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 […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
Canadian Dad Scoops $1.21M Slot Payout
Pierre B. has much to be happy about after he won CAD 1,657,818 ($1.21 million) jackpot at Lake City Casino Vernon, which will allow him to take it easy and possibly retire. One Quick Meal Later, Canadian Dad Is a Millionaire B. won the eye-watering sum while playing the Powerbucks Whitney Houston slot game, and […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Nebraska Considers Changes to Gambling Addiction Program as Funding Shrinks
Nebraska might soon change how it deals with gambling addiction. This shift links to Governor Jim Pillen’s budget plan. The proposal aims to get rid of the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling. Its duties would then move to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Nebraska Plans Major Reduction in Gambling Treatment Budget […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Iowa Targets Prediction Markets with Steep Fees and New Taxes
Iowa lawmakers have put forward a far-reaching plan that would change how prediction market platforms work in the state. Senate File 2085 aims to bring these booming trading services under state control, adding expensive licensing rules, a new tax system, and big changes to how the state taxes trader earnings. Iowa Looks to Boost State […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Bally’s Dover Casino Sees Man Arrested on Drug and Human Trafficking Suspicions
On January 16, the Dover Police Department arrested Antwan Freeman, 44, of Dover, on drug and human trafficking charges at the Bally’s Dover Casino Resort in Delaware after responding to calls of a physical altercation. Police Arrest Suspect at a Bally’s Dover Casino Hotel Room Police said Freeman was taken into custody without incident, but further […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Alberta Approaches the Launch of iGaming Ahead of NFL Season
Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally, who is overseeing Alberta’s online gambling overhaul, says the province has already drawn strong interest from numerous online sportsbook and casino operators. She noted that a “double-digit” number of companies have so far expressed interest in obtaining an iGaming license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Robinhood Seeks Federal Protection as Massachusetts Targets Sports Prediction Markets
Robinhood has launched a legal maneuver to protect itself from Massachusetts regulators. The company has asked a federal judge to prevent the state from enforcing gaming regulations on its growing sports prediction business. The filing closely follows a Massachusetts court ruling allowing enforcement action against Kalshi, placing prediction platforms aiming to operate in the state […]
Lottery
January 23, 2026
Michigan Woman Wins $6M, Vows to Change Others’ Lives
A woman from Michigan has won a staggering $6 million from the Michigan Lottery. While such a sum is usually life-changing, the woman said that she doesn’t have a plan for any big changes in her life other than using the money to help others. The Woman Won $6M from an Instant Game According to […]
Business
January 23, 2026
Clark County Filings Reveal Details About Bally’s Las Vegas Plans
Bally’s Corporation has revealed details about its plans for a previously announced mixed-use project adjacent to the Athletics Las Vegas ballpark. The construction of this ambitious project will require multiple permits, take several years to complete, and have a price tag north of a billion dollars. Bally’s Reveals Ambitious Plans for Las Vegas Bally’s multi-use […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Missouri Won’t Ban Player Props on College Sports
Missouri has become the latest state to deny an NCAA request to ban college prop bets, specifically those on individual players and their performances. Heightened calls for banning this particular market have been heard in recent months, in light of many high-profile scandals that have rocked pro sports as well as college athletics. Missouri Hesitant […]
