Gambling News - 'North america'
Prediction Markets
April 21, 2026
Massachusetts Authorities Concerned About Minors Interacting with Prediction Markets
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fears that prediction markets are offering trading products to players younger than 21. State gambling authorities have long insisted that prediction markets offer what is essentially sports betting, even to players too young to gamble. Prediction Markets Allow Younger Players to Trade Event Contracts Jordan Maynard, chair of the Massachusetts Gaming […]
Casino
April 21, 2026
RubyPlay Expands with Caesars Entertainment in Ontario
RubyPlay has become the latest supplier to bolster its footprint in North America, delivering its extensive range of online casino games with a new partner in Ontario, Canada. The tie-up sees the studio inject its portion into Caesars Entertainment in the province, boosting each of their respective footprints. Caesars Entertainment Welcomes RubyPlay’s Games in Ontario […]
Business
April 21, 2026
Gaming Arts Unveils “The Forge” as Its New Manufacturing Facility
Gaming Arts, a Las Vegas-based subsidiary of Merkur Gaming, is pursuing further growth in the US, reflected in the launch of its new manufacturing facility, The Forge. This comes as the company outgrew its previous facility. Gaming Arts’ Rapid Growth Necessitated the Move The Forge is located on West Harmon Avenue and held its grand […]
Industry
April 21, 2026
Pennsylvania Approves Grant to Support New Safer Gambling Platform
Pennsylvania has agreed to back the launch of a safer gaming platform that will teach people how to play responsibly and help those harmed by gambling. The decision to back the platform comes as online gaming in Pennsylvania continues to experience unprecedented growth. The General Assembly Has Agreed to Back Almond Digital Health Pennsylvania’s General […]
Casino
April 21, 2026
Yggdrasil Grows German Market Presence with 106 Games
Yggdrasil, the gaming studio that has been “building standout iGaming experiences by combining stunning visuals, smart game mechanics, and engaging gameplay designed to keep players coming back” for over a decade, has strengthened its foothold in Germany, one of Europe’s most tightly regulated gaming markets known for its reliability, full compliance, and proven delivery. Over […]
Casino
April 21, 2026
Caesars Keeps $18B Talks About Fertitta Takeover Going
Caesars Entertainment has extended exclusive talks with billionaire investor Tilman Fertitta about a possible $18 billion purchase. Both sides are still working out the details of a deal that could change the US casino industry. Extended Deadline Keeps Caesars Takeover Talks Alive Fertitta has more time to finalize the terms of an offer that is […]
Sports
April 21, 2026
DraftKings Hacker Who Helped Steal 600K Sentenced to 30 Months
The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has confirmed the sentencing of one Kamerin Stokes, 23, known as “TheMFNPlug,” who pled guilty to one count of conspiring to commit computer intrusion. He will spend the next 30 months in a federal prison with three years of supervised release and will have […]
Prediction Markets
April 21, 2026
Polymarket Seeks $400M in Funding, Eyes $15B Valuation Target
Polymarket, one of the largest prediction market platforms worldwide, and a recent returnee to the US market, is now reportedly looking to raise $400 million, allowing the company to pursue a $15 billion valuation. The new investment drive comes on the heels of similar news, after the Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York […]
Casino
April 20, 2026
BGaming Unveils Júlio César Slot Before World Cup
The rebranded BGaming company that grew “from a small studio to a broader brand with publishing and celebrity slots” like Snoop Dogg-inspired Snoop Dogg Dollars game is getting ready for a new and equally exciting launch, this time around with former Brazil goalkeeper Júlio César at the center. Planned for June, the release is expected […]
Casino
April 20, 2026
Ex-AFL Players Face Investigation Over Illegal Casino Promos
Two former Australian rules football players are being looked into because people say they used social media to promote an unlicensed online gambling site to their fans. ACMA Warns of Heavy Fines for Promoting Unlicensed Casinos Mitch Robinson and Rhys Mathieson, who used to play for the Brisbane Lions, are said to have supported the […]