Charlotte Capewell
Charlotte Capewell brings her passion for storytelling and expertise in writing, researching, and the gambling industry to every article she writes. Her specialties include the US gambling industry, regulator legislation, igaming, and more. As a fan of all things F1-related, she roots for her favorite team, Aston Martin, every race weekend. Charlotte follows motorsport news closely and is keen to write about the latest news in the sports betting industry.
Articles written
Illinois considers taxing prediction markets, increasing sports betting tax
15 July 2026 at 8:24am UTC-4
Lawmakers in Illinois are reportedly considering changing the state's gambling laws again. The proposed changes would increase taxes for sports betting and create a new tax for ...
Merkur Group acquires White Hat Studios, expanding US supplier presence from land-based to igaming
15 July 2026 at 7:39am UTC-4
European igaming operators continue to make moves on the US market, with German-headquartered Merkur Group acquiring US slot game developer White Hat Studios.
Founded in 2021 ...
Michigan regulator approves DraftKings multi-state poker launch
14 July 2026 at 6:47am UTC-4
Sportsbook operator DraftKings has received approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to launch multi-state online poker in Michigan, meaning that DraftKings poker ...
Alberta’s igaming market officially launches with Caesars, DraftKings and more
13 July 2026 at 7:08am UTC-4
Alberta’s regulated online gambling market officially launched from midnight on 13 July, allowing approved operators to offer online sports betting and igaming services in the ...
Arizona blocks five online operators for offering illegal gambling services
13 July 2026 at 7:00am UTC-4
Arizona’s gambling regulator, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), has sent five cease-and-desist orders to online operators accused of offering illegal gambling services to ...
Brazil to tighten online betting advertising rules for operators
10 July 2026 at 6:46am UTC-4
Brazil will impose stricter advertising rules on sports betting operators starting next week, with new restrictions including addiction warnings and a ban on claims that bettors ...
DraftKings to launch sportsbook and online casino in Alberta on market launch day
10 July 2026 at 6:24am UTC-4
DraftKings will launch its online sportsbook, online casino, and Golden Nugget Online Gaming brand in Alberta when the province officially opens its regulated gambling market on ...
FanDuel entering Alberta market before 13 July launch, with sign-ups already available
9 July 2026 at 7:50am UTC-4
Sportsbook operator FanDuel has expanded its presence in the Canadian-regulated market, announcing plans to enter Alberta’s upcoming regulated market on 13 July, with ...
Caesars Digital future tied to Caesars Entertainment acquisition battle
9 July 2026 at 7:38am UTC-4
Tilman Fertitta’s US$17.6 billion offer to acquire control over Caesars Entertainment may yet face opposition after news broke this week that investment firm Jefferies Financial ...
Gaming Corps expands Canadian presence with extended Entain partnership
8 July 2026 at 8:32am UTC-4
Swedish-based online gaming studio Gaming Corps has expanded its content distribution partnership with Entain to add new regions, including Canada’s regulated market.
The ...
Credit card sports betting deposits to be banned in Ohio
8 July 2026 at 7:46am UTC-4
Ohio residents may soon be banned from using credit cards to wager, after the state’s gambling regulator, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), has moved to block credit ...
Former DraftKings employee charged in Fresno State betting scheme: report
7 July 2026 at 6:36am UTC-4
A former employee for sportsbook operator DraftKings has been charged in Nevada over an alleged betting scheme involving a Fresno State men's basketball player.
According to ...
Hard Rock Bet rewards over US$900,000 in jackpots for Michigan players in June
7 July 2026 at 6:18am UTC-4
Online casino operator Hard Rock Bet has rewarded more than US$900,000 in Mega Jackpots throughout June to Michigan players, with four six-figure jackpots being won between 2 June ...
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to repeal online sports betting
3 July 2026 at 7:10am UTC-4
A group of Ohio lawmakers has formally introduced a bill to ban online sports betting, while allowing in-person sports betting to continue.
House Bill 971, also known as the ...
Conor McGregor becomes 1xBet global ambassador ahead of key fight
3 July 2026 at 6:51am UTC-4
MMA superstar and UFC double-champion Conor McGregor has joined the Curacao-based online sports betting group 1xBet as its global brand ambassador ahead of his upcoming fight ...
