Dutch gambling authorities have intensified enforcement activity across multiple cases, ordering the prediction market platform Polymarket to stop operating in the Netherlands while also pursuing payment of an earlier penalty involving a charitable lottery operator. Both matters highlight the regulator’s position on licensing requirements, consumer protection, and financial transparency within the country’s gambling framework. Polymarket Ordered to Stop Dutch Operations The Netherlands...
Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling market produced $590.6 million in total revenue during January, reflecting year-on-year growth driven largely by online casino activity and stronger sports betting returns. State authorities also reported approximately $250 million in tax revenue from gaming operations during the month. Casinos across the state recorded gains across several segments, with digital gaming continuing to expand its share of total...
The Malta Gaming Authority has published the outcome of a sector-wide supervisory review focused on how online B2C operators implement self-exclusion and responsible gambling measures in Malta. The exercise assessed whether safeguards operate effectively in practice and clarified regulatory expectations concerning player protection. Authorities initiated the review during the first half of 2025 following complaints that some players who had self-excluded...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he does not believe Giannis Antetokounmpo violated league rules by investing in prediction market platform Kalshi, though he acknowledged the broader gambling environment continues to shift quickly. Antetokounmpo recently revealed that he had become a shareholder in Kalshi, a federally regulated exchange where users trade on the outcomes of events, including sports-related markets. The announcement...
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has appointed Kevin Mullally as its first Chief Executive Officer, establishing a permanent executive leadership role as the organization expands its international engagement. The newly created position reflects broader growth within the regulatory network and the increasingly complex environment surrounding global gambling oversight. Leadership Role Expands Global Coordination The association confirmed that its governance...
Rush Street Interactive reported its strongest financial performance to date, with results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025 showing substantial growth across revenue, profitability, and user activity. The Chicago-based online casino and sports betting operator confirmed higher earnings across its operations in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. User Growth Across North America And Latin...
New Jersey’s gambling sector opened 2026 with overall revenue growth, supported largely by continued strength in online casino activity. Figures released for January show combined gaming revenue reached $586.4 million across casinos, racetracks, and their partners. This total reflects a 5.9% increase compared with $553.9 million recorded in January 2025. Tax contributions tied to the month’s gaming activity totaled $86.5 million....
Caesars Entertainment leadership continues to characterize recent tourism softness in Las Vegas as part of a typical economic pattern rather than a structural problem. Company executives presented this view alongside financial updates and development plans affecting both Las Vegas operations and broader company performance. CEO Attributes Tourism Dip To Economic Cycle Tom Reeg, chief executive of Caesars Entertainment, addressed investor...
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has entered a high-profile court battle over sports-related prediction markets, signaling that it intends to defend its authority against state regulators. Chairman Mike Selig announced Tuesday that the agency filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in litigation involving Crypto.com and Nevada gaming authorities. Selig revealed the...
The 57th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) will span two full months on the Las Vegas Strip, with organizers confirming a 100-event bracelet schedule from May 26 through July 25. Tournament play will once again take place at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, continuing the dual-venue format introduced in recent years. Officials describe the 2026 slate as...