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January 19, 2026
Former NBA Star Lamar Odom Reportedly Arrested for DUI
Lamar Odom has run afoul of the law in a newly-surfaced report that alleges that the man was arrested speeding in Las Vegas early on Saturday. The ex-NBA forward was supposedly speeding at 41 miles per hour over the speed limit and had difficulty steering his car when police asked him to stop. Former NBA […]
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January 19, 2026
NGCB Says Resorts World Las Vegas Could Have Avoided $10.5M Fine
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) said Resorts World Las Vegas could have avoided last year’s $10.5 million anti–money laundering fine (the second-largest in state history) if it had established a board of directors. What Prompted the NGCB’s Comments? The comment comes from NGCB member George Assad after the board voted to ban Mathew Bowyer, the […]
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January 19, 2026
Nevada Gives New Instructions on Online Gambling Across Borders
Nevada‘s main gambling watchdog has sent out new guidelines to its license holders asking them to be more careful when they take part in online betting activities outside the state. The update, which came out on Friday evening from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, highlights how fast digital betting is growing and the legal gray […]
Industry
January 16, 2026
NetGaming Readies to Welcome ICE Barcelona Delegates with Portfolio of Exciting Products
NetGaming sought to differentiate its product portfolio in 2025, and it has largely succeeded, owing to game releases tailored to local audiences and game mechanics that have gone further and pushed harder to bring innovative experiences to players. The upshot is 12 months of unbridled growth, which has landed the company numerous opportunities, including the […]
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January 16, 2026
FanDuel Predicts Launches in All 50 States
In a significant expansion, FanDuel has rolled out its sports prediction markets platform, FanDuel Predicts, to all 50 US states. Furthermore, 13 additional states now have access to sports contracts, raising the total number to 18. What Does FanDuel Predicts Offer? FanDuel Predicts is a standalone app that was developed in partnership with the CME […]
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January 16, 2026
Alberta Gears Up for iGaming with Official Regulatory Framework
The Canadian province of Alberta is gearing up for the launch of its own regulated iGaming market. With Ontario iGaming steadily growing, Alberta authorities hope to replicate a similar success while still protecting players from harm. Alberta iGaming Is Just Around the Corner With online casino gaming coming to Alberta later in 2026, the Canadian […]
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January 16, 2026
New York Moves to Bring Prediction Markets Under State Oversight
New York legislators have again turned their attention to prediction markets, as new proposed legislation seeks to regulate the fast-growing sector at the state level. Senate Bill S8889 envisions a defined set of rules to replace the current piecemeal enforcement at a time when prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are gaining increased momentum. S8889 […]
Industry
January 16, 2026
South Carolina Casino Legalization Efforts Face Renewed Resistance
Efforts to bring commercial casino gambling to South Carolina are once again facing stiff resistance as religious groups step up their opposition. As lawmakers are debating whether to loosen the state’s long-standing restrictions and tap into the significant tax benefits of legalized gambling, religious leaders are lobbying to keep the status quo. Gambling Could Lead […]
Industry
January 15, 2026
EU Court‘s New Law Might Drastically Change Malta’s Gaming Scene
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that players may rely on the laws of their country of residence when bringing claims against operators lacking a local license, a decision that could have major implications for Malta’s grey-market gambling framework. CJEU Accepts New Law that Might Undermine Malta’s Model According to the […]
Industry
January 15, 2026
CGF: UK Gambling Black Market Is Nearing 10% Market Share
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has published a new report, suggesting that offshore companies now command a 9% share of the UK gaming market. The report is based on data from the first half of 2025 and asserts that illegal gaming has reached a “shocking scale.” The Shadow of Crime Lurks Behind Famous Sporting […]