Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled a new proposal in her Fiscal Year 2027 budget, aiming to implement a per-wager tax on online sports betting operators. The plan mirrors a similar tax that was introduced in Illinois in 2025. The proposed tax could generate millions in additional revenue for the state, but it has already sparked concern among industry stakeholders, who fear...
Tabcorp Holdings Limited has been fined AU$158,400 by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for violating the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001 (IGA) by accepting online in-play sports bets. The penalties come after an investigation found that Tabcorp allowed 426 in-play wagers across 32 tennis matches between February 2024 and June 2025, despite in-play betting being prohibited online in...
A bill to legalize online sports betting in Hawaii has passed the first legislative hurdle despite significant opposition. The bill, HB 2570, was advanced by the House Committee on Economic Development & Technology after a divided vote, with 5-2 in favor, including some “yes” votes with reservations. The proposal aims to introduce a regulated online sports betting market, but has raised concerns over...
Aichi Prefecture, a key region in central Japan, is preparing to re-enter the bidding process for the development of an integrated resort (IR) that would feature a casino. According to local media reports, Aichi is among the few regions expressing interest in the upcoming round of applications, following a period of deliberation and shifting priorities. Governor Hideaki Omura is expected...
Nevada sportsbooks handled $133.8 million in wagers on Super Bowl LX, marking the smallest betting total for the game in a decade, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and cited by Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Seattle Seahawks’ 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots generated an 11.7 percent decline from the previous year and represented the...
California officials have approved sweeping regulations that will bar blackjack-style games from operating in cardrooms across the state, setting up a renewed clash between commercial cardroom operators and tribal casinos. Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Department of Justice submitted two sets of regulations to the Office of Administrative Law on December 23, 2025. The office signed off on the rules late...
Red Rock Resorts, the Las Vegas-based operator of local casinos, has reported an impressive streak of record earnings, marking its ninth consecutive quarter of net revenue and cash flow growth. The company’s latest achievement reflects robust performance, particularly in its local markets, as Red Rock capitalizes on ongoing growth in areas such as Henderson and the broader Las Vegas region. With...
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd, a prominent Australian gaming company, has announced the acquisition of Gaming Analytics Inc., a San Francisco-based provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools that help casinos enhance their real-time player analytics, slot optimization, and marketing automation. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, this strategic acquisition will allow Aristocrat to expand its capabilities in the casino management...
Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd (AGT) has formally terminated its transaction implementation agreement with Novomatic AG, marking the end of Novomatic’s unsuccessful bid to take over the Australian gaming giant. The move comes after Novomatic’s offer to acquire all outstanding Ainsworth shares failed to meet the necessary conditions before the deadline, resulting in the expiration of the offer and the subsequent cancellation of...
A new bill in Illinois aims to repeal the state’s controversial per-wager tax on online sports betting. House Bill 5143, introduced by Rep. Daniel Didech, seeks to end the tax on individual online sports wagers placed through licensed operators, effective July 1, 2026. The bill follows growing concerns from sportsbooks and operators about the impact of the tax on both their business...