USA

Maine Gov. Encouraged to Veto iGaming
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Maine Gov. Janet Mills Encouraged to Veto Online Casino Bill

The poll also found that “Many Mainers” indicated they would consider the issue central to their voting decision during the next election.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

The US Needs to Establish Where a Mobile Wager Takes Place

Lawsuits over sports betting and prediction markets are putting pressure on US courts to finally determine where mobile betting occurs. The Supreme Court rejected a case involving the issues years ago, but new lawsuits could soon force a ruling.
Sports Betting
 Las Vegas Convention Center
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vegas 2026 Forecast Contrasts Construction Slump with Convention Surge

A rough 2025 for Las Vegas set the stage for high convention momentum against fewer construction plans and potential law changes.
Las Vegas
Illinois Sweeps Casino Update Evolution Gone Sweeps Casino Leaving
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Illinois Sweeps Casino Update: Evolution Gone? Sweeps Casino Leaving?

Sweeps Casino Tora Tora is leaving on Jan. 10, and game provider Evolution has left the state, too.
Legal
Drake
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Drake, Adin Ross Named in Music Botting Lawsuit Involving Stake

Drake and Adin Ross were “zealous promoters” of Stake.com and Stake.us, the American sweepstakes casino version of the crypto-based platform.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Chicago Budget Adds City-Specific Tax, License for Sportsbooks

The city of Chicago has approved a controversial 2026 budget that will impose a 10.25% tax and city-specific licensing requirements on online sportsbooks. The SBA has filed a motion for a restraining order to stop the changes from taking effect.
Sports Betting
Tennessee Sends Cease-and-Desists
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Tennessee Sends Cease-and-Desists to Nearly 40 Sweepstakes Casinos

The announcement confirmed that the guilty platforms had been notified that they were required to remove their illegal offerings or be subject to further legal action.
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Welcome to Las Vegas Sign
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Stalled Dream Vegas Casino Site Listed For Sale After Legal Battle

McCarthy lists the 4.7-acre Vegas site through Colliers after construction litigation, using an unsolicited $50M offer as a price guide.
Las Vegas
Hard Rock Bet Launches in Michigan
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Hard Rock Bet Launches iGaming, Online Sports Betting in Michigan

Up next, the company plans to “introduce itself” to its new players with a “TV, radio, digital, out-of-home” marketing campaign.
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