves
NCPG executive director Heather Maurer resigns after departures over Kalshi partnership
NCPG must replace its executive director while managing member departures linked to its Kalshi partnership.
28 SepRegulation
Deadwood casinos grow August revenue 8.2% to $17m
Slots generated most of Deadwood’s August casino revenue and grew faster than table games.
28 SepRegulation
Sixth Circuit backs Ohio and Tennessee in sports prediction market regulation dispute
The decision supports Ohio and Tennessee’s efforts to apply state oversight to sports prediction market apps.
28 SepRegulation
Tax professors urge IRS to clarify US prediction market taxation
Tax professors warn that uncertain taxation of prediction market gains could favour prediction platforms over traditional sportsbooks.
28 SepRegulation
Sixth Circuit allows Ohio and Tennessee to enforce gambling laws against Kalshi
Tennessee’s enforcement injunction was removed, while Ohio’s denial of similar protection leaves Kalshi subject to state gambling laws.
28 SepDeals & M&A
Altenar and IBIA partner on sports betting integrity in Africa
Altenar and IBIA’s partnership addresses betting integrity in Africa, where gambling GGR is projected to reach US$19.4bn by 2030.
25 SepRegulation
Kalshi blocks prediction markets on three California tribal reservations after court ruling
Kalshi restricted prediction market access on three California tribal reservations after an appeals court found likely tribal gaming law breaches.
25 SepEnforcement & compliance
New York extends prediction markets legal battle to Polymarket
The dispute brings Polymarket into New York’s legal battle over prediction markets.
25 SepRegulation
Blumenthal and Tonko include prediction markets in federal gambling reform push
The reform campaign targets prediction markets, consumer protection and wagering businesses’ relationships with sports organisations and technology platforms.
25 SepRegulation
Tecpinion publishes report on US sweepstakes regulation and technology
Sweepstakes operators gain analysis covering regulation, payments, identity verification and fraud prevention across 12 states.
25 SepEnforcement & compliance
Playstudios agrees $3m settlement over social casino gambling allegations
The settlement addresses allegations that virtual chip sales breached state gambling laws, with eligible users potentially receiving compensation.
25 SepDeals & M&A
Fitch forecasts Genting New York EBITDA of US$450m in 2028
Investors gain an EBITDA forecast tied to gradual gaming expansion at Resorts World New York City.
24 SepRegulation
US appeals courts split over classification of sports event contracts
Conflicting appeals court positions leave prediction market operators facing disagreement over whether sports event contracts constitute bets.
24 SepRegulation
Indiana Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request to halt pre-game college player props
Indiana’s rejection of the NCAA request preserves operators’ ability to offer pre-game college player proposition betting.
24 SepRegulation
Massachusetts Gaming Commission orders review of AI use by sports betting operators
Massachusetts sports betting operators’ use of artificial intelligence and machine learning faces assessment by gaming commission staff.
24 SepPeople moves
OpenBet promotes president to succeed CEO Jordan Levin
OpenBet’s presidential promotion and SciPlay’s CEO changes reshape leadership at OpenBet and Light & Wonder’s SciPlay business.
24 SepEnforcement & compliance
PGCB fines MGM Resorts and CountR more than $100,000 combined
MGM’s $50,250 penalty highlights the financial consequences of a late principal licensing application.
24 SepRegulation
Nebraska casinos increase August revenue 16.5% to $27.5m
Slots generated most of Nebraska casinos’ August revenue and grew faster than table games.
24 SepRegulation
Florida casinos record 10.2% decline in August non-tribal slots revenue
Florida’s non-tribal casinos recorded declining slots revenue overall, with Big Easy Casino alone registering growth.
24 SepDeals & M&A
MGM takeover bid collapses as Caesars’ $17.6bn deal progresses
Investors face contrasting casino transaction outcomes as an MGM takeover collapsed while the Caesars deal progressed.
24 SepDeals & M&A
People Inc withdraws bid to take MGM Resorts private
MGM Resorts retains its independence after People Inc withdrew its proposal to acquire the remaining publicly held shares.
23 SepRegulation
Kalshi seeks rehearing after appeals court backs tribal injunction in California
Kalshi faces continued legal challenges after an appeals court backed tribes’ preliminary injunction and found their claims likely to succeed.
23 SepDeals & M&A
Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta Entertainment acquisition proposal
Caesars investors have approved the proposed acquisition by Tilman and Paige Fertitta, advancing the purchase of the casino operator.
23 SepRegulation
Senator John Curtis requests investigation into Trump Jr.'s prediction market connections
Kalshi and Polymarket face a requested Senate examination of whether presidential family connections enabled financial gain or privileged access.
23 SepEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut DCP orders nine prediction platforms to halt sports contracts
Nine prediction market platforms face Connecticut cease-and-desist orders over sports event contracts offered to residents.
23 SepRegulation
Mexican Football Federation takes Kalshi to court over Liga MX branding in New York
The federation seeks court orders that would restrict how Kalshi identifies Liga MX event contracts.
23 SepEnforcement & compliance
Manatee County commissioners approve ordinance targeting unauthorised gambling devices in Florida
Manatee County’s ordinance targets unauthorised simulated gambling devices as regulators report some operators resuming activity after raids.
23 SepRegulation
CFTC warns prediction market exchanges about manipulation risks in mention markets
Prediction market exchanges face a CFTC warning about manipulation risks involving public figures’ statements or actions.
23 SepEnforcement & compliance
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board bars 11 people from gambling
The exclusions restrict the affected individuals from gambling at Pennsylvania casinos, regulated online betting sites and VGT locations.
22 SepRegulation
Polymarket seeks financial product recognition from European regulators
Polymarket seeks financial regulation instead of individual countries’ gambling laws, making product classification central to its European regulatory position.
22 SepDeals & M&A
Kalshi faces scrutiny over reported Ethereum trading volume
The disparity between Ethereum turnover and open interest raises questions for investors assessing Kalshi’s reported trading activity.
21 SepRegulation
Massachusetts casinos generate approximately $101.9m in August gaming revenue
Investors can compare Massachusetts casinos’ higher August revenue with July and assess each property’s contribution.
21 SepDeals & M&A
Light & Wonder plans licensed slot showcase at Las Vegas G2E
Casino operators can review Light & Wonder’s licensed slot titles at its planned G2E exhibit in Las Vegas.
21 SepRegulation
Mississippi casinos record 6.5% August revenue decline to $201.4m
Mississippi’s revenue figures show operators and investors declines across slots, table games and retail sports betting.
21 SepRegulation
TikTok applies different advertising rules to prediction markets and sportsbooks
TikTok’s advertising rules distinguish prediction-market trading from sportsbook betting, making that classification relevant to operators’ advertising.
21 SepDeals & M&A
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming forecasts $40bn in US NFL wagering for 2026
Investors assessing the forecast’s 21% prediction-market share face an unpublished method for converting exchange volume into comparable betting handle.
21 SepLicences & markets
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe launches SaltTrade prediction-market app using Kalshi infrastructure
The launch gives a Tribal-owned business access to Kalshi’s exchange while other Tribal governments challenge sports-event contracts in court.
21 SepRegulation
Massachusetts Gaming Commission announces August 2026 casino and sports wagering revenue
The report provides operators with monthly revenue information for Massachusetts casino gaming and sports wagering.
18 SepRegulation
AGA urges Texas to sue prediction markets
Texas legislators heard calls for litigation against prediction markets alongside Kalshi’s warnings about offshore alternatives.
18 SepEnforcement & compliance
Missouri attorney general orders six prediction markets to halt sports contracts
Six cease-and-desist letters signal Missouri’s enforcement position that sports event contracts constitute unlicensed sports betting, with a court challenge expected.
18 SepEnforcement & compliance
Missouri attorney general prepares enforcement action targeting prediction markets
Prediction market operators face demands to comply with Missouri gambling rules and pay gambling taxes, with litigation possible if they refuse.
17 SepDeals & M&A
Ohio Casino Control Commission ends NCPG ties over $2m Kalshi partnership
The Kalshi partnership prompted Ohio’s regulator to end its NCPG relationship and drew opposition from Michigan and Nevada regulators.
17 SepRegulation
WSGC agrees tentative compact changes with two tribes for Washington college sports betting
The proposed amendments would expand the tribes’ permitted college sports betting markets while adding restrictions on wagers and bettor eligibility.
17 SepRegulation
Ninth Circuit backs California tribes in Kalshi and Robinhood challenge
Kalshi and Robinhood face a Ninth Circuit ruling backing key aspects of two California tribes’ challenge.
17 SepRegulation
US sports leagues seek lifetime betting bans for harassment
State regulators have been asked to impose permanent betting bans for threats or harassment targeting sporting personnel and their families.
16 SepDeals & M&A
DraftKings offers sports event contracts in 18 states without its online sportsbook
DraftKings’ sports event contracts operate exclusively in states where it has no online sportsbook, preventing direct overlap.
15 SepRegulation
US Senate rejects CLARITY Act cloture motion by 49–50
The failed cloture motion blocks a procedural step viewed as crucial to prohibiting sports event contracts.
15 SepRegulation
North American leagues and player unions urge regulators to ban abusive sports bettors
Leagues and player associations are pressing state regulators to coordinate bans on bettors responsible for betting-related athlete abuse.
15 SepRegulation
Ohio Casino Control Commission ends NCPG membership
Ohio’s departure makes it the third state gambling regulator confirmed to have ended National Council on Problem Gambling membership.
15 SepRegulation
US House committee advances repeal to restore 100% gambling loss deduction
The committee’s repeal effort seeks to restore the full gambling loss tax deduction.
15 SepRegulation
NFL confirms prediction market advertising ban and sportsbook branding restrictions
NFL restrictions exclude prediction market advertising and prohibit corporate branding by permitted sportsbook partners.
15 SepRegulation
Crypto.com seeks Supreme Court ruling on federal authority over sports contracts
Conflicting circuit decisions leave disputed whether federal law overrides state gambling rules for sports contracts.
15 SepDeals & M&A
DraftKings introduces responsible gambling tools and advertising campaigns
DraftKings is expanding player-protection tools alongside nationwide advertising and educational initiatives linked to major sporting events.
15 SepRegulation
US sports leagues urge regulators to impose permanent bettor bans over harassment
Leagues and player associations are seeking consistent state rules imposing permanent bettor bans for harassment.
15 SepDeals & M&A
Genius Sports CEO expects prediction markets to persist in US sports wagering
Genius Sports secured two event-contract settlement agreements as its chief executive expects prediction markets to remain part of US sports wagering.
15 SepEnforcement & compliance
FGCC targets suspected illegal gambling premises in Florida
Florida’s gambling regulator coordinated searches targeting alleged illegal gambling premises with law enforcement and alcohol and tobacco officials.
15 SepRegulation
Iowa casinos record 13.1% revenue decline to $131.4m in August
Iowa’s revenue decline affected slots and table games, with only two of 15 casinos recording growth.
15 SepDeals & M&A
Stork launches institutional data suite under Kalshi distribution agreement
Stork’s Kalshi agreement supplies institutional trading firms with live and historical prediction-market data for research, market making and arbitrage.
15 SepDeals & M&A
Prediction markets record around $6bn in trading over NFL weekend
Football helped prediction markets reach approximately $6bn in trading, with sports trading and parlays driving record activity across several platforms.
15 SepDeals & M&A
CNBC reports increased prediction-market interest as football and US elections approach
CNBC linked growing interest in Polymarket and Kalshi to football’s return and the approaching November election.
15 SepRegulation
Indian Gaming Association opposes revised Clarity Act ahead of US Senate vote
The Indian Gaming Association seeks explicit safeguards against federal commodities law overriding state and tribal gaming laws.
15 SepRegulation
Dina Titus presses US tax committee for 100% gambling loss deduction
Restoring the deduction would allow gamblers to offset all gambling losses against winnings when calculating federal tax.
15 SepRegulation
Dispatch analysis examines US sports betting’s effects on household finances
The analysis highlights household financial pressures and children’s gambling exposure, citing increased credit delinquencies among people who began sports betting.
15 SepRegulation
Tribal coalition seeks prediction market curbs in US Senate crypto bill
The lobbying effort seeks restrictions on prediction markets within legislation that would expand the CFTC’s regulatory authority.
15 SepDeals & M&A
Intelitics CEO says prediction markets increase sportsbook acquisition costs
Sportsbooks compete with prediction markets for customers and advertising placements, according to Intelitics chief executive Allan Stone.
15 SepRegulation
New Jersey committee approves measure addressing gambling advertising targeting vulnerable consumers
Committee approval advances lawmakers’ efforts to protect vulnerable consumers from targeted advertising that could worsen gambling problems.
15 SepRegulation
Kansas casinos record 1.8% revenue decline to $36.7m in August
Kansas casinos’ slot revenue decline outweighed table game growth, leaving total August revenue down 1.8%.
15 SepDeals & M&A
Maryland casinos report August revenue down 6% to $160m
Maryland’s six casinos generated $160.0m in August gaming revenue, reflecting a 6% decline.
15 SepRegulation
Ninth Circuit allows Nevada to regulate sports event contracts as gambling
The ruling subjects disputed Nevada sports event contracts to gambling rules, while DraftKings and Flutter shares gained.
15 SepLicences & markets
MGCB renews three Detroit casino licences until September 2027
The unanimous renewals allow Detroit’s three casinos to retain their licences until September 2027.
14 SepLicences & markets
MGCB renews three Michigan casino licences through September 2027
The renewals allow all three casinos to continue operating through September 2027, subject to Michigan’s regulatory requirements.
14 SepFunding
Bally’s secures $560m financing for Bronx casino resort
WhiteHawk Capital Partners’ $560m financing provides capital to advance Bally’s planned $4bn Bronx casino resort.
14 SepDeals & M&A
Play’n GO supplies Ember Casino with online slots in West Virginia
Play’n GO’s partnership adds slots at Ember Casino in West Virginia, with New Jersey and Pennsylvania launches planned.
14 SepRegulation
NFL seeks stronger regulation for potential prediction market partners
The NFL wants stronger regulation of potential prediction market partners and will take its time over partnerships.
14 SepDeals & M&A
RevFy and Optimove agree customer acquisition partnership in Latin American iGaming
The partnership targets customer acquisition in Latin American iGaming, with RevFy’s work focused on diversifying media channels.
14 SepRegulation
Polymarket case raises questions over prediction market data access in Europe
Whole-domain blocking restricts platform information beyond trading, raising questions about the scope of prediction market restrictions for regulators.
14 SepRegulation
Eye on Annapolis attributes California online casino impasse to licensing and revenue disputes
The reported absence of new bills or agreements leaves operators without a route to state-licensed online casino entry in California.
14 SepRegulation
New York records 15.3% fall in August sports betting handle
For investors, New York’s higher hold accompanied a smaller revenue decline than its fall in betting handle.
14 SepRegulation
CFTC seeks to block Connecticut prediction market enforcement
For prediction market operators, federal intervention challenges Connecticut’s enforcement measures, while Robinhood seeks to join the proceedings.
14 SepDeals & M&A
bet365 reports August slot preferences across three US states
Operators and suppliers gain August online slot preference data across three US states from bet365’s monthly gaming report.
14 SepEnforcement & compliance
Florida poker player faces arrest over alleged illegal sports betting operation
For regulators, Shalmi’s arrest concerns alleged illegal sports betting and his accused operation of Allgames365.com.
14 SepDeals & M&A
DraftKings launches football-themed gambling self-assessment tool with Mindway AI in US
DraftKings’ tool gives players individual risk reports and behavioural feedback based on decisions during simulated American football play.
14 SepDeals & M&A
Station Casinos awards employees more than $70m in shares
Station Casinos’ award gives nearly 10,000 eligible employees Red Rock Resorts shares based on their years of service.
14 SepEnforcement & compliance
Florida authorities arrest Devon Shalmi over alleged illegal sports betting operation
The arrest follows a joint undercover investigation into an alleged illegal sports betting operation handling millions of dollars.
14 SepDeals & M&A
Hard Rock Bet adds five IGT slot titles in Florida
Hard Rock Bet’s five IGT additions expand its Florida catalogue beyond 120 games, with age and location requirements governing access.
14 SepEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut asks nine prediction market companies to stop sports contracts
Connecticut’s requests target nine companies offering sports event contracts to residents, alongside official warnings about risks to certain groups.
14 SepEnforcement & compliance
New York secures $8m settlement with VGW over alleged illegal sweepstakes casinos
The settlement closes New York's legal action against VGW and includes financial penalties.
14 SepRegulation
CFTC weighs gaming definition for US event contracts
Operators face unresolved gaming definitions as the CFTC deliberates and Nevada and New Jersey assert authority over sports-outcome contracts.
13 SepEnforcement & compliance
VGW agrees to $8m settlement over New York sweepstakes casinos
The agreement allows New York authorities to pursue enforcement if VGW breaches its settlement obligations.
13 SepRegulation
County officials restrict employee election prediction market trading in Arizona and Pennsylvania
Employee trading restrictions affect roughly 13,000 Maricopa County employees and about 2,200 Delaware County workers ahead of the midterms.
13 SepLicences & markets
Universal Entertainment plans overseas gaming equipment return through Nevada company
Universal Entertainment intends its overseas gaming equipment return to add revenue alongside amusement equipment and integrated resorts.
13 SepRegulation
US lawmakers target player prop bets and athlete harassment
Sports betting operators face growing scrutiny of player props and bettor misconduct, with college prop bans in 15 states.
13 SepDeals & M&A
Bally’s faces financing pressure after Q2 earnings miss and going-concern warning
Bally’s debt and liquidity pressure, going-concern warning and Chicago casino financing challenges matter to investors assessing its financial position.
12 SepEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut orders nine prediction market companies to stop unlicensed sports betting
The orders require nine prediction market companies to stop offering sports event contracts to Connecticut residents.
12 SepRegulation
ESMA warns of insider trading and manipulation risks in prediction markets
Polymarket and Kalshi’s European expansion accompanies ESMA calls for monitoring insider trading, manipulation and potential retail harm.
12 SepRegulation
IGB proposes Illinois marketing ban lasting at least 12 months after self-exclusion
The proposal would restrict operators’ targeted marketing to former self-excluded players and bring video gaming terminals within the self-exclusion programme.
12 SepDeals & M&A
Bally’s pays $4m Chicago contribution amid host agreement dispute
Bally’s paid its annual Chicago contribution despite alleging the city failed to meet Host Community Agreement obligations.
11 SepDeals & M&A
Jefferies estimates $42m contract volume across DKeX and Nadex
Investors have contract volume estimates and potential NFL season exchange fees to assess DraftKings’ prediction market activity.
11 SepRegulation
IGB advances changes to Illinois voluntary self-exclusion programme
Illinois regulators are updating voluntary self-exclusion alongside efforts to strengthen gambling-harm education, prevention, treatment and public awareness.
