The legalization of sports betting continues to expand, and the dissatisfaction of bettors has led to increasingly common harassment of athletes. An anonymous survey of 75 NFL players revealed that they often face harassment ranging from demands for money to death threats due to their performance in
The 60th Super Bowl (Super Bowl LX) compresses a month's worth of gambling industry dynamics into one explosive week, with sports betting platforms, prediction markets, and regulatory bodies all taking intensive actions before the game starts. As the nationwide betting volume is expected to peak, is
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
1xBet Strategic Advisor Simon Westbury has won industry accolades, being selected as the 2025 IGT Leader by the editorial team of iGaming Times. This honor is recognized by both the media and industry peers, highlighting his significant value to the global online gambling industry and confirming th
Since 2025, table tennis, a sport long considered "niche and regionalized," has begun to see some new changes. One of the most symbolic events is Fan Zhendong joining the German Table Tennis Bundesliga (TTBL), marking the first time that table tennis players' commercial value and league exposure hav
In 2026, the Macau gaming industry started the year with a "lucky beginning," achieving a total gaming revenue (GGR) of $27.9 billion in January, not only a 24% increase year-over-year but also setting a record high since January 2019. This performance represents an 8.4% month-over-month increase fr
Despite a robust performance in Macau's total gambling revenue (GGR) in January, influenced by the distribution of the Chinese New Year holiday, several investment banks predict a slowdown in February GGR growth, which is expected to be uneven. Citibank, Credit Agricole, and Deutsche Bank have given
South Korea's state-run casino operator, Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), has once again made it clear that there are no plans to develop a casino resort in Seoul, in response to recent media speculation. The company filed documents with the Korea Exchange on Monday, reiterating that it has not pursued an
The Cambodian government launched a strong offensive against multinational fraud syndicates, with law enforcement raiding a large casino in Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province on January 31, successfully dismantling a hidden online fraud den. This operation resulted in the arrest of 2044 foreign suspect
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently issued a new memorandum, specifying a series of strict compliance requirements and deadlines for B2B platforms and content providers in the online gaming (eGames) sector. The notice, issued on January 29, covers game platform adminis
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
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued fines to six licensed gambling operators, directly pointing out their violations of the national self-exclusion registry system (BetStop) rules. Investigations revealed that in 2024, six companies including Tabcorp and LightningBet
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
Philippine entertainment company DigiPlus officially announced on January 30 a major collaboration with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, launching a series of digital games inspired by his career and spirit. These games have been released on DigiPlus's platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, wit
As mobile gambling penetration increases and online entertainment products continue to evolve, the Asia-Pacific region is becoming one of the most active areas for innovation and growth in the global slot machine market. The overall casino market size in the Asia-Pacific region is approximately $91.
New Jersey legislators have submitted two new resolutions that could reshape the state's gambling landscape. Senate Resolutions No. 31 and No. 66 propose a voter referendum to support the addition of slot machines at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford. If approved, this would be the first
