Churchill Downs Incorporated has released new details about a major redevelopment project that will significantly expand its charitable gaming presence in Salem, New Hampshire. The Kentucky-based company plans to transform its existing Casino Salem location into a much larger destination known as Rockingham Grand Casino, marking one of the most substantial gaming investments in the state to date. The current...
Estonia’s multi-year restructuring of gambling taxation has encountered an unexpected detour after officials confirmed that new legislation inadvertently excluded online casino operators from the country’s 2026 tax framework. A procedural error buried in legal phrasing temporarily categorized online casino activity under a different gambling type, resulting in a tax exemption that lawmakers describe as accidental rather than intentional. Lawmakers Plan a...
Hoiana Resort & Golf in central Vietnam has outlined plans for a significant expansion that will introduce new hospitality, entertainment, and retail projects as part of its second development phase. Executives described the updated strategy during a recent dialogue with Da Nang city authorities and business representatives, confirming that the large-scale resort will add new facilities after the completion of its initial...
Steuben County Republican leaders recently held a public chairman’s breakfast to explore community perspectives on a potential casino in northeast Indiana. The discussion followed earlier meetings at the Indiana Statehouse regarding a possible gaming facility in Allen County. Local officials used the event to encourage transparency and involvement as state lawmakers consider whether to expand casino licensing in the region. Public...
FIFA has expanded its commercial involvement with the betting sector through a new multi-year agreement that grants exclusive betting data and streaming rightsto sports data firm Stats Perform. The deal spans multiple competitions and allows licensed gambling operators to livestream select FIFA events to account holders, including World Cup matches. Exclusive Rights Cover Major Competitions Through 2029 Under the agreement, Stats Perform...
Britain’s high streets continue to lose long-established businesses, and the Betting and Gaming Council has warned that the current business rates framework is contributing to the pace of decline. According to the industry body, betting shops have faced mounting pressure from a system it describes as outdated, adding to job losses and reducing income for local authorities. The warning comes...
Australia’s gambling industry is preparing for its most significant regulatory shift in more than ten years, as wide-ranging Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms are scheduled to take effect from March 2026. The changes, introduced through amendments to Australia’s AML/CTF framework, are expected to impose stricter compliance obligations on gambling operators, aligning the sector more closely with international financial...
The US prediction market sector is moving rapidly toward mainstream adoption, with new analysis projecting that annual trading activity could eventually exceed $1tn. Research from Eilers and Krejcik Gaming (EKG) describes a market that has expanded beyond its early niche status and now sits at the intersection of finance, media, technology, and popular culture. Unlike regulated online sportsbooks, which must...
Tennessee regulators have taken enforcement action against several high-profile prediction market platforms, ordering them to halt sports-related contracts offered to residents in the state. The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) sent cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, asserting that the firms are offering unlicensed sports wagering products in violation of state law. The letters, dated January 9, instruct the...
Avanti has entered the Live Casino supplier landscape with a model built around motion capture, AI-rendered digital dealers, and a cloud-based streaming protocol. The company was created by industry veterans Gustaf Hagman and Jonas Delin and positions itself to address operational pain points associated with running traditional Live Casino studios. Avanti operates from Stockholm and has built an internal motion capture...