More than half of U.S. sports bettors surveyed in 2026 said they had placed wagers in an effort to pay household bills, highlighting the connection between sports betting and personal finances among some participants. The survey covered 1,200 Americans who had placed a sports bet during the previous year. Researchers conducted it between August 31 and September 3. Among respondents,...
Former UK Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller has launched GamReg Consulting, an international advisory business that will work with governments and regulators as gambling markets face technological change and growing scrutiny. Miller, who serves as founder and managing director of the new company, left the Gambling Commission in September following 10 years with the regulator. He announced his departure in...
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has introduced a new AI Gaming Charter in partnership with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), offering gambling operators a framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence as adoption continues to spread across the industry. The voluntary initiative follows research conducted among Malta-licensed operators that examined how AI technologies are currently being deployed. While...
Betfred has confirmed it will bring its long-running sponsorship of rugby league to a close at the end of the 2026 season, with founder Fred Done linking the decision to rising tax burdens and increasing operating costs that have already led the bookmaker to reduce its retail footprint. The company currently serves as title sponsor of the Super League, the...
The U.S. NFL wagering market could generate about $40.5 billion in regulated activity during the current season, with traditional sportsbooks expected to retain the majority of that business despite rapid growth among prediction-market operators. Eilers & Krejcik Gaming projects regulated sportsbooks will handle $31.7 billion in NFL wagers during the season. The research firm places the prediction-market handle analog at...
OpenBet has appointed company president Nikos Konstakis as its next Chief Executive Officer, with the leadership change scheduled to take effect at the end of 2026. Current CEO Jordan Levin will move into the Chairman role and remain involved in the betting and gaming technology provider’s long-term strategic direction. Konstakis will assume responsibility for OpenBet’s overall vision and day-to-day operations....
NBA House Macao will return to The Venetian Macao in October with an expanded five-day program built around the NBA China Games 2026. The free interactive event will run from October 7 to 11 at the Cotai Expo, coinciding with two preseason games between the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. The teams will meet on October...
Singapore has brought a second tranche of Casino Control Act amendments into force, adding new criminal offences for casino patrons and expanding the Gambling Regulatory Authority’s powers over operators. The measures took effect on September 21, 2026, under reforms contained in the Casino Control (Amendment) Act 2024. The updated framework covers conduct inside casinos, exclusion and visit-limit breaches, operator suitability,...
A German court has upheld Wiesbaden’s decision to increase its slot machine tax, rejecting arguments from gaming hall operators who claimed the measure placed excessive pressure on their businesses. The Hessian Higher Administrative Court in Kassel ruled that the city’s increase in the gaming machine tax from 5% to 7.5%, which took effect on January 1, 2024, remains valid. The...
Federal prosecutors have identified 18 pitches they intend to use as evidence in the gambling-related case against former Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, narrowing the scope of allegations ahead of a trial scheduled to begin in November. Court filings submitted Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York detail pitches thrown by Clase across 17...