Washington lawmakers just took a big step toward letting fans wager on local college teams legally—without turning student-athletes into prop-bet targets. The vote: SB 6137 moves to the House The Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 6137 on February 11, 2026, in a 41–8 vote, sending the proposal to the House for its next round […]
New Zealand’s Online Casino Licenses Draw Early Heavyweights
With regulation nearing the home straight, major betting and casino groups are already lining up to grab a slice of New Zealand’s soon-to-be legal online casino market. Rules First, Then the Scramble New Zealand’s online casino framework is expected to be locked in around mid-2026, and the government is preparing to auction up to 15 […]
Kambi signs long-term turnkey sportsbook deal with SuomiVeto for Finland launch
Kambi Group has signed a long-term agreement to provide its turnkey sportsbook to SuomiVeto in Finland’s new regulated iGaming market. SuomiVeto is led by the founders of BetCity, which previously partnered with Kambi ahead of the launch of the Netherlands’ regulated market in 2021. Kambi’s end-to-end sportsbook will power SuomiVeto’s launch next year with a […]
Le Fisherman Slot Reels Smokey Back for a Bonus-Heavy Fishing Trip
Hacksaw Gaming sends its grumpy raccoon mascot out onto the ice, delivering another Golden Squares-driven slot with layered bonuses and plenty of fishy chaos. After hopping through cities, deserts, and myth-heavy backdrops, Smokey Le Bandit finally slows things down and drops a line in Le Fisherman, the latest online slot from Hacksaw Gaming. The setting […]
Novomatic’s Ainsworth Takeover Collapses After Shareholder Pushback
Novomatic’s bid to take full control of Ainsworth Game Technology has officially fallen apart, leaving the slot maker independent and shareholders weighing what comes next. Deal Officially Scrapped After Deadline Passes Ainsworth Game Technology has terminated its transaction implementation deed with Novomatic AG after the Austrian giant failed to reach the 75% ownership threshold required […]
Evolution-Black Cube Showdown Inches Toward Trial as Judge Splits the Difference
A New Jersey court has handed both sides partial wins, keeping the high-profile legal fight alive and pushing the case deeper into discovery. Judge Orders Document Dump in Expanding Discovery Fight Evolution and Black Cube are still on a collision course in New Jersey, and the latest court rulings suggest neither side is close to […]
Illinois Lawmakers Move to Scrap Per-Bet Sports Wager Tax
A new bill in Springfield could roll back Illinois’ controversial per-wager fee and reshape how much online bettors really pay to place a bet. HB 5143 Targets the “Volume Tax” Illinois’ brief experiment with taxing every online wager may be nearing its end. State Rep. Daniel Didech has filed House Bill 5143, aiming to repeal […]
Blueprint Gaming Lands Game of Thrones Slot Deal with Warner Bros. Discovery
Blueprint Gaming is heading to Westeros after sealing a licensing agreement to develop online slots based on Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. A Trip to Westeros Hits Slots in March UK studio Blueprint Gaming has secured the rights to create a run of online slot titles inspired by Game of Thrones and […]
States Reopen Online Casino Talks as iGaming Momentum Builds in 2026
Several U.S. legislatures are dusting off online casino bills this year, weighing fresh tax revenue against familiar concerns as pressure mounts to regulate digital gambling already thriving elsewhere. More states eye a slice of online casino revenue Early 2026 has brought renewed movement around online casino legislation, with lawmakers in multiple states reopening debates over […]
Svenska Spel Powers Through 2025, Eyes Bigger Dividend After Digital-First Year
Even with the lights going out at its last physical casino, Sweden’s state-owned operator closed 2025 with rising profits, steady online growth, and plans to reward shareholders. Digital momentum keeps revenues climbing Svenska Spel finished the 2025 financial year with net gaming revenue of SEK7.69bn (€848m), up 2% year-on-year. Operating profit jumped 10% to SEK2.54bn, […]
