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Business
April 15, 2026
BetMGM Has Hard Spell in Q1, Blasts Prediction Markets
BetMGM has had a difficult quarter, which is bad news, as Q1 is usually packed with some of the most worthwhile sports betting events, whether the Super Bowl, the NBA Playoffs, or March Madness, all of which generate billions in handle across the nation. BetMGM Recalibrates Expectations Following a Harder-than-Expected Q1 However, BetMGM has scaled […]
Prediction Markets
April 15, 2026
High Roller Enters US Prediction Market with Crypto.com Deal
High Roller Technologies has taken a major step beyond online casino gaming by securing a partnership with Crypto.com to roll out event-based prediction markets in the United States. The agreement signals the company’s entry into a rapidly expanding segment that blends financial trading with real-world event forecasting. High Roller Moves Beyond Casinos with $1T Predictions […]
Prediction Markets
April 15, 2026
Kalshi Clash with Montana Intensifies over Market Rules
A growing legal fight between prediction market operator Kalshi and officials in Montana is drawing fresh attention to how these platforms should be regulated across the United States. Kalshi Seeks Court Protection in Dispute with Montana Regulators The company has launched a federal lawsuit to stop state authorities from enforcing gambling laws against its operations. […]
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 […]
Prediction Markets
April 14, 2026
Robinhood Won’t Offer Certain Event Contracts Amid Concerns of Insider Trading
American financial services company Robinhood Markets, Inc. reaffirmed that it will not offer certain event contracts to its clients as a response to concerns about possible insider trading and manipulation. Robinhood Limits Prediction Markets Offerings Robinhood established its reputation by opening up stock and options trading to everyday investors, and prediction markets are now emerging […]
Lottery
April 14, 2026
Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $120M as Friday Drawing Elected No Winner
Mega Millions has gone another drawing without a jackpot winner after no one won on Friday. However, the prize has now reached $120 million, making it even more tempting, as tonight’s drawing looms. No Big Winners Last Friday The Friday Mega Millions drawing marked a temporary lull in the game as players did not succeed […]
Lottery
April 14, 2026
Powerball Jackpot Survives Monday Drawing, Climbs to $58M
A new Powerball jackpot cycle recently began, offering players another shot at winning a life-changing sum. The game’s top prize has so far survived three drawings and has just surpassed the $50 million mark. The Jackpot Survived a Third Drawing The Monday Powerball drawing was rather unexciting since no significant prizes were awarded, despite the […]
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 […]
Casino
April 14, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino AC Welcomes First $2M DragonLink Progressive Slots
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has welcomed the city’s first $2-millon Dragon Link progressive slot machines by Aristocrat Gaming, turning a fresh page in the city’s gameplay opportunities. New $2M Dragon Link Game Now Hosted in Atlantic City Casino for First Time Players will now have the opportunity to […]