Industry
March 17, 2026
Massachusetts Regulator Fines Five Sportsbooks for Compliance Missteps
Massachusetts regulators imposed a new round of penalties this week, reinforcing their reputation for keeping a tight grip on the state’s sports betting market. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) imposed a total of $80,500 in combined fines on five major operators due to reported compliance failures related to prohibited wager types. This development sends a […]
Industry
March 16, 2026
Las Vegas NBA Franchise on the Table as League Officials Eye Sin City Opportunities
Las Vegas could get its own basketball team as the NBA officials prepare to vote on adding new franchises to the league. The other city that could get a team is Seattle, with the vote set to take place later this month. NBA to Add New Teams for the First Time in Decades The NBA […]
Industry
March 16, 2026
Skill Games Could Make a Return in Virginia as SB 611 Reaches Governor’s Desk
Skill games could make a triumphant return in Virginia as lawmakers have advanced a measure that would see up to 25,000 machines installed across the state. However, experts seem concerned that the current version of the bill doesn’t outline any return-to-player (RTP/payout) requirements. SB 611 Could See Skill Games Return to the Old Dominion As […]
Industry
March 16, 2026
New Jersey Reopens Debate on Expanding Casinos Beyond Atlantic City
New Jersey gambling stakeholders are rekindling a debate that many thought had been settled. Nearly a decade after voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to expand casinos beyond Atlantic City, developers and lawmakers are again suggesting that the state could benefit from allowing gambling facilities to operate in its northern areas. Such a move would help […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
Penn to Soon Open New Hollywood Casino Columbus with Over 200 Rooms
Revealed in 2023, Hollywood Casino Columbus is set to debut a new “state-of-the-art hotel tower” in Ohio on June 12, 2026, with 203 rooms, 20 of which would be luxury suites. Penn Entertainment to Soon Open New Casino The project stemmed from Penn Entertainment (the parent company of Hollywood Casino Columbus) and GLPI negotiating a […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
Nevada Regulators Rebuke Stockman’s Casino Owner over Delayed Licensing Disclosures
A routine licensing review caused strained tensions when Michael Gaughan III appeared before the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), facing criticism from regulators over delays in answering inquiries about his casino licensing requirements. Gaughan III is a longtime Nevada gaming figure and the son of veteran casino operator Michael Gaughan. He sought approval related to […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
Chicago’s Video Gambling Push Sparks Renewed Concerns
Chicago’s attempts to expand its gambling activities inside city limits are facing new challenges. City Council members have split into opposing factions regarding a plan to introduce video gambling machines into bars, restaurants, and neighborhood venues. Opponents have raised concerns about revenue, public safety, and the long-term future of the city’s casino industry. Video Lottery […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Measure to Regulate Prediction Markets
US Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has spearheaded a new measure seeking to toughen the prediction markets regulations amid growing concerns about the emerging vertical. The Senator emphasized that prediction markets have become a haven for fraud and must be reined in. Blumenthal Introduces the Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act Blumenthal’s Prediction Markets Security […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
William Hill Highlights Cheltenham Festival Opening Day as a Historic Success
British betting operator William Hill has highlighted this year’s Cheltenham Festival as a source of significant success for its business. The evoke-owned operator announced that March 11 was the most profitable Cheltenham Festival day in the operator’s history. William Hill Expects Players to Wager Almost Half a Billion Pounds As usual, the Cheltenham Festival remains […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
Joe Rogan Fears Iran Might Target the UFC White House Event
American podcaster Joe Rogan has expressed concerns about a potential attack on the White House. In a recent podcast, he said that he fears that Iran might target the upcoming UFC White House event set to take place at the iconic residence of the US president. Joe Rogan Says White House Event Is Like “Asking […]
