Chicago: Aldermen blast Bally’s for construction halt, while casino says City Council sparked pause
Chicago aldermen were frustrated Wednesday at a lack of answers as they sharply questioned and criticized top representatives of the... more
Underdog sues five states, abandons DFS licenses
Underdog has filed lawsuits in five states seeking to preemptively block them from trying to shut down its sports-event contracts, a... more
FATF warns of AML risks from land-based casinos, online gaming
Online-gaming platforms are increasingly used for money laundering and terrorist funding, as the spread of unlicensed and offshore... more
Illinois: Bill seeks to remove prediction market tax
As part of its state budget, Illinois amended its sports betting law to tax and treat certain sports-event contracts offered on prediction... more
U.S. tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back, but a testy trade war isn’t helping
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Appeals from American tourism organizations seemed to be everywhere Josh Loewen looked over the last year. Billboards and... more
Iran war a drag on gaming stocks, analyst says
According to J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer, August was a grim month for gaming stocks. The sector traded seven percent down, while... more
Atlantic City: CRDA’s $30,000 literacy grant opens doors for 45 adults
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has quietly funded an education program for Atlantic City residents. Over the past two years,... more
Wayne Gretzky, Elizabeth Smart to be featured speakers at G2E
Wayne Gretzky and Elizabeth Smart will grace the stages at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) taking part in main stage discussions... more
Intro announces experienced board, investors
Norwegian company Intro recently confirmed a board and investor line-up from across igaming, sports media and Nordic banking, ahead of... more
Bulgaria: Politicians push for full gambling ad ban
Bulgaria’s political party We Continue the Change has proposed a review of gambling advertising to seal off any loopholes left in previous... more
Brazil president preparing provisional measure to tighten betting regulations
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to send a provisional measure to Congress this week to tighten the regulations for... more
Virginia: Sports betting boom presents state with an economic conundrum
The online gambling sector in the United States has flourished in recent years, but regulatory issues are still presenting challenges in... more
Iowa: Federal judge won’t block state from regulating Kalshi
Iowa can continue to regulate Kalshi under the state’s gambling law, a judge ruled. US District Judge Stephen Locher said the prediction... more
Virginia: Norfolk casino construction near Harbor Park remains on track for 2027 opening
Nearly one year after construction began on Norfolk’s highly anticipated casino development near Harbor Park, the project is rapidly... more
Delaware casino revenue drops 2.6% to $43.8 million in August
Delaware’s three casinos generated $43.8 million in revenue for August, down 2.6% year over year. The Delaware Lottery figures show that... more
California: Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego FC launch new fan card
Sycuan Casino Resort has launched the SDFC Club Sycuan Card in partnership with San Diego FC (SDFC), giving soccer fans access to special... more
Nevada: Football is back. So are prediction markets, but not here
Westgate SuperBook Manager John Murray scanned the room Saturday afternoon and admitted last year’s opening weekend of college... more
Detroit: BetMGM brings GameSense campaign to Ford Field, Comerica Park
BetMGM is bringing responsible gambling messages to Ford Field and Comerica Park during Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM) this... more
Las Vegas: CFP, city officials have been busy planning for 2027 national championship game
As the 2026 college football season begins, College Football Playoff officials are already looking toward January when the national... more
Las Vegas: Formula One Grand Prix circuit set up continues this week
Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit preparation continues as crews ready the race’s 3.8-mile track. Crews will erect the race’s... more
