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 […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
Former Houston Lawyer Held on Gambling Debt Warrant from Nevada
A former Houston-area lawyer has finally been arrested after he was apprehended on a casino debt warrant in Texas. Identified as D.L.P., the man was apprehended by the Bayou Vista Police Department on January 12, 2026, with police following up on a casino debt warrant issued by Clark County, Nevada. Debt Warrant Finally Catches Up […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
Gaming Stocks Struggle Despite Strong Industry Trends
Gaming stocks have struggled to gain traction in early 2026, even as underlying industry trends remain solid, according to Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas. In a February 3 note to investors, Jonas explained that the weakness comes despite strong regional casino results outside Las Vegas and promising digital-gambling growth. In mid-January, the full-service corporate and […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
New York AG Warns People About Prediction Market Betting Risks
New York Attorney General Letitia James has alerted the public about online prediction markets gaining traction. She urges people to be careful as Super Bowl weekend approaches, and these platforms see more action. New York Issues Alert on Prediction Markets Lacking Player Protections James put out a consumer alert on Monday. She pointed out worries […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
Missouri Bill to Legalize Store Slot Machines Moves Forward
A bill moving forward in a Missouri House committee on Monday would give companies two years to remove unregulated convenience store slot machines. The bill, spearheaded by Rep. Bill Hardwick, a Dixon Republican, would legalize video lottery terminals, require operators to be licensed, and place the Missouri Lottery in charge of regulating the games. Lawmakers […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
BGC Study on Gaming Ads Suggests Marketing Expenditure Has Declined
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published the results of a new study into the local gambling sector. The findings suggest that the UK’s gambling marketing is on the decline due to regulatory difficulties, leaving the licensed gaming sector exposed to pressures from the black market. Operators Spent Less on Marketing The Gambling […]
