Industry
January 23, 2026
Alberta Approaches the Launch of iGaming Ahead of NFL Season
Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally, who is overseeing Alberta’s online gambling overhaul, says the province has already drawn strong interest from numerous online sportsbook and casino operators. She noted that a “double-digit” number of companies have so far expressed interest in obtaining an iGaming license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Robinhood Seeks Federal Protection as Massachusetts Targets Sports Prediction Markets
Robinhood has launched a legal maneuver to protect itself from Massachusetts regulators. The company has asked a federal judge to prevent the state from enforcing gaming regulations on its growing sports prediction business. The filing closely follows a Massachusetts court ruling allowing enforcement action against Kalshi, placing prediction platforms aiming to operate in the state […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
KSA Warns Bet365 over Wrong Affordability Format, Faulty Calculations
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it has ordered Hillside, which operates the bet365 brand in the Netherlands, to strengthen its social responsibility (duty of care) protocols. This followed an investigation that suggested the company’s duty of care measures were insufficient. The Operator Had Inappropriate Affordability Assessment Processes In its announcement, the KSA noted […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
UKGC Names Kristy Caldwell as Interim Chair of the Industry Forum
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the appointment of Kristy Caldwell as the new interim chair of the Industry Forum, a body dedicated to maintaining a healthy dialogue between the regulator and its licensees. Caldwell to Temporarily Replace Nick Rust The Industry Forum was created three years ago and is a body that provides the […]
Industry
January 22, 2026
Macau’s Casino Industry Shifts to a More Mature Era of Growth
Macau’s gambling sector is facing a new reality. After years defined by explosive growth, abrupt collapse during the pandemic, and gradual recovery once borders reopened, the region’s industry may be entering a more mature phase. Operators must now adapt to slower revenue growth, tighter regulation, and a shifting customer base. Macau Now Relies on High-Spending […]
Industry
January 22, 2026
Lawmakers Renew Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
Congress again faces pressure from lawmakers who aim to reverse a recent change to the tax code that limits the amount of losses gamblers can deduct, a provision that has created uncertainty for professional players, casinos, and other industry stakeholders. The issue resurfaced this week during a House Rules Committee hearing on HR 7148, a […]
Industry
January 22, 2026
Illinois’ New Betting Tax Leads to a Decrease in Bets
Illinois’ new tax regime seems to be having an adverse effect on the sports betting industry, in line with some analysts’ predictions. Recent figures suggest that the sports betting activity has been steadily declining due to the tax changes and the measures operators implemented to break even. Illinois Introduced a New Betting Tax A report […]
Industry
January 21, 2026
Sports Analyst Sparks Backlash After Allowing 11-Year-Old Son to Gamble
Darren Rovell, a veteran sports business analyst and contributor to The Action Network, faced significant controversy this week after sharing that his 11-year-old son wanted to bet on sports. Rather than saying “no,” he helped his kid register on a free-to-play wagering app, framing the move as a teaching moment. His post has led to […]
Industry
January 21, 2026
Gambling Streamer’s Misclick Leads to Massive Loss
Rydurz, a streamer with more than 26,000 followers, was playing live dealer blackjack when disaster struck. A split-second mistake turned into a cautionary tale for gambling streamers, after the Kick creator watched a single misclick during a routine blackjack game spiral into a six-figure loss live on camera. Mounting Frustration Led to Poor Judgment The […]
Industry
January 21, 2026
CFTC Chair Vows to Refresh the Financial Markets Framework
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is eyeing a rehash of its financial markets ruleset and future-proofing its broader regulatory approach. This comes amid a continued backlash from traditional and tribal gaming industry stakeholders who have been quite unhappy with the rising prediction markets sector. Selig Opposed Applying Outdated Rules to New Products Speaking to […]