11 SepRegulation
Missouri casinos record $171.4m August revenue as takings decline 3.5%
Missouri operators face a sharper revenue decline in table games than slots, with only four casinos recording annual growth.
11 SepDeals & M&A
DraftKings CEO rejects claims prediction markets reduce US sportsbook volume
Investors assessing DraftKings’ competing products have its CEO’s rejection of sportsbook diversion claims, without substantiating figures in CNBC’s posting.
11 SepRegulation
Report estimates worldwide illegal betting market at US$50bn
Regulators face a study estimating US$50bn in global illegal betting and reporting international networks exploiting vulnerable UK consumers.
11 SepDeals & M&A
AGA forecasts $29.5bn in US NFL wagers for 2026 season
Tipico's figures show that locally hosted NFL games increase wagering without necessarily delivering sustained growth for sportsbooks.
11 SepRegulation
High 5 Games plaintiff alleges Apple data delay obstructs US settlement
Allegedly withheld Apple information is delaying class notification and damages calculations for the proposed High 5 Games settlement.
11 SepEnforcement & compliance
Pennsylvania State Police warns businesses to remove skill games or face seizures
Pennsylvania businesses retaining unregulated skill games risk raids and property seizures following the State Police warning.
11 SepDeals & M&A
Rhode Island sports betting and iGaming wagers reach $177.5m in July
Operators and investors can assess Rhode Island’s combined sports betting and iGaming wagering growth of 24% year over year.
11 SepEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut issues nine cease-and-desist orders against prediction market operators
Prediction market operators face Connecticut cease-and-desist orders over alleged breaches of state gaming laws involving sports event contracts.
11 SepDeals & M&A
Coinbase selects ION platform for Kalshi event-contract clearing
Coinbase’s selected platform automates contract creation, resolution, settlement and reporting for Kalshi prediction-market products.
11 SepPeople moves
Polymarket names Warren Jenson as first chief financial officer
Polymarket adds its first chief financial officer one month after hiring a chief growth officer.
11 SepRegulation
IGB advances 12-month marketing exclusion for former self-excluded gamblers
Proposed Illinois rules would prohibit casino and sportsbook marketing for at least 12 months after customers complete self-exclusion.
11 SepDeals & M&A
Playtech executives decline questions on Evolution litigation in New Jersey
Investors received no answers from Playtech’s executives about its ongoing litigation with Evolution during the H1 earnings call.
11 SepEnforcement & compliance
Florida investigators arrest Devon Shalmi over alleged illegal online sports betting operation
The case places alleged sportsbook operator Devon Shalmi before the courts on bookmaking, money laundering and gambling-house charges.
11 SepRegulation
Massachusetts Gaming Commission maintains NCPG ties despite Kalshi membership concerns
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission maintains its NCPG relationship despite concerns about Kalshi’s organisational membership.
11 SepEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut orders nine prediction-market operators to stop offering sports contracts
Connecticut’s orders require nine platforms to halt sports event contracts and other alleged unlicensed online gambling while permitting withdrawals.
11 SepRegulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose prediction-market oversight and 34% state tax
Pennsylvania proposals would introduce prediction-market taxation, PGCB oversight, insider-trading bans and restrictions on bets involving deaths and youth sport.
11 SepRegulation
Texas lawmakers schedule prediction markets hearing for 15 September
The Senate hearing gives Texas lawmakers an opportunity to examine prediction market oversight and youth access.
11 SepEnforcement & compliance
New York resident pleads guilty in US gambling case involving over $9.36m
The guilty plea advances an illegal gambling prosecution involving alleged gross proceeds exceeding $9.36m.
11 SepDeals & M&A
Tema launches DICE ETF with Kalshi and Polymarket exposure
DICE gives investors ETF exposure to prediction market businesses, including private holdings in Kalshi and Polymarket.
11 SepRegulation
US appeals court rejects Kalshi bid to pause Utah gambling enforcement
The ruling leaves Kalshi exposed to Utah gambling enforcement while its appeal continues.
11 SepDeals & M&A
Rhode Island Lottery records 8% July sales growth to $26.6m
Rhode Island Lottery’s 8% sales increase shows operators that July growth extended across all key games.
11 SepRegulation
North Carolina records $566.3m in July sports betting
North Carolina’s 53% wagering growth shows operators increased July betting activity, partly attributed to continued FIFA World Cup betting.
11 SepRegulation
New Hampshire Lottery records $68.9m in July sports wagers
New Hampshire Lottery’s 45% annual increase signals growth in July sports betting stakes to operators and investors.
11 SepDeals & M&A
US horse racing wagers fall 6% to $1.13bn in August
The 6% annual decline signals lower August wagering activity to US horse racing operators and investors.
10 SepRegulation
Massachusetts regulator retains NCPG membership following Kalshi donation
MGC retains its National Council on Problem Gambling membership while leaving commissioners scope to revisit it at renewal.
10 SepRegulation
Iowa federal judge rejects Kalshi injunction request over gambling regulation
Kalshi’s injunction rejection rests on the judge finding express federal pre-emption of Iowa law unlikely for sports event contracts.
10 SepRegulation
Colorado passes sports betting law limiting deposits and restricting advertising
Colorado’s law limits deposit frequency, bans credit card funding and restricts betting notifications and advertising aimed at under-21s.
10 SepDeals & M&A
BetRivers Poker records $70,600 Delaware revenue in August
After reporting normalised, BetRivers Poker’s Delaware revenue reached $70,600 in August, up 12% annually.
10 SepRegulation
Illinois casinos increase August revenue 10.8% to $192.8m
Illinois table game revenue grew faster than slot revenue, while slots generated most casino revenue.
10 SepDeals & M&A
PENN Entertainment plans $200m Hollywood Casino construction in Council Bluffs
The planned development represents a $200m investment by PENN Entertainment in a land-based casino in Council Bluffs.
10 SepPeople moves
MGM Grand Detroit names Ryan Bufalini vice president of marketing
MGM Grand Detroit’s new marketing vice president brings more than 25 years of gaming and hospitality experience.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
ICE arrests 121 at Memphis nightclub amid illegal gambling investigation
The Memphis investigation yielded gambling evidence and 121 arrests, although authorities have announced no gambling charges.
10 SepDeals & M&A
Prediction markets constrain regulated NFL betting growth in United States
Regulated operators face reported constraints on United States NFL betting growth from prediction markets.
10 SepPeople moves
Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano to lead responsible gaming across the group
Allwyn’s new responsible gaming head will oversee player protection across its European and North American markets.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
VGW pays $8m in New York sweepstakes casino settlement
VGW’s settlement establishes an $8m cost for resolving its New York sweepstakes casino matter.
10 SepRegulation
Underdog sues five US states over prediction market restrictions
Underdog seeks to prevent regulators in five states from banning its prediction markets after surrendering seven states’ fantasy sports licences.
10 SepDeals & M&A
Station Casinos plans employee stock awards exceeding $70m
Station Casinos plans to distribute more than $70m in stock to nearly 10,000 full-time and part-time employees.
10 SepDeals & M&A
Station Casinos awards over $70m in shares to nearly 10,000 employees
Station Casinos’ awards allocate $1,000 in Red Rock Resorts shares per service year to nearly 10,000 eligible employees.
10 SepRegulation
NFL reiterates objections to prediction market bets ahead of football season
The NFL’s objections put prediction market operators’ injury and officiating contracts under renewed scrutiny from the league.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
VGW agrees $8m settlement over New York sweepstakes operations
VGW’s settlement requires an $8m payment following New York’s finding that it operated unlawful online gambling platforms.
10 SepRegulation
Sports Betting Alliance hosts player protection roundtable in Virginia
The roundtable addressed gambling harm as supporters expect Virginia lawmakers to revisit online casino legalisation in 2027.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
Police arrest South Carolina man over alleged lottery ticket theft
A conviction could permanently exclude Stewart from lottery employment and prevent him from claiming South Carolina Education Lottery prizes.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
VGW agrees to pay $8m in New York sweepstakes casino settlement
The settlement requires VGW to pay $8m and provide a redemption process for New York customers’ remaining sweeps coin balances.
10 SepRegulation
Iowa federal judge allows state to apply gambling laws to Kalshi
The ruling leaves Iowa able to apply gambling laws to Kalshi as regulators allege unauthorised sporting outcome markets.
10 SepRegulation
Maryland lawmakers fail to advance online casino referendum for fourth consecutive year
Two stalled bills mark Maryland’s fourth consecutive year without legislative approval for an online casino referendum.
10 SepDeals & M&A
Prediction markets launch commercials as NFL betting advertising returns
Prediction markets’ commercials add to betting advertising activity as the NFL season opens.
10 SepRegulation
IGB introduces marketing exclusion list in Illinois
Illinois’s marketing exclusion list aims to restrict operators’ marketing to people who have left the state’s self-exclusion programme.
9 SepRegulation
US Supreme Court denies Station Casinos' emergency stay request in unionisation dispute
The Supreme Court’s rejection leaves Station Casinos without its requested emergency stay in the Red Rock Casino unionisation dispute.
9 SepRegulation
Maryland casinos record gaming revenue decline in August 2026
Maryland’s six casinos recorded lower total gaming revenue in August 2026, a decline relevant to operators and investors.
9 SepRegulation
Illinois lawmaker proposes removing prediction market tax
The bill seeks to remove Illinois’s prediction market tax, whose application Kalshi and the CFTC challenged in court.
9 SepRegulation
Nassau court dismisses Garden City challenge to Hempstead casino rezoning
The dismissal ends Garden City’s attempt to annul the environmental review and rezoning while Sands seeks another party to assume its lease.
9 SepRegulation
New Jersey seeks US Supreme Court review of Kalshi sports contract ruling
The petition challenges a ruling favouring Kalshi over New Jersey’s authority to regulate its sports contracts as gambling.
9 SepRegulation
Underdog sues five US states to protect sports prediction markets
Underdog seeks injunctions protecting its sports prediction markets after surrendering DFS licences in seven states during its shift towards prediction markets.
9 SepRegulation
US states seek prediction market bans as election trading increases
Election prediction market operators face state prohibition efforts amid concerns about potential influence on elections.
9 SepRegulation
US state officials consider restrictions on election prediction markets
State officials are examining gambling laws as grounds to regulate or prohibit operators’ election prediction contracts.
9 SepRegulation
Maryland casinos record 6% revenue decline to $160m in August
Maryland’s six casino operators recorded a fourth successive month of revenue declines, with August revenue down 6% year-on-year.
9 SepRegulation
New Jersey bans paid-entry sweepstakes casinos with penalties reaching $250,000
Paid-entry sweepstakes casino operators face daily civil penalties under New Jersey’s prohibition and expanded agency enforcement powers.
9 SepRegulation
Teri Castillo proposes eight-liner machine ban in San Antonio
The proposal could restrict eight-liner operators across San Antonio if it advances through the city council.
9 SepRegulation
Iowa federal judge rejects Kalshi injunction request over gambling enforcement
Kalshi failed to secure preliminary protection against Iowa gambling enforcement targeting its sports event contracts.
9 SepLicences & markets
bet365 launches online sportsbook in Washington DC
The launch expands bet365's US sportsbook presence to 19 jurisdictions.
9 SepDeals & M&A
Nevada gambling revenue rises 2% to $1.39bn in July
Gaming tables drove Nevada’s July gambling revenue increase of 2% to $1.39bn.
9 SepRegulation
Florida resident sues Wynn Las Vegas over alleged Legionnaires’ disease exposure
Wynn Las Vegas faces a lawsuit alleging inadequate preventive measures after a guest allegedly contracted Legionnaires’ disease during his stay.
9 SepRegulation
Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches wagering exclusions for bettors who harass athletes
Massachusetts can exclude bettors from legal wagering for online or in-person athlete harassment, supported by an online reporting portal.
9 SepEnforcement & compliance
ICE arrests 121 people during Memphis illegal gambling raid
ICE’s raid involving an illegal gambling club in Memphis resulted in 121 arrests.
9 SepRegulation
US election officials consider prediction market safeguards as election trading increases
Prediction market platforms face proposed election trading safeguards while court disputes continue over states’ gambling regulatory authority.
9 SepDeals & M&A
LeBron James teases Polymarket partnership in US
Polymarket’s campaign preview with LeBron James leaves the partnership’s terms and promoted product unspecified.
8 SepEnforcement & compliance
ICE detains 121 during Memphis suspected illegal gambling operation
A state search linked to suspected illegal gambling coincided with federal immigration enforcement, resulting in 121 detentions.
8 SepRegulation
Robinhood agrees to withdraw sports event contracts from Michigan pending litigation
Robinhood’s sports event contracts remain withdrawn from Michigan at least until the Sixth Circuit rules on related appeals.
8 SepRegulation
Tenth Circuit rejects Kalshi request to block Utah gambling enforcement
Kalshi remains subject to Utah gambling law enforcement while appealing its District Court defeat.
8 SepRegulation
Florida visitor brings Legionnaires’ disease claim against Wynn Las Vegas
The lawsuit raises an allegation of disease exposure during a guest’s stay at Wynn Las Vegas.
8 SepRegulation
Kevin Kiley requests federal inquiry into offshore Little League wagering in USA
The requested inquiries could expose offshore sportsbooks offering youth baseball wagers to prosecution if authorities establish legal breaches.
8 SepRegulation
Federal judge upholds Coquille Tribe’s right to operate South Medford gaming facility
The ruling allows Coquille to keep operating the facility and using gaming revenue for tribal services and programmes.
8 SepRegulation
Caesars seeks dismissal of Cayuga Nation sports betting lawsuit
Caesars seeks dismissal of a lawsuit alleging it accepted mobile sports bets without the Cayuga Nation’s consent.
8 SepDeals & M&A
Polymarket recruits LeBron James and Derek Jeter for US Squads campaign
Polymarket is using LeBron James and Derek Jeter to promote Squads as it seeks greater US market share.
8 SepRegulation
US Supreme Court rejects Red Rock Casino request to pause bargaining order
Red Rock Casino must comply with an order to bargain with workers after the Supreme Court rejected its emergency application.
8 SepRegulation
Los Angeles names Evolution as defendant in Stake.us lawsuit
Evolution faces the Stake.us lawsuit, which it reportedly has neither answered on the court docket nor disclosed in earnings reports.
8 SepRegulation
Trump administration targets tourism growth through US casinos by 2030
The administration views casinos as drivers of tourism growth toward its ambition to become the world's most visited destination.
8 SepRegulation
New Jersey asks Supreme Court to resolve prediction market oversight dispute
New Jersey’s petition asks the Supreme Court to determine whether state gambling authorities or federal agencies oversee sports prediction markets.
8 SepRegulation
Maryland casinos record $160m gaming revenue in August as total falls 6%
Maryland casino operators and the state received less gaming revenue and casino contributions, respectively, than in August 2025.
8 SepDeals & M&A
Hard Rock Bet expands game libraries in New Jersey, Michigan and Florida
The additions expand Hard Rock Bet’s content offering across three states and introduce IGT to its Florida platform.
8 SepDeals & M&A
Betterment survey finds 52% of Gen Z investors divert investment money to sports betting
Investors can assess surveyed Gen Z investors’ diversion of investment money into sports betting and inclusion of wagering in financial strategies.
8 SepRegulation
NFL calls for removal of prediction markets on its games
Prediction market platforms face NFL requests to remove selections involving regular-season games and the Super Bowl.
8 SepDeals & M&A
AGA forecasts near-flat US NFL sportsbook wagering for 2026
The AGA’s outlook identifies prediction markets as competition for state-regulated sportsbooks and raises concerns about their taxation and oversight.
8 SepDeals & M&A
Catalist Sports agrees multi-year prediction markets partnership with Kalshi in USA
The partnership gives Kalshi exclusive official live streams and data rights for US prediction markets under a multi-year agreement.
7 SepRegulation
NFL renews call for prediction markets to remove certain sports contracts
Prediction exchanges face renewed NFL demands to remove sports contracts flagged as susceptible to manipulation and insider trading.
7 SepRegulation
US Supreme Court rejects Red Rock Casino bid to halt union bargaining order
Red Rock Casino must negotiate with the Culinary Union after the Supreme Court declined to halt the lower court decision.
7 SepLicences & markets
Underdog relinquishes fantasy sports licences in seven states to retain prediction markets
Underdog is surrendering fantasy licences in seven states after regulators deemed its prediction platform incompatible with state-licensed fantasy operations.
7 SepRegulation
Springfield brings casino obligations case against MGM amid proposed sale
The dispute puts casino development obligations and approval of MGM’s proposed ownership transfer before competing court and arbitration processes.
7 SepRegulation
Maryland lawmakers leave online casino legalisation off November ballot
The bills’ failure prevents operators from entering a regulated online casino market under the proposed framework.
7 SepRegulation
Federal judge rejects challenge to Coquille casino approval in Oregon
The Coquille casino's approval remains intact after a federal judge rejected three tribes' challenge to the property's gaming trust status.
7 SepDeals & M&A
AGA forecasts $29.5bn in legal US NFL wagers as growth stalls
The AGA’s forecast signals flat legal NFL wagering, attributing stalled growth to prediction markets competing with sportsbooks.
7 SepRegulation
Illinois bill seeks repeal of prediction market operator tax
The bill would remove Illinois prediction market operators’ tax obligation less than three months after enactment.
5 SepDeals & M&A
AGA forecasts flat NFL betting handle as prediction markets stall growth
The forecast signals limited growth in NFL wagering volumes for legal betting operators this season.
5 SepRegulation
Biloxi Planning Commission approves rezoning for proposed Black Marlin Casino
Rezoning approval advances Black Marlin Casino to city council and state gaming regulator review.
4 SepRegulation
NFL urges prediction market operators to remove certain betting products
The NFL is seeking removal of certain betting products from prediction platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket.
4 SepRegulation
Springfield sues MGM over alleged casino host agreement breaches
MGM faces litigation over alleged host agreement breaches while accusing Springfield officials of obstructing its proposed casino sale.
4 SepRegulation
Michigan judge orders Kalshi to block sports contracts and state access
Kalshi faces a Michigan sports contract ban and geoblocking order, alongside an adverse Ninth Circuit ruling.
4 SepDeals & M&A
Amusnet plans Blackjack Live launch at G2E 2026 in Las Vegas
Amusnet plans to introduce Blackjack Live alongside casino products across multiple segments at G2E 2026.
4 SepRegulation
New Jersey asks US Supreme Court to intervene in prediction markets dispute
New Jersey seeks Supreme Court intervention over prediction market regulation, particularly contracts tied to sporting events.
4 SepRegulation
Illinois lawmaker proposes repealing sports prediction market tax
The Illinois repeal proposal would remove the sports prediction market transaction tax challenged by Kalshi and the CFTC.
