US illegal online gambling hits $97.4B in 2025, growing 45% and outpacing regulated sector
Illegal online gambling revenue in the US reached $97.4 billion in 2025, growing nearly twice as fast as the regulated market according to a new report.
Yogonet · +2 outlets
Vicky Foxcroft appointed as UK Gambling Minister; industry reacts
The new minister, who has previously supported reforming high-street gambling venues and banning gambling ads during live sport, takes over gambling policy at a
iGB · +5 outlets
Phillippine gaming revenue falls 20.3% in Q2 2026 to $1.45B
Electronic gaming declines and geopolitical factors weighed on results, though land-based casinos showed relative resilience.
Yogonet · +3 outlets
Entain beats H1 expectations but faces higher UK tax burden
Entain reported a 5% increase in H1 trading, with its UK&I arm driving Q2 gaming revenue growth, but warned of a challenging tax environment.
SBC News · +3 outlets
Evoke H1 revenue flat as Bally's Intralot $243M takeover edges closer
Evoke's results were hit by UK tax increases as the Bally's Intralot acquisition remains on track.
iGB · +2 outlets
Tony Bloom departs Flutter; Jackson reiterates UK optimism ahead of exit
Outgoing Flutter CEO Peter Jackson said the company will press its advantage in the UK market despite tax increases.
SBC News
Wynn Al Marjan Island opening delayed to September 2027
Wynn Resorts confirmed a six-month delay for its UAE beachfront resort, now set to open in September 2027.
iGB · +14 outlets
UK PM Burnham to scrap 'aim to permit' for betting shops amid closures
The prime minister announced that betting shops and adult gaming centres will need planning approval, calling them 'dodgy businesses'.
iGB · +14 outlets
Bally's Chicago pauses hotel construction amid VGT dispute
Construction on the hotel portion of Bally's Chicago casino has been halted due to a dispute over video gaming terminal (VGT) licenses.
PlayUSA · +7 outlets
Illinois casino revenue rises 15% to $192.7M in July
Two casinos moving from riverboats to land-based facilities contributed to the strong year-over-year growth in Illinois.
CDC Gaming
New York sports betting revenue hits record $214.4M
New York's mobile sports wagering market set a new monthly revenue record.
Times Of Casino · +1 outlets
Detroit casinos report $111.6M in July revenue, bouncing back
Detroit's three commercial casinos posted strong July results as the market continues to recover.
Bettors Insider · +1 outlets
Maryland gambling industry delivers $1.64B in state contributions for FY 2026
Maryland's casinos and sports betting combined to generate a record contribution to state programs in fiscal 2026.
sigma.world · +4 outlets
Iowa casino revenue drops 6% to $136.1M in July
Slot revenue fell 6.7% year-over-year, dragging down overall casino revenue in Iowa for July.
CDC Gaming
New Jersey collects record gaming taxes in FY 2026
New Jersey reported record gaming tax collections for the fiscal year, led by online gambling and sports betting growth.
PlayNJ · +10 outlets
Fanatics secures Ontario iGaming license, prepares for launch
Fanatics is set to enter the competitive Ontario online gambling market after receiving its license from the regulator.
FishDuck · +3 outlets
$46B tribal gambling industry at standstill as NIGC chair remains unfilled
The National Indian Gaming Commission cannot enforce the law without a confirmed chairperson, leaving tribal oversight in limbo.
Iredell Free News · +1 outlets
BetMakers signs French PMU deal amid Tabcorp takeover
BetMakers continues normal business operations with a new partnership with French betting operator PMU while being acquired by Tabcorp.
SBC News · +2 outlets