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 […]

A federal judge put a temporary block on Tennessee regulators enforcing gambling laws on Kalshi and delivered a procedural win at the start of the jurisdiction dispute under federal regulation. A US order dated 12 January from Judge Aleta Trauger stops the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council and state officials from using state gambling statutes against […]

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 […]

Data from the Sociological Institute at the Slovak Academy of Sciences said 400,000 Czech players use illegal gambling sites and the figure signals a serious market problem. The Czech Republic loses over CZK330 million or $15.9 million each month in tax money from legal gambling operators as people play on unlicensed sites unknowingly. Data came […]

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. […]