Pragmatic Play Pulls Plug on All Sweepstakes Casinos
Pragmatic Play is leaving all sweepstakes casinos in the United States.
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Macau August Gaming Revenue Surges to MOP22.16B, Highest Since COVID-19
DICJ data shows August GGR rose 12.2% YoY to MOP22.16B, surpassing past July’s MOP22.13B, setting a new post-pandemic casino revenue record.
California Cardrooms Come Out Against Anti-Sweeps Bill AB 831
Several cities with major California cardrooms, including Gardena, Inglewood, and Colma, have come out against California's AB 831.
Los Angeles Submits Lawsuit Against Stake.US, Kick, and Gaming Suppliers
City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto also said that Stake.US’s platform mimics its international platform, Stake.com, which is not authorized to operate in most states.
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From Vegas Casino Floors to Online Casino Doors - Land-Based vs Online Slots
Nowadays, many slot machines that are popular hits on casino floors in Las Vegas and beyond are making their way to the online space, debuting in online casinos and mobile apps across North America.
Stake and Game Providers Named In California Civil Suit
California has filed a civil suit against Stake and lists various game providers as defendants.
Funzpoints Adds Connecticut and Maryland As Excluded States
Connecticut and Maryland have been added to Funzpoints' excluded states list.
California's Anti-Sweeps Bill, AB831, Advances to Final Stage
California's anti-sweepstakes casino bill, AB831, advanced out of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Which US World Cup Host Cities Offer Legal Sports Betting
With a record number of fans expected to attend the 2026 World Cup, we’ve created a guide to help visitors know local sports betting rules before they arrive. We also touch base on sports betting laws in Canada and Mexico.
Industry News
Los Angeles Submits Lawsuit Against Stake.US, Kick, and Gaming Suppliers
City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto also said that Stake.US’s platform mimics its international platform, Stake.com, which is not authorized to operate in most states.
STUDY: Illegal Platforms Accounts for 71% of EU Gambling Activity
The report noted that 92 percent of gambling-related content presented to EU consumers was linked to illegal operators.
Times Square Casino Pledges $15 Million to Build Civil Rights Museum
The pledge was championed by Rev. Al Sharpton, a renowned social justice activist and the founder of the National Action Network civil rights organization.
Financial News
Delaware Casinos Underperform Compared to Figures from July 2024
According to a report published by the Delaware Lottery, the state’s casino market procured $34.8 million in revenue during July.
Macau Posts Best Month Since COVID Outbreak, Hits $2.6 Billion in Revenue
Macau Casinos Post Best Month Since COVID
Atlantic City Casinos Falter Again, New Jersey iGaming Flourishes
Atlantic City Casinos Struggle
Legal News
Pragmatic Play Pulls Plug on All Sweepstakes Casinos
Pragmatic Play is leaving all sweepstakes casinos in the United States.
California Cardrooms Come Out Against Anti-Sweeps Bill AB 831
Several cities with major California cardrooms, including Gardena, Inglewood, and Colma, have come out against California's AB 831.
Stake and Game Providers Named In California Civil Suit
California has filed a civil suit against Stake and lists various game providers as defendants.
Las Vegas News
From Vegas Casino Floors to Online Casino Doors - Land-Based vs Online Slots
Nowadays, many slot machines that are popular hits on casino floors in Las Vegas and beyond are making their way to the online space, debuting in online casinos and mobile apps across North America.
Family Feud Live Game Show by Playtech Launches at MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts and Playtech expand ‘Live from Vegas’ with Fremantle-licensed Family Feud game show streamed live from MGM Grand’s Vegas studio.
Las Vegas Q4 Room Rate Hikes Unlikely Amid Earnings and Tourism Slump
Major operators like Caesars and MGM confirm Q2 and Q3 weakness, with Q4 recovery hopes dimming as October bookings and rates show early softness.
World Cup 2026 News
Which US World Cup Host Cities Offer Legal Sports Betting
With a record number of fans expected to attend the 2026 World Cup, we’ve created a guide to help visitors know local sports betting rules before they arrive. We also touch base on sports betting laws in Canada and Mexico.
Will Prediction Markets Be Available for the 2026 World Cup?
Sports prediction markets have exploded in popularity in the US, but will they be able to survive mounting legal challenges ahead of the 2026 World Cup? We’ll provide the latest update on the legal battle, and share advice for visiting bettors.
FIFA Offering a Way to Earn Free 2026 World Cup Tickets
FIFA has announced it will be looking for volunteers to help cover the recently expanded tournament taking place in North America next summer. All applicants must be at least 18, legally allowed in the host countries, and fluent in English.
World News
Macau August Gaming Revenue Surges to MOP22.16B, Highest Since COVID-19
DICJ data shows August GGR rose 12.2% YoY to MOP22.16B, surpassing past July’s MOP22.13B, setting a new post-pandemic casino revenue record.
A23 Leads the Charge Against India’s Online Real Money Gambling Ban
Led by its parent company, Head Digital Works, A23 has filed a petition arguing the gambling ban unfairly targets games of skill like poker and rummy.
India Gambling Ban Forces Dream11 to Suspend National Cricket Team Sponsorship
Dream11’s exit from the BCCI sponsorship follows Indian Parliament’s passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gambling Bill 2025.
Sports Betting
PrizePicks Announces it Will Only Offer Peer-to-Peer Games
PrizePicks announced that its DFS platform will only allow for peer-to-peer games going forward. The move is an attempt for the operator to survive crackdowns on the industry by states, including a full ban recently announced in California.
Nevada and Ohio Warn Sportsbooks About Prediction Markets
Gambling regulators from Nevada and Ohio have both warned sportsbooks that they could lose their licenses if they decide to offer sports prediction markets. The warnings come just days after FanDuel announced it would be launching a non-sports prediction platform.
Fanatics Secures Access to Missouri’s Sports Betting Market
Fanatics Sportsbook has announced it has partnered with Boyd Gaming in Missouri, allowing it to apply for one of the market’s sports betting licenses. The deal will also allow the operator to open retail sportsbooks at Boyd’s two Ameristar casinos.
Esports
FaZE Clan sign jcobbb After Benching EliGE from CS2 Roster
FaZe Clan has benched Jonathan ‘EliGE‘ Jablonowski and signed Jakub ‘jcobbb‘ Pietruszewski for its CS2 squad.
Counter-Stike 2: HEROIC Drops gr1ks, Adds Alkaren to Lineup
HEROIC has benched Gleb ‘gr1kz’ Gazin and signed Alkaren on loan.
VALORANT Champions 2026 To Take Place In Shanghai
VALORANT Champions 2026 will be in Shanghai, China.
Responsible Gambling News
BetMGM Planning to Increase GameSense Messaging in the US
MGM and its BetMGM platform have announced they will be expanding their GameSense responsible gaming program in ten NFL stadiums ahead of the season’s start. The gambling giant also made a $200,00 donation to the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
CCGNJ Rejects Arbitration Request Over 1-800-Gambler Hotline
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey has rejected a request for arbitration over a lease renewal for the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline from the National Council on Problem Gambling. The local council has said it plans to operate the number itself.
LLWS Officials Issue Scathing Statement Over Sports Betting
Officials from the Little League World Series have publicly condemned offshore sportsbooks for offering odds on the international youth baseball tournament. While the states have been working to push offshore operators out, many continue to operate in the US.
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