4 SepEnforcement & compliance
Sunilkumar N. Patel pleads guilty over Missouri illegal gambling operation
Patel’s guilty plea links six Missouri arcade businesses to illegal gambling, with charges including money laundering.
4 SepRegulation
Texas attorney general stays outside state campaign against prediction markets
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains outside states’ campaign against prediction markets despite his previous opposition to gambling.
4 SepEnforcement & compliance
Florida authorities seize 346 slot machines in illegal gambling operations
The seizures remove illegal slot machines from Florida venues, while the arrests bring enforcement consequences for those involved.
4 SepLicences & markets
Evenbeter outlines US poker expansion ambitions for 2030
Evenbeter’s planned US expansion targets operators seeking poker products for player acquisition and retention.
4 SepDeals & M&A
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors as Kalshi avoids describing its product as a bet.
4 SepDeals & M&A
Prediction markets target sportsbook customers as NFL season approaches
FanDuel and DraftKings face competition from Kalshi and Polymarket for sports betting customers as the NFL season approaches.
4 SepRegulation
NFL urges prediction markets to withdraw contracts ahead of 2026 season
The request pressures prediction exchanges to remove contracts the NFL considers vulnerable to manipulation or harmful to sporting integrity.
4 SepEnforcement & compliance
RealPrize and LoneStar halt sweepstakes play in Delaware after enforcement orders
RealPrize and LoneStar customers in Delaware must request redemptions by 21 September and withdraw remaining balances by 22 September.
4 SepEnforcement & compliance
Colorado regulator fines Fanatics $20,000 over contact with self-excluded customer
Fanatics’ self-excluded customer contacts prompted a $20,000 fine and an agreed check of promotional messages to 1,200 self-excluded individuals.
4 SepPeople moves
Bally’s announces CFO Mira Mircheva’s departure for 30 September
Bally’s must seek financing alternatives and address Chicago’s demands for the full development as its chief financial officer prepares to leave.
4 SepPeople moves
Bally’s appoints George Papanier interim CFO after Mira Mircheva resigns
Bally’s finance leadership changes amid Chicago casino project delays, a dispute with city officials and liquidity concerns.
4 SepDeals & M&A
Aristocrat Interactive launches Tiki Fire in US and Canadian online casino markets
Tiki Fire extends Aristocrat Interactive’s digital Lightning Link range in regulated online casino markets across the United States and Canada.
4 SepRegulation
New Jersey asks US Supreme Court to clarify prediction market jurisdiction
The case could determine whether operators offering sports event contracts must comply with state gambling licensing and tax requirements.
4 SepRegulation
Texas lieutenant governor seeks restrictions on sports prediction markets
Dan Patrick seeks restrictions on prediction markets by closing provisions permitting sports wagers in Texas.
4 SepRegulation
PGA Tour plans 2027 conduct and security changes over betting concerns
PGA Tour proposals address player harassment and betting-related interference through volunteer training and monitoring on site and social media.
4 SepRegulation
Massachusetts regulator launches Bet On Respect programme
Massachusetts’ gambling regulator launched Bet On Respect to address concerns about bettors directing abuse towards athletes.
3 SepRegulation
New Jersey needs four justices to hear prediction markets case
New Jersey needs agreement from four Supreme Court justices before its prediction markets case can be heard.
3 SepDeals & M&A
VICI Properties increases dividend for eighth consecutive year
VICI’s dividend increase extends an eight-year streak while its shares have fallen despite broader property sector gains.
3 SepRegulation
Caesars seeks dismissal of Cayuga Nation lawsuit over New York mobile wagers
Caesars’ dismissal request contests litigation alleging mobile wagers on the Cayuga Nation’s reservation without tribal consent.
3 SepEnforcement & compliance
Colorado regulator fines Fanatics $20,000 over promotions sent to self-excluded gambler
Fanatics’ $20,000 fine highlights regulatory enforcement against promotional communications to self-excluded gamblers.
3 SepRegulation
MGC unveils athlete harassment initiative in Massachusetts
Licensed sportsbooks and local casinos will bar people who harass athletes under the MGC’s initiative.
3 SepRegulation
DraftKings advertises operations across all 50 states amid Nevada regulatory issues
DraftKings’ nationwide advertising claim differs from traditional sports betting availability amid regulatory issues in Nevada.
3 SepEnforcement & compliance
MGC investigates Bill Simmons over proxy betting in Massachusetts
The MGC’s investigation places Simmons’ repeated wagering through another person’s FanDuel account under regulatory scrutiny.
3 SepDeals & M&A
Wohl & Fruchter examines proposed $17.6bn Caesars takeover
Renewed examination by Wohl & Fruchter concerns Fertitta Entertainment’s proposed Caesars acquisition at $31 per share.
3 SepDeals & M&A
Caesars denies data exposure amid FBI investigation into 153 million stolen ID scans
Caesars and Circa share identity-verification supplier IDScan.net, while Caesars denies data exposure amid the FBI investigation.
3 SepPeople moves
The report said executive changes at Crypto.com’s CDNA
Personnel developments span Hard Rock Digital, IAGR and Crypto.com’s CDNA, where further executive changes were reported.
3 SepEnforcement & compliance
Anand Shah pleads guilty over illegal betting operation in New Jersey
Shah’s guilty plea concerns unlawful sportsbook and poker operations involving Lucchese crime family members.
3 SepDeals & M&A
FanDuel introduces Rewards Club and extends Bet Protect+ to NFL player props
FanDuel’s monthly loyalty tiers reward wagering, while expanded NFL player prop protection costs an additional 3% of the wager.
3 SepRegulation
Michigan court orders Kalshi to block access to sports contracts
The preliminary injunction requires Kalshi to restrict Michigan users’ access to sports contracts.
3 SepRegulation
New Jersey asks Supreme Court to review sports prediction contracts’ exemption from state laws
The petition challenges a ruling that prevents New Jersey gaming authorities from blocking Kalshi’s sports contracts.
3 SepEnforcement & compliance
Michigan court orders Kalshi to halt sports markets in state
Kalshi must exclude Michigan residents from online sports wagering or face financial penalties while the preliminary injunction remains effective.
3 SepRegulation
Ninth Circuit rejects Kalshi exemption from state sports betting laws
The unanimous ruling subjects Kalshi’s sports markets to state sports betting laws, although Roth identified aspects potentially supporting Kalshi.
3 SepRegulation
New York challenges CFTC emergency order in Kalshi court dispute
New York’s attorney general’s office challenges the CFTC’s emergency order as promoting Kalshi’s interests in nationwide litigation.
3 SepRegulation
New Jersey petitions US Supreme Court over Kalshi sports contracts
The petition seeks Supreme Court review of the dispute over state regulation of Kalshi’s sports contracts.
3 SepEnforcement & compliance
Michigan court bars Kalshi sports contracts and sets $500,000 daily geolocation penalty
Kalshi must exclude Michigan customers and faces daily financial penalties if it fails to comply with the court's geolocation requirements.
3 SepRegulation
California judge rejects $750,000 lottery claim and orders $153,200 payment
The ruling supports the California Lottery’s refusal to pay a disputed prize on a ticket the state alleged had been altered.
3 SepLicences & markets
Fanatics launches combined betting, casino and prediction markets app in US
Fanatics combines sports betting, online casino and prediction markets in one app, with product availability varying by jurisdiction.
3 SepRegulation
Chukchansi files federal lawsuit to block North Fork casino opening
The Chukchansi federal lawsuit seeks to stop North Fork Mono Casino & Resort’s planned October opening.
3 SepEnforcement & compliance
Massachusetts regulator investigates alleged proxy betting involving FanDuel and Bill Simmons
FanDuel faces a Massachusetts regulatory investigation into alleged proxy betting involving Bill Simmons.
3 SepRegulation
MGC reviews Bill Simmons comments about FanDuel account sharing
The MGC review examines account access and betting practices prohibited by Massachusetts rules and FanDuel policies.
3 SepRegulation
Missouri attorney general urges sportsbook taxes and rules for sports prediction markets
Prediction market providers face scrutiny as Missouri’s attorney general seeks sportsbook taxation and regulation for sports prediction markets.
2 SepDeals & M&A
Asia Pioneer Entertainment increases first-half revenue 47.3% to HK$33.9m
Asia Pioneer Entertainment’s revenue growth reflects demand for gaming equipment replacements and upgrades.
2 SepDeals & M&A
Novig and Underdog expand prediction market parlays in USA
Novig and Underdog are expanding multi-leg offerings as combinations become an increasing source of sports prediction market activity.
2 SepEnforcement & compliance
Michigan attorney general secures injunction barring Kalshi sports contracts
The preliminary injunction bars Kalshi from providing sports betting contracts to people in Michigan.
2 SepRegulation
North Fork Rancheria seeks dismissal of rival tribe’s challenge to $750m California casino
The court challenge concerns whether North Fork Rancheria’s $750m casino development in California can proceed.
2 SepRegulation
MGC launches athlete harassment reporting programme in Massachusetts
The programme creates a reporting route for harassment complaints that could lead to bettors losing access to licensed gambling in Massachusetts.
2 SepRegulation
New Jersey asks US Supreme Court to resolve sports prediction jurisdiction dispute
New Jersey seeks clarity on whether federal event contract oversight blocks state gambling enforcement.
2 SepEnforcement & compliance
Massachusetts regulators review FanDuel over Bill Simmons’ proxy betting admission
Massachusetts regulators are reviewing FanDuel after Bill Simmons admitted an associate placed bets using his account.
2 SepDeals & M&A
NFL sets conditions for official prediction market partnerships
Prediction exchanges must meet NFL conditions for official relationships while pursuing football fans without league ties.
2 SepRegulation
Roy Alexander challenges NCAA sports betting suspension in court
Alexander’s challenge to his wagering suspension follows temporary court relief granted to another player against a gambling sanction.
2 SepRegulation
Oklahoma tribal gaming leaders warn over prediction markets
Oklahoma tribal gaming leaders warn prediction markets threaten tribal sovereignty and could bypass federal gambling laws.
2 SepRegulation
Kalshi CEO anticipates sports prediction market rules and major league deals
Kalshi expects clarifying rules and league agreements that its chief executive believes could help navigate legal uncertainty.
2 SepRegulation
New York authorities plan 72% tax on city's first casino resort
New York authorities plan a 72% tax rate for the city’s first casino resort.
2 SepRegulation
Russ Diamond seeks support for Pennsylvania skill games regulation and 20% tax
Pennsylvania lawmakers face a 13 October safe-harbour deadline as Diamond seeks support for skill games regulation and a 20% tax.
2 SepEnforcement & compliance
Colorado regulator fines Fanatics Sportsbook $20,000 over self-exclusion marketing breach
Fanatics agreed to audit customer contacts and improve VIP staff training after promotional messages breached self-exclusion rules.
2 SepEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi fines Laurie Buckhout $2,589.96 over bets on her congressional election
Kalshi’s fine and three-year ban demonstrate enforcement of rules against candidates betting on their own elections.
2 SepEnforcement & compliance
FanDuel takes account action against Bill Simmons over proxy betting
FanDuel’s account action and notification to Massachusetts’ MGC bring reported proxy betting to regulators’ attention.
2 SepFunding
Polymarket raises US$1bn at US$21bn valuation
Polymarket’s funding adds US$1bn in capital and raises its valuation from US$15bn to US$21bn.
2 SepRegulation
Chris Christie urges states to fund gambling treatment as mobile betting exceeds expectations
Christie urged states to allocate gambling revenue to addiction treatment and scrutinise prediction markets.
2 SepRegulation
Colorado sports wagers reach $486.33m in July 2026
Colorado’s 38% wagering increase gives operators a growth measure that the report attributes to FIFA World Cup betting.
2 SepEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi permanently bans George Santos and imposes $71,356 fine
Kalshi’s first permanent exclusion demonstrates its enforcement response to alleged manipulation of political prediction contracts.
2 SepRegulation
Bill Simmons says another person placed FanDuel bets through his account
Simmons’ reported account sharing could breach FanDuel terms and Massachusetts proxy wagering rules, raising compliance concerns.
1 SepEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi bans George Santos for life over market manipulation
Kalshi’s lifetime ban of Santos demonstrates participant exclusion as a disciplinary response to market manipulation.
1 SepFunding
Polymarket seeks $1bn funding at reported $21bn valuation
The proposed round would provide Polymarket with $1bn in additional capital.
1 SepRegulation
MGC unveils Bet On Respect to address athlete harassment in Massachusetts
The initiative could exclude bettors from Massachusetts wagering and casinos for athlete harassment.
1 SepEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi permanently bans former congressman George Santos
Santos has lost access to Kalshi and his paid relationship with Polymarket.
1 SepDeals & M&A
TaDa Gaming plans G2E Las Vegas presentation of Fortune Zombie: Dark City
The presentation follows TaDa Gaming’s entry into North America through its EveryMatrix partnership.
1 SepEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi bars George Santos permanently and levies $71,356 penalty
Kalshi identified suspected trading misconduct, imposed a permanent exclusion and referred the matter to federal authorities.
1 SepDeals & M&A
Blask puts North America’s share of global iGaming revenue at approximately 39%
Operators and investors can assess North America’s market significance through Blask’s estimate of approximately 39% of global iGaming revenue.
1 SepDeals & M&A
Bally’s Rhode Island casinos grow July revenue 2.7% to $54.6m
Bally’s Rhode Island revenue increased as slot growth outweighed declining table game revenue.
1 SepRegulation
Ohio casinos increase July revenue 6.8% to $94.9m
Ohio casino revenue increased as slot growth outweighed declining table game revenue.
1 SepRegulation
Sports Betting Alliance donates $500,000 to Virginia senators after online casino vote
Donations to Virginia senators supporting online casino legislation drew criticism over industry influence on lawmakers.
1 SepRegulation
Massachusetts study finds young adults underestimate personal sports betting risks
Researchers urged stronger age verification and app-based responsible-gambling tools, identifying specific safeguards for betting operators to improve.
1 SepEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi discloses five disciplinary cases involving political candidates and George Santos
Kalshi’s disciplinary cases address candidates buying contracts linked to themselves and alleged market manipulation.
1 SepRegulation
Ninth Circuit rules Kalshi sports contracts are bets outside federal swaps protection
The ruling classifies Kalshi’s sports contracts as bets rather than swaps protected under federal law.
1 SepEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi permanently bans George Santos and imposes $71,356 manipulation penalty
Kalshi imposed a permanent ban and financial penalty over alleged manipulation involving Santos’s trading and public attendance statements.
1 SepEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi takes enforcement action against Stephen Cloobeck over California election betting
Kalshi’s enforcement action addresses political candidates betting on their own electoral victory.
1 SepLicences & markets
Scientific Games launches Game Show Experience across four US lottery markets
Scientific Games’ lottery offering combines three game formats across four states, with nine additional market launches planned.
1 SepDeals & M&A
Kalshi secures exclusive US Open prediction market partnership in New York
Kalshi’s exclusive partnership bars competing prediction market advertising at US Open venues and during television coverage.
1 SepRegulation
West Virginia records $936.6m in July sports and iGaming wagers
West Virginia’s combined sports betting and iGaming wagering rose 18% annually to $936.6m in July.
1 SepRegulation
Ninth Circuit backs Nevada's authority over Kalshi sports event contracts
The ruling backs Nevada’s action against Kalshi’s sports contracts after Kalshi failed to demonstrate likely federal pre-emption.
1 SepRegulation
Ninth Circuit upholds state gambling oversight of US prediction platforms
The ruling strengthens state regulators’ position in disputes over whether prediction platforms must comply with gambling rules.
August 2026
31 AugRegulation
Ninth Circuit backs Nevada in Kalshi prediction markets dispute
The ruling permits Nevada to apply its gaming laws to Kalshi’s operations in the state.
31 AugEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi permanently bans George Santos over suspected insider trading
Kalshi permanently barred Santos after concluding he likely profited from insider trading on wagers concerning his own attendance.
31 AugEnforcement & compliance
Delaware enforcement prompts RealPrize and Lonestar to end sweepstakes play
RealPrize and Lonestar ended Delaware sweepstakes play, with customer redemption requests due 21 September and withdrawals required before 22 September.
31 AugEnforcement & compliance
CFTC fines Gabriel Perez $65,000 over Kalshi speech wagers
The CFTC sanction combines a fine, profit surrender and a three-year trading ban for betting on presidential speech content.
31 AugEnforcement & compliance
Anand Shah pleads guilty in New Jersey illegal gambling case
Shah’s guilty plea links illegal poker club management to criminal proceeds, forfeiture of his council seat and recommended imprisonment.
31 AugRegulation
Ninth Circuit upholds Nevada action against Kalshi sports contracts
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada’s enforcement against Kalshi, rejecting federal financial regulation as protection from state gambling laws.
31 AugRegulation
US appeals court subjects Nevada sports prediction markets to state gambling rules
The ruling keeps Nevada sports prediction markets subject to state gambling rules.
31 AugRegulation
Ninth Circuit rules against Kalshi as Polymarket offers Supreme Court hearing market
Conflicting appellate rulings on Kalshi could bring the dispute before the Supreme Court.
31 AugEnforcement & compliance
CFTC sanctions Gabriel Perez over US prediction market trades
The settlement requires Perez to surrender trading gains and bars him from trading for three years over alleged misuse of confidential government information.
31 AugRegulation
Ninth Circuit returns Kalshi election contract question to district court
The court ruled against Kalshi’s Nevada sports contracts while leaving federal pre-emption unresolved for election contracts.
31 AugRegulation
US appeals court allows states to regulate prediction markets as gambling
Prediction market operators face state gambling regulation under the appeals ruling, which Kalshi plans to challenge through further review.
31 AugRegulation
Ninth Circuit allows Nevada to enforce gambling laws against Kalshi
Nevada can enforce gambling laws against Kalshi’s sports event contracts following rejection of its federal pre-emption argument.
31 AugDeals & M&A
Hard Rock Bet adds 23 games across New Jersey and Michigan
Hard Rock Bet expanded its casino libraries in Michigan and New Jersey and introduced another real-money game in Florida.
30 AugRegulation
American Gaming Association marks 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month in September
September marks the 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month, while almost 60% of Americans gambled in some form last year.
29 AugRegulation
Kalshi reports no linked trading after fabricated US election polls
Kalshi’s review found no evidence that Prakash traded on races covered by the fabricated election polls he circulated.
29 AugRegulation
US commercial sports betting revenue reaches $16.96bn in 2025
US adult participation in online sports betting reached 10%, compared with 6% in 2022.
29 AugRegulation
Ninth Circuit upholds Nevada’s authority over Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling allows Nevada regulators to act against Kalshi’s prediction market operations despite its federal commodities law argument.
