Industry
February 27, 2026
Mobile Betting Boom in the Philippines Triggers Calls for Public Awareness
Online gambling in the Philippines has expanded at a striking pace, causing renewed concern among policymakers, analysts, and media observers about its social and economic consequences. What once required a trip to a casino or betting shop is now accessible within seconds through mobile apps, turning wagering into an everyday digital activity. Pandemic-Era Shift Fuels […]
Industry
February 26, 2026
Hawaii Gambling Bills Stall Again Despite Months of Debate
For a long time, lawmakers in Hawaii have been discussing various bills to legalize gambling in the state. However, while much progress was made in recent months, it seems that those bills will go nowhere after much discussion. Hawaii’s Gambling Bills Are “All Dead” Sen. Glenn Wakai, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Illinois Governor’s Budget Proposes Gambling Tax Hike
With the introduction of his $57 billion state budget for FY2027, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is aiming to generate additional tax revenue, including $120 million from a tax hike on table games and electronic gambling device operations. Governor Pritzker’s Proposal Could Help Fund Education in the State Pritzker plans to increase revenue by adjusting the tax […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
PENN Entertainment Reaches Milestone Agreement with Minority Shareholders
PENN Entertainment has reached a truce with activist investor HG Vora Capital Management, ending the mounting internal frictions that have been plaguing the company for the past year. PENN announced a new cooperation agreement with the hedge fund and will appoint three new independent directors to its board: Heather Ace, Jeffrey Fox, and Fabio Schiavolin. […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
New York Bill Aims to Boost Transparency and Responsible Gambling
A new bill in New York could change how sports bettors keep tabs on their own habits by giving them access to their complete betting history. Assembly Bill A10329, introduced by Rebecca Kassay, would require all licensed mobile sportsbooks in New York to provide detailed monthly reports. Operators would have to send push notifications directly […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Entain Head Lambasts Premier League over Black Market Ties
Entain’s chief executive officer, Stella David, has commented on the new proposal to stop British sports teams from forming sponsorship deals with operators that are not legal in the country. She praised the proposal and critiqued Premier League teams for even forming such partnerships. The UK Mulls Over a Ban on Unlicensed Sponsorships in Sports […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Circle K Manager Sued in Arizona over $12.8M Lottery Ticket
Circle K is suing an employee, one Robert Gawlitza, who bought a ticket left on the counter of his shop, only to find out that he had won a $12.8-million prize pool. Working at a convenience store in Scottsdale, the employee was servicing a client who had asked to replay his numbers for The Pick […]
Industry
February 23, 2026
UK Considers Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships in Sports
The British government has unveiled proposals to consult on a possible ban on sports sponsorships by unlicensed gambling operators, as part of a broader crackdown on the black market. UK Regulators Propose Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Under the proposed measures, unlicensed operators could be prohibited from sponsoring UK sports teams, including Premier League clubs. […]
Industry
February 23, 2026
Patients Report Developing Gambling Addictions After Taking RLS Medication
Hundreds of people in the UK have reported they have developed gambling addiction, and addictions of other kinds, after taking Ropinirole, a prescribed medication to treat Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Parkinsons’ Disease. Patients Link Gambling Disorders to Ropinirole According to the BBC, over 250 people, including police officers, nurses, doctors, and even a director […]
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, […]
