Industry
February 10, 2026
Arizona Eyes Betting Tax Hike, But Only for the Top Dogs
Arizona is considering a betting tax hike, following a broader trend in America and beyond. Unlike many other markets, however, the state is eyeing an increased tax only for the largest sportsbooks. Arizona Considers a Tiered Tax Format Under Governor Katie Hobbs’s proposed budget for 2027, Arizona could introduce a tiered structure to betting taxes, […]
Sports
February 10, 2026
PGA Tour Sees Surge in Sports Bets Related to Its Events
The PGA Tour has made a gamble, and it has paid off. The competition has joined other major sports leagues in pursuit of establishing a rapport with sports fans, particularly among those who enjoy placing wagers on the outcome of events. Betting on Golf Surges with the PGA Tour Planning on More Related Content Nothing […]
Casino
February 10, 2026
Hard Rock Atlantic City Details $50M Renovation Project
Hard Rock Atlantic City has unveiled plans for major renovations that would significantly improve its hospitality offerings. In addition to refurbishing hundreds of new rooms, the renovation would also renovate various corridors and pathways. Hard Rock Prepares to Renovate Hundreds of Rooms The renovation of Hard Rock Atlantic City’s hotel come less than a decade […]
Industry
February 10, 2026
California Approves Significant Cardroom Changes, to the Industry’s Dismay
California introduced new rules on cardrooms that would change the vertical as players know it. While cardrooms have become a beloved form of entertainment, tribal pressures have long loomed over them. Cardrooms Have Been a Thorn in the Tribal Industry’s Side for Years For context, California’s law provides tribal operators with exclusivity when it comes […]
Casino
February 10, 2026
Cyprus Casino Allegedly Site of Torture as Perpetrator Robs Victims
Gone are the days when people feared walking into a casino lest they won too much and ended up waterboarded in dim-lit backrooms by grubby types. The casino industry has zero reason to scoff at winners; it welcomes them, as a feel-good jackpot story usually drives up business. However, shocking new video footage from a […]
Sports
February 10, 2026
Drake’s $1M Superbowl Bet Blamed for Patriots Loss
Drake’s most recently publicized bet has come up short, prompting ribbing from netizens and further proof that the Drake curse exists. This time betting on the Super Bowl LX matchup, the Canadian musician lost $1 million he had wagered on the New England Patriots to win against the Seattle Seahawks. This marks the rapper’s second-biggest […]
Casino
February 10, 2026
Pa. Company Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Video Gambling
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced at the start of the week that a central Pennsylvania amusement company has pleaded guilty to installing and operating hundreds of illegal video gambling machines across the state. $3 Million Forfeiture in Cash and Assets Deibler Brothers Novelty Company, based in Schuylkill County, admitted Friday (February 6) to charges of […]
Prediction Markets
February 10, 2026
Polymarket Takes Massachusetts to Court Over Limits on Sports Contracts
Polymarket is suing Massachusetts to stop the state from limiting its sports prediction markets. This legal battle comes as regulators crack down, already forcing Kalshi, a competitor, to block Massachusetts users. Legal Fight Looms as Polymarket Moves to Block Massachusetts Enforcement On Monday, Polymarket filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District […]
Sports
February 10, 2026
Connecticut Pair Charged with Using Stolen IDs in $3M Betting Fraud
Federal prosecutors in Connecticut have charged two Glastonbury residents with running a long-term scam that stole millions from major online gambling sites by misusing stolen personal information. Federal Case Targets Alleged Multi-Year Betting Bonus Scam Using Stolen IDs Court documents show that Amitoj Kapoor and Siddharth Lillaney, both 29, face a broad 45-count federal indictment […]
Prediction Markets
February 9, 2026
Kalshi Enjoys Super Bowl Boom as Massachusetts Ban Looms Closer
The Super Bowl weekend brought Kalshi massive success, even as a court ruling in Massachusetts threatened to shut down its sports offerings in the state. While state regulators prepare to enforce their restrictions, traders poured nearly a billion dollars into Kalshi’s Super Bowl markets. It is unclear whether the platform’s success will impact its ongoing […]
