Industry Headlines
5 Most Consequential Gaming Bills Passed in 2026 Legislative Sessions
Sweeps bans, sportsbook rules, prediction markets, oh my.
Ontario Considering Additional Ad Rules for Sports Betting, iGaming
ON could add further iGaming ad restrictions, min. suggests.
Illinois Sports Betting Profits Skyrocket in March Despite Volume Tumbling
Compared to March 2025, 10 million fewer bets were placed.
Polymarket Files Parlay-Style Sports Contracts With CFTC
Combinatorial Athletic Outcome Contracts may be coming soon.
PowerPlay Confirms Alberta Sports Betting, iGaming Launch Plans
PowerPlay pitches itself as a Canadian-focused alternative.
Massachusetts Sports Betting Handle Declines Slightly, Revenue Soars in April
Online and retail sportsbooks claimed $83.4M in profit.
NHL, CFTC Sign Memorandum of Understanding Focused on Market Integrity
Two parties intend to protect integrity of pro hockey.
Prediction Markets Face Bipartisan Heat at Senate Hearing
A bipartisan group scrutinized sports prediction markets.
Alberta Minister Says Sports Betting, iGaming Launch On Track for July 13
AB min. commits to July 13 launch date for iGaming market.
Betr Acquires Broker to Fast-Track Prediction Market Entry
Betr purchased Ascent Capital Management to bypass approval.
St8 Expands into Ontario with Wazdan Partnership
Online casino game developer, tech provider team up.
Michigan Online Sports Betting Grows 10.4% Despite Slow Month for Operators
They generated nearly $24.5M in adjusted gross receipts.
Knicks' Historic Comeback Cashes Massive Spread Ladder Bet
A BetMGM bettor won nearly $467,000 after N.Y.'s epic rally.
Pennsylvania’s Sports Betting Handle Dips Nearly 10% in April
Sportsbooks did generate big profits with $77.2 million.
Tottenham Given 16% Chance of Relegation With 1 Game Remaining
Loss to Chelsea improves Spurs' odds of relegation.
Circa Raises NFL Contest Guarantees to $30M After Record Payout in 2025
Circa Survivor's $20M headlines the operator’s lineup.
First Nations Eye Presence in Alberta’s Sports Betting, iGaming Market
AB's iGaming market will include Indigenous casino owners.
Report: North Carolina Lawmakers Considering Sports Betting Tax Changes
Legislators could raise the tax from 18% to between 20-30%
Federal Government Sues to Stop Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban
The CFTC is seeking a preliminary injunction before Aug. 1.
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Giving Regulators Power Over Sweepstakes Casinos
Regulators given more power against unlicensed operators.
