The gambling industry in the United States is highly developed. Cities like Las Vegas are famous for their large casinos, offering a wide variety of gambling options. Additionally, lotteries are also popular nationwide with a variety of types available. Furthermore, some regions also allow legal spo
Despite the legalization of online gambling in multiple states across the US, illegal gambling still dominates. According to a new report by the "Gambling Total Revenue Movement" (CFG) and data agency Yield Sec, by 2024, only 26% of the total gambling revenue (GGR) will come from legal platforms, w
Despite the successful passage of Senate Bill 181 through both chambers of the Louisiana legislature, Governor Jeff Landry recently decided to exercise his veto power to prevent the bill from becoming law. The bill was originally intended to ban various types of lottery games throughout the state to
Recently, Flutter and its FanDuel platform, followed by DraftKings, have caused a stir in Illinois by announcing plans to charge a "transaction fee" of $0.50 on every bet placed on their platforms. This decision has not only shaken the entire industry but also sparked intense discussions about the d
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued formal cease and desist orders to five illegal online gambling platforms—BoVegas Casino, BUSR, Cherry Gold Casino, Lucky Legends, and Wager Attack Casino—for providing gambling services to Michigan residents without state authorization, in violatio
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry exercised his veto power, rejecting the highly publicized SB 181 bill, which aimed to ban online lottery casinos. Landry believes that given the active measures taken by the state's Gaming Control Board against illegal gambling, and the overly broad wording of the bill
To address the cross-border crimes and security threats posed by illegal offshore gambling operators (POGOs), the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is deepening cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, promoting intelligence sharing and joint law enforcement.A delegatio
Artificial intelligence and data science solutions provider Future Anthem has been approved by regulatory authorities in New Jersey, officially entering the regulated gambling market in the United States. This license marks a key milestone in the company's North American expansion strategy and paves
Flutter Entertainment is cutting about 220 positions in the UK and Ireland, a move closely related to its strategy to accelerate expansion into the US market. The company has initiated a staff consultation process, with the affected positions mainly concentrated in the technology and product teams i
Due to a new round of heavy taxes imposed on the sports betting industry by Illinois, Flutter Entertainment announced that starting from September 1, a transaction fee of $0.50 will be added to each bet placed on its FanDuel platform in the state. This new policy marks the first time the company has
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a highly anticipated confirmation hearing for Brian Quintenz as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Although the primary responsibility of the CFTC is to regulate the derivatives market, the agency's impo
Under the public endorsement of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Council recently passed a key piece of legislation that clears the way for gambling operator Bally's to develop a casino complex in the Bronx.The passage of the proposal means that Bally's can continue to push forward
Facing the continuous increase in gambling tax burden in Illinois, online gambling giant DraftKings announced that from September 1, 2025, a transaction fee of $0.50 per bet will be charged for all mobile and online betting in the state. This new policy follows in the footsteps of competitor FanDuel
Bragg Gaming has officially announced a new content development agreement with Hard Rock Digital, exclusively creating a series of iGaming games for its online platform, Hard Rock Bet Casino, with players in New Jersey being the first to experience this new content.Currently, Hard Rock Bet Casino ha
As the Chinese game industry's overseas strategy matures, the United States has become a key battleground for Slots games. According to Sensor Tower data, in Q1 2021, Slots games occupied a significant position in the US App Store's revenue rankings for gambling mobile games; among the top 50 best-s
After the New York City Council approved a crucial rezoning proposal on Wednesday, Bally’s Corp.'s plan to build a casino in the Bronx was able to move forward, providing a significant boost in its bid for a downstate casino license in New York. The proposal narrowly passed in committee earlier and
Maine legislators will reconsider a bill authorizing online casinos at the upcoming special legislative session, despite the proposal being previously shelved.The bill, known as LD 1164, was introduced by Representative Ambureen Rana and was originally scheduled for review in April, but was temporar
