US Senator Ted Cruz is seeking state control of Prediction Markets through new legislation that would give state and tribal governments jurisdiction over sports-related contracts offered by trading platforms. The Texas senator plans to introduce the measure after the November 3 midterm elections. U…
Rome authorities said they expect SiGMA World to generate major economic activity across hospitality, restaurants, transport, and other local businesses when the international gaming event returns to the Italian capital from 2 to 5 November 2026. More than 30,000 international delegates are expecte…
Casinos Austria will see a major leadership change with the departure of CEO Erwin van Lambaart. He will step down when his contract runs out in March 2027. Board member Andreas Bierwirth, who previously held management roles at Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Magenta Telekom, has been named his s…
Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), the state’s self-described “Casino Queen,” has been indicted on federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges. Lucas helped bring commercial casinos to the Commonwealth, including one in her hometown of Portsmouth, by leading legislation in 2020…
Swedish gambling group Betsson reported record Q3 2026 revenues. However, profits were underwhelming due to higher operating costs and a weaker sportsbook margin. While Betsson has demonstrated it can attract new players and generate record revenue, returning to last year’s profitability may prove…
Casino giant Las Vegas Sands (LVS) posted mixed third-quarter results that surprisingly fell short of analyst expectations. Despite cooling investor sentiment, the company remains on course as it refines its Asian strategy and aims to capitalize on its new projects and renovation efforts. With no i…
Police in Decatur, Alabama, busted an alleged gambling den that held numerous gambling devices and even an assault rifle. Five people were arrested and charged with various crimes, ranging from illegal promotion of gambling to possessing marijuana. Police Raid Results in Five Arrests Over the past…
The results for Loteca 1276 were released by Caixa Econômica Federal following the tallying process this Wednesday (21). The draw resulted in a rollover for the top prize tier, reserved […] O post Loteca 1276 rolls over; draw 1277 has an estimated prize of R$ 850,000 apareceu primeiro em iGaming Br…
Maine’s online casino market could face a longer regulatory timeline if state officials make major changes to the latest draft of its proposed rules. The Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) is accepting comments on its third publication of the proposed iGaming rules until October 30. Executive Direc…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has raised concerns over the potential impact of additional gambling taxes on employment, investment and British racing, citing recent job cuts and business closures across the regulated industry. The warning follows reports that the Treasury is considering incr…
Broadly speaking, casino stocks aren’t performing well this year, but when investors evaluate the group, they’re showing a preference for less indebted operators. In a new report to clients, Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon says leverage is reemerging as an “important differentiator” in the gaming, lo…
Michael Graf—younger brother of tennis icon Steffi Graf—appears to be living in the flood‑control tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Strip following a warrant issued for his arrest. According to court records, the 55‑year‑old failed to appear at a hearing connected to a misdemeanor trespassing case, tri…
Shares of Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) traded lower following a slack third-quarter earnings update, overshadowing a 20% dividend hike announced by the casino operator. The already battered gaming stock is off more than 1% at this writing after the company disclosed estimate-missing results for the…
A professional poker player and bookie who gambled at least $148 million at a Las Vegas casino and lost more than $10 million at Resorts World could escape prison despite pleading guilty to illegal bookmaking and money laundering. Federal prosecutors have joined Damien LeForbes‘ attorneys in recomm…
The newly established Pennsylvania Problem Gambling Caucus has declared war on gambling addiction, comparing the severity of the crisis to ongoing challenges in combating illicit drug use. In a first-of-its-kind legislative effort, a bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has announced the form…
IG Group is targeting the launch of a UK prediction markets product as early as Q4 2026. The FTSE 100 financial trading services platform sees this as the logical next evolution of its product as prediction markets grow globally, particularly in the US. The company’s IG Consumer arm, its retail inv…
Polymarket has challenged Ohio’s sports betting regulations in federal court, arguing that the state’s licensing requirements discriminate against interstate commerce and conflict with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). The lawsuit follows a Sept. 25 federal appeals court ruling against rival predic…
Sportsbook supplier BETBY will serve as the powering sponsor of the MOVE Cup, a newly launched rapid chess tournament that will bring eight of the world’s top grandmasters to Barcelona on January 19 and 20, 2027. The tournament was officially unveiled at a press conference in Barcelona. According t…
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| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
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