Industry
January 6, 2026
Harold Monteau, Former Chairman of the NIGC, Passes Away at 72
Former National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman Harold Monteau, who was a major figure in the establishment of the regulatory agency, passed away last week, on December 27, at the age of 72, at his home on the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana. The NICG and Chippewa Cree Tribe Say Farewell to Monteau In an […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center Wraps Up $600M Refurbishment, Reopens
The Las Vegas Convention Center has reopened after extensive renovations. The refurbished venue was called “the best convention center in the world” and will dazzle visitors with an enhanced lobby and facilities. The Center Reopened in Time for CES The reopening of the convention center comes just in time for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Florida Doubled Down on Stopping Illegal Gaming in 2025
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has continued its war on illegal gambling, resulting in the crackdowns of multiple unauthorized gaming dens in 2025. The Crackdowns Yielded Impressive Results In a report published on December 30, the FGCC outlined the results of its continued gambling enforcement efforts, saying that they have yielded “impressive results.” The […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Ex-NJ Gov Blasts Prediction Markets, Questions Their Legality
Prediction markets are in the center of attention, amid a new $436,000 win on Polymarket, which came after someone placed a wager on President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela to be toppled by the end of January. The bet – along with a few others – came hours before US President Donald Trump announced the Latin […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Senator Lankford Blocks Full Gambling Loss Deduction
The long-running push to restore full tax deductions for gambling losses has hit yet another snag, and this one comes from the Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford. A Sign of Resistance The Senator, who served four years in the US House of Representatives for central Oklahoma and was “overwhelmingly elected” to the US Senate in […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Polymarket Bet Worth $37K Placed on China Invading Taiwan
Never mind President Donald Trump’s ebullience when he was announcing the successful extraction of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela on Friday, January 2, in a special operation that involved Delta Force soldiers on the ground, and a massive bombardment of Caracas, the capital. The abrupt geopolitical shock and saber-rattling over the future of Greenland, part […]
Sports
January 6, 2026
DraftKings Adds Mindway AI Tool to Boost Responsible Gaming Center
DraftKings has beefed up its responsible gaming options by adding Mindway AI’s Gamalyze tool to its Responsible Gaming Center. This new interactive resource aims to educate players and make them more aware. This change shows how the industry is moving towards using behavioral science and tech to help people play more in regulated gaming. DraftKings […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Virginia’s Monthly Sports Betting Revenue Hits New All-Time-High
The Virginia Lottery, which, among other things, oversees sports betting in the Old Dominion, has published its latest report regarding the wagering industry’s performance. The report covers the month of November (2025) and highlights a record-breaking revenue figure for the month. Sportsbooks Reported $95.3M in Revenue As mentioned, Virginia’s adjusted gross sports betting revenue for […]
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 […]
Sports
January 5, 2026
Bookmakers Brace for Betting Surge Ahead of NFL Playoffs
With the playoff bracket finally set, US bookmakers are gearing up for one of the busiest betting periods of the year as the NFL postseason kicks off. The combination of tightly packed odds, unfamiliar contenders, and a schedule loaded with standout games has created the perfect conditions for a surge in wagers from casual fans […]
