Industry
June 23, 2025
Quebec Faces Growing Pressure to Reform Online Gaming Amid National Shift
Canada is rethinking how it approaches online gambling, but Quebec still clings to a government-run monopoly. It is one of the few provinces that has not changed. This stance has an impact on potential tax revenue, leading to big losses. Industry experts are taking a closer look, which puts more heat on Quebec. All of […]
Sports
June 23, 2025
FanDuel Shutters Physical Sportsbook Amid Weak Results
FanDuel has decided to shutter its PHX Arena retail sportsbook in Arizona, citing poor results. The arena, which hosts the Phoenix Suns, a prominent National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise, was supposed to be an excellent venue for the company’s operations, tapping into the fanfare and excitement surrounding home games. FanDuel to Reform Major Venue as […]
Industry
June 23, 2025
Illegal Gambling in Ontario Has to Go AG Says
Ontario is certainly one of the best-regulated provinces in Canada, as the jurisdiction was an early adopter of the multi-license model, allowing it to lay the groundwork for others, including Alberta and British Columbia. Ontario Still Has an Illegal Gambling Market Problem However, not everything is perfect in Ontario, as the unregulated market is still […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Ban College Prop Bets Amid Rising Harassment Concerns
Bill S-3080 has passed the New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee, and if fully implemented, it will prohibit player-specific prop bets on college sports. Bill Introduced to Curb Harassment Linked to College Sports Betting Introduced by Sen. Kristin Corrado, Bill S-3080 aims to prohibit licensed sportsbooks in New Jersey from […]
Casino
June 20, 2025
Alberta Set for Early License-Based Gambling Model in 2026
Alberta is set to become one of three provinces to host a more liberal gambling market designed to allow multiple operators in. Currently, only Ontario operates under this business model, but Alberta is poised to follow suit in creating a more universally accepted gambling framework. Alberta Heading for Quick Multi-License Focused Re-Regulation With this in mind, Alberta’s […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
Hawaiian City Further Clamps Down on Illegal Gambling
As Hawaii still struggles to pass an efficient gambling regulation, the proliferation of black-market operations has put most authorities on notice. In order to restrict the reach of these pernicious activities, more legislation has been passed in the city of Honolulu, with Bill 11, 12, and 13, all outlining a possible course of action against […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
Brazil Goes After Illegal Gambling Operators Worth Millions
Brazil is moving swiftly against the illegal gambling sector, with the country announcing further measures against operators that operate in the country without the necessary license. Police have conducted an operation against a prominent gambling brand that has resulted in the seizure of assets worth BR30 million, or roughly $5 million. Brazilian Police Go After […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
DraftKings Remains Wary as Prediction Markets Gain Popularity
DraftKings is taking a careful approach to joining the growing field of prediction markets, despite the increasing popularity of these platforms across the US. DraftKings Adopts Measured Approach to Emerging Prediction Markets David Katz, an analyst at Jefferies, talked with company leaders at an investment conference in New York. He reports that DraftKings does not […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
Brazil’s Senate Edges Closer to Making Casinos and Bingos Legal
Brazil’s Senate is getting ready to vote on a bill that has been talked about for years. This bill would make casinos, bingo halls, and the old-school jogo do bicho (animal game) legal. The Senate might even vote before it takes a break in July. Brazil’s Senate Fast-Tracks Casino Bill after Decade-Long Debates Senate President […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
Spain Unveils Bold Plan for Safer Gambling with New Advisory Group
Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has kicked off a fresh chapter in its push to boost player safety and encourage responsible gambling. Spain Unveils New Gambling Council and Drafts Bold Plan for 2026–2030 Reforms On June 19, the Spanish gambling watchdog held the first meeting of its revamped Responsible Gambling Advisory […]