28 AugDeals & M&A
Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens opposes prediction markets
Circa Sports’ CEO publicly criticised prediction markets while pursuing redevelopment efforts in Downtown Las Vegas.
28 AugRegulation
Deadwood casinos increase July revenue 4.7% to $16.7m
Slots drove Deadwood’s July casino revenue growth, while table game revenue remained stable year on year.
28 AugDeals & M&A
US sweepstakes casino interest reaches 2026 peak in July
Sweepstakes casino interest reached its highest level of 2026 despite further state restrictions and bans.
28 AugDeals & M&A
NFL renews sponsorship agreements with DraftKings and FanDuel
DraftKings and FanDuel retain NFL sponsorship agreements following renewals two weeks before the season’s opening.
28 AugRegulation
Kalshi records $5.4bn in trading by US users aged 18–21
Users aged 18–21 traded approximately $3.9bn in sports contracts and parlays as leagues sought a minimum trading age of 21.
28 AugDeals & M&A
US online sports betting participation reaches 10% of adults
Surveyed online sports betting participation increased from 6% to 10% among US adults, reaching 17% among adults under 30.
28 AugDeals & M&A
MGM Excavating files claims exceeding $3.8m against Bally’s Chicago casino project
MGM Excavating’s liens seek more than $3.8m for allegedly unpaid work, including sums for two subcontractors.
28 AugRegulation
Kalshi faces further state litigation in Connecticut and Montana
Kalshi faced further legal disputes in Connecticut and Montana as the sector added entrants, data partnerships and distribution agreements.
28 AugDeals & M&A
Hard Rock Bet adds 23 casino games in New Jersey and Michigan
Hard Rock Bet expanded its New Jersey and Michigan casino catalogues with 23 titles, including White Hat Studios content.
28 AugRegulation
Montana federal judge rejects Kalshi injunction and further proceedings delay
Kalshi’s injunction request was denied without prejudice, and the state must answer its complaint within 21 days.
28 AugDeals & M&A
NFL renews DraftKings and FanDuel deals and adds Fanatics as betting partner
The NFL renewed multi-year DraftKings and FanDuel partnerships and appointed Fanatics Betting and Gaming as an official betting partner.
28 AugEnforcement & compliance
US authorities reportedly investigate further prediction-market insider trading cases
The reported investigations extend scrutiny to military-event and corporate earnings contracts, while authorities have yet to decide whether to bring charges.
28 AugRegulation
Sports betting operators contribute roughly $76m to US midterm elections
Sports betting operators contributed roughly $76m towards US midterm elections, including $29m from four operators to Win for America.
28 AugLicences & markets
bet365 launches sportsbook and online casino in West Virginia
The launch adds bet365 to West Virginia’s existing field of online sportsbook and casino operators.
28 AugDeals & M&A
Scientific Games launches Game Show Experience across four US markets
Nine scheduled lottery launches would expand distribution of Scientific Games’ television-themed scratchcards, Fast Play and digital games.
28 AugDeals & M&A
Bally’s replaces Tropicana casino proposal with entertainment, dining and retail in Las Vegas
The revised proposal removes the casino component from Bally’s planned redevelopment of the former Tropicana site.
28 AugDeals & M&A
Sportradar expands Polymarket partnership to over 20 leagues and competitions in US
The expansion gives Polymarket access to data, live streaming and integrity services across a broader range of sports competitions.
28 AugTenders & awards
IWG extends Michigan Lottery supply contract to July 2032
The contract secures six more years of IWG supplying Michigan Lottery with eInstant games through InstantRGS.
28 AugRegulation
Corporate donors spend $517m on US congressional races ahead of 2026 midterms
Online gambling businesses contributed alongside crypto and AI companies as corporate congressional spending surpassed the entire previous election cycle’s total.
28 AugDeals & M&A
Paradise Entertainment reports HKD82.6m first-half loss
Paradise Entertainment’s shift from profit to loss accompanies no interim dividend for shareholders.
28 AugRegulation
Gaming attorneys criticise CFTC over alleged defiance of court orders
The criticism puts the CFTC’s response to court orders under scrutiny from gaming attorneys.
27 AugPeople moves
DraftKings recruits counsel for gaming regulation
The hire adds counsel focused on gaming regulation to DraftKings.
27 AugRegulation
NGCB reports Nevada casino revenue rises 2.1% to $1.4bn in July
Nevada’s casino revenue increased statewide, with the Las Vegas Strip recording faster percentage growth.
27 AugDeals & M&A
Latin American social casino market forecast exceeds USD1.57bn by 2030
Investors and suppliers have a forecast projecting Latin America’s social casino market above USD1.57bn by 2030.
27 AugRegulation
White House and Donald Trump Jr. engage state officials over US prediction markets
North Carolina's approach allows CFTC-registered prediction market operators to operate without state licences while paying a 6% tax.
27 AugRegulation
Colorado casinos increase July revenue 2.9% to $103.2m
Slots supplied most Colorado casino revenue, while Black Hawk generated the highest regional total amid annual growth.
27 AugEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut files enforcement lawsuit against Kalshi over sports contracts
Connecticut’s lawsuit seeks to halt Kalshi’s sports contracts and impose penalties and repayment of revenue generated in the state.
27 AugRegulation
DraftKings faces California class action over prediction markets
DraftKings faces a California federal class action alleging its prediction markets constitute illegal sports betting as it increases advertising.
27 AugDeals & M&A
NFL agrees multi-year deals for three US sportsbook partners
The agreements give three sportsbook operators NFL marketing rights and official data access while requiring cooperation on betting integrity and responsible gambling.
27 AugEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut seeks injunction against Kalshi’s sports event contracts
Connecticut seeks to stop Kalshi’s alleged unlicensed sports wagering, while Kalshi asserts exclusive CFTC jurisdiction and appeals an enforcement ruling.
27 AugDeals & M&A
IEQ Capital buys $1.18m stake in Monarch Casino & Resort
IEQ Capital’s approximately $1.18m share purchase gives it roughly 0.05% ownership of Monarch Casino & Resort.
27 AugEnforcement & compliance
Columbia police seize $1.3m and 144 machines in alleged illegal gambling investigation
Authorities expect further indictments after seizing gambling machines and cash, leaving the alleged illegal gambling investigation open.
27 AugDeals & M&A
Nebraska casinos grow July revenue 32% to $28.1m
Nebraska’s five physical casinos reported 32% revenue growth to $28.1m in July, including retail sports betting.
27 AugDeals & M&A
Illinois gaming machines attract $3.09bn in July wagers
Illinois gaming machine wagering increased 7% year over year to $3.09bn in July, providing operators a market activity measure.
27 AugEnforcement & compliance
NJ DGE settles Caesars Sportsbook responsible gambling breaches with $251,250 fine
Caesars’ settlement entails a fine and profit forfeiture following cited signage deficiencies and alleged self-exclusion failures.
27 AugEnforcement & compliance
Monroe police charge business owner over alleged illegal gambling in North Carolina
The investigation led to a business owner’s felony gambling charge and seizure of money and suspected gambling devices.
27 AugEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut sues Kalshi to halt sports-event contracts
Connecticut seeks an immediate injunction halting Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, alleging sports betting without state authorisation.
27 AugEnforcement & compliance
Connecticut sues Kalshi to stop sports event contracts
Kalshi faces a lawsuit seeking to stop its Connecticut sports contracts while contesting state gambling authority under federal oversight.
27 AugDeals & M&A
US casinos invest in amenities to attract Gen Z visitors
US casino operators are investing in dining, concerts and other attractions to draw Gen Z visitors.
27 AugDeals & M&A
Moody's forecasts Melco Resorts revenue growth of 4.5% in 2026
Moody’s expects Macau gaming market expansion and stable market share to support Melco Resorts’ revenue growth.
27 AugEnforcement & compliance
NJ DGE fines Caesars Sportsbook $250k over responsible gambling violations
The settlement imposes a financial penalty on Caesars Sportsbook for responsible gambling violations in New Jersey.
27 AugRegulation
CFTC orders Kalshi to maintain New York trading despite court order
The CFTC’s instruction leaves Kalshi facing conflicting agency and court directions over continued trading in New York.
26 AugRegulation
DraftKings faces California class action over alleged illegal betting through prediction markets
DraftKings faces allegations that its prediction markets constitute illegal sports betting while increasing advertising in states without legal online wagering.
26 AugRegulation
Lawyers expect US Supreme Court to resolve sports event contract disputes
The disputes concern whether federal oversight of sports event contracts pre-empts state and tribal gambling regulation.
26 AugDeals & M&A
Caesars Entertainment schedules shareholder vote on $17.6bn Fertitta buyout
Caesars shareholders will vote on Fertitta Entertainment’s proposed takeover, which would take the company private.
26 AugRegulation
Victor Strategies executive criticises prediction markets offering sportsbook-style products
Gene Johnson’s criticism targets prediction markets offering player props, multi-leg combinations, point spreads and over/unders under federal regulation.
26 AugDeals & M&A
DraftKings expands prediction market advertising in US states without legal sports betting
DraftKings is increasing prediction market advertising in large US markets without legal sports betting ahead of the NFL season.
26 AugEnforcement & compliance
FBI drops investigation into alleged Las Vegas bookmaker William Roberts
Prosecutors continue pursuing the case against Roberts despite the FBI ending its investigation, while Roberts denies illegal bookmaking.
26 AugRegulation
Altenar opposes Sportradar’s Swiss arbitration request in US antitrust case
The dispute concerns suppliers’ access to official sports data for US sportsbook platforms and whether Altenar’s claims qualify for arbitration.
26 AugDeals & M&A
Kalshi signs sponsorship agreements with five MLB teams
Kalshi’s sponsorships expand MLB prediction market partnerships, with four new partners playing in states that prohibit sports betting.
26 AugLicences & markets
High Roller plans US prediction market launch for ROLR in 2026
High Roller has secured regulatory approvals and nearly completed technology development, choosing an introducing broker model to accelerate market entry.
26 AugEnforcement & compliance
Indiana authorities arrest five over alleged cockfighting and gambling operation
Indiana’s investigation led to arrests and warrants linked to felony allegations involving professional gambling, money laundering and tax evasion.
26 AugRegulation
Oxford legal scholars propose distinct US rules for prediction markets
The scholars urge regulators to address event contracts’ incentives for corrupt or illegal outcome influence without automatically applying securities-market rules.
26 AugRegulation
Federal judge pauses Novig prediction market litigation in Massachusetts
Novig’s Massachusetts litigation is paused, while its joint request with New Mexico officials seeks similar relief.
26 AugRegulation
Tribes oppose proposed federal swap treatment for US sports contracts
Tribes argue federal oversight of sports contracts would divert tribal gaming revenue and conflict with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
26 AugDeals & M&A
Kalshi secures prediction market partnerships with five MLB teams
The agreements give Kalshi advertising exposure and fan engagement opportunities across five MLB teams.
26 AugRegulation
Crypto, technology and online betting industries contribute $294m to US election campaigns
Online betting, cryptocurrency and technology contributed $294m to congressional elections as corporate spending exceeded the 2024 election cycle total.
26 AugRegulation
Maryland enacts law targeting offshore gambling operators and service providers
Maryland’s enforcement law targets offshore gambling operators and US businesses providing access, payment and advertising services.
26 AugRegulation
PredictIt executive forecasts possible Supreme Court review of prediction market regulation
Potentially conflicting appeals rulings could bring the CFTC-state dispute over event contract oversight before the Supreme Court, according to Pidot.
26 AugRegulation
Sports Betting Alliance gives $500,000 to five Virginia senators after online casino vote
The Sports Betting Alliance funded five Virginia senators after their online casino votes and the bill’s sponsor after the session.
26 AugDeals & M&A
Kalshi signs three MLB team partnerships as DraftKings targets California with Predictions advertising
Kalshi’s team partnerships and DraftKings’ Predictions advertising extend their California presence where sports betting remains illegal.
26 AugDeals & M&A
Optimove reports average monthly US online casino betting reaches $1,575 in July
US online casino operators gain a betting benchmark of $1,575 monthly, the highest across Optimove’s 12 months analysed.
26 AugEnforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged illegal online gambling
Florida’s lawsuits target Stake, VGW and payment providers over allegations involving unlicensed online casinos and gambling and consumer protection breaches.
26 AugDeals & M&A
Hard Rock Bet adds 17 casino games across New Jersey and Michigan
Hard Rock Bet expanded its online casino libraries in New Jersey and Michigan and Past Motor Racing collection in Florida.
26 AugRegulation
Nebraska petition clears signature thresholds for online sports betting ballot measure
Voter approval would let Nebraska’s five racinos partner with online sportsbooks under Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission oversight.
26 AugPeople moves
Games Valley appoints Jorge L Morales to oversee Americas operations
Games Valley’s first Director of Americas will manage regional commercial operations, including operator partnerships and customer relationships.
25 AugDeals & M&A
Kalshi signs prediction market agreements with Dodgers and four other MLB clubs
Kalshi’s partnerships with the Dodgers and four other MLB teams expand prediction market operators’ commercial relationships with clubs.
25 AugRegulation
MLBPA signals support for restrictions on players’ participation in VIP marketing
Operators’ personalised VIP campaigns involving players could face restrictions the MLB Players Association told Congress it would consider.
25 AugLicences & markets
DraftKings launches prediction market platform in California
DraftKings joins Kalshi and Polymarket in California’s prediction market sector, where traditional sports betting remains illegal.
25 AugDeals & M&A
The Nash Casino plans $2.7m charitable distribution in New Hampshire
The Nash Casino’s planned nonprofit distribution exceeds June’s payment, adding to its charitable contributions since opening.
25 AugRegulation
Maryland enacts law targeting illegal online gambling and domestic intermediaries
Maryland’s attorney general can issue cease-and-desist orders to illegal operators and domestic companies facilitating access from 1 October.
25 AugLicences & markets
DraftKings launches in California as Kalshi recruits lobbyists
Kalshi is lobbying to maintain California platform access as DraftKings goes live in the state.
25 AugRegulation
Michigan reports online gambling revenue growth of 22% to $346.1m in July
Michigan’s combined iGaming and online sports betting revenue increased 22% to $346.1m in July, documenting market growth for investors.
25 AugRegulation
Massachusetts records 1% decline in casino gaming revenue to $99m in July
Investors face a 1% July revenue decline across Massachusetts’ three casinos, with the $99.0m total including retail sports betting.
25 AugRegulation
Sports betting advocates spend $12.3m on Georgia legislative races
Investors can assess sports betting advocates’ $12.3m Georgia election spending alongside primary wins for almost all their backed candidates.
25 AugLicences & markets
Virginia Lottery grants BETER vendor registration for tenth US state
Virginia operators can obtain BETER’s tournament data and streams, with both offerings already available through bet365.
24 AugRegulation
Nevada challenges Kalshi’s state oversight argument over North Carolina tax
The dispute concerns states’ authority to oversee and tax prediction market operators’ activities.
24 AugDeals & M&A
US casino operators expand dining and entertainment investment
Casino operators are increasing investment in non-gaming attractions as younger gamblers favour online betting.
24 AugRegulation
CFTC committee examines prediction market manipulation risks
The committee examined manipulation risks, while disputed examples highlight disagreement over which products breached standards.
24 AugRegulation
Sports Betting Alliance gives $100,000 each to five Virginia senators backing online casinos
The contributions show the Sports Betting Alliance financially supporting five Virginia senators who backed online casino legalisation.
24 AugRegulation
Pennsylvania gaming revenue reaches $591.1m in July as online casinos lead
Online casinos led Pennsylvania’s gaming revenue categories and grew 9.09%, giving operators and investors a measure of category performance.
24 AugRegulation
Nevada challenges Kalshi’s preemption argument over North Carolina prediction market tax
Nevada challenges whether Kalshi’s support for state taxation alongside federal oversight strengthens its preemption case.
24 AugDeals & M&A
Gemini and Apex sign letter of intent for US prediction-market distribution
The proposed arrangement gives Gemini Titan exclusivity for regulated crypto event contracts distributed through Apex’s futures commission merchant.
24 AugDeals & M&A
Louisiana casinos increase July gaming revenue 8% to $185.5m
Louisiana’s 8% gaming revenue increase gives operators and investors a July performance measure across its 16 casinos.
24 AugRegulation
Nevada challenges Kalshi over North Carolina tax acceptance
Nevada uses Kalshi’s acceptance of North Carolina’s revenue tax to argue that states have authority over prediction markets.
24 AugRegulation
Prediction market operators expand sports offerings as litigation updates approach
Prediction market operators are expanding sports products while facing expected litigation developments and possible additional New York filings.
24 AugDeals & M&A
Massachusetts online sports wagers reach $587.1m in July
Massachusetts recorded $587.1m in July online sports wagers, but reported annual growth figures differ between headline and introductory text.
24 AugEnforcement & compliance
MGC reviews unusual betting linked to Ryan Gold case
Massachusetts’ review of unusual wagers adds regulatory scrutiny alongside Arizona’s separate investigation into betting connected to the Ryan Gold case.
24 AugDeals & M&A
Bally’s shares fall 26% after liquidity warning
Bally’s identified debt covenant liquidity risks and questioned its ability to continue operating despite revenue growth.
24 AugEnforcement & compliance
PGCB adds 11 people to Pennsylvania gambling exclusion lists
The additions expand Pennsylvania’s exclusion lists, including cases involving unattended children and alleged counterfeit notes.
24 AugRegulation
Michigan operators generate $346.13m in July online gambling revenue
Michigan operators’ combined online casino and sports betting revenue increased 1.4% despite sports betting handle falling 3%.
24 AugRegulation
Nevada cites North Carolina tax to challenge Kalshi’s regulatory position
Nevada argues Kalshi’s acceptance of North Carolina’s trading revenue tax acknowledges state regulatory power and supports Nevada taxation.
21 AugEnforcement & compliance
Nevada regulators approve US$7.2m Venetian penalty over anti-money laundering failings
Apollo accepted the Venetian’s US$7.2m anti-money laundering penalty while disputing its share of responsibility relative to Las Vegas Sands.
21 AugRegulation
CFTC holds hearing to inform prediction market roadmap
The CFTC committee hearing contributes to developing the agency’s prediction market roadmap amid tense exchanges.
21 AugDeals & M&A
Seneca Niagara announces US$47m renovation of 594 hotel rooms and suites
Seneca Niagara committed US$47m to renovating 594 rooms and suites, with work beginning in October across three floors at once.
21 AugRegulation
CFTC chair proposes new prediction market rules at advisory committee meeting
Selig proposed prediction market rules while defending federal oversight against challenges concerning legality and self-certification limits.
21 AugRegulation
Kalshi takes sports markets offline in Washington following court order
The court-linked sports shutdown limits Kalshi’s market offering in Washington State.
