Online gaming operators plan to continue their efforts in Illinois, Maryland and New York for online casino legalization in 2026.
That is according to Steven Pizzella of Deutsche Bank, who recapped meetings with retail and online casino operators from last week’s Gaming, Lodging, Leisure & Restaurant Conference.
“Operators continue to take the approach that numerous shots on goal will yield something in the near term regarding iGaming legalization,” Pizzella said in Monday‘s note. Pizzella, however, tempered expectations and suggested Maryland had the best chance of the three.
Other common topics at the meetings included continued softness in NFL betting results as well as prediction markets and how regulators will respond to operators offering sports contracts to trade.
