Illinois is adjusting its approach to gambling revenue with the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, proposing higher taxes on casino table games while easing pressures on sportsbooks. Governor JB Pritzker’s plan, which totals $57 billion, signals a strategic …
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The name Bodog has disappeared from Canada’s online gambling landscape, replaced this week by Ozoon following a planned overnight system update. The operator confirmed that customer profiles and balances transferred during the transition, enabling users to sign in under …
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Illinois legislators are moving to strengthen regulation of the state’s expanding gambling industry with a proposal to establish a dedicated oversight role. House Bill 5742, introduced by Democratic Rep. Yolanda Morris, would create a gaming oversight officer within …
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The Wisconsin Assembly has cleared a bill enabling the state’s Native American tribes to offer online sports betting, marking a significant step in expanding digital wagering while keeping tribal exclusivity intact. The legislation, AB 601, passed Thursday on …
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California’s cardrooms are preparing for disruption after regulators finalized rules banning blackjack-style games, effective April 1. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the regulations to enforce Penal Code §330, which bars “any game of twenty-one.” Cardrooms must …
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The Wisconsin Assembly has passed legislation authorizing statewide online sports betting under tribal control and establishing new rules for University of Wisconsin athletes’ name, image and likeness agreements. Both measures now move to the Senate for consideration.
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Hacksaw Gaming has announced a collaboration with Delaware North to expand its iCasino offerings in West Virginia through the Betly app. The agreement will introduce Hacksaw’s portfolio of interactive games to players across the state, enhancing Delaware North’s digital …
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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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