21 AugDeals & M&A
Michigan online sports betting revenue rises 52.7% in July
The increase indicates higher adjusted revenue for operators in Michigan’s online sports betting market in July.
21 AugRegulation
Massachusetts casinos record July revenue of $95.8m as total falls 1%
Operators face diverging revenue trends, with slot growth accompanying declining table games revenue and a 1% overall decline.
21 AugRegulation
Louisiana casinos generate $212.5m in July as revenue increases 7%
Louisiana’s casino revenue growth and sports betting results provide performance benchmarks for operators and investors.
21 AugRegulation
CFTC advisory committee holds first meeting with prediction markets on agenda
Sportsbook and prediction market executives have representation on the CFTC committee discussing prediction markets.
21 AugDeals & M&A
Pennsylvania operators increase July sports betting revenue 24% to $65m
Operators recorded 24% annual sports betting revenue growth, generating $65m with a 12.7% hold.
21 AugDeals & M&A
CDC Gaming names Light & Wonder gold sponsor of 2026 Day Zero Party
Gold sponsorship gives Light & Wonder a presence at CDC Gaming’s gathering ahead of the Global Gaming Expo.
21 AugRegulation
Trump urges Congress to pass Clarity Act as analyst predicts failure
Fischer’s forecast highlights contested prediction market authority, predicting states and tribes will prevail in disputes.
21 AugRegulation
Kalshi seeks relief from state enforcement as CFTC considers prediction market rules
Operators seeking relief from state enforcement face federal appeals proceedings as the CFTC moves towards new sector rules.
21 AugRegulation
Hawaii working group examines Delaware lottery and online gambling model
Hawaii officials are considering Delaware’s state-run approach as a possible model while studying gambling and lottery systems.
21 AugRegulation
CFTC challenges nine states over prediction market oversight
Operators face competing federal and state jurisdiction claims, alongside New York’s allegations against Kalshi over gambling and tax avoidance.
21 AugRegulation
CFTC outlines prediction market roadmap amid scrutiny of contract self-certification
The regulatory roadmap puts manipulation risks, consumer safeguards and event contract self-certification under industry scrutiny.
21 AugRegulation
FanDuel answers three of eight congressional questions on VIP practices
FanDuel’s response left five lawmakers’ questions about its VIP programme and responsible gambling practices unanswered.
21 AugRegulation
Trump backs US prediction markets as states challenge sports contracts
State regulators argue sports contracts require gambling licences, challenging platforms operating under CFTC oversight with substantial sports trading activity.
21 AugDeals & M&A
Genting Malaysia returns to profit with MYR27m in Q2 2026
Investors see a return to quarterly profit, although earnings remain below the comparable 2025 quarter.
21 AugEnforcement & compliance
NGC approves $7.2m Venetian settlement over bookmaker-linked activities
The Venetian’s current owners must pay $7.2m and improve anti-money-laundering procedures under the approved settlement.
20 AugPeople moves
Polymarket appoints former Uber vice-president as chief growth officer
Polymarket adds growth leadership from a former Uber vice-president as it expands US operations.
20 AugRegulation
Mississippi casinos record July revenue of $208.7m as total falls 0.9%
Mississippi’s July revenue decline combined rising slot revenue with falling table game revenue, revealing different performance across casino segments.
20 AugRegulation
GCI examines US online betting losses in comparative study
The study gives operators and regulators a comparison of legal operator results and illegal betting estimates concerning US consumer losses.
20 AugRegulation
Novig challenges Wisconsin enforcement powers over sports event contracts
Novig’s lawsuit seeks continued Wisconsin operations by asserting federal derivatives regulation over its sports event contracts.
20 AugDeals & M&A
NFL selects Fanatics as official sportsbook partner
Fanatics gains official NFL sportsbook partner status, filling a category vacant since the league’s previous agreements expired.
20 AugEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi bans three US congressional candidates over alleged trading on their own races
Kalshi’s bans and fines demonstrate enforcement against congressional candidates over alleged wagers involving their own candidacies.
20 AugRegulation
Lawyer says Democratic midterm win would not strengthen states against prediction markets
Federal backing for permitted operators and insufficient congressional support underpin a lawyer’s assessment that states would gain no midterm advantage.
20 AugDeals & M&A
DATA.BET expands virtual betting content for Latin America
Latin American sportsbooks gain access to round-the-clock bot matches through DATA.BET’s expanded virtual content offering.
20 AugRegulation
Sports betting advocates account for nearly half of Georgia committees’ $25m election spending
DraftKings and FanDuel help fund Win for America, which provided funding to political committees active in Georgia’s elections.
20 AugEnforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general brings sweepstakes casino cases against Stake, VGW and payment providers
The cases extend Florida's enforcement action to payment providers accused of facilitating transactions for Stake and VGW.
20 AugEnforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over sweepstakes casinos
Florida’s lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing to minors and seniors and identifies Trustly and Worldpay as facilitating gambling transactions.
20 AugRegulation
Novig parent challenges Wisconsin gambling jurisdiction in federal court
The lawsuit contests whether Wisconsin’s gambling laws apply to Novig’s sports contracts or federal commodities jurisdiction takes precedence.
20 AugRegulation
Michigan online sportsbooks increase adjusted revenue 52.7% in July
Operators recorded higher adjusted revenue despite declining wagers, while unavailable sport-level figures prevent measurement of the World Cup’s contribution.
19 AugRegulation
Amanda Fischer challenges CFTC handling of US prediction markets
The dispute concerns whether state and tribal gambling laws apply to prediction markets offering sports event contracts.
19 AugDeals & M&A
bet365 reports online slot performance across three US states
bet365’s report gives operators and suppliers visibility into the strongest-performing online slots across three US iGaming states.
19 AugDeals & M&A
Novig reports $128m trading volume in prediction markets debut week
Novig’s reported $128m opening-week trading volume gives investors a launch benchmark against its claimed comparison with Kalshi.
19 AugRegulation
Pennsylvania casinos generate $591m in July revenue
Pennsylvania’s revenue growth includes increases at Hollywood Casino at Penn National and Valley Forge Casino Resort.
19 AugDeals & M&A
Bally’s discusses selling rights to $1.1bn Las Vegas development
A potential project rights sale supports Bally’s search for capital while it carries approximately $4.5bn in debt.
19 AugRegulation
Trump plans White House meeting with prediction market executives
The planned White House meeting connects prediction market executives with President Trump and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman.
19 AugRegulation
Sports Betting Alliance gives Virginia senators US$500,000 after online casino bills stall
The alliance funded senators supporting online casino legalisation after lawmakers failed to reconcile competing bills.
18 AugRegulation
Maine casinos increase July revenue by 3.5% to $15.6m
Maine’s casino revenue growth combines rising slot receipts with falling table game revenue.
18 AugRegulation
Novig launches court challenges against five US states following prediction market debut
Novig’s sports prediction market launch was followed within two weeks by litigation against five US states.
18 AugRegulation
Nebraska casinos increase July revenue 31.8% to USD28.1m
Slots supplied most of Nebraska’s July casino revenue, while both slots and table games recorded annual growth.
18 AugRegulation
Former Cuomo aide urges New York to tax prediction market operators
Prediction market operators face calls for New York taxation alongside litigation over states’ allegations that they operate illegal sportsbooks.
18 AugRegulation
Judge denies Kalshi emergency relief in Connecticut dispute
Connecticut can enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi following the rejection of emergency relief pending appeal.
18 AugDeals & M&A
Novig reports first-week prediction market trading volume above USD125m
Novig’s first-week trading volume exceeded USD125m while its sports prediction exchange faces regulatory disputes in five states.
18 AugDeals & M&A
ParlayX develops prediction market platform focused on combination bets
ParlayX’s planned prediction market platform centres on combination bets, following its original intention to concentrate on parlays.
18 AugEnforcement & compliance
NGCB seeks daily fine over Kalshi’s alleged Nevada injunction breach
Kalshi faces a requested daily fine over alleged failure to geofence certain event contracts in Nevada.
18 AugEnforcement & compliance
FGCC seizes 60 allegedly illegal slot machines at Florida bingo venue
The seizure highlights enforcement exposure for venues offering allegedly illegal slots while presenting themselves as lawful bingo operations.
18 AugDeals & M&A
US legal sports betting handle reaches $167bn in FY 2025
Investors can assess US sports betting growth through $167bn in handle and a 23% increase in gross revenue.
18 AugEnforcement & compliance
US authorities charge 34 defendants in connected poker and NBA betting investigations
The alleged use of confidential player information concerns wagers placed through online sportsbooks and retail betting operations.
17 AugEnforcement & compliance
FGCC seizes 60 illegal slot machines from Cape Coral bingo venue
The action removes illegal slot machines from a venue that authorities said presented itself as a lawful bingo business.
17 AugRegulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers pursue prediction market regulation through HB 2711
Operators face proposed Pennsylvania prediction market regulation that would require neither taxes nor licences while permitting sports event contracts.
17 AugRegulation
CFTC faces court pressure as prediction market disputes continue
Court pressure on the CFTC and approaching geofencing deadlines give gambling industry investors regulatory developments to monitor.
17 AugEnforcement & compliance
NGCB seeks $120,000 daily fine against Kalshi over alleged Nevada noncompliance
Kalshi faces requested $120,000 daily fines over disputed compliance with a deadline to block specified bets in Nevada.
17 AugDeals & M&A
Penn Entertainment plans $195m relocation of New Orleans casino
Penn Entertainment’s planned $195m casino relocation requires Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval, making regulatory consent a condition for construction.
17 AugRegulation
Kansas casinos increase July revenue 3.2% to $37.3m
Investors can see Kansas casino revenue growth was supported by rising slot revenue despite falling table-game revenue.
17 AugDeals & M&A
Macquarie reiterates DraftKings Outperform rating after second-quarter results
Beynon’s assessment gives investors a view of DraftKings’ prediction market growth alongside its core business performance.
17 AugEnforcement & compliance
Nevada seeks daily fines against Kalshi over geofencing compliance
Kalshi faces potential daily fines as Nevada disputes compliance with the court-imposed geofencing deadline.
17 AugEnforcement & compliance
Washington court bars Kalshi sports contracts while allowing financial markets
Kalshi must introduce customer controls by 19 August and GeoComply screening by 2 September under Washington’s amended injunction.
17 AugDeals & M&A
JPMorgan reportedly ends Polymarket banking services over regulatory concerns
The reported termination suggests regulatory concerns could affect Polymarket’s access to banking services, although Polymarket says its broader JPMorgan relationship remains active.
17 AugRegulation
New Jersey gaming revenue reaches $678.1m in July, up 11.9%
For investors, internet gaming contributed $276.9m to New Jersey’s $678.1m July gaming revenue, which rose 11.9% annually.
17 AugRegulation
Connecticut judge rejects Kalshi’s emergency injunction request
Kalshi remains without its requested emergency injunction during appeal after the judge rejected reliance on the CFTC order.
17 AugDeals & M&A
DigiPlus appoints Teneo as strategic adviser for overseas expansion
DigiPlus appointed Teneo as strategic adviser while considering further overseas expansion and holding South African and Brazilian licences.
15 AugRegulation
Atlantic City casinos increase July gaming revenue by 7.1%
Atlantic City casinos recorded their highest monthly gaming revenue since 2012.
15 AugEnforcement & compliance
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged unlawful sports betting
The cases extend municipal consumer protection challenges to the two prediction-market platforms.
14 AugRegulation
CFTC orders Kalshi to continue New York event contracts
The federal order creates competing directions for Kalshi’s New York operations.
14 AugEnforcement & compliance
Washington court orders Kalshi geofencing after gambling-law ruling
The order requires Kalshi to implement geographic access restrictions in Washington.
14 AugEnforcement & compliance
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged unlicensed sports wagering
The lawsuit challenges the operators’ sports contracts under state gambling rules.
14 AugEnforcement & compliance
Washington court orders Kalshi to stop most event contracts
Kalshi must restrict its Washington offering and strengthen geofencing while some financial contracts remain available.
14 AugRegulation
Scotts Valley tribe challenges federal rejection of Vallejo casino site
The legal challenge contests a federal decision blocking the proposed casino.
14 AugRegulation
IRS advises Americans to use state-licensed betting platforms
The advice directs gamblers towards state-licensed platforms amid competing federal and state regulatory frameworks.
14 AugEnforcement & compliance
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged misleading practices
The lawsuits apply Baltimore’s consumer protection enforcement to prediction-market platforms.
14 AugEnforcement & compliance
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over sports wagering allegations
The lawsuit seeks penalties over alleged unlicensed wagering and consumer deception.
14 AugRegulation
New York lawmaker tempers online casino legalisation expectations
Woerner’s comments reduce expectations for near-term online casino legislation.
14 AugPeople moves
Washington governor appoints Victoria Woodards to gambling commission
The appointment adds Woodards to Washington’s gambling oversight commission.
14 AugRegulation
New Jersey collects $925.7m in gaming taxes
Higher digital gambling taxes increased operator costs and state receipts.
14 AugRegulation
Study estimates US illegal online gambling revenue at $97.4bn
The commissioned estimates place illegal-market revenue above the regulated online market.
14 AugEnforcement & compliance
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over sports contracts
The suits extend local challenges to the platforms’ sports contracts.
14 AugEnforcement & compliance
Honolulu police seize 39 gambling machines in raids
The searches removed machines and cash from suspected illegal gambling premises.
14 AugRegulation
Scotts Valley tribe challenges Interior Department over Vallejo casino
The lawsuit contests a decision affecting the tribe’s proposed California casino.
14 AugRegulation
Nevada problem gambling council ends NCPG affiliation
The Kalshi partnership has prompted the loss of a state affiliate.
13 AugRegulation
Pennsylvania bill proposes regulatory framework for prediction markets
The bill proposes a regulated route for prediction markets in Pennsylvania.
13 AugRegulation
Florida gambling interests contribute at least $12.2m to election campaigns
Gambling-related donors account for substantial contributions in Florida’s statewide election campaigns.
13 AugRegulation
Missouri casinos increase July revenue to $176.8m
Slots provided most of Missouri casinos’ July revenue.
13 AugLicences & markets
Fliff and Onyx Odds seek futures commission merchant registration
The applications represent potential routes from sweepstakes products into federally regulated event contracts.
13 AugRegulation
Kalshi cites CFTC emergency declaration in appellate injunction request
Kalshi is seeking appellate protection based on the regulator’s emergency action.
13 AugRegulation
North Carolina budget raises sports betting tax allocation
The change increases operator taxation and provides funding for university sports.
13 AugRegulation
Study estimates illegal US online gambling revenue at $97.4bn
The study estimates faster revenue growth outside the regulated US online gambling market.
13 AugEnforcement & compliance
Mississippi State reports two players’ Kalshi wagering violations
The cases apply NCAA wagering restrictions to bets placed through a prediction-market platform.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Polymarket partners with New York Yankees
The agreement gives Polymarket promotional exposure at Yankee Stadium.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Bally’s halts non-casino construction in Chicago dispute
The construction halt pauses non-casino elements of Bally’s planned resort.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Chicago councillors demand Bally’s resume full casino construction
The demand challenges the slowdown in delivery of parts of Bally’s Chicago casino development.
13 AugRegulation
Connecticut judge rejects Kalshi request to halt enforcement
Connecticut can continue applying its gambling laws to Kalshi’s sports contracts.
13 AugRegulation
Colorado restricts sports betting deposits and advertising
Sportsbooks must adjust payment controls, deposit limits and advertising practices to comply.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Pragmatic Play ends supply to US sweepstakes casinos
US sweepstakes operators lose access to Pragmatic Play content as supply licences expire.
13 AugRegulation
CFTC orders Kalshi to maintain New York operations
The federal directive seeks to maintain Kalshi’s operations despite the state’s lawsuit.
13 AugRegulation
NCPG supports Pennsylvania responsible gambling proposals with billboard objection
The proposed rules would change advertising standards and require players to acknowledge session information.
13 AugPeople moves
Nevada Gaming Commission opens wagering committee applications
The process will fill a vacancy on Nevada’s off-track wagering committee.
13 AugRegulation
Iowa reports lower casino revenue after promotional play tax exclusion
The tax change affects comparisons of Iowa casino revenue with the previous year.
12 AugRegulation
Study estimates illegal US online betting revenue at $97.4bn
The study estimates that illegal betting revenue grew faster than regulated online betting revenue.
12 AugRegulation
US illegal online gambling estimate reaches $97.4bn
The estimate indicates growth in online gambling outside the regulated market.
12 AugRegulation
Illinois casinos increase July revenue by 15%
The revenue increase accompanied the relocation of two casinos to land-based premises.
12 AugRegulation
Iowa casinos record 6% decline in July revenue
Slot revenue fell while table games recorded a small increase.
12 AugRegulation
New York City Council investigates prediction-market advertising
The inquiry brings prediction-market advertising practices under city-level scrutiny.
12 AugRegulation
New York City Council investigates prediction-market advertising
The platforms face disclosure requests concerning advertising practices and potential marketing to minors.
12 AugDeals & M&A
The Money Factory and CoinFrenzy cease operations
The closures remove two sweepstakes casino offerings as US restrictions expand.
12 AugRegulation
Gambling interests contribute over $12m to Florida politics
The contributions place gambling industry funding in Florida’s election campaign.
12 AugDeals & M&A
Flutter pursues two routes into US prediction markets
The strategy gives Flutter consumer and market-making roles in US prediction markets.
12 AugRegulation
Florida gambling interests contribute $12.2m to election campaigns
The filings show the scale of gambling-sector funding in Florida’s election campaigns.
12 AugRegulation
CFTC directs Kalshi to keep operating after emergency notification
The order directs continued operation while the New York dispute persists.
12 AugRegulation
Nevada problem gambling council plans NCPG split over Kalshi
The Kalshi relationship is costing NCPG support from a state affiliate.
12 AugRegulation
West Virginia University begins online gambling loss-chasing study
The research could help operators identify harmful betting patterns and design interventions.
12 AugRegulation
Nevada gambling council ends NCPG relationship over Kalshi partnership
The split removes a state affiliate from NCPG’s network over prediction market policy.
12 AugDeals & M&A
Flutter chief reports limited prediction market impact on sports betting
Jackson’s assessment addresses prediction markets’ effect on Flutter’s sports betting business.
11 AugRegulation
CFTC orders Kalshi to continue New York trading
The order creates opposing federal and state instructions for Kalshi’s New York operations.
11 AugRegulation
Maryland gaming contributes $1.637bn to state programmes
The figures quantify gaming’s contribution to Maryland programmes during the financial year.
11 AugRegulation
West Virginia University studies parlay betting with $300,000 grant
The grant supports research into betting behaviours associated with parlays and loss-chasing.
