Industry
January 20, 2026
Finland’s President Approves Gambling Overhaul Legislation
Alexander Stubb, Finland’s President, has formally approved the overhaul of the country’s gambling legislation, clearing the way for a restructured Finnish betting and gaming market which will launch on July 1, 2027. President Approves Parliament’s New Gambling Legislation The new legislation will see the monopoly held by Veikkaus Oy, the state-owned betting, gaming, and lotteries operator, […]
Industry
January 16, 2026
South Carolina Casino Legalization Efforts Face Renewed Resistance
Efforts to bring commercial casino gambling to South Carolina are once again facing stiff resistance as religious groups step up their opposition. As lawmakers are debating whether to loosen the state’s long-standing restrictions and tap into the significant tax benefits of legalized gambling, religious leaders are lobbying to keep the status quo. Gambling Could Lead […]
Industry
January 15, 2026
EU Court‘s New Law Might Drastically Change Malta’s Gaming Scene
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that players may rely on the laws of their country of residence when bringing claims against operators lacking a local license, a decision that could have major implications for Malta’s grey-market gambling framework. CJEU Accepts New Law that Might Undermine Malta’s Model According to the […]
Industry
January 14, 2026
Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
Lawmakers and industry advocates are renewing their efforts to roll back a controversial change to the US tax code that alters how gambling losses are treated. Gambling sector stakeholders warn that the new rule risks undermining the broader betting economy and unfairly penalizing players who do not even turn a profit. While previous efforts have […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
New Jersey Introduces New Gambling Education Requirements
As one of the first states to legalize sports betting after the repeal of the PASPA, and due to its high-profile casinos, New Jersey has long been associated with gambling. This, however, has sparked significant problem gambling concerns, leading to new gambling education requirements that the state’s colleges and universities will have to follow. Colleges […]
Industry
January 9, 2026
Maine Governor Signs Bill to Allow Tribes to Run Online Casinos
Maine is poised to become the eighth state in the US to legalize online casinos, joining New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This follows Governor Janet Mills’ announcement that she will sign LD 1164, “An Act to Create Economic Opportunities for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming,” to take effect […]
Industry
January 9, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Renew Push to Legalize Online Casino Gaming
Virginia lawmakers are making another attempt to legalize online casinos. While previous attempts to introduce iGaming failed to gain traction, this newest effort may gain the necessary momentum to succeed. An earlier proposal for a dedicated gambling regulator could also benefit from these discussions, aligning Virginia with neighboring states. Operators May Face Steep Market Entry […]
Industry
January 9, 2026
Nebraska Online Betting on the Table as Two Bills Carry Over from 2025
Nebraska is once again trying to legalize online sports betting, with two separate bills carrying over from 2025. While previous efforts to usher in an era of mobile betting in the Cornhusker State have fallen short of achieving success, this year could be where lawmakers turn things around. Nebraska Could Make Legislative Strides… The first […]
Casino
December 10, 2025
Fort Wayne Casino Secures Senate Committee Approval, Heads to House
The Fort Wayne casino bill has continued to make strides, securing approval by the Senate Public Policy Committee. However, a separate house bill failed to prompt action. The Relocation Is Inching Closer to Reality Indiana lawmakers have been eyeing opportunities to introduce a casino to northeast Indiana for a while. As a result, supporters of […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Sweepstakes Ban into Law
New York has dealt a huge blow to the sweepstakes industry by officially adopting a new measure banning the vertical. Under the Empire State’s new rules, sweepstakes casinos that use dual-currency systems will no longer be allowed to operate. The End of Sweepstakes in the Empire State The measure, Senate Bill 5935, was signed into […]
