A new study commissioned by the American Gaming Association found that gamblers scored higher on financial literacy than non-gamblers, while prediction market users tended to rate their mathematical ability more highly than their test results supported. Researchers surveyed 3,201 U.S. adults online from July 15 to 21, 2026. After data-quality screening, the final sample included 3,149 participants: 537 sports bettors, 574...
Kansas Entertainment has broken ground on a long-planned hotel beside Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, moving forward with a smaller property after an original agreement requiring a 250-room hotel went unfulfilled for more than a decade. The groundbreaking took place Friday, September 25, 2026, in Kansas City, Kansas. Kansas Entertainment, a joint venture between PENN Entertainment and NASCAR, hosted the...
The Indiana Gaming Commission has voted unanimously to reject an NCAA request to prohibit pregame college player proposition bets, leaving existing sports wagering rules unchanged and placing the question of any future ban in the hands of state lawmakers. The decision came during a commission meeting in Indianapolis and concluded a process that began earlier this year when the NCAA...
Relax Gaming has brought back one of its best-known slot franchises with the launch of Money Train 5, marking an unexpected continuation of a series that had previously appeared to reach its conclusion. The latest release follows Money Train 4, which had been positioned as the final chapter in the long-running series. Despite that messaging, strong interest from players prompted...
New York officials and prediction market operator Polymarket have entered a new legal battle that could further shape the ongoing debate over who has authority to regulate event-based trading contracts in the United States. On Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul announced legal action against QCX LLC, doing business as Polymarket US, alleging that the...
The UK government has launched a consultation on proposals that would prevent licensed betting operators from offering wagers on the outcome of National Lottery Powerball draws, a move aimed at aligning the game with existing protections that apply to other National Lottery products. The consultation, led by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), opened this week and...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will review how licensed sports betting operators use artificial intelligence and machine learning, beginning with DraftKings following concerns raised about the operator’s promotional practices. Chair Jordan Maynard announced the planned review during the Commission’s September 24 public meeting, according to Sports Betting Dime. MGC Executive Director Dean Serpa and staff will engage directly with DraftKings to...
Caesars Entertainment shareholders have approved Tilman Fertitta’s proposed $17.6 billion acquisition of the casino operator, allowing the transaction to move forward while federal antitrust and other regulatory reviews remain outstanding. Shareholders voted on the proposed merger at a special meeting held Tuesday at the Eldorado hotel-casino in Reno, Nevada. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,...
Finland’s National Police Board has received 75 gambling licence applications as the country prepares to open its competitive gambling market on July 1, 2027, marking a substantial increase from the 50 applications recorded earlier in the year. The National Police Board confirmed that it had received 75 applications as of September 22. The regulator had reported 50 applications in June,...
Queensland has granted The Star Gold Coast another six months before a planned suspension of its casino licence takes effect, moving the deadline from September 30, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The decision gives The Star Entertainment Group additional time to complete outstanding remediation work and keeps independent oversight of the property in place. The casino had faced a 90-day...