11 AugRegulation
Wisconsin groups sue to block tribal online sports betting
The lawsuit challenges implementation of Wisconsin’s tribal online betting arrangements.
11 AugRegulation
Connecticut judge rejects Kalshi injunction request and sports-market arguments
The decision rejects Kalshi’s requested protection from Connecticut’s gambling-law enforcement.
11 AugEnforcement & compliance
Iowa regulator fines FanDuel $95,000 for unauthorised wagers
The penalty concerns FanDuel’s offering of wagering markets prohibited by Iowa rules.
11 AugRegulation
Connecticut judge denies Kalshi preliminary injunction against gambling laws
The refusal denies Kalshi the requested temporary protection against state gambling law enforcement.
11 AugRegulation
Judge allows Rivers Casino Philadelphia data-breach lawsuit to proceed
The casino must continue defending claims over the alleged exposure of employee information.
11 AugRegulation
NCAA Division III revises sports wagering reinstatement rules
The revised framework changes penalties for student-athlete wagering while retaining stronger integrity safeguards.
11 AugRegulation
Maryland gambling contributes $1.637bn to public programmes
Sports betting contributed to increased funding for Maryland programmes and services.
11 AugRegulation
CasinoReviews.net study compares US gambling addiction search patterns
The study compares gambling-related search interest across jurisdictions with different online casino rules.
11 AugRegulation
Connecticut judge rejects Kalshi preliminary injunction request
The decision denies Kalshi the requested protection from Connecticut’s gambling-law enforcement.
11 AugRegulation
Connecticut judge denies Kalshi and Coinbase temporary relief
The decision leaves the companies without the requested temporary protection against state regulatory action.
11 AugRegulation
Rivers Casino Philadelphia data-breach class action proceeds
The casino faces litigation over alleged shortcomings in its data safeguards.
11 AugRegulation
Connecticut court denies Kalshi preliminary injunction
The decision leaves Connecticut’s attempt to apply gambling laws unhalted by the requested injunction.
10 AugDeals & M&A
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa expands smoke-free gaming area
The expansion increases smoke-free gaming space at the Tampa property.
10 AugRegulation
Connecticut judge denies Kalshi and Coinbase preliminary injunctions
The decisions deny the operators the preliminary protection they sought against state gambling regulation.
10 AugRegulation
Maryland gaming generates $1.6bn in fiscal 2026 taxes
Gaming taxes provide revenue for Maryland’s education and public programmes.
10 AugRegulation
Wisconsin online sports betting law faces constitutional challenge
The lawsuit seeks to block the law and future sports betting compact amendments.
10 AugEnforcement & compliance
Iowa regulator fines FanDuel $95,000 for betting violations
FanDuel faces penalties for two separate sports betting violations.
10 AugRegulation
Scotts Valley closes preview casino after federal land decision
The federal reversal halted the temporary casino and threatens the wider resort plan.
10 AugPeople moves
Happy Valley Casino names Peter Longi to lead operations
The appointment puts Longi in charge of the casino’s operations.
10 AugRegulation
CasinoReviews.net reports US gambling-related search trends
The analysis describes search patterns across states with differing online casino rules.
10 AugRegulation
GCI study estimates US unregulated online gambling at $97.4bn
The study claims unlicensed operators account for most US online gambling revenue.
10 AugDeals & M&A
Hollywood Casino Aurora records $17.4m in first-month revenue
The land-based casino generated its first monthly revenue and adds hotel accommodation to the offering.
10 AugRegulation
Novig files lawsuits against four states after prediction market launch
The lawsuits place Novig’s new prediction market platform in disputes with four states.
10 AugRegulation
Novig sues New York to prevent gambling enforcement
The suit challenges state enforcement against Novig’s prediction contracts.
10 AugDeals & M&A
Bally’s slows work on Chicago casino development
Slower construction affects the development while the core casino retains its expected opening year.
10 AugRegulation
NIGC enters seventh month without chairperson
The leadership vacancy is delaying some tribal property transactions.
10 AugEnforcement & compliance
US court orders Michael Lawrence Brannon to forfeit $25m
The sentence requires forfeiture of gambling proceeds without a prison term.
10 AugRegulation
Utah wins final judgment against Kalshi sports event contracts
The judgment leaves Kalshi’s sports contracts subject to Utah gambling restrictions.
10 AugRegulation
Tribal leaders urge Congress to prohibit gaming-like prediction contracts
The request seeks federal protection for tribal gaming rights against prediction market competition.
10 AugRegulation
New York sportsbook margins recover in July
Improved margins increased betting-derived education funding despite lower wagering volume.
9 AugEnforcement & compliance
Tradewinds operator forfeits $25m after illegal gambling guilty plea
The sentence requires forfeiture of proceeds from the offshore sportsbook operation.
8 AugRegulation
Novig challenges New York enforcement as nationwide market launches
The lawsuit seeks to protect Novig’s sports contracts from New York enforcement.
7 AugEnforcement & compliance
Texas judge sentences Scott Brannon over illegal Costa Rican gambling business
The sentence and forfeiture resolve the reported guilty plea over the illegal gambling operation.
7 AugRegulation
Illinois adds gambling disorder to addiction treatment law
Illinois can offer gambling treatment independently of a co-occurring substance-use disorder.
7 AugDeals & M&A
Sportsbook executives anticipate stronger NFL marketing competition
Operators are preparing competing products and marketing campaigns ahead of football betting.
7 AugEnforcement & compliance
Pennsylvania officials prepare for skill-game enforcement after court ruling
Operators face potential removal of skill machines unless lawmakers change the framework before the stay expires.
7 AugLicences & markets
Oddin.gg receives Kansas and Wyoming supplier licences
The licences extend Oddin.gg’s permitted US supply footprint.
7 AugRegulation
FGS survey finds 13% of sports fans use prediction markets
The survey shows limited prediction market adoption alongside support for oversight.
6 AugDeals & M&A
Polymarket agrees ATP streaming integration with Tennis Data Innovations
The agreement combines live tennis streaming with prediction-market access for US users.
6 AugLicences & markets
Novig launches regulated sports prediction market in 47 states
The launch adds a federally regulated sports event-contract exchange to the US market.
6 AugRegulation
Federal judge permits Utah gambling-law enforcement against prediction markets
The ruling allows Utah to pursue state gambling-law enforcement against the platforms.
6 AugRegulation
Survey finds over half of prediction traders used borrowed money
The survey identifies borrowing among respondents who trade on prediction markets.
6 AugRegulation
FGS Global survey finds most sports fans do not use prediction markets
The findings indicate prediction markets have yet to reach most surveyed sports fans.
6 AugRegulation
Arizona extends financial counselling to self-excluded gamblers
Self-excluded residents can access debt and financial recovery support without joining the treatment programme.
6 AugRegulation
CFTC chair warns against state-level prediction-market rules
Selig’s statement opposes state-level rules for prediction-market operators.
6 AugDeals & M&A
Red Rock Resorts exceeds revenue forecasts despite renovation disruption
Renovation disruption reduced available rooms and weighed on casino margins.
6 AugRegulation
Conservative groups challenge Wisconsin online sports betting law
The lawsuit challenges the legal basis of Wisconsin’s revised online sports betting framework.
6 AugLicences & markets
Novig launches nationwide sports prediction platform with minimum age of 21
The launch introduces a federally overseen sports prediction platform restricted to adults aged 21 and above.
6 AugRegulation
New Jersey lawmakers miss Meadowlands casino referendum deadline
The missed deadline prevents a Meadowlands casino referendum in November.
6 AugDeals & M&A
Arizona Lottery reports $1.52bn in annual sales
Lottery sales provide funding for several Arizona public programmes.
6 AugRegulation
Tribal leaders urge Congress to protect gaming authority from prediction markets
The intervention contests federal event-contract offerings that tribal representatives say bypass gaming protections.
6 AugRegulation
Novig sues New York following prediction-market launch
The litigation accompanies Novig’s nationwide prediction-market rollout.
6 AugDeals & M&A
Accel Entertainment raises second-quarter revenue to $368m
A larger gaming terminal network accompanied higher revenue and profit.
6 AugRegulation
Novig sues New York as sports trading platform launches nationwide
Novig’s lawsuit seeks protection from potential New York enforcement as it expands access.
6 AugDeals & M&A
Bally’s completes Sam’s Town Shreveport acquisition from Boyd Gaming
The acquisition adds an adjacent casino to Bally’s existing Shreveport operations.
6 AugRegulation
New Jersey appeals court upholds lifetime casino self-exclusion
The ruling leaves the petitioner’s lifetime self-exclusion in place despite objections concerning casinos outside New Jersey.
6 AugDeals & M&A
Flutter cuts guidance and names Dan Taylor as next chief executive
Additional US spending will reduce near-term profitability, according to Flutter.
6 AugLicences & markets
Novig launches nationwide US sports prediction platform
The designation enables Novig’s nationwide event-contract offering.
5 AugRegulation
WILL challenges Wisconsin mobile sports betting law
The lawsuit challenges the legal basis for Wisconsin’s mobile sports betting framework.
5 AugRegulation
Tribal leaders urge Senate action on sports prediction markets
The intervention seeks congressional action on sports contracts affecting tribal gaming interests.
5 AugEnforcement & compliance
Florida seniors oppose enforcement against gambling arcades
The enforcement effort faces opposition from residents who use the arcades.
5 AugLicences & markets
Novig relaunches US sports prediction-market exchange
The rollout expands access to Novig’s regulated sports prediction contracts.
5 AugRegulation
Maryland casinos record July gaming revenue decline
The figures show a year-on-year contraction in Maryland casino revenue.
5 AugRegulation
Utah judge allows gambling-law enforcement against Kalshi
The ruling permits Utah gambling-law enforcement while Kalshi prepares an appeal.
5 AugEnforcement & compliance
Utah judge permits gambling-law enforcement against Kalshi
The ruling leaves Kalshi subject to Utah gambling-law enforcement.
5 AugEnforcement & compliance
Utah judge rejects Kalshi’s federal pre-emption argument
Utah retains authority to apply its gambling laws to Kalshi.
5 AugRegulation
University of Mississippi seeks $2m annually for gambling research and treatment
The requested funding would support gambling research and treatment services.
5 AugRegulation
Utah judge denies Kalshi request to halt enforcement
Utah can continue enforcement despite Kalshi’s federal pre-emption argument.
5 AugRegulation
Utah court rejects Kalshi federal pre-emption claim
The judgment allows Utah to apply its gambling laws to Kalshi.
5 AugRegulation
Nevada rules require casinos to report cyberattacks within 24 hours
Casinos must meet a 24-hour notification requirement for cybersecurity attacks.
5 AugDeals & M&A
Kambi enters Nevada through 10-year Red Rock agreement
The agreement brings Kambi technology into Nevada’s sports betting market.
5 AugDeals & M&A
Tennessee lottery revenue decline pressures scholarship funding
Falling lottery proceeds could reduce scholarship awards or prompt changes to the funding model.
5 AugDeals & M&A
Polymarket signs US data and streaming agreement with Genius Sports
The agreement supports contract settlement, live viewing and integrity monitoring on Polymarket.
5 AugRegulation
South Carolina plaintiff sues DraftKings and Polymarket over event contracts
The lawsuit tests whether the platforms’ event contracts comply with South Carolina gambling law.
5 AugDeals & M&A
Connecticut primary contracts attract more than $100,000
The activity extends prediction market trading into state primary contests.
5 AugRegulation
Utah wins judgment applying gambling ban to Kalshi sports contracts
The judgment subjects Kalshi’s sports contracts to Utah’s gambling prohibition.
5 AugRegulation
MGCB cuts NCPG ties over Kalshi involvement
Kalshi’s involvement has cost the organisation support from the Michigan regulator.
5 AugRegulation
US appeals court revives Atlantic City casino pricing lawsuit
Plaintiffs can seek internal records as the alleged algorithmic pricing case proceeds.
5 AugRegulation
New Jersey enacts sweepstakes casino prohibition
Affected sweepstakes platforms face fines for operating under the prohibited model.
5 AugRegulation
Pennsylvania bill proposes prediction-market rules and daily penalties
The proposal would establish state requirements and substantial potential penalties for prediction-market operators.
4 AugRegulation
Utah judge denies Kalshi injunction against gambling enforcement
The ruling permits Utah to enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi.
4 AugLicences & markets
Novig launches sports prediction exchange across 47 states
The launch expands access to Novig’s federally regulated sports event contracts.
4 AugRegulation
Soldier’s lawyers challenge Polymarket prosecution
The defence challenges whether the alleged prediction market conduct constitutes a crime.
4 AugLicences & markets
Arizona awards Circa Sports betting licence
The licence permits Circa Sports to enter Arizona’s betting market.
4 AugRegulation
Ohio candidates Amy Acton and Don Kissick support online casinos
The candidates’ positions indicate support for potential online casino legislation.
4 AugDeals & M&A
Polymarket partners with ATP for streaming and prediction contracts
The deal combines ATP streaming access with prediction-market trading for US users.
4 AugRegulation
Kalshi seeks federal order against Iowa sports-contract enforcement
The request seeks to prevent Iowa gambling-law enforcement against Kalshi’s sports contracts.
4 AugLicences & markets
Circa Sports secures Arizona sports betting licence
The licence allows Circa Sports to enter Arizona’s regulated sports betting market.
4 AugDeals & M&A
Polymarket partners with Genius Sports on US Serie A coverage
The partnership connects sports coverage and official data with Polymarket’s US offering.
4 AugEnforcement & compliance
CFTC sanctions George Santos over Kalshi market manipulation
The action addresses manipulation of a contract linked to Santos’s own conduct.
4 AugEnforcement & compliance
Florida arcade advocates seek regulation after June enforcement
The closures have prompted competing calls for regulated arcades and continued illegal-gambling enforcement.
4 AugEnforcement & compliance
George Santos agrees $35,000 CFTC settlement over Kalshi trade
The settlement resolves an investigation into an alleged event-contract trade involving Santos’ own attendance.
4 AugEnforcement & compliance
New York seeks at least $36bn from Kalshi
The lawsuit seeks substantial financial penalties for alleged unlicensed sports betting.
4 AugRegulation
Virginia gambling helpline reports calls rising more than 2,000%
Older adults represent a significant share of demand for Virginia’s gambling support services.
4 AugLicences & markets
ADG allocates Arizona sports betting licence to Circa
The allocation permits Circa to enter Arizona once its launch preparations are complete.
4 AugLicences & markets
Arizona approves Circa sports and event wagering launch
The approval allows Circa to enter Arizona’s wagering market.
4 AugRegulation
Jefferies reports record July prediction-market trading volume
World Cup activity contributed to higher prediction-market trading volume.
4 AugRegulation
Colorado records $6.4bn in annual sports wagers
Higher betting tax receipts increase funding for Colorado water projects.
4 AugRegulation
Ohio governor candidates outline online gambling positions
The candidates’ positions indicate different potential approaches to Ohio gambling expansion.
4 AugLicences & markets
Arizona grants Circa Sports betting licence
The licence gives Circa Sports access to Arizona’s betting market.
4 AugRegulation
Jefferies reports $1.91bn average daily prediction market volume
The figures show increased prediction market turnover during the World Cup period.
4 AugRegulation
New Hampshire gaming revenue increases 31% in June
Charitable casino operators and nonprofits received higher gaming revenue following the expansion of permitted offerings.
4 AugTenders & awards
SC Education Lottery opens tender closing 10 November 2026
The tender gives suppliers a submission deadline for a public procurement opportunity.
3 AugLicences & markets
Arizona awards sports betting licence to Circa Sports and tribal partner
The award allows Circa Sports to expand its sports betting operation into Arizona.
3 AugRegulation
Papaya files Chapter 15 while appealing $719m verdict
Papaya is pursuing business protection alongside its appeal against the monetary verdict.
3 AugDeals & M&A
Ilitch Gaming completes Ocean Casino Resort acquisition
The purchase consolidates Ocean Casino Resort under Ilitch Gaming ownership.
3 AugLicences & markets
Oddin.gg secures approvals in Kansas and Wyoming
The approvals allow Oddin.gg to supply esports betting products in two additional US markets.
3 AugDeals & M&A
Bally’s completes Sam’s Town Shreveport purchase from Boyd Gaming
The acquisition adds a Shreveport casino property to Bally’s regional portfolio.
3 AugRegulation
South Carolina resident sues DraftKings and Polymarket over sports contracts
The complaint challenges the legality of the companies’ sports event contracts.
3 AugRegulation
Ohio casinos increase June revenue to $84.9m
Both slot machines and table games generated higher revenue than a year earlier.
3 AugRegulation
California federal court dismisses gambling-loss RICO claims against DraftKings
The ruling blocks the plaintiffs’ attempt to recover gambling losses through the dismissed RICO claims.
3 AugRegulation
Indiana casino campaign groups seek support ahead of referendums
Successful local votes would enable counties to seek casino development proposals.
3 AugRegulation
Massachusetts House bill proposes historical racing machines at Raynham Park
The proposal would authorise a new gambling machine offering at Raynham Park.
3 AugEnforcement & compliance
New York sues Kalshi over alleged unlicensed gambling
The lawsuit challenges Kalshi’s ability to offer event contracts in New York.
3 AugEnforcement & compliance
CFTC fines George Santos roughly $35,000 for prediction market manipulation
The penalty addresses misleading public statements linked to event contract trading.
3 AugRegulation
Scotts Valley tribe plans challenge to casino eligibility withdrawal
The withdrawal puts the land’s casino eligibility into dispute.
3 AugRegulation
US Interior Department ruling delays Scotts Valley casino plans
The federal decision creates a legal obstacle to the planned Vallejo casino.
3 AugEnforcement & compliance
George Santos settles CFTC manipulation case for $35,000
The agreement resolves the regulator’s market manipulation investigation.
3 AugDeals & M&A
IG’s planned Underdog purchase targets US exchange infrastructure
The planned transaction would bring regulated exchange and clearing capabilities into IG’s prediction-market expansion.
3 AugEnforcement & compliance
New York brings $36bn gambling-law action against Kalshi
Kalshi faces a state legal challenge over whether its prediction market complies with gambling law.
3 AugDeals & M&A
The Nash distributes $2.4m to New Hampshire charities
The distribution transfers casino earnings to nonprofits under New Hampshire’s charitable gaming model.
3 AugDeals & M&A
Hard Rock Bet adds games across three US states
The rollout expands the operator’s state-specific game catalogues.
3 AugEnforcement & compliance
South Carolina claimant sues Polymarket and DraftKings Predictions
The complaint challenges the platforms’ authority to offer their products in South Carolina.
2 AugLicences & markets
Nevada approves Boomer’s Sportsbook for two additional locations
The approvals extend the number of locations where Boomer’s can operate.
