With its existing Michigan operations nearing capacity, Evolution has chosen Grand Rapids for its next live casino studio, a move expected to create more than 300 jobs in the region. The company already employs nearly 1,000 people statewide and says …
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Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators posted $356.3 million in combined internet gaming and online sports betting gross receipts in January, according to figures released Feb. 19, 2026. The total fell 10.9% from December 2025, while year-over-year results reflected continued …
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Pennsylvania’s gaming industry saw significant growth in January 2026, with total revenue from casinos, iGaming, sports wagering, fantasy contests, and video gaming terminals reaching $590,644,755, marking an 11.6% increase compared to January 2025. The state collected $249,969,629 in tax …
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Two major U.S. gambling operators have submitted applications to offer mobile sports betting in Arkansas, potentially partnering with the state’s three licensed casinos. Approval from regulators would allow the companies to operate their apps under Arkansas’ revenue-sharing rules, …
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Indiana legislators have moved closer to prohibiting online sweepstakes casinos after the state Senate approved an amended version of House Bill 1052. The proposal, which previously cleared the House, now returns there after senators introduced changes requiring further consideration.…
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New Jersey’s gambling market showed steady expansion in January, fueled by a significant increase in online gaming, even as sports betting and land-based casinos experienced mixed results. Total commercial gaming revenue for the month reached $586.4 million, marking a …
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed an amicus brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit asserting that prediction markets fall under its exclusive authority, as disputes over event-based contracts expand in the United States …
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Illinois regulators have seen minimal early movement after launching an enforcement action against sweepstakes casino operators. Within two weeks of issuing 65 cease-and-desist letters, only two platforms — about 3% — had taken steps to block Illinois residents.
Earlier …
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A divided Virginia Senate has voted to advance legislation that would permit online casino gaming under state regulation, sending Senate Bill 118 to the House of Delegates for further consideration.
The chamber’s approval came only after an earlier failure on …
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Florida’s House of Representatives has taken another step toward stricter gambling regulation with HB 189, a wide-ranging bill addressing illegal wagering, sweepstakes casinos, and online sports betting. The measure passed the House Commerce Committee 18-5, marking its third successful …
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