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
As of 2026, only 7 states in the United States allow fully legal real-money online casinos, with over 80% of states having no legal online casinos. In stark contrast, the demand for online casino entertainment remains high — by 2024, the revenue from compliant iGaming in states with legal online ca
TheLotter's US branch has officially announced that it will cease its lottery courier operations in New York State. This marks another withdrawal from the regulated markets on the US East Coast following their exit from New Jersey two months ago, now retaining operations only in Arizona, Minnesota,
Massachusetts Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith made a key ruling, approving the state Attorney General Andrea Campbell's request for a preliminary injunction against the prediction market platform Kalshi. This injunction will take effect on Friday, prohibiting Kalshi from
Michael Selig, the new chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has rapidly advanced regulatory reforms less than a month into his tenure. He publicly announced the launch of a "Future-Oriented" reform initiative aimed at better adapting the regulatory framework to emerging
In 2025, New Jersey's total gambling revenue in the United States reached a historic high of $6.98 billion, a 10.8% increase from $6.3 billion in 2024. The core driving force behind this achievement came from the double-digit growth of the online gambling market, with online casino revenues surpassi
The $180 million Bally’s Chicago permanent casino, originally scheduled to open in September 2026, is now facing uncertainty due to construction setbacks. The HB 4437 bill submitted on Thursday proposes to extend its temporary casino license for up to 12 months; if the bill passes, the permanent cas
As the premier event in the North American online gambling and sports betting industry, the 2026 New York NEXT Summit will be held grandly in Lower Manhattan from March 10 to 11. This largest exclusive industry event in the region brings together over 1200 operators, suppliers, investors, regulator
As the oldest continuously operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas, the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino celebrates its 120th anniversary milestone. This landmark building opened on January 13, 1906, as "Hotel Nevada" with only a few rooms, located on a prime section of Virginia Street. Today, it is not o
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has released an online gambling update guide specifically regulating the activities of Nevada-licensed businesses operating online gambling outside the state. As global internet gambling rapidly develops, the distribution methods of Nevada-related entities are
2025 was a tumultuous autumn for Resorts World Las Vegas, as it was fined $10.5 million by the Nevada Gaming Control Board for anti-money laundering violations, marking the second highest fine in the state's history. The scandal was triggered by illegal gambling operator Mathew Bowyer's misconduct,
The federal prosecutor in Pennsylvania announced charges against 20 former NCAA Division I basketball players for match-fixing, marking the most significant college sports gambling scandal in 75 years. The players, from various colleges across the US, were involved in manipulating nearly 30 games ov
Georgia State Representative Matt Hatchett has once again submitted the HB 910 bill, advocating for the legalization of sports betting, a proposal that has been under discussion for years and has regained attention in the 2026 legislative cycle. Although the expectations for the bill's passage rema
The NCAA is intensifying efforts to limit the expansion of the collegiate sports prediction market, arguing that these products are similar to sports betting but lack corresponding regulatory and protective measures. NCAA President Charlie Baker has written to the Commodity Futures Trading Commissio
Indiana is currently witnessing a battle over the relocation of casino licenses, with two related bills proposing to move the existing licenses to Indianapolis or Fort Wayne, sparking a struggle of interests within different regions of the state. Information on U.S. gambling license applications can
Georgia State Representative Matt Hatchett recently resubmitted the HB 910 bill to legalize sports betting, planning to incorporate the industry into the Georgia Lottery regulatory framework. Despite previous setbacks, supporters are still trying to break the political deadlock by 2026. Relevant spo
Nevada Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, along with several colleagues, wrote to the chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, calling for the establishment of insider trading regulations for prediction markets. This demand stems from industry controve
