The gambling industry in the United States is highly developed. Cities like Las Vegas are famous for their large casinos, offering a wide variety of gambling options. Additionally, lotteries are also popular nationwide with a variety of types available. Furthermore, some regions also allow legal spo
North Carolina's sports betting market started 2026 with robust results. According to the latest data from the State Lottery Commission, the total betting amount in January reached $686.9 million, a year-on-year increase of 6.2% and a month-on-month increase of 3.2%. The gross gaming revenue (GGR)
Indiana House of Representatives passed the much-anticipated casino license relocation bill (HB 1038) last week by a vote of 67 to 30, allowing Allen, Steuben, DeKalb, and Wayne counties to compete for a gaming license moving from "Sunrise Town." However, the capital Indianapolis, explicitly listed
A jury in the federal court of Los Angeles, California, recently ruled that former Major League Baseball star outfielder Yasiel Puig is guilty of two felonies—one for obstructing justice and one for perjury. The 35-year-old Cuban player, once a star with the Dodgers, now faces up to 15 years in fede
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has dropped a policy "depth charge" in the newly announced $17.7 billion budget, targeting large sports betting operators with monthly betting volumes over $75 million, planning to hike the tax rate from the current 10% to 45%. This means that any platform exceeding this
Massachusetts has gained another victory in regulating prediction markets. Last week, a state supreme court judge denied the emergency stay request by the platform Kalshi, meaning the company must start blocking users from the state next month as originally planned. Essentially, the crux of the laws
Recently, gambling regulations in multiple states in the USA have been quite active, with the regulatory body in Illinois issuing cease and desist letters to over 60 unlicensed online casinos and sweepstakes casinos. Simply put, these unlicensed platforms not only lack regulation but could also leav
Entering 2026, the legalization issue of online casinos (iGaming) in the United States has once again become a focal point in several state legislatures. Currently, only seven states have a legal online casino market, with Maine expected to become the eighth soon. Faced with the impressive fiscal re
The annual industry event—the 27th AGEM & AGA Golf Classic is about to commence. Presented by JCM Global, it is scheduled for May 6th at the South Shore Country Club in Henderson, Nevada, USA. This is no ordinary golf tournament; its core mission is to raise research funds for the International Cent
Located next to the BC Stadium in Vancouver, the Parq Casino is submitting a significant expansion application to the city government. The casino operator, in collaboration with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, plans to significantly increase its number of slot machines from the current 600
Facing the growing scrutiny of insider trading in prediction markets, the US federally regulated prediction market platform Kalshi announced a significant expansion of its monitoring and enforcement framework. This series of measures aims to strengthen market integrity, protect users, and consolidat
After years of regulatory maneuvering and business adjustments, fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has officially re-entered the New York market. The key to this return was obtaining an interactive fantasy sports license issued by the New York State Gaming Commission and completely changing the ope
Virginia, USA, has taken a significant step towards the legalization of online casinos (iGaming). The House Bill HB 161 and Senate Bill SB 118 have recently passed in key committees by narrow margins, paving the way for regulating the state's $12 billion unregulated online casino market. The proposa
American regional gambling giant Boyd Gaming Corporation announced that its new casino "Cadence Crossing" located in Henderson, Nevada, will open in late March 2026. This will be the company's first new casino in over twenty years, replacing the existing Jokers Wild Casino. The 50,000 square foot co
Just as the prediction market is gaining momentum in the United States, even leading to DraftKings and FanDuel withdrawing from the American Gaming Association, another international gambling giant, Betsson, has explicitly said "no". CEO Pontus Lindwall stated in the Q4 earnings call that there are
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is pushing its new regulatory agenda for predictive markets at an unprecedented pace. Just days after Chairman Michael Selig delivered a comprehensive speech last week, the CFTC formally announced on Wednesday the withdrawal of a proposed rule on event
Indiana has become the first state in the US this year to take substantial legislative action against "sweepstakes casinos". The state's House of Representatives passed the HB 1052 ban bill proposed by Representative Ethan Manning this week with an overwhelming majority of 87 votes in favor and 11 a
