Industry
February 20, 2026
Wisconsin Lawmakers Advance Tribal-Led Online Sports Betting Plan
Momentum is building in Wisconsin around a proposal that could reshape the state’s sports betting landscape. The State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 601, which would allow residents to place bets online or through mobile devices, provided those wagers are processed through servers located on tribal land. While the bill will advance to the Senate, […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Makes New Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
Long-running efforts to roll back a controversial section of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are at a critical point as Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has taken an unusual procedural route to revive her stalled legislation. She aims to restore full deductions for gambling losses and enjoys broad support from players and industry representatives. Titus […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Ireland Authority Warns TonyBet Over Prohibited Ads
Gaming operator TonyBet has found itself in hot water in Ireland due to two ads that violated the local gambling standards. According to local regulators, the operator’s ads painted gambling as a way to earn money, which is strictly prohibited under the local rules. TonyBet Ad Painted Gambling as a Way to Gain Money The […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
City Officials Are Wary of California’s Blackjack Prohibition
California recently approved significant cardroom changes, opting to ban blackjack and its local derivatives. However, city officials in areas with strong cardroom presence are now fearing financial trouble since they will be deprived of a major source of tax revenue. Smaller cities, such as Hawaiian Gardens, are in particular danger and risk a major economic […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Maine Lawmakers Move to Ban Dual-Currency Sweepstakes
Lawmakers in Maine are targeting sweepstakes with a new proposal that could ban dual-currency sweepstakes casinos by classifying their fundamental business model as illegal gambling under state regulations. Legislative Document 2007 (LD 2007) targets platforms that offer casino-style games using two forms of virtual currency, one that players receive for free and another that can […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Missouri Bill to Regulate Gray-Market Slot Machines Narrowly Passes House
On Wednesday, the Missouri House narrowly passed a bill by just one vote that would establish a state-operated video lottery system and phase out unregulated “gray market” slot machines. Missouri House Passes Bill by One Vote Under the proposal, the Missouri Lottery would be authorized to license and oversee video lottery terminals (VLTs) placed in […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Pennsylvania Publishes January Gaming Report, Highlighting Spike in iGaming
Pennsylvania’s gaming revenue has celebrated an increase in January, according to the state’s latest report. Official data highlights online casinos as a major contributor to the Commonwealth’s gaming performance during the first month of 2026. Pennsylvania’s Gaming Industry Remained Strong The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board just published information about the performance of the state’s gaming […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Illinois Lawmakers Consider Plan to Boost Gambling Addiction Support
Illinois legislators are getting ready to look at a proposal that would officially include gambling-related problems in the state’s current addiction treatment system. Supporters say this could make it easier for thousands of residents to get help. Illinois Bill Seeks to Classify Gambling Disorder as Addiction Julie Morrison introduced the measure, which is set to […]
Industry
February 18, 2026
Revised Partnerships Policy Halts Paid Gambling Promotion on X
X, the social media giant formerly known as Twitter, has quietly snuck in a major new change to its Paid Partnerships policy. The Elon Musk-owned platform just excluded gambling from its list of industries permitted to promote their product via organic collaborations, causing turmoil among operators. A Sudden Change in Policy Under the new changes […]
Industry
February 18, 2026
Caesars CEO Sees No Crisis in Las Vegas, Only Seasonal Patterns
Las Vegas has never stood still throughout its history. Resorts have come and gone, with business models constantly shifting to match hospitality trends. 2026 may mark another turning point for the Strip. Room rates have declined, guest numbers are lower, and international visitors are increasingly rare. However, Caesars Entertainment CEO Thomas Reeg insists that fears […]
