The UK Gambling Commission has updated its view of illegal online gambling activity, but the main message is still caution Fresh data through February 2026 shows uneven traffic patterns rather than a lasting rise, while heavier VPN use is making market measurement less reliable Good to Know UK data covers a 21 month period through..

New York and Illinois have both issued executive orders to block insider trading by state workers on prediction market platforms The orders target public employees who use nonpublic information, or pass it to others, to trade event contracts Good to Know Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed his order Tuesday and put it into effect at..

Kalshi outlined three insider trading enforcement cases tied to political event contracts, giving a clearer look at how the company is applying its updated compliance rules Good to Know All three cases involved political event contracts under Rule 517(z) Two candidates settled and accepted fines plus five year suspensions Mark..

Caesars and Westgate have agreed on a plan that will put Caesars in control of Westgate SuperBook operations before the NFL season, if Nevada regulators approve the deal Good to Know Caesars will run race and sportsbook operations and supply the betting odds Westgate SuperBook branding and atmosphere will stay in place New..

BGaming will bring back its Charity Gala on 29 May 2026, with the second edition set for The Phoenicia Hotel in Malta as the company again puts DAR Bjorn at the center of the event The fundraiser follows last year’s Gala, which brought in €200,000 and helped finance the new Respite Centre of DAR Bjorn For the 2026 event, BGaming is shifting..

Massachusetts is turning up pressure on prediction markets, and Jordan Maynard is putting the age issue at the center of that fight In a local TV interview, the chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said those platforms are reaching users who cannot legally bet with licensed sportsbooks in the state Good to Know Jordan Maynard..

The Dutch online gambling market has crossed a line regulators did not want to see Illegal operators now take a bigger share of gambling revenue than licensed companies, and KSA says player protection rules are helping drive more spend away from the regulated market Good to Know Dutch channelisation by spend fell from 51% at the end of..

Google removed huge volumes of gambling advertising in 2025, and pressure from regulators is still rising Fresh data from the company shows betting and gaming stayed among the biggest problem categories in online ads Good to Know Google blocked or removed 2707 million gambling and gaming ads in 2025 More than 99% of policy-violating..

Caesars Entertainment is still in deal talks with Tilman Fertitta The latest report says both sides extended the exclusive discussion period around a proposal that would value the company at about $18 billion including debt Good to Know Fertitta has offered $32 per share and would take on more than $11 billion in Caesars debt..

New York has taken direct aim at two prediction market operators Attorney General Letitia James says Coinbase and Gemini Titan offered event contracts that violate state gambling law Good to Know New York wants damages, fines, profit forfeiture, and user restitution The state says both platforms let 18-year-olds trade in a market..

Missouri sports betting is already facing tax questions only months after launch Early revenue for the state came in lower than some critics expected, and a proposal to raise the tax rate is now stuck after lawmakers removed it from a scheduled hearing Good to Know Missouri collected about $17 million in sports betting taxes across the..

Online casinos have evolved with the times, adopting new technologies to keep up with player demands We can identify many technological advancements made since the industry first appeared in 1994 Notably, new technologies are continually being used to enhance player experiences in games being created, with new mechanics being added We’ve seen..

Defy the Odds (DTO) and BettingStartups have announced a strategic partnership aimed at elevating the role of startups across the iGaming and sports betting industry The partnership brings together two organisations that share a common belief: that startups are essential to the future of this industry — and that they deserve better access to the..

eyeDP has successfully closed its late Seed round on 28 March Backed by a close network of experienced angel investors and strategic industry figures, the investment marks an important step forward, giving the company the focus and resources to execute on its plans over the next 12 months Following its launch in 2025, eyeDP has seen rapid early..

A new opinion piece on The Nevada Independent takes aim at what Las Vegas has become for many visitors The argument is blunt: the problem is no longer simple greed It is the feeling that the modern Strip takes the same money as before while giving back far less warmth, value, or fun in return The article, titled “Vegas Isn’t Greedy It’s..

Play'n GO has added another character-driven release to its slot portfolio with Nugget n’ Nonsense, a mining title set in a frontier-style underground world The game went live on April 16, 2026 The new release leans on mine-shaft visuals, moving carts, lantern light, and a treasure-hunt setup rather than a pure mechanics-first pitch Play'n GO..

A long Nevada probe ended with the arrest of William West Roberts, 57, but the bigger point sits elsewhere: investigators say illegal bookmakers are still using licensed Las Vegas sportsbooks as risk tools inside wider offshore operations Roberts was arrested after a joint case built by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the FBI Good to..

The Dutch gambling market enters June under real pressure Legal online revenue has flattened, unlicensed play is rising, and the gambling tax rate is now at its highest level since the market opened in October 2021 Against that backdrop, Gaming in Holland has locked in the full speaker lineup for its June 4 event in Amsterdam Good to..

March brought another handle drop in Pennsylvania, even with NCAA tournament betting on the board Revenue went the other way, though, as sportsbook hold improved and iGaming kept adding growth Good to Know Sports betting handle in March fell to $7309m, down 1329% from $8429m a year earlier Sports wagering revenue still climbed to..

Maryland closed the 2026 session without banning sweepstakes casinos House lawmakers backed two bills targeting dual-currency casino-style games, but the Senate never took them up That left the measures dead when the session ended Good to Know Maryland House lawmakers approved two anti-sweepstakes bills The Senate never voted, so..