iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Retail casinos generated $58.7m in gross gaming revenue during January 2026, reflecting an 8.7% growth, according to a report by the New York State Gaming Commission. This was driven mainly by slot performance, while table games and retail sports wagering produced mixed results across properties. The state’s mobile sports betting operations produced a January 2026 […]

Key Points Lawmakers introduced bills to ban gambling promo texts/push notifications, restrict credit card deposits, enforce betting limits, and strengthen responsible gambling oversight with fines for violations. PAGCOR is tightening online gaming rules with stricter ID verification, potential ad bans, stronger KYC checks, and expanded responsible gambling safeguards. Yesterday’s introduction of four new Senate bills […]

Three separate class action cases against Kalshi have been merged into a single federal case filed as ‘In re Kalshi Sports Prediction Market Litigation.’ This move unifies similar legal arguments previously raised in different courts.  The initial complaint was filed on October 16, 2025, by San Francisco resident Daniel Yee, who seeks to recover “hundreds […]

Key Points New Jersey introduced four bills to tighten online gambling rules and protect players. Measures include banning push marketing, setting betting limits, blocking promos for at-risk users, and banning credit card deposits. The reforms could make New Jersey a model for stronger gambling regulation nationwide. New Jersey lawmakers have come out with 4 new […]

Key Points Chile casino GGR fell 4.5% in 2025 to CLP509.8bn; tax revenue dropped 4.7%, though average spend per visit increased. Online gambling law is still delayed, despite court action against illegal sites and industry pressure. Municipal casinos saw slight growth, while Colombia’s casinos increased healthcare contributions. Chile’s land based Casinos reported weaker revenue numbers […]

Allwyn and OPAP have secured another step toward completing the planned merger for their lottery and gaming operations across several European countries. Ahead of the transaction, 6.7% of OPAP shareholders have decided to cash their shares.  The deal will increase Allwyn’s economic interest in OPAP and move the Greek operator toward a simplified ownership structure. […]

Key Points Nevada logged $133.8m betting handle for Super Bowl LX. The handle is the smallest recorded since Super Bowl wagering records began in 2017. Super Bowl LX handle shows a decline of almost $60m since 2024. Nevada sportsbooks achieved $9.9m win with a 7.4% hold percentage. Prediction market operator Kalshi announced $865.2m in Super […]

Federal prosecutors in Connecticut have charged two men accused of using stolen identities to extract funds from FanDuel and other regulated gambling platforms. Amitoj Kapoor and Siddharth Lillaney, both from Glastonbury, are named in an indictment alleging a multi-year conspiracy involving fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. Authorities claim the activity ran from 2021 through […]

Key Points Illinois regulators ordered 65 online casino and sweepstakes sites to block state residents. The same order allows operators to stop prize-based games when platforms run without licences. The Gaming Board and Attorney General said these platforms violate state gambling law. They also warned operators could face civil or criminal penalties. This crackdown reflects […]

Key Points Estonia’s online casino tax is set to be reinstated at a rate of 5.5% from March 1st 2026, following a correction to a pretty glaring drafting mistake that had temporarily left operators off the hook a move which will however not include any retroactive tax clawbacks. The whole thing has lawmakers on the […]