Industry
January 13, 2026
French Regulator Flags Troubling Surge in Gambling Marketing
France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has sent a clear warning to operators following its latest market review. According to the regulator, promotional spending by gambling companies is increasing rapidly, even necessitating intervention in select cases. Consumer safety remains a priority for the ANJ, as the authority strives to strike a balance between industry growth and […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
Prediction Markets Are Missing Key Anti-Addiction Tools
DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel have all launched prediction market offerings. However, they have brought only some of the anti-addiction tools from their mobile sportsbooks, raising concerns that the companies aren’t doing enough to help prevent users from developing harmful gambling habits. Users Are Often Missing Critical Anti-Addiction Tools, Such As Hotlines Right now, users can set […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
AGCO Slams FanDuel with $252K Fine Due to Integrity Failures
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has slammed FanDuel with a six-figure fine due to certain integrity-related concerns. Officials emphasized that operators are expected to remain vigilant and proactive when it comes to detecting suspicious activity. FanDuel Accepted Bets on an Event with Integrity Issues In its official announcement, the AGCO said that […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
New Jersey Introduces New Gambling Education Requirements
As one of the first states to legalize sports betting after the repeal of the PASPA, and due to its high-profile casinos, New Jersey has long been associated with gambling. This, however, has sparked significant problem gambling concerns, leading to new gambling education requirements that the state’s colleges and universities will have to follow. Colleges […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
Harry Reid International Airport Unveils Sweeping Modernization Plan
Harry Reid International Airport is poised to undergo a long-overdue transformation as Clark County officials move ahead with a modernization plan for the airport that may soon become a bottleneck for Las Vegas if left unchanged. The pressure was evident during last week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), when tens of thousands of visitors poured into […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
Google Gives Green Light to Online Gambling Ads in Belarus
Last July, we reported on Google’s decision to allow gambling ads in Ukraine, a historic announcement applicable to advertisers with suitable state licenses and the giant’s approval. Now, it’s time for Belarus, a country with a unique licensing system that features commercial gambling and separately owned and governed state lotteries, to follow the same path. […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
MLB Teams Cut Ties with FanDuel Sports Network as Financial Uncertainty Mounts
All nine teams that have previously had an agreement with the FanDuel Sports Network have withdrawn from the arrangement, The Athletic originally reported. The teams have sounded a tactical retreat over financial concerns that continue to plague the parent company, Main Street Sports, which already went belly up in March 2023, but has since recovered […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
House Rules Panel Stops FAIR BET Act as 2026 Gambling Tax Change Approaches
A new effort in Washington to bring back full deductions for gambling losses has hit another big snag, leaving bettors and industry groups ready for a tax scene that changes a lot in 2026. Effort to Add FAIR BET Act to Defense Bill Fails in House Rules Committee The latest problem happened when the House […]
Industry
January 9, 2026
Tribes Unite to Challenge Prediction Markets over Gaming Rights
Native American tribes have united against prediction markets, arguing that such platforms encroached upon territory long governed by tribal gaming law. This newest development marks another chapter in the ongoing high-stakes legal and political disputes over who controls wagering in the United States and the place of tribal operations within the gambling sector. Prediction Platforms […]
Industry
January 9, 2026
Maine Governor Signs Bill to Allow Tribes to Run Online Casinos
Maine is poised to become the eighth state in the US to legalize online casinos, joining New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This follows Governor Janet Mills’ announcement that she will sign LD 1164, “An Act to Create Economic Opportunities for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming,” to take effect […]
