The fate of the Berck-sur-Mer casino in France remains in legal limbo, as a complex dispute over ownership continues to unfold in the courts. At the center of the conflict is a debate over who owns the building, with the city of Berck-sur-Mer and the Partouche Group presenting opposing interpretations of the law. This ongoing legal battle involves both administrative...
Michigan’s regulated online gambling market ended 2025 with its strongest performance since launch, driven by sustained growth in internet casino gaming and another solid year for online sports wagering. Data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board shows combined commercial and tribal operators generated $3.8 billion in total gross receipts for the year, reflecting a 29.5% increase compared with 2024....
Finland has taken another formal step toward reshaping its gambling sector by adding license fees to the decree governing police service charges for 2026. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed that the updated decree reflects requirements under the new Gambling Act and introduces charges tied to exclusive licenses, standard gambling licenses, and authorizations linked to international cooperation. The changes outline...
Oxford Casino, one of Maine’s two commercial casinos, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Maine, aiming to block the implementation of a new law that grants exclusive online casino gaming rights to the state’s federally recognized tribes. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine on January 23, 2026, claims that the new law discriminates...
Italy’s gambling landscape is undergoing a significant overhaul aimed at creating a more standardized and secure framework across the country. The government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is taking strides to modernize regulations that govern retail gambling, including slot machines, betting shops, and bingo halls. After years of negotiations with local authorities, the government is preparing to roll out a...
New Jersey legislators have introduced two new resolutions that could change the state’s gambling landscape. Senate Concurrent Resolutions 31 and 66 propose asking voters whether they support the introduction of slot machines at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford. If approved, this would be the first time casino gaming extends beyond Atlantic City’s established boundaries. A Push for Northern Expansion...
In an effort to bolster state revenues amid a growing budget deficit, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has proposed the legalization of online casinos. The plan, which was presented to President Vladimir Putin, seeks to provide a new source of income to offset the rising costs of the war against Ukraine. Siluanov’s suggestion, reported by Kommersant, aims to draw illegal online...
Earlier this month, prosecutors in Taiwan brought charges against 35 individuals accused of running a large-scale illegal online gambling and money laundering operation that authorities say handled more than NT$30.6 billion in illicit funds. The case centers on a network that relied on custom-built payment platforms to move gambling proceeds linked to unlicensed websites operating across several countries in Asia....
As the Super Bowl approaches, Americans are preparing to wager record sums on the NFL’s championship game, with estimates topping $1.5 billion in bets. This year’s surge reflects more than fan enthusiasm. It highlights a growing contest between traditional sportsbooks and prediction markets that now allow millions of residents in states without legalized sports betting to place wagers legally. Prediction...
Virginia lawmakers revisited gambling policy this week as Senate subcommittees declined to advance proposals addressing both skill gaming machines and online casino gaming, signaling continued unease over expansion even as supporters argue regulation would replace inconsistent enforcement and unregulated play. The debates unfolded Friday before the Senate General Laws and Technology Gaming Subcommittee, where members considered measures dealing with in-person...