Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing for a total ban on online gambling in the Philippines citing the rise of smartphone betting and the challenge of regulating digital platforms
Juice, a new B2B iGaming supplier spun off from the studios behind Stake exclusives, is now offering over 100 previously locked games to operators worldwide for the first time
Blurify has introduced a licensing checklist to its Openora AI-native casino framework, aiming to help operators navigate regulatory requirements in multiple iGaming jurisdictions
A new study commissioned by Euromat finds Europe’s illegal online gambling market has tripled since 2019, now accounting for a quarter of the sector and raising questions about the impact of government policy and crypto use
Cambodia will suspend all online gambling tied to land-based casinos starting in October as authorities target tech-driven scams and untraceable cash flows. Operators must comply or risk losing their licenses under new regulatory scrutiny
Zenith’s push to move Latin American retail gamblers online exposes deep friction in payments and player trust as operators in Brazil Mexico and Colombia confront unique behavioral barriers and the limits of content scale
iGame Media has introduced OneData, a new gateway that lets sportsbooks and platforms access multiple odds and sports data providers through a single integration, promising reduced technical overhead and broader betting content
Honoré Gaming has integrated Bet Builder into its sportsbook platform, letting players combine multiple football markets into a single wager and signaling a shift toward more personalized betting experiences
South Africa’s iGaming sector is seeing a surge in fraud attempts as operators turn to AI for real-time detection but face new risks and regulatory scrutiny
Major crypto casinos rarely support more than 30 coins as operators shift focus to payment speed network reliability and player demand rather than expanding their crypto lists
Brazil’s government is preparing to impose emergency restrictions on online gambling that could ban entire categories of games as President Lula seeks a tougher stance on betting’s social and economic fallout
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City will spend 107 million dollars to renovate its main tower starting September with new rooms opening in phases from October and a property-wide investment program extending through 2027
The American Gaming Association projects $29.5 billion in legal NFL wagers for 2026 but warns that prediction markets are siphoning off growth and tax revenue as they offer sports contracts nationwide without state oversight
Springfield has filed suit against MGM Resorts International alleging the casino operator failed to meet job and gaming commitments and is now seeking to sell its Massachusetts casino operations without resolving the dispute
Aristocrat Interactive has launched Tiki Fire on regulated online casino platforms in North America, marking the latest expansion of its Lightning Link series and signaling a push for more land-based slot titles in digital markets
TIGCasino has rolled out a modular technology framework for online casino operators, offering customizable platform infrastructure, content aggregation, and Telegram-based gaming tools to address integration challenges
A federal appeals court has backed Nevada’s authority to ban Kalshi’s sports event contracts, intensifying the legal and regulatory fight over prediction markets and raising new concerns for tribal gaming revenue
ParlayX has raised $1.25 million in pre-seed capital to build a non-custodial infrastructure for institutional prediction market trading, connecting multiple venues and onboarding its first market makers
A surge in global money laundering schemes is pushing U.S. gaming regulators and operators to overhaul anti-money laundering strategies as foreign criminal networks target casinos with sophisticated tactics
Virginia’s historical horse racing slot parlors saw a sharp revenue drop in August as new competition in Petersburg and a calendar shift with fewer weekend days cut into Churchill Downs’ market share
The NFL has issued a renewed warning to prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket urging them to remove contracts tied to player injuries and other easily manipulated outcomes ahead of the 2026 season
Light & Wonder executives are targeting aggressive growth through 2028, banking on new slot launches and market shifts as smaller competitors face transitions and regulatory changes remain in play
William Hill has activated two sportsbook kiosks at Gold ‘N Silver in Reno, giving Nevada bettors new access to same game parlays and flex parlay features as the property reopens after major investment
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating Bill Simmons after he admitted to placing bets through his daughter’s boyfriend’s FanDuel account, raising questions about proxy betting enforcement and operator compliance
A Michigan judge has barred Kalshi from offering sports contracts in the state, imposing a $500,000 daily penalty for violations and escalating the legal standoff between the prediction market and state regulators
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming are rolling out new responsible gambling programs, research partnerships, and digital tools during Responsible Gambling Education Month, aiming to address player risk with updated resources and evidence-based strategies
Blask’s new analysis of World Cup 2026 betting shows the tournament shifted existing demand rather than expanding it, with bettors coming out ahead of bookmakers in most markets and key differences among host nations
Florida authorities seized over 70 unauthorized gambling machines in Sarasota County, targeting two unlicensed venues. The crackdown highlights ongoing enforcement gaps and the persistent spread of illegal slots outside regulated areas
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has activated a new exclusion policy targeting sports bettors who harass athletes, with support from major leagues and operators but questions remain about enforcement and appeal rights
The International Gaming Standards Association will hold its next Gaming Standards Technical Summit in Seattle on November 17-18, 2026, with Amazon Web Services as a partner and a keynote from a leading regulatory executive
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve whether prediction market sports contracts fall under federal or state regulation, following conflicting appellate rulings and mounting industry uncertainty
Ho-Chunk Inc. has begun building a $100 million WarHorse casino in South Sioux City, Nebraska, aiming to create over 200 permanent jobs and deliver millions in local tax revenue, with a 2027 launch planned
Boom Sports users will soon be able to trade federally regulated sports event contracts in-app, as the platform integrates ProphetX’s CFTC-approved prediction market exchange
betPARX Casino & Sportsbook has entered a season-long partnership with Chickie's & Pete's, bringing exclusive sportsbook and casino promotions to all 18 Philadelphia-area locations through the betPARX app
BetMGM has launched a new NFL season campaign, ‘It Happens Here,’ featuring Jon Hamm and a custom-built Legends Lounge, aiming to blend sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment under one brand platform
A federal appeals court has reinforced state power over sports prediction markets, but Arizona’s separate legal battle with Kalshi over election contracts remains unresolved, leaving the future of event wagering regulation in flux
A court-ordered deadline could outlaw skill games statewide unless Pennsylvania lawmakers pass new legislation. The proposed bill would regulate and tax these machines, with major implications for small businesses and property tax relief
FanDuel has introduced a monthly Rewards Club, expanded Bet Protect+ to NFL wagers, and added new research tools, aiming to reshape the sportsbook experience for the upcoming football season
The Star Entertainment Group is under renewed fire as its problem gambling controls are called 'appalling' by sources, raising questions about its ability to meet regulatory obligations after major staff cuts and ongoing compliance failures
Oklahoma tribal leaders are sounding the alarm as Congress considers expanding CFTC oversight of prediction markets, a move they say could erode tribal gaming authority and reshape the state’s gambling landscape