Congress is preparing to deepen its examination of online gambling as policymakers focus on sportsbooks and the fast-growing prediction market industry. The hearings reflect bipartisan concern over integrity risks, regulatory gaps, and uncertainty over how these platforms should be …
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Michigan’s commercial and tribal gambling operators recorded a combined $371 million in internet gaming and online sports betting gross receipts during April 2026, marking a slight 0.3% decline compared with March.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board data shows that …
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has approved Senate File 2289, a measure that gives state regulators broader authority to pursue unlicensed gambling operations, including activity categorized as illegal sweepstakes. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and adds …
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota in an effort to prevent the state from enforcing a newly enacted law that would criminalize the operation and promotion of prediction markets. The legal action seeks …
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Lawmakers in New Jersey have introduced legislation that would require online gambling and sports wagering operators to send bettors monthly notifications detailing their winnings and losses. The proposal, introduced inSenate Bill 4280 by Sen. John McKeon, adds to …
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Playtech has reported strong trading performance in early 2026, with its business across the Americas and parts of Europe delivering results ahead of expectations. Activity from January 1 to April 30 showed momentum in the United States, Mexico, and …
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A group of 19 cross-party MPs representing British racecourses has called on Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to halt the Gambling Commission’s planned rollout of financial risk assessments (FRAs), warning the measures could significantly harm horseracing and the wider regulated …
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Alberta’s upcoming regulated online gambling market is set to open the door to major international sportsbook brands while also creating space for smaller and Indigenous-linked operators seeking a role in the province’s digital gaming sector. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and …
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EveryMatrix has obtained conditional licensing approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), allowing the company to supply its iGaming technology in Alberta as the Canadian province prepares to open its regulated online gambling market.
The approval …
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Sports betting operators have poured more than $10 million into Georgia’s 2026 election cycle, backing candidates who support legalizing online wagering as part of a broader effort to reshape the state’s legislative outlook.
The spending surge follows the collapse of …
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