Industry
January 14, 2026
Analysts Stay Bullish on Gaming Heavyweights Despite Emerging Challenges
Wall Street analysts remain largely confident in their positive assessments regarding traditional, high-profile gaming operators. Evaluations published this month predict that, despite increased turbulence in 2026, industry giants such as DraftKings and Flutter will remain well-positioned to absorb shocks and deliver long-term growth as long as they maintain their focus on innovation. Leading Operators Can […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Maine Residents Don’t Want iGaming in Their State, Survey Finds
According to a poll commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) and conducted by Lake Research Partners, 64% of Maine voters are against the legalization of iGaming, while 49% are strongly opposed to it. Survey Comes at a Crucial Time for Talks about iGaming in Maine Interestingly, this date comes at a time when […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Analysts Stay Bullish on Gambling Sector as Operators Consolidate Positions
Gambling sector analysts are confident that, despite sharp swings and regulatory challenges, the broader industry remains poised for sustained profitability. Rather than viewing recent turbulence as a warning sign, experts believe it will lead to stronger financial positions, more disciplined growth, and healthier margins across the industry. Citizens Named Flutter a Top Pick Citizens has […]
Industry
January 2, 2026
AI Can Develop “Human-Like” Gambling Addiction, Study Suggests
Researchers at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea discovered that large language models can develop human-like gambling addiction. According to a paper titled “Can Large Language Models Develop Gambling Addiction?,” AI models consistently pursued losses, increased their risk-taking, and in some simulations ended up bankrupt. Study Says AI Models Can Develop […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Attitudes Toward Gambling in Ohio Shift as Harms Become Harder to Ignore
Ohio’s sentiment toward online sports betting has shifted significantly since the state legalized the practice two years ago. Sports wagering arrived in 2023 with confetti, celebrity ads, and promises of new tax revenue. However, it now faces rising scrutiny by public health experts, lawmakers, and even the governor who signed the legislation, as the social […]
Industry
December 11, 2025
New UK Study Warns That Gambling Harm May Be More Widespread than Expected
New ScienceDirect research is raising uncomfortable questions about the scale of gambling-related risk in the UK. The data offers a detailed look into how many people will fall under the government’s upcoming financial risk checks. The study is based on a large amount of open banking data and comes just months before the checks become […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
University of Glasgow Creates Overwatch Tool for Global Gambling Regulation
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have introduced the Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS) – what they call the world’s first international benchmarking tool for gambling regulation. It enables regulators, researchers, and other stakeholders to assess and compare how effectively different countries oversee gambling and safeguard players. University of Glasgow Launches GGCS Developed by a […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
British Children Say They’d Like to Be Exposed to Fewer Gaming Ads
A new report by UK charity GambleAware has suggested that children and young people are in favor of reducing the gambling content they are exposed to. This comes amid a spike in gambling-related harms among the youth. Children Are in Favor of Reducing Ads GambleAware has published its latest State of the Nation report, outlining […]
Industry
December 1, 2025
Better Gambling Forum Unveils Scientific Oversight Committee
The Better Gambling Forum (BGF), a Brain Capital Alliance-led platform for coordinated, evidence-based global responses against gambling-caused mental health problems, announced the creation of its Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC). The SOC Will Field a Team of Industry Experts According to the announcement, the SOC is composed of experts in a variety of fields, including public […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
Australia’s Illegal Gambling Market Is Growing Steadily, RWA Says
Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has published a new monitoring report on the country’s offshore gaming market, suggesting that it has more than doubled since 2019. The concerning report elaborated that billions of Australian dollars are being lost to illegal operators every year. Offshore Gaming Deprives Australia of Millions of Dollars RWA said that the report, […]
