The upcoming FIFA World Cup is expected to generate unprecedented wagering activity in the United States, with projections suggesting total betting volumes could exceed $3 billion and potentially surpass levels seen during the Super Bowl. A new forecast from …
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A national gambling researcher has raised concerns that Hawaii lacks the evidence needed to make informed decisions about legalizing gambling. Dr. Raymond Cho, Ph.D., project coordinator at the Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies in New Jersey, argued that …
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Ontario’s regulated internet gaming market shows continued movement toward licensed platforms as player behavior shifts further into the legal system. A study commissioned by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and iGaming Ontario reports that 91.1% of surveyed …
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The UK Gambling Commission has postponed its decision on whether to proceed with the wider rollout of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), leaving the future of the proposed affordability-style checks unresolved after its latest board meeting.
The regulator confirmed discussions …
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Rhode Island has launched legal action against prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing that their sports-related event contracts amount to gambling under state law. The case, filed in Rhode Island Superior Court by Attorney General Peter Neronha, …
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Tennessee has finalized its prohibition on sweepstakes casinos after Governor Bill Lee signed HB 1885/SB 2136 into law at the end of his review period. The legislation establishes a statewide ban on online gaming models built around virtual-currency systems used …
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Play’n GO has obtained a supplier licence in Alberta, strengthening its position in Canada’s regulated iGaming landscape and marking another step in its broader North American growth strategy. The approval, issued by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission …
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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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