The Mississippi House of Representatives approved new legislation allowing mobile sports wagering, sending the proposal to the Senate after a strong 100 to 11 vote. The measure, known as the “Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act,” aims to reshape how sports betting operates across the state while balancing public revenue goals and casino industry concerns. Supporters project that online sports betting...
Hacksaw Gaming expanded its character-driven portfolio by launching Hot Ross, a digital slot that brings a familiar feline protagonist back to the center of the action. This release follows the early 2023 debut of RIP City, which first established the competitive dynamic between Ross the cat and Maxx the mouse. While a subsequent title, Rad Maxx, focused on the rodent...
Genting Malaysia reported stronger overall revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025, even as its flagship Malaysian resort recorded weaker gaming results during the period. The group generated MYR3.01 billion (US$783 million) in revenue for 4Q25, representing a 10 percent increase from a year earlier. Operations in the United Kingdom, Egypt, the United States and the Bahamas lifted the quarterly...
Arkansas regulators have opened the door for the nation’s two largest online sportsbooks to begin operating in the state. On Thursday, the Arkansas Racing Commission voted 7-0 to grant vendor licenses to DraftKings and FanDuel, allowing both companies to launch mobile sports betting platforms through partnerships with existing casinos. The decision ends years of absence for the two brands in...
Boyd Gaming Corporation has agreed to sell Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Bally’s Corporation, marking a significant ownership change in the city’s downtown gaming market. The two properties sit next to each other along the Red River, meaning that once the transaction closes, both will operate under Bally’s control. Strategic Expansion For Bally’s In Louisiana The agreement,...
The U.S. commercial gaming sector generated record revenue in 2025, driven by growth in sports betting and iGaming, according to new data from the American Gaming Association (AGA). Total gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached $78.72 billion, a 9.2 percent increase compared with 2024. Revenue Growth Across Gaming Segments Legal, state-regulated gaming also delivered $18.09 billion in tax revenue to state...
Tribal gaming leaders used the 29th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference at Pechanga Resort Casino to sharpen their message on prediction markets, arguing that federal actionnow risks bypassing the legal structure that governs tribal and state-regulated gambling. The Indian Gaming Association appeared alongside tribal leaders and national organizations and framed the growth of sports-related event contracts as an urgent challenge for...
Flutter Entertainment entered 2026 facing investor pressure after reporting fourth-quarter results that fell short of expectations, even as it highlighted long-term growth plans tied to prediction markets and iGaming expansion. The NYSE-listed group reported Q4 2025 revenue of $4.74 billion, below consensus forecasts of $4.90 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.74, missing the $1.80 estimate. For the full...
Kalshi has suspended two users and issued financial penalties after determining they violated the platform’s rules on trading with non-public information. The company disclosed the actions Wednesday, identifying one case involving an editor for YouTube creator MrBeast and another involving former California gubernatorial candidate Kyle Langford. The enforcement steps mark the first time Kalshi has publicly detailed the outcome of...
Colorado lawmakers continue debating a proposal that would allow online lottery ticket sales, while some legislators seek to block the move through new legislation. State officials argue that digital sales could increase funding for outdoor programs, while critics express concern about gambling risks and credit-based play. Debate Over Online Lottery Expansion The Colorado Lottery Commission approved rule changes last November that...