Industry
April 16, 2026
EGBA Slams EU iGaming Levy Proposal as “Fundamentally Unworkable”
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) weighed in on a proposal to introduce a European Union-wide online gaming levy. While proponents identified this as an opportunity to create new EU budget revenue streams, the EGBA slammed the proposal as “fundamentally unworkable.” EU Eyes Unionwide iGaming Levy In its official release, the EGBA expressed significant […]
Industry
April 16, 2026
US Online Betting Market Shows Uneven March Performance
Activity across the US online gambling sector delivered mixed signals in March. This reflected shifting player habits and the impact of difficult year-on-year comparisons. Mixed Q1 Results as US Sports Betting Faces Pressure A recent industry tracker compiled by analysts at Stifel highlighted that betting volumes fluctuated over the first quarter. February brought a slight […]
Industry
April 15, 2026
Kentucky Betting Bill Advances Despite Governor’s Veto
Lawmakers in Kentucky moved swiftly this week to advance a comprehensive gambling and racing bill, defying a veto from Governor Andy Beshear. House Bill 904 promises to transform the state’s wagering landscape. While much of the attention has focused on sports betting reforms, the bill’s implications for horse racing could prove just as consequential. HB […]
Industry
April 14, 2026
Poll Shows Rising Support for North New Jersey Casino Expansion
Plans to expand casino gambling beyond Atlantic City are back on the table, and recent data suggest that the public may support a move. New polling by Global Strategy Group and commissioned by Meadowlands operator Jeff Gural shows that a clear majority of likely voters would now back a casino at the Meadowlands Racetrack. A […]
Industry
April 14, 2026
New Study Highlights Gaps in AI Use Across Gaming Sector
The latest study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) examines how artificial intelligence is taking root across the gambling industry and whether operators and regulators are equipped to meet rising challenges. The study, titled The State of AI in Gaming 2026 and produced by the university’s International Gaming Institute (IGI) in partnership with […]
Industry
April 14, 2026
Kentucky Governor Snuffs Out Betting Bill Proposing Regulatory Changes
Kentucky’s governor has vetoed a bill proposing a list of sports betting regulatory changes, citing concerns about wording that would provide unconstitutional powers to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation and Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission. HB 904 Fails to Cross the Finish Line House Bill 904 was a sports betting measure that made quick strides […]
Industry
April 14, 2026
Pressure Mounts to Delay UK Gambling Affordability Checks
Calls to halt the rollout of new gambling affordability checks in the UK are intensifying, as a prominent reform advocate has urged the government to reconsider its approach amid growing concerns over the policy’s potential impact. Reform Advocate Questions Gambling Checks, Demands Pilot Review Dr James Noyes, who supported the introduction of financial checks for […]
Industry
April 13, 2026
Social Media Post by Trump Promotes Unlicensed Gambling Site
A social media post by Donald Trump this week has drawn the attention of regulators, gaming executives, and sports fans. The post, shared on Truth Social, featured an AI-generated image of Trump alongside Dana White on the White House lawn in front of a fighting arena. However, the image also prominently featured the logo of […]
Industry
April 13, 2026
Josh Hokit Added to UFC Freedom 250 White House Card Following Win Against Blaydes
Josh Hokit moved into the UFC heavyweight contender ranks and onto the UFC Freedom 250 White House card after a wild main event bout against Curtis Blaydes. Dana White Adds Hokit to the White House UFC Event The light heavyweight title bout wasn’t the only matchup that energized the sold-out crowd of almost 18,000 people. […]
Industry
April 13, 2026
Kick Surpasses 100M Users, Founder Talks About the Hurdles to Get to This Point
On April 10, 2026, popular streaming platform Kick, which has strong ties to the online casino Stake, revealed that its livestreaming platform had surpassed 100 million users just three years after launching. At the same time, co-founder Bijan Tehrani took the opportunity to acknowledge that some areas have fallen short. Kick Co-Founder Talks About the […]
