FTC opens probe into online sports betting industry, Kalshi and Polymarket excluded
The FTC has begun a study of the sports betting sector amid growing federal scrutiny of prediction markets, with Kalshi and Polymarket reportedly carved out of
Legal Sports Report · +7 outlets
CFTC moves to classify sports event contracts as swaps, Kalshi cites rule in appeal
The CFTC's proposed classification would pull sports and event contracts into swaps regulation, a change Kalshi is already invoking in its legal fight over pred
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
BetMGM Q3 revenue rises 7%, full-year outlook maintained
The operator reported mid-single-digit revenue growth and left its guidance unchanged, a key read on US online casino and sportsbook economics.
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
Entain, SkyCity, Stake, Betway among 11 bidders for New Zealand online casino licenses
New Zealand named 11 operators advancing in its online casino licence race as the country opens its regulated iGaming market to a limited pool of bidders.
Gambling News · +8 outlets
Wyoming lawmakers advance bill to criminalize online sweepstakes casinos
A Wyoming committee backed a measure for the 2027 session that would ban and criminalize online sweepstakes casino operations.
Gaming America · +9 outlets
US online casino revenue clears $1 billion again in best-ever August
Monthly US online casino revenue topped $1 billion for another record month, underscoring the segment's steady growth.
The Closing Line · +4 outlets
Stake goes dark in Brazil again after court vacates temporary injunction
The ruling forces Stake offline in Brazil for a second time as the country tightens enforcement against unlicensed operators.
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Brazil betting ban wipes out 74% of licensed site traffic
Traffic data quantifies the market disruption caused by Brazil's crackdown on online betting, which has also triggered operator exits and job losses.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Thousands of employees lose jobs as Brazil's betting measure triggers layoffs
The provisional measure reshaping Brazilian betting has led to mass layoffs and stigma for sector workers, even as some operators say they remain committed to t
Gambling News · +3 outlets
Pennsylvania House Bill 2801 seeks sweepstakes casino ban
Pennsylvania became the latest state to consider banning sweepstakes casinos, adding to a multi-state push against the unregulated segment.
Betting News · +8 outlets
888 becomes first regulated online poker site in Alberta
Alberta's regulated iGaming market launched with 888 as the first licensed online poker operator.
Poker Industry PRO · +14 outlets
New York sports betting hits second $600M handle in four weeks
New York recorded another $600 million-plus monthly sports betting handle, cementing its status as the largest US market.
Gambling.com · +3 outlets
Alberta iGaming deadline: Stake in, PokerStars and 888 out of first wave
Operator rosters for Alberta's new regulated market took shape at the licensing deadline, with Stake participating while PokerStars and 888 did not.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
West Virginia iGaming revenue hits $39.5M in September
West Virginia's online casino market posted $39.5 million in September revenue, a state-level benchmark for the maturing US iGaming sector.
Gambling.com · +1 outlets
Curacao gambling regulator shuts licensing portal after major hack
The breach forced Curacao's regulator to take its online licensing system offline, a significant event for the jurisdiction home to many offshore operators.
Gambling News · +5 outlets
Kaizen Gaming says it remains committed to Brazil as jobs kept safe
The operator's public commitment contrasts with the layoffs and exits sweeping Brazil's betting sector amid regulatory upheaval.
InterGame Online · +1 outlets
Poll: 60% of Americans oppose election betting
Survey results show broad public opposition to election betting as prediction markets face mounting federal scrutiny.
Gambling.com · +1 outlets
New York votes to ban AI-tailored betting promotions
New York regulators moved to prohibit betting offers personalized by AI, a novel restriction on targeted gambling marketing.
Casino.com · +1 outlets