Business
December 18, 2025
Kalshi Faces Rising Risk in Nevada as Court Ruling Clears Way for Enforcement
Kalshi’s push to secure a nationwide presence is clashing with Nevada’s historic view of gambling regulation. The ongoing legal tension in the state could soon extend beyond civil litigation. After a federal judge refused to give the prediction market a stay, Kalshi is now facing potential enforcement action in the state, including the risk of […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook and Casino Launches in Michigan
Hard Rock Bet marches on in the United States, with the brand expanding in yet another state where it will be offering both its iGaming platform as well as sportsbook. Thanks to its license in Michigan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Official Sportsbook Partner is now growing its online casino to a second state while also pushing […]
Industry
December 18, 2025
Crime Hits 70% Spike During Sports Games, New Study Argues
Sports betting may be having an unintended consequence on people’s behavior – crime, but not for the reasons you might think. While most onlookers have worried that destitute gamblers would resort to thievery, robbery and violence to settle debts or fuel their gambling habits, there has been another reason tied to the rise in gambling-related […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
Wazdan Expands North American iGaming Clout with Caesars Push in WV
Wazdan has announced that it is expanding its reach in the United States by teaming up with Caesars Entertainment’s marquee casino brands, to wit, Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino. Wazdan Pushes Further Afield in North America with Caesars The partnership covers the market in West Virginia, and it […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
VGT Debate Grows as Bally’s Misses Chicago Targets
World-leading entertainment company with “millions of players spread across digital gaming platforms and traditional casino venues”, Bally’s, has been intensely working on building a $2 billion casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. The facility is expected to officially open its doors to patrons in September 2026. However, the company believes the legalization of video gaming […]
Sports
December 18, 2025
Robinhood Expands Prediction Markets With NFL Parlays
“Pioneering commission-free investing and trading app that gives you more ways to make your money work harder”, Robinhood, has announced a prediction markets platform expansion through added NFL parlay and prop bet options. What to Expect from the Transition Starting this week, customers will get the chance to place parlay-style trades and player-specific wagers on […]
Business
December 18, 2025
Possible Future for Prediction Markets Presented in EKG Analysis
An industry analysis on changes in the US prediction market was submitted by Eilers and Krejcik Gaming (EKG). In their report, they describe how prediction markets are becoming a large-scale tool for trading. Prediction markets are designed to reach the entire nation from the get-go. Sportsbooks, on the other hand, need a licence from every […]
Industry
December 17, 2025
Las Vegas Remains Leading Candidate for NBA Expansion
Las Vegas has long been a potential target for NBA expansion, close enough to feel inevitable, yet far enough away to remain uncertain. This tension became more pronounced when NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated that the league would likely announce its expansion decision sometime next year, signaling that movement is finally coming. League Expansion Presents […]
Lottery
December 17, 2025
Mega Millions Jackpot Goes Unclaimed, Reaches $90M
The Mega Millions jackpot has remained unclaimed and will therefore continue to grow. After two big jackpot wins in a row, the game seems to be experiencing a temporary lull, as no one won a seven-figure prize either. No Big Winner Was Crowned The Tuesday Mega Millions drawing was somewhat unremarkable as no winner of […]
Industry
December 17, 2025
IRS Confirms Changes to Gaming Winnings Tax
The US Internal Revenue Service has published an update detailing changes to the federal reporting threshold for casino winnings. This marks the first change to this threshold in over half a century. Casinos to File a Form for Winnings of $2K or More The current framework was last changed in 1977, requiring casinos to submit […]
