The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) and Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) have launched a certification programme for online operators in the US. It will assess all ROGA members on areas including self-exclusion, marketing, staff training and player support tools.
The assessment will give operators a framework for evaluating responsible-gambling practices across several operational areas.
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The Sports Betting Alliance said it dropped its lawsuit seeking to block Chicago’s online sports betting tax and licensing framework after the city issued licences to five operators on 31 December. The ordinance provides for a 10.25% tax on adjusted gross sports wagering receipts from online bets placed in Chicago and was due to take effect on 1 January 2026.
US iGaming revenue grew 12% year on year in Q3 2026, according to a Citizens Equity Research report cited in the report, down from 16% in Q2 and 19% in Q1. The report said sports betting handle rose 7% in Q3 despite one fewer week of NFL play, while same-store September handle increased 1% year on year.
Reportedly, Offshore casinos increased their share of New Jersey's Blask Index from 26.40% in September 2025 to 33.25% in August 2026. Their share of projected revenue, measured through Competitive Earning Baseline, increased from 28.52% to 30.26% over the same period.
Caesars has stopped accepting credit card deposits across its US online gambling platforms, the company said. The change covers its Caesars Digital sites and apps in the United States, but excludes Puerto Rico and Ontario. The move follows similar withdrawals by other operators and comes as states consider or impose restrictions.
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.