Author: Scott Long
Researchers, lawmakers call for tighter regulations on Australia’s gambling ad ban
13 April 2026 at 7:37am UTC-4
Gambling researchers and crossbench politicians have called for Australia's proposed partial ban on gambling advertising to be tightened, warning the framework contains loopholes ...
IGT announces two US$1 million jackpots awarded in March
13 April 2026 at 7:28am UTC-4
IGT has announced that it has awarded two jackpots exceeding US$1 million after two players won on its slots.
The two slot titles were Powerbucks and Whitney Houston Slots. The ...
New York online sports betting revenue vaults 34.3% in March
10 April 2026 at 2:12pm UTC-4
Revenue for online sports books in New York State leapt 34.3% in March, despite a 4.6% handle slump. Books won US$217.3 million on handle of US$2.3 billion. Hold was 9.3 ...
Maryland online sports betting revenue surges 30.5% in March
10 April 2026 at 12:53pm UTC-4
Maryland's online sports books held 10.4% in March, resulting in a 30.5% surge in revenue. The books won US$62 million on handle of US$595.2 million, a 3.8% uptick.
Handle and ...
Genius Sports names Tony Marlow Chief Marketing Officer
9 April 2026 at 10:31am UTC-4
Genius Sports on Thursday appointed Tony Marlow as Chief Marketing Officer.
Marlow joins the executive team to lead global marketing, communications, and brand strategy. He ...
Prediction markets run backlash risk, Jefferies analyst says
1 April 2026 at 3:39pm UTC-4
Although prediction markets have seen rapid adoption in the US, they court the peril of legal resistance and adverse court decisions in 2027. At present, they’re the ...
Online sports betting promotions slow down in Missouri in February
31 March 2026 at 3:52pm UTC-4
In February, promotional allowances from Missouri sports books dipped to US$11 million - 36% of revenue compared to 61% of winnings in January.
Promotional outlays in ...
Washington State Attorney General sues Kalshi
30 March 2026 at 7:50am UTC-4
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has sued Kalshi, alleging the company is operating in violation of state gambling laws.
The complaint, filed in King County Superior ...
Nepal orders shutdown of ibetting platforms
30 March 2026 at 7:46am UTC-4
Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has instructed authorities to shut down all ibetting sites within 24 hours after a Cabinet decision to curb illegal ...
RubyPlay launches icasino content in West Virginia
30 March 2026 at 7:39am UTC-4
Icasino studio RubyPlay has launched its online casino content in West Virginia, the third US state in which the company operates.
The expansion makes the company’s portfolio ...
Playson expands into Brazil with Betnacional partnership
30 March 2026 at 7:34am UTC-4
Games developer Playson has launched icasino content with Brazilian casino operator Betnacional.
The agreement allows Betnacional to integrate a selection of Playson’s games ...
Judge denies NCAA plea to stop DraftKings from using March Madness
30 March 2026 at 7:29am UTC-4
A federal judge has denied a request by the NCAA to stop sportsbook operator DraftKings from using “March Madness” and other tournament-related trademarks in its sportsbook ...
Philippine igaming operator PhilWeb gains PAGCOR accreditation
30 March 2026 at 7:24am UTC-4
Igaming operator PhilWeb has received accreditation from the gambling regulator PAGCOR, allowing it to operate as a service provider and affiliate within the country’s gambling ...
BetMGM fined US$100,000 in Pennsylvania for failure to prevent fraudulent behavior
25 March 2026 at 2:17pm UTC-4
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday approved a consent agreement presented by the Office of Enforcement Counsel, resulting in a US$100,000 fine to BetMGM.
The ...
Indian government blocks 300 illegal gambling sites
23 March 2026 at 8:04am UTC-4
The Indian government has banned 300 sites and mobile apps as part of a crackdown on illegal gambling, enforcing rules that came into effect last year, as reported by The News ...






