Chicago Committee Not Buying Bally’s Casino Delays Due to VGTs
Executive members of the company told the Chicago Council License Committee that it would be “irresponsible” to continue development as originally planned.
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Latest Casino and Gambling News
Maryland Reports Fourth Straight Month of YoY Casino Decline
2026 casino revenue through August sits just under $1.3 billion. That has still created $68.5 million in funding for the state and public programs.
Tennessee Woman Sues MGM Grand Over Alleged Spa Assault
A Tennessee woman claims a massage therapist sexually assaulted her at MGM Grand Spa, prompting a lawsuit against MGM Resorts.
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Robinhood to Stop Offering Sports Prediction Markets in Michigan
Robinhood will pause sports prediction markets in Michigan while its legal challenge over state regulatory authority continues.
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Industry News
Chicago Committee Not Buying Bally’s Casino Delays Due to VGTs
Executive members of the company told the Chicago Council License Committee that it would be “irresponsible” to continue development as originally planned.
Maryland Reports Fourth Straight Month of YoY Casino Decline
2026 casino revenue through August sits just under $1.3 billion. That has still created $68.5 million in funding for the state and public programs.
Kalshi, Catalist Sports Reannounce Live-Streaming Partnership
Kalshi and Catalist Sports have reannounced their streaming deal with new language addressing regulatory requirements.
Financial News
Maryland Reports Fourth Straight Month of YoY Casino Decline
2026 casino revenue through August sits just under $1.3 billion. That has still created $68.5 million in funding for the state and public programs.
Ontario iGaming Wagers Hit Record CA$9.88B in July
Ontario's online casino wagers hit a record CA$8.78B in July, pushing total iGaming handle to CA$9.88B as sports betting cooled.
SkyCity Completes NZ$74.5m Auckland Property Sale as Debt Reduction Push Continues
SkyCity Entertainment Group has completed the NZ$74.5 million sale of several Auckland properties, with the proceeds set to be used to repay debt and strengthen its financial position.
Legal News
Robinhood to Stop Offering Sports Prediction Markets in Michigan
Robinhood will pause sports prediction markets in Michigan while its legal challenge over state regulatory authority continues.
NFL Warns Prediction Markets to Stop Offering 'Objectionable' Contracts
The NFL is urging prediction markets to remove contracts it says could threaten the integrity of its games.
Michigan Judge Blocks Kalshi Sports Prediction Markets
Kalshi must block Michigan users from its sports prediction markets under a new preliminary injunction.
Las Vegas News
Tennessee Woman Sues MGM Grand Over Alleged Spa Assault
A Tennessee woman claims a massage therapist sexually assaulted her at MGM Grand Spa, prompting a lawsuit against MGM Resorts.
Roy Student, Casino Tech Pioneer and GSI Founder, Dies at 83
Roy Student, a casino technology pioneer who shaped player-rating and server-based slot systems, died September 5 at 83.
Las Vegas Invests $1.45M to Attract Australian Visitors
LVCVA approved a $1.45M deal with GTI Tourism to market Las Vegas in Australia ahead of Qantas' new nonstop Sydney flight.
Sports Betting
Missouri AG Looks to Protect Its Market From Sports Contracts
Missouri’s Attorney General says she believes sports markets should be regulated and taxed the same as sportsbooks. She did not promise lawsuits or other actions against the industry, but her words show it continues to lose support across the US.
Aaron Donald Has Comeback Player of the Year Odds, But Does He Qualify?
Aaron Donald is among the Comeback Player of the Year contenders, despite returning from retirement rather than injury or illness.
AGA Predicts Little Growth for the 2026 NFL Season Handle
The AGA predicts minimal growth for the NFL season, putting it flat with last year’s results. The group blamed the rise of sports prediction markets for the poor projections and highlighted the dangers the rival industry presents.
Responsible Gambling News
South Africa Warns of Rising Gambling Harm as Mobile Betting Grows
South Africa’s gambling regulator has warned that round-the-clock mobile betting is making it easier for vulnerable players to lose control of their spending.
Sports Betting Alliance Hosts Responsible Gambling Roundtable
The Sports Betting Alliance held a responsible gambling roundtable in Virginia this week. Representatives from bet365, BetMGM, Fanatics, FanDuel, and DraftKings sportsbooks were all present. They discussed the biggest questions around problem gambling while searching for new solutions.
South Africa Joins First Africa Safer Gambling Week
South Africa will take part in the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week from 7–11 September 2026.
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Grant is an industry news expert who covers legislative news, financial updates, and general industry trends. As a veteran of the gambling industry, Grant has experience in the world of casinos, sports betting, and iGaming.
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Legal & Esports News Writer
Richard started writing as a teenager before breaking into sports coverage professionally in 2015, then entered the iGaming space in 2018 covering news, reviews, bonuses, sweepstakes casinos, legal, and more.
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Michael is a writer from Denver who covers the sports betting industry for Casino.com. He has been covering the industry for over four years, focusing on providing accurate and easy-to-understand information for readers.
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Lucas Michael Dunn is a prolific iGaming content writer with 8+ years of experience dissecting it all, from game and casino reviews to industry news, blogs, and guides.
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