As Super Bowl LX approaches, the National Football League (NFL) has begun to publicly soften its stance on prediction markets, a rapidly growing segment of sports-related financial trading. While league officials continue to raise concerns about regulation and game integrity, recent comments suggest the NFL is studying the space more closely than before, even as it avoids immediate partnerships. Speaking...
Hacksaw Gaming has added a new entry to its Smokey-themed online slot lineup with the release of Le Fisherman, an online casino game that places the familiar raccoon character in a lakeside fishing setting. After appearing in earlier titles inspired by historical and cultural backdrops, Smokey Le Bandit now trades city streets and deserts for a frozen lake and underwater...
Advertising rules for online gaming is shifting again, and this time social slots and sweepstakes casinos are directly in the spotlight. Recent updates to Google’s Gambling and Games advertising policy have changed how these platforms are classified, altering which products can be marketed under “social casino” rules and which are treated more like traditional gambling. That shift comes at a...
Kalshi has announced a broad expansion of its surveillance and enforcement framework as scrutiny around insider trading in prediction markets continues to grow. The federally regulated platform said the changes are designed to strengthen market integrity, protect users, and reinforce compliance standards that align with its oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Founded in 2018, Kalshi spent its early...
Hard Rock International has partnered with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management, and The Interfin Companies to build a new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The $850 million development project, slated to open in 2029, marks the company’s first venture into Puerto Rico and signals its expanding global footprint in the hospitality and entertainment sector. The resort...
PrizePicks has formally reentered the New York market, restoring access for residents to its fantasy sports contests after a multi-year absence tied to regulatory scrutiny. The Atlanta-based company confirmed that players statewide can once again participate in its games, now offered exclusively through a peer-to-peer format that aligns with New York’s interactive fantasy sports framework. The relaunch follows the company’s...
Virginia’s journey toward legalizing online casinos has made significant strides this month as lawmakers approved key aspects of House Bill 161 and Senate Bill 118. However, the path remains uncertain, with several hurdles ahead. These bills aim to regulate iGaming, provide consumer protection, and curb illegal gambling, but the debate has sparked intense opposition and support from various stakeholders. Legislative Progress:...
Svenska Spel, casino operator from Sweden, has reported notable growth in both net gaming revenue and operating profit for the 2025 financial year. Despite challenges, including the closure of its land-based casinos, the Swedish gaming operator exceeded its financial targets, posting a 10% increase in operating profit and a rise in net gaming revenue. CEO Anna Johnson praised the company’s...
Boyd Gaming is set to open its newest casino, Cadence Crossing, in Henderson, Nevada, by late March 2026. The development marks the company’s first new casino in over two decades, replacing its former Jokers Wild Casino on Boulder Highway. The 50,000-square-foot facility will feature a 10,000-square-foot casino floor, adding 450 slot machines to the area and several dining outlets, although...
WarHorse Lincoln has announced the start of Phase 3 construction at its casino property, with work scheduled to begin February 9. The project represents the final major stage of a long-term expansion plan at Nebraska’s second largest casino and will continue through the end of summer 2027. While the work will bring noticeable changes to parking and access, casino operations...