Industry
March 5, 2026
Baltimore Sues Sweepstakes Casinos, Claims They Offer Illegal Gambling
Filed March 4 in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, a new lawsuit targets six major sweepstakes casino operators on the grounds that they have violated the city’s Consumer Protection Ordinance by offering casino-style games to residents even though online casino gambling is illegal in Maryland. Baltimore Sues Sweepstakes Operators VGW Holdings, B2Services, Yellow Social Interactive, Sweepsteaks Limited, High […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Bet365 Ends Horseracing Sponsorships Due to UK Tax Headwinds
Bet365 has become the next gambling company to end some of its horseracing sponsorship due to Great Britain’s new gambling tax regime. The company called the move “difficult,” but industry critics scrutinized the decision. Bet365 Ends Its Ties with Several Races Not too long after Entain withdrew its long-standing sponsorship of The Coral Cup, a […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
UKGC CEO Rhodes to Join a Gaming Law Firm, Rumors Say
A month ago, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that its CEO is set to depart to take up a new role. Rumors now suggest that the outgoing CEO is preparing to join a commercial gaming company as a consultant. Andrew Rhodes Is Reportedly Joining Hawkbridge In February, the UKGC said that CEO Andrew Rhodes […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Spribe Warned in Sweden over Unlicensed Provision of Products
Gaming provider Spribe has received a warning in Sweden due to its provision of gaming content to unlicensed companies. As a result, the company was asked to stop the provision and was given a $544 slap on the wrist. The Provider’s Games Appeared on Unlicensed Platforms While Spribe boasts a Swedish license and has operated […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Las Vegas Renames Park Avenue in Honor of Bruno Mars’ MGM Legacy
A stretch of Park Avenue in Las Vegas will soon carry a new name: Bruno Mars Drive. The Clark County Commission approved the change this week. Officials noted that this gesture honors a performer whose residency has become a fixture of the Strip. MGM Resorts International confirmed the street renaming project, though details on the […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Study Sees Surge in Young Men Seeking Help for Gambling in Ontario
According to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the number of young men reaching out to Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related issues has surged by over 300% since the province legalized private online gambling. More Men Are Seeking Help The study reported that for boys and men aged 15 to […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Massachusetts Lawmakers Face March Deadline on Online Casino Bills
Massachusetts lawmakers pushing to legalize online casino gaming (or iGaming, as it’s commonly referred to) are up against March deadlines to advance legislation that would permit internet-based casino gambling – a practice that is so far legal in only eight states. Online Gambling Bills Are Still Under Discussion Massachusetts is among the states considering proposals […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Atlantic County Executive Proposes Statewide Tax Shift
Atlantic County executive Dennis Levinson has called for changes to how certain gaming taxes are funded statewide. Levinson presented his 2026 budget address to the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, arguing that it is unfair for Atlantic County taxpayers alone to absorb financial obligations associated with Atlantic City casinos when the industry’s benefits extend throughout […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Nationwide Reports Rise in UK Betting Ahead of Major 2026 Sports Events
Fresh banking data has revealed a steady rise in betting activity across the UK, with the country’s highest-spending gamblers parting with hundreds of pounds each month as a packed sporting calendar looms. Two-Thirds of Respondents Plan to Bet More in 2026 Figures released by Nationwide Building Society show that the value of gambling payments made […]
Industry
March 2, 2026
BettingStartups Launches Investment Arm to Expand Into Real-Money Gambling
BettingStartups has broadened its scope beyond media with the creation of a new investment arm focused on early-stage real-money gaming ventures. Initially, the fund expects to deploy cheques ranging from $100,000 to $250,000. BettingStartups Capital Will Lead the Way BettingStartups Capital, а newly formed entity made for the occasion, will target pre-seed and seed companies […]
