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..

CoinPoker will run its biggest tournament festival to date from May 3 to June 1 World Poker Masters brings $25,000,000 in guaranteed prize pools, a $2,500,000 Main Event, a $500,000 Mini Main Event, and $500,000 in leaderboard prizes Good to Know World Poker Masters runs from May 3 to June 1, 2026 The series carries $25,000,000 in..

France posted another year of gambling growth in 2025, with total gross gaming revenue reaching €141 billion New data from ANJ shows online betting kept growing, lottery activity stayed strong, and casinos also added to the rise Good to Know France gambling GGR rose 3% in 2025 to €141 billion Online gambling revenue climbed 85%..

Canada could be getting closer to tighter rules on sports betting ads Bill S-211 is back before the House of Commons on April 22, giving lawmakers another chance to push ahead with a plan that would create a national framework for sports betting advertising Good to Know Bill S-211 returns to the House of Commons for another vote on..

Michigan online betting added another major name on Friday when bet365 went live with both online casino and sportsbook products at 9 am ET Eligible users age 21 and over can now access the app in a state market that already ranks among the busiest for online casino and sports betting Good to Know bet365 is now live in Michigan with..

A federal judge has now closed the fraud case against poker player George Janssen with a prison sentence The ruling puts the legal weight on fake loan activity, while the strange kidnapping story still sits in the background Good to Know George Janssen was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release He..

Kalshi has opened another front in the prediction market fight In Montana, the company wants a federal judge to stop state officials from treating its event contracts like illegal gambling while the larger control battle plays out Good to Know Montana issued a cease and desist order after finding probable cause that Kalshi activity fit..

Rank Group reported another quarter of growth and kept its full-year profit outlook in place Land-based venues stayed solid, digital added support, and management said current plans still support a higher earnings result for the year Good to Know Q3 like-for-like net gaming revenue rose 5% to £2054 million Rank expects FY2025 to..

GameStop has opened public sales of Power Packs, a new card product built around instant reveals, PSA graded cards, and quick resale options Product design is simple Legal risk is not Good to Know Power Packs went public on April 15 and include Pokémon, football, baseball, and basketball cards Prices run from $25 to $2,500..

A federal betting case tied to inside NBA injury information is about to shift Damon Jones, who had denied one charge last year, now wants to change that plea Good to Know Damon Jones has asked for a change of plea hearing on April 28 Prosecutors say he shared nonpublic injury information on LeBron James and Anthony Davis A..

Rahm Emanuel has a new funding idea He wants Washington to tax online betting and prediction platforms and send that money into US research Good to Know Emanuel wants a 10% federal transaction charge on online bets and prediction contracts He estimates the plan could bring in $30 billion to $50 billion He says the money would..

BGaming has signed Júlio César for a new football-led content deal tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup The partnership brings a branded casual game and gives BGaming a high-profile link to one of the best-known names in Brazilian football Good to Know BGaming unveiled its partnership with Júlio César at SiGMA South America in April..

Higher energy costs are adding pressure across the gaming sector Pagcor chief Alejandro Tengco said markets in Asia and the US are already feeling it, while the Philippines is also dealing with rising fuel costs at home Good to Know Pagcor said the oil crisis is hitting gaming markets around the world Alejandro Tengco named..

PopOK Gaming has rolled out a new three game slot package under the Money Tree name The release targets multi market distribution with mobile and web support plus multi language access Good to Know The new line includes Money Tree, 40 Money Tree Lucky Coin, and Money Tree Buy Bonus The series combines jackpots, wild features,..

ASA has reversed its earlier view on Ladbrokes and Ladbucks The watchdog now says two ads for the rewards scheme did not cross rules on appeal to under 18s Good to Know ASA overturned its earlier ruling and cleared both Ladbucks ads Complaints said the name and token imagery looked too close to youth gaming currencies The..

DigiPlus has taken a formal step into South Africa after securing online gaming licences in Western Cape The approval gives the Philippines-listed group a route into one of the biggest regulated online gaming markets in Africa while wider expansion plans remain in play Good to Know DigiPlus received three online gaming licences from..

Canada top court will hear from Alberta in a gambling case that could affect online sports betting, poker, paid DFS, and casino gaming across the country The ruling also matters for Alberta own iGaming launch set for July 13 Good to Know Alberta can file a 10 page factum and make a five minute oral argument The case could affect..

Federal oversight of sports event contracts is facing more heat Gary Gensler said Congress did not build CFTC authority with sports betting in mind, which cuts straight into the legal fight between states and prediction markets Good to Know Gary Gensler said sports event contracts are sports betting He said Congress did not expect..

A new survey shows prediction contracts are now a real part of the US sports betting picture Sportsbooks still lead, but prediction apps are pulling closer while concern around betting behavior keeps rising Good to Know 15% of Americans said they used sports prediction contracts 27% said they had an active sportsbook account A..

Red Papaya has added a new pirate-themed slot to its portfolio with the release of Pirate’s Fight for Fortune The game combines a 5x4 reel setup, 40 fixed paylines, medium volatility and a top payout of 20,000x the bet Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, the title sends players onto a damaged ship filled with cursed treasure, old maps and..