Maine’s Gambling Control Unit said it is monitoring betting operators’ use of artificial intelligence locally and nationally. The unit said Maine has no laws or regulations specifically governing AI use by betting companies, and it has not announced an investigation or rulemaking.
Operators in Maine remain subject to existing advertising and responsible gambling requirements while the regulator monitors AI use.
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New York’s eight online sportsbooks generated $63.3 million in gross revenue from $615.1 million in wagers in the week ending 18 October, the New York State Gaming Commission reported. The 10.3% hold was the highest since the week ending 16 August, while revenue rose 21.4% week on week.
New York's eight online sportsbooks kept $63.3m in gross revenue from a $615.1m handle in the week ending 18 October, the New York State Gaming Commission reported. The 10.3% win rate was the highest since the week ending 16 August. Gross revenue rose 21.4% week on week, the first time online sportsbooks cleared $60m since the World Cup ended in mid-July.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported September 2026 casino gross gaming revenue of approximately $82.69 million at three casinos in Massachusetts. It also reported approximately $71.19 million in taxable sports wagering revenue across seven online and three in-person licensees.
Alberta’s regulated online gambling market has reached 50 licensed websites run by 29 companies, reportedly, as the province began enforcing restrictions on unlicensed operators after the 13 October transition deadline. Alberta iGaming Corporation chief executive Dan Keene said another 10 to 15 sites could launch by the end of 2026. Operators without approval must stop taking wagers from Alberta customers, while the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission can declare violators unsuitable for registration.
Reported figures for North American markets included Nevada baccarat revenue of $162.0 million in August, up 39 per cent, and Indiana sports wagers of $4.09 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 4 per cent. Missouri casinos reported September gaming revenue of $165.1 million, while figures also covered several other states and Washington DC.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) asked the state’s licensed online sportsbooks to explain how they use AI and machine learning. The voluntary request covers marketing, promotions, responsible gaming and VIP schemes; the MGC said it would keep responses confidential and use them to develop policy. The inquiry follows reporting about DraftKings’ use of machine-learning models to target customers likely to incur high losses.