Industry
January 29, 2026
Ohio Governor Regrets Signing Bill Legalizing Sports Betting in the State
When asked about mistakes he regrets from his 7-year tenure as Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine says approving the legislation that legalized sports gambling in the state ranks as his biggest regret. Governor DeWine Regrets Allowing Sports Betting DeWine signed a bill in December 2021 that legalized sports gambling across the state, with betting launching in […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
China Executes 11 People Linked to Multi-Billion Scam
The Chinese government has moved forward with the execution of 11 people who a local court in Zhejiang province found guilty of participating in various criminal activities, including but not limited to online scams and gambling. Among those executed were Ming Guoping and Ming Zhenzhen, the alleged ring leaders, and other high-ranking group members, such […]
Casino
January 29, 2026
Pennsylvania’s Electronic-Table Only Casino Announces New Game-Tables with Live Dealers
Soon, Parx Casino Shippensburg will no longer be the only Pennsylvania casino operating without live table dealers. With the conclusion of regulatory tests, the casino has announced that it is ready to launch live dealer-run tables. This follows a sluggish 2025 for table game profits, with Parx Shippensburg recording the lowest performance statewide. The Pennsylvania […]
Sports
January 29, 2026
Webull Drops Fees for Super Bowl Betting Markets
Webull has grown its event-based trading options by cutting brokerage fees on prediction contracts linked to the Super Bowl. This change happens as the online investing platform keeps expanding in regulated betting markets through its team-up with Kalshi, an exchange approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Webull Brings Market-Style Trading to Sports Through this […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Push New Rules and Taxes for Fantasy Sports Industry
Virginia lawmakers are taking steps to change how daily fantasy sports companies do business in the state. Delegate Paul Krizek introduced House Bill 145, which just passed its first test. A House subcommittee voted to send the bill to the Appropriations Committee, with all members in favor. Virginia Lawmakers Target Fantasy Sports With New Taxes […]
Lottery
January 28, 2026
Analysts See iLottery as an Emerging Powerhouse in US Gaming
Analysts are increasingly confident that iLottery could become one of the US gaming market’s most successful verticals as it benefits from a rare combination of consumer familiarity, political palatability, and untapped digital potential. Online lottery offerings are also able to scale without provoking the same level of controversy as newer betting products. iLottery Has Substantial […]
Lottery
January 28, 2026
Tuesday Mega Millions Drawing Goes by, Six Players Win 5-Figure Sums
Just like Powerball, Mega Millions seems to be experiencing the occasional lull that usually comes after a big prize has been won. As a result, the Tuesday drawing crowned no big winner, although a few lucky players scooped up five-figure sums. The Jackpot Remained Unclaimed and Continued to Grow The most recent Mega Millions saw […]
Legal
January 28, 2026
Former Prosecutor Sentenced in Peppermill Casino Lewdness Case
Former Nevada prosecutor Kenneth Ching, who last year was caught engaging in sexual behavior with an unnamed woman at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada, has received a suspended jail sentence. Judge Hands Down Ching a Suspended Jail Sentence Ching was discovered with an unidentified woman at the Peppermill Casino in the early morning hours of […]
Legal
January 28, 2026
Court Dismisses Mega Millions Jackpot Co-Winner’s Claims for the Full $394M
Faramarz Lahijani, who in 2023 scored half of a $394 million jackpot from Mega Millions, has been in a court battle ever since, claiming he bought two winning tickets but lost one, entitling him to the full amount, and not just the $197.5 million he got. However, Judge Rolf M. Treu from the Los Angeles Superior […]
Legal
January 28, 2026
Churchill Downs Strikes Back Against Maine’s Tribal iGaming
Maine’s decision to grant local tribes exclusive rights to offer online casino gaming does not sit well with Churchill Downs, judging from the operator’s decision to challenge the law in court. The company argued that online gaming would undermine brick-and-mortar casinos, such as its Oxford Casino, which have been major contributors to the local economy. […]
