A Citrin-POLITICO poll indicates that half of California registered voters support sportsbooks at tribal casinos, while 37% approve of online sports wagering. The poll suggests sentiment has softened since voters rejected Propositions 26 and 27 in 2022; no related ballot measure is before voters this year.
The findings indicate that support for online wagering remains lower than support for sportsbooks at tribal casinos.
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The UK Gambling Commission published research on 27 October 2026 using combined Gambling Survey for Great Britain data from 2023, 2024 and 2025. It found that 7.7% of participants with mixed or multiple ethnic backgrounds had a PGSI score of at least 8, compared with 1.9% of white participants; the analysis shows an association, not a cause.
The British regulator published research on 27 October 2026 on gambling participation and harm among ethnic groups. The research combines data from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain for 2023, 2024 and 2025. The researchers distinguish participants with white, mixed, Asian, Black or other ethnic backgrounds.
A study commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations and the Temporary Organisation found that 25% of surveyed recent gamblers in Aruba fell into moderate- or high-risk categories. The survey covered 720 adults; the researchers cautioned that its non-random recruitment and screening measure do not establish gambling disorder or represent a complete population measure.
Of the gamblers examined, 20% fall into the moderate-risk category and 5% into the high-risk category. The research was carried out among 720 adult residents of Aruba. The study was commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) and the Tijdelijke Werkorganisatie (TWO).
DOCV director Julia Lensing disputed the GGL’s estimate that illegal online gambling accounted for 22.97% of Germany’s market in 2024. Lensing cited an unpublished research update that she said put illegal operators’ share of online playing time at 57% in 2025; the findings could not be independently checked. She also called for changes to gambling rules and more market data from the GGL.
The GGL estimated the share of the illegal online gambling market in Germany for 2024 at 22.97%. Lensing, director of DOCV, said that this percentage does not give a good picture of the size of the illegal market. She referred to several studies in an interview.
PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden said on a third-quarter earnings call that the company plans to increase lobbying in Texas for gambling expansion. PENN operates two thoroughbred racetracks in the state and said it is prepared to advocate for any proposals that emerge.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) said the country’s gaming sector generated PHP83.72 billion in gross gaming revenue in the third quarter of 2026, down 11.4% year on year and 5.0% from the previous quarter. Electronic gaming revenue fell 22.9% to PHP35.28 billion, while licensed commercial casinos generated PHP45.38 billion and Pagcor-operated casinos PHP3.03 billion.
The Philippine gaming sector, non-casino operations included, generated PHP83.72 billion (US$1.33 billion) in gross gaming revenue in the third quarter of 2026, 11.4% less than a year before. According to a Friday press release from the regulator, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), the GGR tally fell 5.0% sequentially.