Industry
December 16, 2025
New York Regulators Greenlight Final Bids in Casino License Race
The long-running contest to introduce full-scale casinos to New York City is nearing its conclusion with state regulators formally approving the final three remaining bids. After years of political wrangling, community hearings, and behind-the-scenes negotiations, the New York State Gaming Commission’s vote this week effectively locked in the three projects that will shape the city’s […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Swedish Gambling Operators Unite Against Proposed Tax Reforms
Sweden’s gambling sector has united in opposition to a proposal that could redraw the country’s tax landscape. A new initiative is pushing for an updated tax framework similar to the recent UK reforms that introduced differentiated gambling tax rates. Swedish industry representatives argue that even if well-intentioned, the change risks undermining consumer protection and accelerating […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Analyst Examines Underdog’s Arizona License Loss, Says DraftKings & FanDuel Are Safe
An analyst for Citizens has examined the recent revocation of Underdog’s fantasy sports license in Arizona and weighed in on a pressing industry question – Could other operators also be in danger? Underdog Lost Its License Due to Prediction Markets Deal For context, Underdog was recently deprived of its fantasy license in Arizona due to […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Nebraska Sets Children “Up for Success” with Gambling Winnings
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has already gathered over $500,000 from gambling winnings via the newly implemented Gambling Winnings Setoff for Outstanding Debt Act. The amount was reached in the first three months of the program, which has been designed to collect money that is owed to the state from gamblers’ winnings. […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Netflix Takes Stranger Things to the Skies of Las Vegas
Netflix is celebrating the end of an era with a Stranger Things airing later in December, and a special light show celebrating the decade-old TV series over the skies of Las Vegas. One Final Brush with the Upside Down in Las Vegas The activation is meant to commemorate the show’s wrapping and is fittingly called: […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
Finland’s Gambling Reform Advances, but Opposition Remains Stiff
Finland’s long-awaited gambling reform is nearing the finish line. However, the road there has been anything but smooth. This week, parliament rejected all significant amendments proposed by opposition parties, clearing the way for the government’s online gambling bill to move ahead without notable alterations. A final vote is expected in the next few days. The […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
Prediction Markets Yearly Revenue to Reach $10B by 2030, Citizens Says
According to a new report by Citizens Financial Group, an American bank holding company, prediction markets revenue could reach more than $10 billion in annual revenue by 2030, as institutional capital enters the scene. Citizens Says Prediction Markets Will See Significant Growth Devin Ryan, managing director at Citizens, observed that prediction markets appear poised to […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
NCAA Pres Rethinks Prior Support for Sports Betting
Charlie Baker, the president of the NCAA and the former governor of Massachusetts, played a key role in legalizing sports betting in the state. After signing the vertical into law, however, Baker has come to know some of the downsides associated with the industry. Baker Was Unaware of How Big Betting Was Going to Become […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
Las Vegas Moribund Days May Be Over in 2026 with Record Convention Attendance
The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)’s $600-million renovation is coming just in time as the city expects a significant pick-up in the number of conventions hosted locally. For starters, there is CES in January, which will be held at a renewed venue that brings an experience that business people and travelers have come to expect […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
Escaping Reality Via Gambling Leads to Addiction
A global research team has updated the Gambling Motives Questionnaire (GMQ), which is a standard scale that determines the reasons behind a person’s gambling habits. The freshly improved GMQ-R-27 is ready to assess a series of motives that have not yet been covered by the original form of the GMQ. The list includes escapism, which […]
