Industry
February 4, 2026
Gaming Stocks Struggle Despite Strong Industry Trends
Gaming stocks have struggled to gain traction in early 2026, even as underlying industry trends remain solid, according to Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas. In a February 3 note to investors, Jonas explained that the weakness comes despite strong regional casino results outside Las Vegas and promising digital-gambling growth. In mid-January, the full-service corporate and […]
Casino
February 4, 2026
Illinois Lawmaker Revives Online Casino Bill for 2026
State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr.’s struggle to see legal online casinos in Illinois goes on, as the legislator has refiled the Internet Gaming Act for the 2026 legislative session. The bill’s language has remained essentially the same from last year’s version, with the mention that the legislation never actually made it out of committee. In […]
Casino
February 4, 2026
Poland Wants to Treat Influencers Promoting Illegal Gambling as Criminals
Poland is responding to an international phenomenon with a decisive move. The rise of the online casino influencer has posed serious challenges to national governments and gambling regulators. Poland Latest to Take Close Scrutiny at Casino Influencers These influencers often leverage their Internet fame to push illegal gambling messages, with Poland becoming the latest country […]
Casino
February 4, 2026
Missouri Residents Unsure if VLTs Should Be Banned
The city of Springfield has seen a heightened law enforcement activity in recent weeks, with police officers seizing video lottery terminals at bars and gas stations. The reason? Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has ruled that these machines breach local gambling laws and ought to be removed willingly or forcibly if businesses refuse. Springfield Residents Displeased […]
Lottery
February 4, 2026
Co-Workers in Illinois Scoop $350K Jackpot
Imagine the surprise on two co-workers’ faces when they realized that their presumed $350 jackpot was, in fact, much larger – six zeroes larger. April and Randy of Ashton, Illinois, were dumbfounded at the discovery, realizing that they had won $350,000 from the Lucky Day Lotto. Illinois Co-workers Scoop Jackpot The jackpot payout happened on […]
Casino
February 4, 2026
Peoria Council Split Vote Stops Boyd Gaming Casino Deal
The Peoria City Council has rejected a proposed agreement that would have ended the city’s opposition to a major upgrade of the Par-A-Dice casino in East Peoria, setting up a possible long court fight. Split Vote Ends Hopes for Par-A-Dice Redevelopment Settlement In a special meeting on Monday, council members split 5-5, with one member […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
New York AG Warns People About Prediction Market Betting Risks
New York Attorney General Letitia James has alerted the public about online prediction markets gaining traction. She urges people to be careful as Super Bowl weekend approaches, and these platforms see more action. New York Issues Alert on Prediction Markets Lacking Player Protections James put out a consumer alert on Monday. She pointed out worries […]
Sports
February 3, 2026
BetMGM Updates Terms to Explicitly Ban Athlete Harassment
Online gaming and sports betting giant BetMGM announced that it has updated its terms of service, introducing new rules to shield athletes from harassment. The changes come amid a broader push against betting-motivated athlete harassment. BetMGM Wants to Protect the Sports Sector’s Integrity In its announcement, the betting company said that its terms of service […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
Missouri Bill to Legalize Store Slot Machines Moves Forward
A bill moving forward in a Missouri House committee on Monday would give companies two years to remove unregulated convenience store slot machines. The bill, spearheaded by Rep. Bill Hardwick, a Dixon Republican, would legalize video lottery terminals, require operators to be licensed, and place the Missouri Lottery in charge of regulating the games. Lawmakers […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
Alabama Sen. Merika Coleman Pushes for Referendum on Gambling Expansion
Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman says she plans to introduce a bill next week that would allow Alabama voters to decide whether they want gambling in the state or not. What Is Senator Coleman’s Proposal for a Gambling Bill? The bill would permit a statewide vote on a constitutional amendment that would empower the governor […]
