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Iran’s sports minister confirmed that its men’s national soccer team will skip the 2026 World Cup this summer. The decision is a result of the country’s ongoing military conflict with the US, which is spreading fast.

A new bill in Massachusetts proposes new regulations to curb problem betting. It proposes new regulations that limit bet types, wager amounts, and raise the operator tax rate 155%. It has passed its first committee, but still faces long odds.

CASPR has released report cards for gambling safety in all 50 states, grading each on a scale of 1-100. The research center graded each market on the types of betting available and the responsible gaming protocols in place.

According to the West Virginia regulator, the state’s online casinos combined to produce $37.1 million in revenue in February.

A federal judge has ruled that Kalshi must abide by Ohio’s sports betting laws. She rejected Kalshi’s argument that they are offering “swaps.” The ruling means the operator will need to acquire a sportsbook license for its prediction platform.

The Minnesota Senate is reviewing a bill to legalize online sports betting while protecting bettors. It would allow for 11 mobile sportsbooks, with tax revenue from the industry being used to support the state’s charitable gaming and horse racing industries.

Visit Las Vegas launches "Code Match", a sphere-powered mobile game revealing three-digit winning codes for 16 exclusive Vegas prize packages.

PGL will invest at least $22 million into Counter-Strike 2 with 12 events planned across 2027 and 2028.

Numerous anti-gambling incumbents defeated pro-gambling challengers who were backed by Las Vegas Sands’ political action committees (PACs).

The Las Vegas Raiders trade star defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for first-round picks in the 2026 and 2027 NFL drafts.