Maryland lawmakers are once again evaluating whether online casino gaming should become legal in the state, with a proposal that supporters say could generate significant tax revenue while opponents warn about potential harm to existing casino operations and local jobs. Sen. Ron Watson has introduced Senate Bill 885, a measure designed to authorize online casino and online bingo gaming under the oversight...
A fintech company headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, has taken a leading position in the competition to operate the state lottery of Mato Grosso do Sul, known as Lotesul. Idea Maker Meios de Pagamento e Consultoria advanced in the bidding process after the technical disqualification of a competing bidder and now moves toward the final stages of the selection procedure....
Penn Entertainment plans to open a new hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus on June 12, expanding the property’s hospitality offerings and adding hundreds of rooms to the gaming destination. The launch remains subject to standard regulatory approvals. The addition introduces a 203-room hotel as part of a large expansion at the casino complex on the west side of Columbus,...
The American online casino market continues to thrive, and that’s certainly the case in Pennsylvania. The latest numbers coming out of the state show a significant increase, year on year, when it comes to gross gaming revenue. Revenue for the month of January 2026 reached $316.2 million, and while that’s actually a dip from the previous month, it shows an...
Finland’s state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus reported a decline in profit during 2025, though the company still surpassed its financial targets for the year. The results came as the group invested more heavily in business development and prepared for significant regulatory changes expected to reshape the Finnish gambling market. The company recorded total revenue of €936.3 million for 2025, compared with...
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed its largest financial penalty to date on the operator Novatech for offering online gambling services to players in the Netherlands without a license. Authorities determined that the company ran several websites that allowed Dutch users to sign up and gamble despite lacking permission to operate in the country. The regulator issued a...
Macau’s gaming industry has continued its recovery with a substantial increase in revenue for 2025, reinforcing its position as a key contributor to the city’s public finances. According to official figures released by the Financial Services Bureau, gaming tax revenue reached MOP94.86 billion (approximately US$11.9 billion) in fiscal year 2025, marking a 7.63% year-on-year increase. This growth was largely driven by an...
Las Vegas is looking to reclaim its position as the go-to destination for Canadian tourists after a significant dip in visitation. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is committed to reversing the decline of Canadian visitors to the city, which saw a staggering 24% drop in 2025 compared to the previous year. The decline in numbers is partially...
Tribal leaders in Oklahoma recently gathered at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa for a significant discussion on the growing concern over unregulated prediction markets and their potential negative impact on both tribal sovereignty and state gaming regulations. The meeting, led by the Indian Gaming Association (IGA), brought together representatives from multiple tribes and national organizations, including Jason Giles,...
A new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Congress is set to provide long-needed federal funding for gambling addiction treatment and prevention. The Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support (POINTS) Act, led by Representatives Erin Houchin (IN-09), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and Troy Carter (LA-02), seeks to address a significant gap in the treatment...