Industry
February 6, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Faces Setback in Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Tax Deduction
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is pressing on with her campaign to undo a controversial federal tax change affecting gamblers, even after her latest effort encountered significant resistance. Republican House leaders blocked her attempt to attach an amendment restoring the full deduction for gambling losses to a sweeping federal funding bill. The Cap Remains Highly Contentious […]
Industry
February 6, 2026
NY Gaming Regulator Urges Sports Leagues to Push for Betting Limits
The New York State Gaming Commission is urging sports leagues to implement stricter betting restrictions due to rising integrity concerns in American sports. In an open letter released Wednesday, the NYSGC reminded league commissioners that they can formally petition the regulator to restrict or eliminate problematic wager types. While none have done so, the Commission […]
Industry
February 5, 2026
UKGC Has Opened Applications in Search of a New Chair
For over a year now, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) hasn’t had a permanent leader, instead having the role filled by a temporary chairman in the face of Charles Counsell OBE. However, this is about to change in the next few months, as the regulator is now accepting applications for a new head. UKGC […]
Industry
February 5, 2026
NA Snowstorms Have a Significant Effect on Gambling Revenue, Analysts Say
According to recent analyses by Jefferies Equity Research and J.P. Morgan, the harsh weather that much of North America has recently experienced has had a measurable effect on the revenue and visitation numbers of traditional land-based casinos. Jefferies Equity Research’s Analysts Project Lower Revenues Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz attributed recent performance to adverse […]
Industry
February 5, 2026
AGEM Index Dips Slightly in January
The AGEM Index declined in January, with mixed results for the world’s 10 leading gaming suppliers. Most companies experienced a downturn in stock performance due to issues ranging from legal disputes to cautious investors. Six of 10 companies saw price drops. Aristocrat Leisure Limited led with a 7.9% decrease and a loss of over 53 […]
Industry
February 5, 2026
Former Pace-O-Matic Exec Pleads Guilty in PA Gaming Case
A former executive at Pace-O-Matic has admitted to laundering money tied to illegal activity in Pennsylvania’s gaming machine market, state officials said this week. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Ricky Goodling pleaded guilty on Tuesday, February 3, in Cumberland County Court to the first-degree felony of dealing in the proceeds of unlawful activities. The […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
Coinbase in the Crosshairs as Nevada Seeks to Block the Exchange
Nevada’s pushback against prediction markets continues with regulatory action against Coinbase Financial Markets, the event contracts division of the famous crypto platform. This comes shortly after the Silver State cited a Massachusetts ruling in its fight against other prediction market companies. Coinbase Under Fire in Nevada The status of prediction markets continues to be murky […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
Ireland Braces for the Launch of Regulated Gaming as New Rules Come into Effect
Ireland is preparing for the looming arrival of its newly regulated gaming market, with February 5 as the date from which the country’s new regulator will start issuing licenses. This date will therefore mark the culmination of lengthy efforts to modernize the local regulatory framework. Ireland Becomes a Modern Gaming Market With the signing of […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
BC.GAME Announces a Collection of Themed Games for the Chinese New Year
Ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, which start on February 17, the popular community-based crypto casino BC.GAME has prepared a collection of several themed games with gameplay designed to capture the spirit of the holidays. The Games Come with BC.GAME’s 0 HE Zero Edge Feature The featured titles showcase classic Chinese New Year […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
PointsBet Launches Push into Alberta’s iGaming Market
PointsBet has positioned itself for its next phase of growth in Canada, focusing its attention on Alberta as the province gears up to launch a fully open and competitive iGaming market. The operator confirmed this week that PointsBet Canada has formally entered the provincial registration process. This move creates an opportunity to start its marketing […]
