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The San Manuel Investment Authority (SMIA), the investing arm of the San Manuel Nation of Southern California, earlier this week announced the acquisition of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Ariz., adding to its stable of non-gaming holdings. Financial terms of the deal weren’t revea…

In the latest blow to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is moving to remove licensees’ statutory obligation to reference the nonprofit in programs addressing problem gambling. This week, the NGCB approved a revision of Regulation 5.170, “Program…

New Jersey’s appeal against prediction platform Kalshi has become the focal point for calls from 39 state attorneys general and Native American tribe representatives urging the Supreme Court to issue a definitive ruling regarding the increasingly contentious prediction markets. With conflicting rul…

The National Football League (NFL) is asking the US Supreme Court to classify prediction markets as gambling apps, citing concerns about the game’s integrity due to unclear rules and limited regulatory oversight of sports wagering. NFL Submits an Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court The league submitt…

YouTube Masthead campaigns are set to become available for online gambling advertisers, according to new policy updates from Google. The updates come at a time when campaigning against gambling adverts is arguably at an all-time high in countries such as the UK, Australia and the US. But Google has…

BGaming is expanding its presence across Latin America, with the region remaining a key market as the company strengthens its operator partnerships and invests in locally relevant content. At the same time, the supplier is refining its game portfolio to address different player preferences and comm…

FanDuel has restored a 50-cent transaction fee on qualifying wagers in Illinois to cover the state’s per-wager tax, which charges operators 50 cents per bet after their first 20 million qualified online wagers. Under Illinois law, operators pay 25 cents on each of the first 20 million qualified onl…

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings and its CEO, Jason Robins, alleging that the company operates an illegal sports betting business in the state without a licence. The 72-page complaint, filed in Florida state court, alleges that DraftKings’ “Super App” violates st…

With just days to go before the event, GAT Expo Bogotá 2026 is preparing to bring together key players from Colombia’s gaming industry, along with international business visitors, for an intensive one-day event combining a trade show, technology updates, networking opportunities and in-depth discus…

Brazil's betting industry has already seen about 3,500 workers laid off following the implementation of Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026, according to preliminary data from a survey by the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL). The first figures from the ANJL survey, with partial dat…

New research by Blask, a gaming market intelligence firm, estimates that the true impact of Brazil’s newly introduced gambling ban could end up driving as many as 21.6 million sports gamblers to offshore platforms, posing a serious risk to their well-being, financial and personal information, and o…

Denmark has proposed tighter restrictions on gambling advertising, including a ban on marketing around live sports broadcasts, as part of a draft Bill scheduled for its first reading on October 22, 2026. Introduced by Tax and Growth Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt, the legislation would prohibit gambl…

A new study by Epic Research has indicated that the legalization of sports gambling is associated with an immediate spike in the number of people experiencing gambling disorders. According to the research, the exact rate is 61%. Problem Gambling on the Rise Since 2018 Researchers have drawn on exam…

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has sent cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore gambling operators offering online casino games, sweepstakes-style games, and sports betting to Michigan residents without a state license. The agency also warned that residents enrolled in Michigan’s self-exc…

Three US lawmakers are demanding that FanDuel hand over around 30 personalized celebrity videos it sent to VIP gamblers amid concerns that the messages may have been used to encourage problem gamblers to keep betting. The demand follows revelations that Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper recor…

The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise have marked a construction milestone at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg, with the final commemorative beam raised ahead of the resort's scheduled opening in late 2027. The development is projected to generate $2.8 billion in regional econ…

In this article, 1xBet highlights its double shortlist at the EGR Operator Awards 2026, its focus on product innovation and sports betting, and the technology and user experience developments supporting its international growth. International brand 1xBet has been shortlisted for the EGR Operator Aw…

Kambi’s first day at SBC Summit Lisbon was marked by strong traffic and conversations with operators from across Latin America, with demand centered on reliable technology, regulated-market expertise, and solutions that can help maximize sportsbook margins. As Mateo Lenoble, Head of Sales for LatAm…