Industry
April 30, 2026
Missouri House Bill Seeks to Increase Casino Taxes and Entry Fees
Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Knight, R-Lebanon, Missouri’s House Bill 3533 seeks to shift away from income tax by raising taxes on casinos to make up for the difference in revenue. Bill Seeks to Increase Revenue from Gambling The bill comes amid wider debates in Missouri about cutting back or potentially eliminating the state income tax, […]
Sports
April 29, 2026
NBA Allegedly Proposed New Anti-Tanking Rules for Team Draft Lottery
The NBA has reportedly informed its 30 general managers about a proposed anti-tanking draft reform called the “3-2-1 lottery,” after the number of lottery balls assigned to each team, which would expand the lottery to include 16 teams. NBA to Allegedly Implement New Team Lottery System According to rumors, over the past few weeks, the […]
Prediction Markets
April 29, 2026
CFTC Strikes Back After Wisconsin Takes Action Against Prediction Markets
Wisconsin just called prediction markets “illegal gambling,” becoming the latest state to take a stance against the rapidly growing industry. In response, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a lawsuit against the state, arguing that it is overstepping its regulatory authority. The CFTC Would Sue Anyone Interfering with Federal Law Just after Wisconsin […]
Industry
April 28, 2026
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Gets License Renewal from Illinois Gaming Board
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) voted on April 23 to extend Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s operating license for four years, with the renewal applied retroactively to January 2026. Hard Rock Casino Rockford License Approved for Another 4 Years At the meeting last week, Hard Rock Casino Rockford presented its case to support the renewal of […]
Legal
April 28, 2026
Flutter’s Sky Betting and Gaming Wins Key Appeal in UK Court
Flutter Entertainment has achieved a major legal victory in the UK after the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling against its subsidiary, Sky Betting and Gaming. The case known as RTM v Bonne Terre Ltd involves a problem gambler who claims that the operator used his personal data to target him with marketing […]
Prediction Markets
April 28, 2026
Minnesota Senate to Consider Prediction Markets Ban
Minnesota has become the latest state to attempt to ban prediction markets on a state level, to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s dismay. This comes after Kalshi said that a local lawmaker had used event contract apps to make predictions about his own political race. Prediction Markets Remain a Point of Contention Prediction markets are […]
Industry
April 28, 2026
KSA Warns Holland Casino Online & Vbet over Unauthorized Own Goal Bets
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has warned two operators over certain betting products that carry an increased risk of match-fixing. In this case, these included bets related to own goals. The Two Operators Took Down the Unauthorized Bets In its announcement, the KSA said that Holland Casino Online and Vbet had been offering bets on […]
Industry
April 27, 2026
CFA Accuses Meta of Promoting Gambling Scams on Facebook, Instagram
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is being sued by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The CFA claims that the social media giant has earned profits from ads promoting fraudulent activities, including scam gambling sites, and has misled users about its efforts to […]
Industry
April 27, 2026
Texas Casino Debate Intensifies amid New Scrutiny
A recent editorial by The Dallas Morning News has added to the tensions surrounding the long-running debate over casino gambling in Texas. The report viewed the issue less as an economic opportunity and more as a potential social risk, arguing that the financial promises tied to expansion deserve far more scrutiny than they often receive. […]
Industry
April 23, 2026
UK Lawmakers Push for Sweeping Gambling Ad Restrictions
The UK government is facing increasing pressure to re-examine its gambling advertising regulations, as lawmakers and campaigners are pushing for new measures that could dramatically reduce the industry’s visibility. A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gambling Reform, in collaboration with Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), argues that current safeguards are no […]
