The CFTC is backing regulated prediction markets and plans to introduce new rules while keeping sports event contracts permitted on federally supervised exchanges. Sports prediction platforms like Kalshi allow trading on game and season outcomes through market priced contracts instead of traditional sportsbook odds. Federal and state regulators are disputing who controls sports event contracts, … Read more
South Carolina legislators struck down a bill that would legalize casinos in the state on Wednesday, further pushing back the introduction of domestic gambling. Governor Henry McMaster has been on record opposing casinos in South Carolina, which is arguably the biggest hurdle in the process. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Already facing an uphill battle, proponents of … Read more
A three-person panel of Iowa lawmakers shot down the casino smoking ban Monday, with just one vote in favor of matching the 2008 clean air rules. Industry reps predicted financial trouble, but two dozen states running smoke-free gaming floors tell a different story about revenue. Health groups cited Iowa’s second-highest cancer rate and mandatory secondhand … Read more
The Muscogee Nation launched the first reservation-wide mobile casino app on January 15 using GPS technology across 11 counties under existing Oklahoma law. Players must be 21, verify identity with ID and selfie, and collect their first jackpot in person at tribal casino locations. The app attracted 800 to 1,300 users initially, with all revenue … Read more
Recent polling found that 64% of Maine voters reject online casino gambling. The biggest worry among respondents was kids getting onto gambling sites. Voters from all political parties opposed the measure, and about 51% said they wouldn’t be as likely to vote for legislators who support it in the 2026 elections. AUGUSTA, Maine – A … Read more
The city of Roanoke is pushing for support from the Virginia Government to bring a local casino. Roanoke is paying $6,000 a month to a Richmond-based lobbying firm to push for support towards state lawmakers’ local casino project. However, the casino project faces pushback from Virginia legislators on both sides of the aisle. ROANOKE, Va. … Read more
Live table games arrive at Resorts World’s Queens location in mid-2026, making it the first of the NYC casinos to launch, years before Hard Rock’s Citi Field project and Bally’s Bronx location launch in 2030. Having the market entirely to themselves until 2030 lets Resorts World lock in customers and generate serious revenue without any … Read more
Bally’s Casino Baton Rouge has opened their new land-based casino. The cost of the renovation came in over $140 million. BATON ROUGE, La. – The Bally’s Casino in Baton Rouge has gotten a major facelift with their newly built 25,000 square foot land-based casino facility. Years prior, Bally’s Casino was a reportedly failing riverboat operation. … Read more
Wynn has already spent or committed $3.4 billion out of $5.1 billion to build the UAE’s first legal casino that’s opening in early 2027. The resort will have over 1,500 rooms, 275 gaming tables, and 2,000 slot machines that could bring in up to $1.66 billion a year. Wynn has the only casino license in … Read more
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend saw five massive slots jackpot wins across the US. Two Washington gamblers won roughly $150,000 combined, while a Massachusetts player hit a nice $30,000 jackpot at Encore Boston Harbor. One Las Vegas player landed a progressive slots jackpot of over $11 million on a $5 spin, while another hit over $1 … Read more