Saratoga Casino Holdings has made its first move into online gaming by investing $1 million in High Roller Technologies. The deal, announced on Friday 9 January, shows a shift from Saratoga’s traditional focus on land-based casinos in the United States to the fast-growing online sector. The investment was done through a private placement of restricted […]
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France’s gambling regulator, the National Gaming Authority ANJ, has said it will watch betting companies more closely after they revealed plans to spend much more on advertising and bonuses in 2026. The ANJ reviewed marketing plans from 17 online operators and the two monopoly firms, FDJ and PMU. The authority found that spending will rise […]
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Maine is set to become the eighth US state to legalise online casino gambling after Governor Janet Mills said she will sign a new bill. The bill, called LD 1164, gives the state’s recognised tribal nations the exclusive right to run online casino games. The law was passed by the State House and Senate in […]
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New York’s sports betting market ended 2025 with one of its biggest months ever. In December, sportsbooks in the state made $259.7 million in gross gaming revenue, the second-highest total on record after November’s $280.6 million. Revenue was up 72.7% compared to December 2024, showing how quickly the market is growing even after several years. […]
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Almost three quarters of US online gambling money went to illegal websites in the first half of 2025, says a new report from Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG). In the $52 billion market, a small $13.3 billion went to legal companies, while $38.7 billion went to illegal operators. This shows that most online players are […]
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Virginia could soon allow legal online casinos and poker if a new bill moves forward in the state legislature. House Bill 161, or HB 161, was prefiled on January 6 and is set to be officially introduced on January 14. The bill marks one of the most comprehensive expansion attempts of the Commonwealth’s gambling framework […]
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U.S. commercial gaming bounced back strongly in October after a slow September, with growth across all major sectors. The American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker said, “U.S. commercial gaming revenue grew 17.0% year-over-year in October, reaching $6.81 billion with all three major verticals expanding.” The report said the results show 2025 is on track […]
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The UK Gambling Commission has seen a big rise in its spending between 2024 to 2025, mostly because of a legal battle over the fourth National Lottery licence. Its latest annual report shows operating costs jumped 49 percent, from £40.4 million last year to £60.3 million. The main reason for the increase was legal fees. […]
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An Indiana House committee has taken a step toward allowing people to buy lottery tickets online. On Tuesday, 6 January, the House Public Policy Committee voted 9 to 3 to move House Bill 1078 forward. If passed, the Hoosier Lottery would be able to sell games like Powerball and Mega Millions on the internet. Lottery […]
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New Zealand is set to end years of unregulated online gambling with a new casino bill. The law will create a regulated market in 2026 and hold a competitive auction for 15 online casino licences. The Department of Internal Affairs will manage the process to improve player safety and keep gambling money in the country. […]
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