Industry
February 13, 2026
NGCB Issues Important Notices About Surveillance and Gambling Help Lines
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) issued a notice this week to the state’s casino operators, encouraging them to inform customers about the updated contact numbers for the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) helpline. These numbers include 1-800-MY-RESET, 1-800-522-4700, and1-800-GAMBLER. NGCB Requires Casinos to Display NCPG Helpline Number According to the notice, each licensee […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
Iowa Judge Sentences Magician Fraudster to 10 Years in Prison
Several days ago, a judge in Iowa sentenced illusionist Shaun Benward to 10 years in prison for tricking casino staff throughout the US and making away with thousands in fraudulently acquired winnings. The conman magician nicknamed “Shaun Mistery” would spend years eluding law enforcement until he was finally caught in April 2025. Don’t You Want […]
Sports
February 13, 2026
DraftKings Keeps Exclusive Sports Betting Deal in New Hampshire
DraftKings will stay the only online sports betting provider in New Hampshire after getting a new extension to its deal with the New Hampshire Lottery. The new agreement means the Boston-based company holds on to its exclusive spot in the state’s regulated market, a position it has had since sports betting started there in late […]
Prediction Markets
February 12, 2026
CFTC’s Favorable Stance on Prediction Markets Sparks State Backlash
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s increasingly favorable stance on prediction markets has created fresh tension with state lawmakers and gaming regulators, as CFTC chairman Michael Selig has signalled his intention to support federal oversight over such platforms. With rising legal challenges, the future of prediction platforms will likely be decided in federal court. The […]
Casino
February 12, 2026
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes Online Casino Tax Hike
Earlier this week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed increasing the state’s highest online casino tax rate by eight percentage points to 36% as part of her Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Governor Proposes Tax Increase Her proposal also includes a widely criticized per-wager surcharge on mobile sports betting, mirroring the structure adopted in Illinois. Under the […]
Legal
February 12, 2026
Mississippi Advances Bill to Collect Child Support From Casino Winnings
Mississippi’s House and Senate passed House Bill 520/Senate Bill 2369 earlier this week, which would require unpaid child support to be collected from gambling winnings. What Is This New Bill? House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 2369 are almost identical measures that would require casinos to check significant winnings against a state database managed by […]
Poker
February 12, 2026
Lifelong Caesars Rewards Member Strikes $1.2M Jackpot
Caesars Entertainment has announced and publicized the most recent win of a longtime player, a member of the Caesars Awards program, who secured the life-altering $1.20 million payout at the Horseshoe Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino. First Big Winner from New Progressive Network Announced in Iowa The jackpot drop occurred on Saturday, February 7, and […]
Sports
February 12, 2026
Wisconsin Tribal Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Make Online Sports Betting Reality
Wisconsin tribes have voiced their support for the online legalization of sports betting in the State. During the annual State of the Tribes address held on Tuesday, February 10, tribal leaders spoke about the possibility of introducing Internet wagering locally. Tribes Urge Lawmakers to Pass Bill Allowing Them to Administer Mobile Sports Betting Red Cliff […]
Casino
February 12, 2026
Cambodia Busts 200 Scam Centers Involved in Gambling, and More
Cambodia has shuttered nearly 200 scam centers in recent weeks, based on reporting by Reuters. This is part of an ongoing effort to stamp out criminal activity involving thousands of foreign nationals who work at call centers and other venues to scam overseas victims. The crackdown follows intensified international pressure, including a US indictment and […]
Casino
February 12, 2026
Court Denies Waltz Bid to Overturn Casino Campaign Case
Former Indiana State Senator Brent Waltz will not be getting another chance to overturn his federal prison sentence. The Chief Judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana rejected his motion on Monday, ending what had been a particularly lengthy effort by Waltz to challenge the ten-month sentence and probation he […]
