Industry
March 17, 2026
Massachusetts Regulator Fines Five Sportsbooks for Compliance Missteps
Massachusetts regulators imposed a new round of penalties this week, reinforcing their reputation for keeping a tight grip on the state’s sports betting market. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) imposed a total of $80,500 in combined fines on five major operators due to reported compliance failures related to prohibited wager types. This development sends a […]
Prediction Markets
March 17, 2026
JPMorganChase Could Introduce Guidelines on Prediction Markets
Prediction markets are in an upswing, and they have as much excitement as they have concerns. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has filed a bill seeking to pass stringent regulations on the segment, whereas former Rep. Mick Mulvaney, an ex-White House chief of staff under the first Donald Trump administration, has launched the Gambling Is Not Investing […]
Casino
March 17, 2026
Hollywood Casino Penn National Ex-Employee Suspected of Stealing $700K+
State police are on the trail of a 53-year-old woman who worked at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Pennsylvania, and who is accused of misappropriating at least $727,446 from the property, allegedly by abusing her position as a bookkeeper. The police were first tipped off by Hollywood Casino Penn National management, who […]
Poker
March 17, 2026
Man Hits $832K Jackpot at Caesars Atlantic City, in Time for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day usually draws tourists in droves to Atlantic City and Las Vegas, with the cities’ casinos churning and gaming floor footfall increasing exponentially. Yet, for one player at the Caesars Atlantic City, the holiday started early when they hit a six-figure jackpot on his very first visit. The winner secured a Three Card […]
Casino
March 17, 2026
DraftKings Debuts Flex Spins, New Approach to Casino Promos
DraftKings has launched a new initiative fully designed to strengthen the operator’s promotional push. This time, the company has focused on free spins and, specifically, its own brand of these promotions – the Flexi Spins. DraftKings Breaks Away with Traditional Free Spins Promotions In doing so, DraftKings seeks to address a fundamental problem with how […]
Prediction Markets
March 17, 2026
Kalshi Seeks Court Order to Halt Arizona Prediction Market Ban
Prediction market operator Kalshi has launched a legal challenge against authorities in Arizona, asking a federal court to block state efforts that could prevent the platform from offering its event-based contracts to residents. Kalshi Seeks Injunction in Clash With Arizona Regulators The company filed its complaint in the United States District Court for the District […]
Casino
March 17, 2026
Minnesota Senators Seek Ban on Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Lawmakers in Minnesota have introduced new legislation aimed at stopping the operation of online sweepstakes-style casino platforms in the state. The proposal focuses on internet-based games that replicate traditional gambling while using virtual currencies that can lead to real-world rewards. New Proposal Could Penalize Firms Supporting Sweepstakes Casinos The measure known as Senate File 4474 […]
Legal
March 16, 2026
Arizona Bark Scorpion Stung Another Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino Visitor
Another visitor at Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino has been stung by a scorpion and is now considering legal action. The sting happened in December, several months after the other sting at the same property that GamblingNews recently reported. A Second Sting Has Occurred at the Same Property A few days earlier, GamblingNews reported that […]
Industry
March 16, 2026
Las Vegas NBA Franchise on the Table as League Officials Eye Sin City Opportunities
Las Vegas could get its own basketball team as the NBA officials prepare to vote on adding new franchises to the league. The other city that could get a team is Seattle, with the vote set to take place later this month. NBA to Add New Teams for the First Time in Decades The NBA […]
Prediction Markets
March 16, 2026
Analyst Says Betting Data Providers Will Benefit from Prediction Markets
Some people within the investment community believe that prediction markets are partly responsible for the recent weakness in shares of sports betting data providers. However, according to a report from Citizens Equity Research analyst Jordan Bender, data companies could ultimately benefit from the growth of prediction market platforms. Bender Explains How Data Providers Would Benefit […]