1 AugRegulation
Louisiana sweepstakes casino ban enters force with higher penalties
Dual-currency sweepstakes casinos face prohibition and increased enforcement penalties in Louisiana.
1 AugEnforcement & compliance
George Santos receives US penalty over betting manipulation
The penalty concerns alleged misuse of social media to profit from betting.
July 2026
31 JulEnforcement & compliance
New York seeks $36bn from Kalshi in court action
The court action seeks substantial damages while leagues press for trading age standards.
31 JulEnforcement & compliance
New York launches lawsuit against Kalshi
The lawsuit adds to the legal uncertainty facing Kalshi’s prediction-market operations.
31 JulEnforcement & compliance
New York attorney general sues Kalshi over alleged unauthorised gambling
The lawsuit challenges Kalshi’s authority to operate in New York.
31 JulRegulation
Arizona report records rise in weekly gambling
The findings provide Arizona officials with information for targeting gambling-harm measures.
31 JulEnforcement & compliance
New York attorney general sues Kalshi over gambling allegations
The lawsuit challenges Kalshi’s event-contract operations under New York gambling rules.
31 JulEnforcement & compliance
New York sues Kalshi over alleged unlicensed gambling
The lawsuit challenges Kalshi’s authority to offer event contracts in New York.
31 JulRegulation
State attorneys general challenge CFTC authority over sports contracts
The coalition contests the federal legal basis for regulating sports prediction contracts.
31 JulEnforcement & compliance
New York seeks $36bn damages and restrictions against Kalshi
The lawsuit seeks damages and an order restricting Kalshi’s operations.
31 JulLicences & markets
Cedar Crossing advances Iowa casino opening to November
The revised schedule brings the planned start of casino operations forward.
31 JulEnforcement & compliance
New York sues Kalshi over alleged unlicensed gambling
The lawsuit seeks to stop Kalshi’s New York operations and recover money for consumers.
31 JulEnforcement & compliance
New York attorney general sues Kalshi over alleged missing gambling permit
The lawsuit contests Kalshi’s legal authority to offer its products in New York.
31 JulRegulation
US appeals court allows Atlantic City casino pricing class action
The ruling permits the proposed casino pricing claims to proceed.
31 JulEnforcement & compliance
New York challenges Kalshi event contracts in state court
The lawsuit challenges Kalshi’s authority to offer event contracts under New York law.
31 JulRegulation
Tribal gaming groups seek changes to Clarity Act
The groups seek to preserve state and tribal gambling oversight within digital asset legislation.
31 JulDeals & M&A
IG Group agrees $1.1bn acquisition of Underdog
The proposed purchase would give IG Group an entry into US prediction markets.
31 JulLicences & markets
Binance.US plans CFTC application for prediction markets
The planned application would seek regulatory permission for Binance.US prediction markets.
31 JulRegulation
Rhode Island casinos record June revenue of $51.6m
Higher slot revenue did not prevent a small decline in total casino revenue.
30 JulLicences & markets
Oddin.gg receives Kansas and Wyoming approvals
The approvals expand the supplier’s access to regulated esports betting customers.
30 JulEnforcement & compliance
DraftKings faces lawsuit alleging prediction products breach California gambling rules
The complaint challenges DraftKings’ classification of its prediction products as trading.
30 JulRegulation
Sixth Circuit hears Kalshi arguments involving Ohio and Tennessee
The hearing leaves Kalshi’s disputed access in Ohio and Tennessee unresolved.
30 JulRegulation
State attorneys general and casinos contest CFTC sports authority
The objections challenge the CFTC’s proposed oversight of sports contracts.
30 JulRegulation
Appeals court revives Atlantic City casino room pricing lawsuit
The reversal allows the room price coordination allegations to proceed.
30 JulRegulation
Florida adds public nuisance law to gambling enforcement powers
The law adds an enforcement mechanism against illegal gambling in Florida.
30 JulRegulation
Second Circuit denies Kalshi emergency injunction against New York enforcement
The decision leaves New York enforcement unhalted by the emergency injunction Kalshi requested.
30 JulLicences & markets
Oddin.gg wins supplier approvals in Kansas and Wyoming
The approvals permit Oddin.gg to supply esports betting products in both states.
30 JulEnforcement & compliance
California resident sues DraftKings over prediction-market products
The lawsuit contests the legality of DraftKings’ sports prediction products.
30 JulDeals & M&A
IG Group agrees to buy Underdog for up to $1.3bn
The proposed purchase would give IG Group an established US prediction-markets business.
30 JulDeals & M&A
Massachusetts Lottery generates over $1bn in annual net profit
The lottery’s annual net profit provides revenue for the Commonwealth.
30 JulRegulation
PHAI drops Massachusetts casino data lawsuit
The portal gives researchers access to casino data for gambling harm studies.
30 JulRegulation
NFL seeks bans on prediction-market products it links to manipulation risks
The request would restrict prediction-market products the league considers vulnerable to manipulation.
30 JulDeals & M&A
Robinhood prediction-market customers approach two million
The customer figures indicate a growing event-contract business at Robinhood.
30 JulRegulation
US appeals court revives New Jersey casino pricing lawsuit
The ruling allows the algorithmic-pricing allegations against casino operators to return to litigation.
30 JulRegulation
Wisconsin judge rejects CFTC request to halt prediction market enforcement
The decision leaves Wisconsin able to pursue its gambling enforcement.
30 JulRegulation
Wisconsin judge denies CFTC injunction over sports prediction markets
The refusal leaves Wisconsin’s enforcement efforts unhalted by the requested injunction.
30 JulRegulation
New Jersey casinos seek federal restrictions on sports prediction contracts
The request seeks federal restrictions on contracts the industry says may conflict with state gambling law.
30 JulRegulation
Nevada casinos generate $1.34bn in June gaming revenue
June gaming revenue changed little despite a positive fiscal-year finish.
30 JulEnforcement & compliance
US appeals judge denies Kalshi injunction against New York action
The denied injunction leaves New York able to pursue enforcement while Kalshi’s lawsuit continues.
30 JulEnforcement & compliance
MGC reviews alleged sports betting noncompliance
The review concerns potential compliance action affecting retail and online sports betting operators.
30 JulRegulation
Gaming associations challenge proposed federal prediction-market oversight
The associations’ objections challenge the proposed division of regulatory authority over event contracts.
29 JulRegulation
Judge refuses CFTC injunction against Wisconsin enforcement
Wisconsin’s enforcement efforts continue without the preliminary restriction sought by the CFTC.
29 JulRegulation
Appeals court restores Atlantic City casino pricing lawsuit
The ruling allows the casino hotel pricing allegations to proceed in court.
29 JulRegulation
FanDuel and DraftKings contest Philadelphia gambling-harm lawsuit
The operators dispute a customer’s gambling-harm allegations in a case whose next procedural step remains uncertain.
29 JulRegulation
Minnesota injunction blocks implementation of prediction-market ban
Minnesota cannot implement its prediction-market ban while the preliminary injunction applies.
29 JulRegulation
NBA challenges CFTC prediction-market rulemaking
The letter adds basketball’s objections to the federal prediction-market rulemaking process.
29 JulRegulation
Minnesota judge blocks enforcement of new prediction-market law
The injunction limits immediate enforcement while leaving questions over sports contracts unresolved.
29 JulFunding
ProphetX raises $35m with FDJ-linked fund participation
The funding provides capital for ProphetX’s platform development.
29 JulDeals & M&A
Hard Rock Bet ends US credit card deposits
Customers must use alternatives to credit cards when funding Hard Rock Bet accounts.
29 JulRegulation
Federal judge blocks Minnesota prediction-market ban
The injunction prevents Minnesota’s ban from taking effect while the legal dispute proceeds.
29 JulRegulation
CFTC prediction-market proposal draws conflicting stakeholder responses
The responses present competing demands for the proposed federal prediction-market framework.
29 JulLicences & markets
Massachusetts Lottery launches online platform
The launch opens digital lottery sales and directs projected profits to early education support.
29 JulRegulation
Minnesota judge temporarily blocks prediction market ban
The injunction pauses enforcement of the challenged prediction market prohibition.
29 JulRegulation
Steuben County approves November casino referendum
The referendum determines whether Steuben County remains eligible for the casino licence.
29 JulRegulation
Arizona agency reports persistent gambling problems
The figures indicate persistent gambling harm alongside increased participation.
29 JulRegulation
New York federal judge rejects Kalshi injunction request
The decision leaves Kalshi challenging New York’s gambling-law authority on appeal.
29 JulRegulation
Arkansas gambling helpline records more than 4,520 calls
The helpline recorded increased demand for gambling-related assistance.
28 JulRegulation
Nevada sportsbooks record June betting-volume rebound
The rebound reverses the earlier decline in Nevada sportsbook wagering volume.
28 JulRegulation
Illinois governor signs law recognising gambling disorder as addiction
The classification enables expanded state support for people experiencing gambling disorder.
28 JulRegulation
Hard Rock Bet ends US credit card deposits
Hard Rock Bet customers must use other deposit methods for its US gambling products.
28 JulRegulation
Nevada gaming revenue rises as Las Vegas Strip revenue declines
Statewide gaming revenue increased despite lower revenue on the Strip.
28 JulRegulation
Court suspends Minnesota prediction-market ban
The preliminary order blocks Minnesota from enforcing its prediction-market prohibition.
28 JulRegulation
Colorado casinos record 0.4% decline in June revenue
Rising table-game revenue did not offset the decline in slot revenue.
28 JulRegulation
Campaign for Fairer Gambling seeks New Jersey microbetting ban
The campaign seeks removal of online microbetting from New Jersey’s betting offering.
28 JulRegulation
NCLGS urges Congress to ban sports prediction markets
The resolution adds state legislators’ support to calls for a federal prohibition.
28 JulRegulation
Judge pauses Minnesota prediction market ban
The injunction temporarily prevents enforcement of Minnesota’s prediction market prohibition.
28 JulRegulation
New York judge orders Papaya Gaming to pay Skillz $719m
The order imposes a substantial payment obligation on Papaya Gaming.
28 JulRegulation
Federal judge blocks Minnesota prediction-market ban
The ruling prevents the proposed state restriction from proceeding against prediction-market operators.
28 JulRegulation
Minnesota judge blocks planned event-contract ban
The ruling pauses Minnesota’s ban while its legal interpretation remains disputed.
28 JulRegulation
NFL seeks tighter CFTC rules for sports contracts
The NFL’s requests would impose additional limits and safeguards on sports prediction contracts.
28 JulDeals & M&A
Fanatics agrees purchase of BGC exchange and clearing assets
The planned acquisition would give Fanatics infrastructure for its own prediction market exchange.
28 JulRegulation
US gambling bills lack clear congressional path
The stalled bills leave proposed federal betting safeguards and contract restrictions unresolved.
28 JulLicences & markets
G2 Digital launches Vegas Club Casino in New Jersey
The launch adds a regulated casino brand using Caesars market access and White Hat technology.
28 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers examine prediction market framework
The bill would create state oversight while allowing sports event contracts.
28 JulRegulation
US representatives propose restrictions on sports event contracts
The proposal would restrict prediction-market platforms offering sports and casino contracts under federal oversight.
28 JulRegulation
NCLGS resolution backs state control of sports prediction markets
The resolution endorses state authority over sports prediction markets and gambling policy.
28 JulRegulation
IRS hears objections to gambling loss deduction limit
The deduction limit could leave gamblers with tax liabilities despite losses offsetting their winnings.
28 JulRegulation
Judge signals possible rejection of DraftKings dismissal request
The preliminary view leaves DraftKings facing potential continuation of consumer protection litigation.
28 JulEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi agrees to shut Nevada operations
The agreement requires Kalshi to end Nevada activity following problems implementing the court order.
27 JulRegulation
CFTC issues prediction-market self-certification advisory
The advisory directs attention to compliance with contract self-certification requirements.
27 JulEnforcement & compliance
Florida casino inspection becomes focus of federal corruption investigation
The earlier inspection provides evidence being examined in the federal investigation.
27 JulLicences & markets
Nevada Gaming Commission approves two Boomer’s sportsbook locations
The approvals allow Boomer’s to operate sportsbooks at two additional Nevada venues.
27 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania refers prediction market bill to consumer protection committee
The referral advances committee consideration of a prediction market regulatory framework.
27 JulRegulation
Kalshi agrees Nevada geofencing under threat of daily penalty
Kalshi must implement geofencing to avoid the daily penalty.
27 JulEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi agrees Nevada geofencing restrictions
The agreement requires Kalshi to restrict Nevada access to its sports contracts.
27 JulDeals & M&A
Nevada regulators approve MGM and Caesars shelf-offering plans
The approvals advance plans linked to possible changes in the operators’ public ownership status.
27 JulRegulation
Oregon Lottery proposes alternatives to retailer contract termination
The proposal would let some retailers continue trading while losing a week’s compensation.
27 JulRegulation
US lawmakers propose dedicated funding for gambling disorder research
The proposal would create a dedicated funding stream for gambling disorder research.
27 JulRegulation
Illinois governor signs gambling harm prevention legislation
The law broadens Illinois’ gambling harm education, prevention and treatment provisions.
27 JulRegulation
Arkansas gambling helpline calls increase 22.5% in first half
Gambling support demand increased alongside mobile wagering activity in Arkansas.
27 JulRegulation
Oregon Lottery schedules retailer satisfaction survey
Retailers can contribute feedback to Oregon Lottery’s planning of support and services.
27 JulRegulation
Illinois governor signs responsible gambling legislation
The enactment expands Illinois’s responsible gambling framework.
27 JulRegulation
NYSGC warns of Mega Millions impersonation scam
The warning identifies impersonation attempts using lottery branding to obtain money and personal information.
27 JulEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi agrees third-party Nevada location checks
The geofencing agreement addresses alleged noncompliance with Nevada’s court restrictions.
27 JulEnforcement & compliance
NGCB sets deadline for Kalshi Nevada shutdown
The agreement imposes a deadline and financial consequences for incomplete Nevada blocking.
27 JulEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi agrees Nevada withdrawal deadline with NGCB
Kalshi faces daily penalties if it misses the agreed Nevada withdrawal deadline.
27 JulRegulation
Maine awaits rules and licences after online casino legalisation
Operator launches depend on regulatory preparations while litigation challenges the market structure.
27 JulRegulation
Tarik Khan proposes Pennsylvania prediction-market framework
The bill offers a state regulatory route for prediction-market platforms.
27 JulRegulation
DraftKings seeks costs after Iowa parlay case victory
The ruling leaves the operators seeking recovery of litigation costs.
27 JulEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi agrees Nevada event-contract restrictions
The agreement restricts Kalshi’s Nevada offering and creates potential daily financial consequences.
26 JulRegulation
Fertitta counsel questions Texas legalisation prospects and predicts state oversight
Scheinthal’s comments express doubts about Texas expansion and expectations of state control over prediction markets.
26 JulEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi agrees to stop Nevada wagering by 12 August
Kalshi faces daily penalties if it misses the agreed deadline to stop Nevada wagering.
25 JulDeals & M&A
Fertitta executives outline planned Caesars integration to Nevada regulators
The proposed transaction would bring Fertitta’s operations into Caesars’ framework.
25 JulEnforcement & compliance
Kalshi agrees third-party geofencing for Nevada
The agreement requires Kalshi to strengthen Nevada access restrictions through an external location provider.
24 JulLicences & markets
Novig files sports event contract plans with CFTC
The filings seek approval for a wider sports prediction market offering.
24 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose prediction market insider trading penalties
The proposal would create civil penalties for prediction market insider trading.
24 JulRegulation
North American lottery association seeks clarity on sports event contracts
The association seeks a clearer regulatory approach to sports prediction contracts.
24 JulRegulation
Kalshi seeks emergency injunction against New York gambling enforcement
The request seeks to extend Kalshi’s protection beyond the state’s temporary enforcement pause.
24 JulRegulation
Nevada lawmakers plan federal bill restricting sports-event contracts
The proposed federal bill would restrict sports prediction contracts.
24 JulRegulation
Campaign for Fairer Gambling urges New Jersey microbetting ban
The campaign seeks restrictions on a form of sports betting it associates with greater harm.
24 JulRegulation
Florida non-tribal casinos record 3.4% decline in June slot revenue
Most Florida non-tribal casinos recorded lower slot revenue than a year earlier.
24 JulRegulation
Deadwood casinos increase June revenue by 13.6%
Slot machines supplied most of Deadwood casinos’ June revenue.
24 JulRegulation
Culinary union backs federal ban on sports prediction markets
The union adds support to proposed limits on prediction market products.
24 JulEnforcement & compliance
Washington sues Playtika and Aristocrat over social casino apps
The lawsuit challenges social casino access and seeks recovery of Washington users’ spending.
24 JulRegulation
Nevada lawmakers propose federal restrictions on sports event contracts
The proposal would prevent registered exchanges from offering the specified gambling contracts.
24 JulRegulation
Nevada lawmakers propose ban on sports prediction contracts
The proposal would restrict the event contracts exchanges may list.
24 JulDeals & M&A
Bally’s completes Chicago casino steel framework
Completion of the steel structure advances the project towards interior construction.
24 JulEnforcement & compliance
Jason Noah Feinman receives prison sentence over illegal gambling business
The case results in imprisonment for an admitted illegal gambling operation serving US customers.
24 JulRegulation
Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington over gambling enforcement threat
The lawsuit challenges Washington’s proposed application of gambling enforcement to OG.
24 JulEnforcement & compliance
Ryan Gold appeals NFL suspension and denies gambling allegations
The disciplinary finding remains disputed through the NFL’s internal appeal process.
24 JulDeals & M&A
Genting begins further construction at New York casino
The construction phase expands the property’s planned accommodation, entertainment and gaming capacity.
24 JulDeals & M&A
Nevada regulators question proposed People Inc purchase of MGM Resorts
The proposed transaction faces questions from Nevada gaming regulators.
24 JulDeals & M&A
Aristocrat installs new Monopoly slot version at Venetian Las Vegas
The installation adds the new slot version to Venetian’s gaming floor.
23 JulRegulation
US senators seek sports prediction-contract ban in CLARITY Act
The request would add sports and casino prediction-contract restrictions to the proposed legislation.
23 JulRegulation
Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington over event-contract oversight
The lawsuit contests Washington’s authority over OG’s event-contract products.
23 JulDeals & M&A
Cordish casino commits $2m to Philadelphia road project
The contribution settles a longstanding dispute over the casino’s local road infrastructure.
23 JulRegulation
Nevada lawmakers introduce Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act
The proposed federal legislation would restrict sports-event contracts offered by prediction markets.
23 JulRegulation
Wisconsin warns election bettors of voting restrictions and felony exposure
The warning identifies voting and criminal consequences for election betting.
