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
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
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 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
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
Italy's gambling industry is facing significant changes, with the Meloni government leading the push for the modernization of offline gambling regulation, aiming to create a unified, safe, and standardized industry framework. After years of negotiations with local authorities, the government is abou
One of Maine's two major commercial casinos, Oxford Casino, has filed a lawsuit in federal court to prevent the state's new online gambling law from taking effect. The lawsuit was filed by Oxford Casino's parent company, Churchill Downs Inc., in the Maine District Federal Court on January 23, 2026,
Finland is steadily advancing the reshaping of the gambling industry, with the Ministry of the Interior incorporating gambling license fees into the 2026 Police Service Fee Decree, a move that aligns with the new Gambling Act requirements, paving the way for a competitive gambling market by mid-2027
UK gambling operator Rank Group released its financial results for the second half of fiscal year 2025 (ending December 31), with total net gambling revenue increasing by 5% year-over-year to 420 million pounds (approximately 580 million US dollars), but net profit fell 26% year-over-year to 18.5 mi
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
In the two years since the legalization of gambling in Brazil, there was a "gold rush" for football sponsorships, with operators flocking to spend money to secure exposure spots, and nearly all top league teams being "contracted" by gambling brands. However, before the new season kicks off, 6 out o
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has requested President Putin to lift the online gambling ban, planning to supplement the budget by establishing a single operator and imposing high taxes. If approved, the proposal is expected to add about 100 billion rubles (approximately 1.3 billion US doll
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
