Sports
January 27, 2026
Polymarket Teams up With Major League Soccer in Latest Groundbreaking Deal
In the latest expectation-defying move, Polymarket, one of the world’s largest prediction market platforms and a recent arrival to the United States, has become the official partner of Major League Soccer. MLS Brings Polymarket On Board to Tap into Fan Sentiment In the same move, the company has also become an official partner for the […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Casino Money Tied to Lawmakers Pushing Gambling Tax Break
A look at federal fundraising records shows that some members of Congress who have gotten big bucks from the gambling industry are now backing laws that casinos want. Lawmakers Seek to Let Gamblers Fully Deduct Losses Once Again The politicians, Nevada Reps. Susie Lee, Steven Horsford, Mark Amodei, and Dina Titus, want to bring back […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
Colorado Bettors Back Broncos as Super Bowl LX Odds Take Shape
NFL playoff season sparked a betting frenzy across Colorado, with many fans showing unwavering support for the Denver Broncos despite slim chances and challenging opponents. In Black Hawk casinos, fans placed bets on their home team ranging from small amounts to hefty sums, showing hope that often goes beyond the numbers. $25K Broncos Bet Highlights […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Gambling Industry Sponsors Senators to Push a New Taxing Legislation
Reps. Susie Lee (D), Steven Horsford (D), Mark Amodei (R), and Diana Titus (D), all from Nevada, all rely on the gambling industry to fund their campaigns. The four Congress members are pushing for new legislation on taxing gambling losses, which is a policy the industry has talked about for years. Gambling Industry Supports Congress […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
BetMGM NA Awarded $122M+ in Progressive Jackpots in 2025
Online betting & gaming powerhouse BetMGM announced that 2025 has been a fruitful year for its players across North America, who won over a hundred million in progressive jackpots. The Operator Awarded Multiple Six-Figure Sums In its announcement, the operator said that its online players across the NA region have won a staggering $122.1 million […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Ohio Becomes the Latest State to Cite MA Ruling in Its Battle Against Kalshi
A recent development in Massachusetts seems to have set a precedent in US regulators’ fight against the rapidly growing prediction markets space. The ruling, which was cited by regulators in several states, has now also been cited in the Ohio Casino Control Commission’s (OCCC) clash with prediction market providers. The Tides of Battle May Be […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Approve New Regulatory Body Bill, Reject iGaming & Skill Games
Virginia’s legislative session continues with several gaming bills that advanced and a few that have not. While lawmakers agreed that the creation of an official gaming regulator is a must, they didn’t seem to be on the same page when it came to online casino gaming. Creating New Regulator Is of Utmost Importance Perhaps the […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
Arkansas Casinos’ Tax Contributions Increased in 2025
2025 seems to have been a period of growth for Arkansas’s casino properties, as all three of them generated higher revenues than they did in the prior year. As a result, the state taxes generated by the casinos also increased. A Strong Year for Arkansas’ Casinos According to official data from the Arkansas Department of […]
Sports
January 26, 2026
Once Again: UFC 324 Cancels Fight Over Suspicious Betting
UFC 324 saw a last-minute fight cancellation on Saturday, January 24, with president Dana White now confirming the reason behind the controversial decision. The lightweight bout between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson was pulled after the Gaming Integrity Service, responsible for closely monitoring wagering patterns for irregularities, alerted the UFC regarding unusual betting activity. “It […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Not a Matter of Willpower: Gambling Disorder Tied to Brain Changes
A new doctoral study sheds light on what happens in the brains of people with gambling disorder, showing that the condition is tied to the very circuits that control self-control, decision-making, and reward. In other words, it’s not just a matter of willpower. Disrupted Connections in the Brain The research, by Albert Bellmunt Gil of […]