23 JulRegulation
Arizona survey reports gambling participation among 84% of adults
The survey describes the reach and frequency of gambling among Arizona adults.
23 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce prediction-market framework bill
The bill would establish a state regulatory framework for prediction markets.
23 JulDeals & M&A
Bragg completes $9m Drayton International purchase
The purchase adds Drayton International to Bragg’s US expansion plans.
23 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose untaxed prediction market framework
The bill would create operating requirements without a prediction market tax.
23 JulRegulation
California signs pending Fort Mojave casino compact
The pending compact would change casino authorisations and financial obligations for the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe.
23 JulFunding
Greenbrier owners seek refinancing of nearly $300m overdue debt
The resort’s owners face refinancing pressure while resisting a takeover bid.
23 JulRegulation
Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington to prevent enforcement
The lawsuit seeks protection for OG against prospective Washington enforcement.
23 JulDeals & M&A
Resorts World New York City expands slots floor
The reopened floor increases the casino’s capacity ahead of broader redevelopment.
23 JulLicences & markets
Terrible’s reopens Primm Valley Casino
The reopening restores casino and hotel operations under a new operator.
23 JulRegulation
Arizona official warns of rising gambling-harm exposure
The warning links more frequent gambling participation with increased exposure to harm.
23 JulEnforcement & compliance
Florida authorities arrest three relatives over alleged gambling and drug offences
The case targets alleged gambling operations within a wider retail-store criminal investigation.
23 JulDeals & M&A
Kalshi launches US midterm election forecasting hub
The hub expands Kalshi’s election information offering beyond trade execution.
23 JulDeals & M&A
G2 Digital launches Vegas Club Casino in New Jersey
The agreement supplies the platform supporting Vegas Club Casino’s New Jersey launch.
23 JulRegulation
PGCB approves Stadium Casino RE traffic-project consent agreement
The agreement commits the casino to contributing towards a local traffic project.
22 JulLicences & markets
Choctaw launches free-to-play sports prediction app in Oklahoma
The launch creates a sports prediction product while real-money online betting remains unavailable to the operator.
22 JulRegulation
DraftKings and FanDuel seek dismissal of Pennsylvania addiction lawsuit
The operators dispute the legal basis of the plaintiffs’ addiction claims.
22 JulRegulation
Wisconsin commission warns election betting could bring felony charges
The directive warns election-contract traders of potential criminal and voting-rights consequences.
22 JulDeals & M&A
Resorts World New York City adds 1,400 slot machines
The opening increases slot capacity while the resort prepares further expansion.
22 JulRegulation
Wisconsin warns election betting could affect voting eligibility
Residents face potential voting eligibility consequences for election betting under the commission’s interpretation.
22 JulRegulation
Wisconsin election commission warns voters about event-contract betting
The warning identifies potential voting-rights consequences for election trading.
22 JulRegulation
Alabama lawmaker anticipates gambling regulation debate in next term
The comments indicate a future legislative debate on Alabama’s gambling framework.
22 JulRegulation
Wisconsin warns election betting may remove voting eligibility
The warning identifies voting eligibility consequences for election wagering.
22 JulEnforcement & compliance
Washington judge grants preliminary injunction against Kalshi
The preliminary injunction constrains Kalshi while the Washington case continues.
22 JulRegulation
Nebraska casinos increase June revenue to $24.9m
Slot revenue grew faster than total casino revenue.
22 JulRegulation
CNIGA chair warns prediction markets could reduce tribal casino revenue by 25%
The projection frames prediction-market competition as a potential threat to tribal casino revenue.
22 JulDeals & M&A
Optimove reports higher average US sports betting spend in June
The analysis shows higher average wagering spend among the sampled US players.
22 JulRegulation
Atlantic City considers tax arrangement for proposed MGM housing
The proposal would extend the tax arrangement to a non-gaming development on casino-owned land.
22 JulRegulation
US tribal gaming records $46.2bn in annual revenue
The result sets a new annual revenue benchmark for US tribal gaming.
22 JulDeals & M&A
Resorts World New York City adds 1,400 slot machines
The expanded gaming area increases the property’s slot machine capacity.
22 JulEnforcement & compliance
Manatee County sheriff investigates alleged illegal gambling storefront
The operation targets suspected illegal gambling at a storefront venue.
22 JulRegulation
Wisconsin warns election contract traders about voting-related felony exposure
The warning links election contract trading to potential voting restrictions and criminal charges.
22 JulRegulation
FanDuel and DraftKings seek dismissal of Philadelphia gambling lawsuit
The dismissal request contests the legal basis of the gamblers’ claims.
22 JulRegulation
IGA and AGA warn Congress about sports prediction markets
The trade groups are pressing Congress over the claimed effects on regulated gaming and taxes.
22 JulRegulation
Massachusetts casinos record 3.6% decline in June revenue
Table-game revenue declined faster than slot revenue across the commercial casinos.
22 JulRegulation
Kansas casinos record 0.4% decline in June revenue
Slot revenue growth accompanied a sharper decline in table-game revenue.
22 JulEnforcement & compliance
Former DraftKings trader faces charges over alleged college prop-betting scheme
The case concerns alleged misuse of advance player information in college basketball betting.
21 JulRegulation
North Carolina Supreme Court considers standing in casino rezoning dispute
The standing decision will determine access to legal challenges against the casino rezoning.
21 JulRegulation
Tribal gaming chairman warns prediction markets could reduce casino revenue
Siva’s warning identifies potential revenue losses for tribal casino operators.
21 JulEnforcement & compliance
NGCB investigates Samuel Silverman over alleged college betting fraud
The case concerns alleged coordinated conduct linked to college proposition betting.
21 JulRegulation
NIGC reports record tribal casino revenue of $46.2bn
Tribal casino revenue reached a fiscal-year record.
21 JulPeople moves
Arkansas appoints Tim Frith to lead racing commission
The appointment changes leadership of Arkansas casino and racing regulation.
21 JulRegulation
Cardinals scout disputes betting allegations and plans suspension appeal
The planned appeal contests a suspension linked to alleged betting information misuse.
21 JulRegulation
Congressional panel plans further prediction market hearings
Further hearings would continue congressional scrutiny of prediction markets.
21 JulEnforcement & compliance
Washington court grants preliminary order against Kalshi sports contracts
The preliminary injunction limits Kalshi’s sports event-contract activity in Washington.
21 JulRegulation
US commercial and tribal gaming report record revenue
The reports show revenue growth alongside industry warnings about competition from prediction markets.
21 JulLicences & markets
Yggdrasil enters US casino market through Caesars agreement
The deal gives Yggdrasil its first US commercial gaming distribution.
21 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania commission recommends credit-card gambling deposit ban
The proposals would change gambling payment options and advertising requirements if enacted.
21 JulLicences & markets
Yggdrasil enters US market through Caesars casino platforms
The launch gives Yggdrasil distribution through Caesars platforms in two US states.
21 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania reports annual gaming revenue above $7bn
The total combines revenue across Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling categories.
21 JulRegulation
NTRA urges restoration of full US gambling loss deduction
Restoring the full deduction would remove the disputed tax treatment of offsetting gambling losses.
21 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania commission proposes stronger online gambling safeguards
The recommendations would require legislative action before most measures could bind operators.
21 JulRegulation
North Carolina sportsbooks handle nearly $590m in June
The figures show higher June wagering activity in North Carolina’s legal market.
21 JulRegulation
AGA reports $660,000 in quarterly in-house lobbying expenses
The spending supports AGA’s efforts to influence federal gambling policy.
21 JulDeals & M&A
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe begins Naskila resort construction
The project adds accommodation and expanded gaming capacity to Naskila’s existing business.
21 JulDeals & M&A
US operators report World Cup betting activity as exchanges gain volume
The report places exchange activity alongside traditional sportsbooks in the US betting market.
21 JulRegulation
Washington judge grants preliminary injunction against Kalshi
The ruling supports state enforcement while the court determines the injunction’s detailed restrictions.
21 JulEnforcement & compliance
Washington judge grants preliminary injunction against Kalshi
The preliminary ruling allows Washington’s gambling-law case against Kalshi to advance.
21 JulDeals & M&A
Kalshi introduces pharmaceutical trial and approval contracts
The new category extends Kalshi’s event contracts into pharmaceutical research outcomes.
20 JulDeals & M&A
Sportsbook data points to US World Cup betting record
The early data points to increased US sportsbook activity around the World Cup.
20 JulPeople moves
NCLGS elects Al Williams president
The election places Williams in charge of the state gaming legislators’ organisation.
20 JulLicences & markets
Arizona prepares applications for 10 limited sports betting licences
The application window offers access to 10 limited retail sports betting licences.
20 JulDeals & M&A
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa launches Aristocrat Dragon Link version
The launch adds Aristocrat’s high-limit slot product to the Tampa casino.
20 JulRegulation
DraftKings challenges Philadelphia gambling investigation powers
The suit seeks to prevent overlapping municipal investigations of licensed gambling operations.
20 JulEnforcement & compliance
Ryan Gold appeals NFL suspension over gambling allegations
Gold’s appeal challenges disciplinary action over alleged betting and information-sharing breaches.
20 JulRegulation
H2 puts prediction markets at 27% of US World Cup betting
The estimate quantifies prediction markets’ share of regulated World Cup betting activity.
20 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania budget omits skill game regulatory framework
The budget omission leaves the machines without the proposed regulatory and tax framework.
20 JulDeals & M&A
Live Casino Pittsburgh allocates $17m in local grants
Casino-linked funding supports local infrastructure, emergency services and nonprofit projects.
20 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania records more than $7bn in annual gaming revenue
The annual results show gaming generating over $3.09bn in state taxes and fees.
20 JulRegulation
Josh Gottheimer proposes facial recognition checks for online betting
The proposed measure would require new age-verification technology for sportsbooks and prediction markets.
20 JulRegulation
Casino campaign investors face signature-gathering payment lawsuit
The litigation adds payment claims to the stalled Missouri casino amendment campaign.
20 JulEnforcement & compliance
Gabriel Perez faces suspension over alleged prediction-market wagering
The suspension follows allegations of prediction-market trading using advance access to presidential comments.
20 JulEnforcement & compliance
NFL suspends Cardinals executive Ryan Gold over gambling allegations
The suspension removes Gold from his role amid alleged gambling-rule violations.
19 JulRegulation
Virginia casinos generate $92.05m in June revenue
Slots generated most of the reported June casino revenue in Virginia.
17 JulEnforcement & compliance
North Carolina authorities arrest suspect over alleged illegal gambling venue
The arrest advances a criminal investigation into an alleged unlicensed gambling venue.
17 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania records fiscal-year gaming revenue above $7bn
The fiscal-year record covers revenue across Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling channels.
17 JulRegulation
PGCB reports record fiscal-year gaming revenue of $7bn
The fiscal-year total combines revenue from several regulated gambling channels.
17 JulDeals & M&A
Kalshi launches drug trial and regulatory decision contracts
The products extend Kalshi’s event contracts into biotechnology and medicine regulation.
17 JulRegulation
PGCB reports 1.7% decline in June gaming revenue
The statewide decline accompanied differing revenue trends at individual casinos.
17 JulRegulation
JB McCuskey predicts Supreme Court prediction markets ruling in 2027
The forecast gives state officials an anticipated timeframe for potential Supreme Court guidance.
17 JulRegulation
Josh Gottheimer introduces facial recognition bill for gambling access
The proposed checks would add an age-verification requirement for gambling apps.
17 JulRegulation
Atlantic City casinos record 1% decline in June gaming revenue
Casino investments in renovations accompanied lower June gaming revenue.
17 JulRegulation
New Jersey sportsbook revenue falls 38% in June
Lower hold reduced the revenue retained by New Jersey sportsbooks.
17 JulRegulation
DraftKings sues Philadelphia to halt consumer protection investigation
The suit challenges the city’s investigation of DraftKings gambling operations.
17 JulLicences & markets
Tidal Investments and Subversive seek sports-event ETF approvals
The applications seek regulatory approval for funds linked to sports-event contracts.
17 JulRegulation
Former employee sues MotorCity Casino over dismissal during medical recovery
The lawsuit challenges the casino’s handling of an employee’s medical leave and dismissal.
17 JulEnforcement & compliance
Trump places teleprompter operator on leave over alleged Kalshi betting
The allegations concern potential access to advance information in speech-based prediction contracts.
17 JulRegulation
DraftKings sues Philadelphia over consumer protection investigation
The lawsuit challenges the city’s ability to investigate DraftKings under its ordinance.
17 JulRegulation
CFTC directs Kalshi to maintain Michigan sports contracts
Conflicting state and federal directions leave Kalshi facing competing obligations in Michigan.
17 JulEnforcement & compliance
CFTC investigates teleprompter operator’s alleged Kalshi trading
The investigation examines alleged misuse of non-public information in speech-related event contracts.
17 JulRegulation
Iowa gambling operators generate $331.3m in annual state taxes
Sports wagering revenue growth increased its contribution to Iowa’s gambling tax receipts.
17 JulRegulation
Pennsylvania sportsbook revenue falls below $50m in June
The decline reduces sportsbook revenue in Pennsylvania.
17 JulRegulation
Louisiana gaming revenue increases 7.6% in June
Bally’s Baton Rouge accounted for much of Louisiana’s reported revenue growth.
16 JulEnforcement & compliance
CFTC investigates presidential aide’s Kalshi speech trading
The investigation concerns a presidential aide’s trading on speech-related contracts.
16 JulRegulation
Illinois introduces tax on prediction-market transactions
Prediction-market trades and sports betting operators face new tax requirements in Illinois.
16 JulRegulation
US bill proposes facial age checks for betting platforms
The proposal would add facial age-estimation requirements to covered betting platforms.
16 JulRegulation
Mississippi casinos record 1.5% decline in June revenue
Higher table-game revenue accompanied lower total casino revenue.
16 JulRegulation
Google bans prediction market advertising in Michigan and New York
Prediction market advertisers lose access to Google advertising in two additional states.
16 JulRegulation
Signature-gathering contractor sues Lake Ozark casino developers for $1.6m
The lawsuit seeks payment for work on the abandoned casino ballot campaign.
16 JulRegulation
US House bill proposes facial age checks for online sportsbooks
The proposal would add facial recognition to sportsbook age-verification requirements.
16 JulDeals & M&A
DAZN partners with ADI Predictstreet for prediction market product
The partnership would bring a prediction market product to DAZN’s US audience.
16 JulRegulation
Josh Gottheimer proposes facial age checks for betting and prediction markets
The proposal would add facial age verification requirements for sportsbooks and prediction market platforms.
16 JulRegulation
Oklahoma tribal council seeks federal prediction market scrutiny
The council seeks federal action over perceived gaps in prediction market regulation.
16 JulRegulation
New York court lets FanDuel founders’ merger claims proceed
The decision allows surviving merger claims to continue through litigation.
16 JulDeals & M&A
Merkur agrees White Hat Studios acquisition
The proposed purchase adds a US-focused studio business while leaving White Hat’s platform operations outside the deal.
16 JulDeals & M&A
Merkur agrees White Hat Studios purchase for US expansion
The transaction targets the studio business while excluding White Hat Gaming’s platform operations.
15 JulDeals & M&A
Merkur Group announces White Hat Studios acquisition
The acquisition concerns Merkur’s expansion in regulated US online gaming.
10 JulEnforcement & compliance
Venetian agrees $7.2m fine over Bowyer-related money laundering controls
The agreement adds another casino fine linked to Bowyer-related anti-money-laundering failures.
10 JulDeals & M&A
Fertitta outlines proposed Caesars acquisition timetable to Nevada regulators
The proposed acquisition still faces financing and regulatory and shareholder approval requirements.
9 JulDeals & M&A
Michael Burry discloses investments in Flutter and DraftKings
The disclosed positions add Burry as an investor in Flutter and DraftKings.
June 2026
17 JunRegulation
New Jersey court rejects Evolution request to add Playtech to lawsuit
Evolution’s request to add Playtech as a defendant did not succeed.
10 JunLicences & markets
ADI Predictstreet launches prediction market across 23 US states
The launch extends the prediction-market offering to 23 US states.
2 JunDeals & M&A
People Incorporated bids $18bn for control of MGM Resorts
The proposed change of control would encompass MGM and its international online gambling interests.
May 2026
28 MayDeals & M&A
Tilman Fertitta agrees $5.7bn Caesars purchase
The agreement proposes a change in Caesars ownership, subject to completion.
21 MayRegulation
US Senate hearing addresses prediction markets and sports betting integrity
The hearing leaves the timetable for sports betting integrity legislation unresolved.
This week’s brief
US prediction markets face court challenges as Kalshi adds contracts
Recent developments
Licences
- P2E schedules Cedar Crossing casino opening for 19 November
Cedar Crossing’s planned opening moves forward from 31 December to 19 November after construction finished early.
- PGCB renews Pittsburgh casino licence for five years
The renewal extends the operating company’s casino authorisation in Pennsylvania.
- Louisiana board conditionally extends DraftKings permit pending further investigation
DraftKings can continue operating conditionally while responding to suitability and marketing-compliance requirements.
Enforcement & compliance
- Boyd Gaming faces negligence allegations over assault at Orleans property
The allegations concern staff intervention at a casino property owned by Boyd Gaming.
- PGCB approves MGM Resorts International fine of $50,250
The agreements impose payments on MGM Resorts International and CountR for licensing breaches in Pennsylvania.
- Coinbase agrees to suspend Michigan prediction markets under MGCB deal
Coinbase must suspend Michigan prediction markets while Michigan withholds enforcement during compliance and related appeals.
Deals
- Kalshi introduces partial-payout contracts for selected NFL player statistics
The new contracts allow partial settlement rather than requiring players to reach the full statistical target.
- BetMGM renews Connor McDavid partnership for responsible gambling campaigns
The extension keeps McDavid involved in BetMGM’s responsible gambling activity as its campaigns reach new US markets.
- Springfield seeks open court proceedings in MGM casino sale dispute
The dispute leaves the proposed transfer of MGM Springfield’s operating rights subject to the city’s approval and ongoing arbitration.
Regulatory calendar
Deadlines, consultations, tenders and rule changes stated in our sources. Global calendar
- TenderFirst round written questions due · entry
- Law / rule changeFanDuel response to lawmakers requested · entry
- ConsultationGambling Control Unit meeting · entry
- DeadlineKey Playstudios settlement deadlines · entry
- DateNevada Gaming Commission meeting · entry
- DateCommission meeting and Fanatics renewal hearing · entry
- TenderAnswers to written questions scheduled · entry
- DeadlineKim response deadline · entry
- TenderFirst round commission answers issued · entry
- Law / rule changeJeong Kim board appointment effective · entry
- Law / rule changeDraft internet gaming rules comments close · entry
- ConsultationOnline casino rules comment deadline · entry
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