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
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
As one of only two states in the United States without any legal form of gambling, Hawaii is making a new push on the path to legalizing sports betting. Although a related bill failed at the last minute last year, legislators have quickly submitted new proposals this year. However, this effort may f
Nevada's regulatory stance on prediction markets is quietly shifting, following last year's legal tug-of-war with Kalshi, the state court recently issued a temporary restraining order against Polymarket, prohibiting it from offering contract services to state users on Super Bowl Sunday. The ongoing
Several states in the US have recently been actively advancing gambling-related legislation, with South Carolina and South Dakota brewing the legalization of online sports betting, while Maryland and Mississippi focus on perfecting the lottery casino ban. Alabama and Virginia are also introducing n
Data from the Virginia Lottery Board shows that in December 2025, the state's sports betting exhibited a unique trend of "revenue growth against the trend and a slight decrease in betting volume." The adjusted total sports betting revenue reached $79.3 million, a significant year-over-year increase
Recently, the gambling industry has seen a series of exciting developments, with several major collaborations and layouts taking place: BetMakers has completed the acquisition of Las Vegas LVDC, Kambi has officially taken over the lottery sports betting business in Ontario, and CopyBet has launched
DraftKings is launching a new online sports betting account deposit method for users in some US states, allowing cryptocurrency to be converted into cash before being deposited into accounts. This move was publicly discussed at a recent Massachusetts Gaming Commission meeting, initially covering Ill
The only remaining racetrack in the Chicago area, Hawthorne Race Course, is facing severe financial difficulties, with unpaid debts and suspended events continuing to ferment, causing concern among industry professionals that the track may soon cease operations. At the Illinois Racing Board meeting
Louisiana legislators have pre-filed a bill planning to include illegal activities related to lottery-style gambling under the anti-Racketeering law. This move is an enforcement upgrade targeting such violations after last year's governor vetoed related bans and regulatory bodies issued multiple cea
The new chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, stated on Thursday that the Trump administration will not hinder the development of sports event contracts and broader prediction markets. This stance was officially announced in a coordinated event at the CFTC
In December 2025, Las Vegas tourism and gaming data declined again, marking the end of a challenging year for the industry. Nevada's gaming and tourist data shows that gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip fell by 6% year-over-year, remaining flat at $8.8 billion for the year; tourist numbers, hotel
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) won analysts' upgraded performance expectations for 2026 due to the impressive results of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2025. Despite the flat performance in the Macau market, the strong EBITDA of MBS fully compensated for this gap. The mana
The intense battles of the American college basketball league are underway, but a scandal, dubbed the worst point-shaving scandal in a century, has shaken the industry. Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have charged 26 individuals, including 20 current and former college basketball players, markin
The Virginia State Senate General Laws Committee recently advanced several gambling-related bills, including the SB 118 online casino (iCasino) bill, which successfully broke through after encountering obstacles at the subcommittee hearing. This bill is tied to the establishment of the Virginia Gami
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) welcomed a highlight moment in the fourth quarter of 2025, with its Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore achieving a record performance, hailed by the group's chairman as "the best quarter in casino hotel history." Meanwhile, the Macau market has steadily powered through h
