A new national survey indicates that many Americans question whether professional athletes always compete without outside influence, even as sports betting continues to grow across the country. The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 50% of respondents believe current professional athletes “sometimes” or “often” perform at a pre-determined level to benefit sports gamblers. In contrast, 31% said such...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proposed a sweeping change to how most casinos in the state pay taxes on table games, placing the issue of gaming revenue back at the center of budget talks in Springfield. The plan forms part of his $57 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, which seeks to raise $589 million through tax changes across Illinois. Of...
The attack, which was reportedly carried out by the hacking group ShinyHunters, led to the theft of sensitive information, including names, phone numbers, and other private details of employees. The cybercriminals demanded a ransom of approximately $1.5 million in Bitcoin for the stolen data. In a statement, Wynn confirmed that the unauthorized third party had since claimed to have deleted...
Kalshi, an online prediction market platform, has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Attorney General Derek Brown, and other state officials, claiming the state is preparing to block its operations in Utah. The legal battle centers around the question of whether prediction markets, such as Kalshi’s platform, are subject to state anti-gambling laws, or whether they...
Light & Wonder, the prominent land-based and online gaming supplier, closed the fiscal year 2025 with remarkable earnings, despite a significant legal settlement that weighed on its quarterly performance. The company posted record consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (AEBITDA) of $1.44 billion, up 16% from the previous year, signaling robust operational growth. However, the company’s fourth-quarter net...
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New York lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would require mobile sportsbooks to send detailed monthly account summaries directly to bettors, a move that could alter how customers view their wagering activity in the nation’s largest online betting market. Assembly Bill 10329, introduced in late February and referred to the Assembly’s Standing Committee on Racing and Wagering, would amend the...
The British government has announced plans to examine whether gambling companies without a United Kingdom license should be barred from sponsoring professional sports teams, including clubs in soccer’s Premier League. Ministers intend to open a public consultation in the spring as part of a broader effort to address concerns about the illegal gambling market. Officials said the proposed move would...
Wynn Resorts has come under legal scrutiny following claims that a hacking group accessed sensitive data linked to its systems. The alleged breach triggered a federal class-action lawsuit and a reported ransom demand tied to hundreds of thousands of records. The situation places additional attention on cybersecurity practices within the casino and hospitality sector. Reports indicate that a group identifying itself...
Australia’s communications regulator has completed its review of Tabcorp’s Tap in-play betting product and determined that the service does not breach federal interactive gambling legislation. The finding concludes an investigation into whether the in-venue wagering system contravened restrictions set out under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Assessment Under Federal Gambling Law The Australian Communications and Media Authority stated in its final...