Kentucky lawmakers are not tiptoeing around gambling anymore, and the next round of changes could hit bettors, sportsbooks, fantasy operators, and racetracks all at once. House Sends Two Gambling Bills Into the Late-Session Scramble The Kentucky House has approved House Bill 904 and House Bill 604, with both clearing the chamber by 79-15 votes and […]
Virginia Online Casino Push Stalls as Lawmakers Fail to Bridge Bill Gap
Virginia’s online casino effort is off the table for 2026 after lawmakers ran out of road in conference, even as several other gambling measures kept moving. Conference Talks Run Aground Virginia lawmakers failed to bring House Bill 161 and Senate Bill 118 into line before the General Assembly session closed, ending this year’s attempt to […]
Soft2Bet Sets Sights on Alberta as Canada’s Next iGaming Prize
Soft2Bet is lining up for Alberta’s regulated online gaming launch, hoping to bring its ToonieBet playbook west if the province opens the door. Alberta Is Becoming the Table Everyone Wants a Seat At Soft2Bet has confirmed it is looking at Alberta as its next Canadian growth market, with plans to enter once the province’s regulated […]
Skillonnet Expands Playtech Rollout Across Portugal, Brazil, and More
The latest phase of the pair’s long-running tie-up puts Playtech casino games live in new regulated markets, while PlayOJO Bingo adds Playtech’s bingo product to the mix. New Markets, Same Familiar Partnership SkillOnNet has widened its partnership with Playtech with a fresh multi-market launch covering both casino and bingo. Playtech’s online casino content is now […]
Relax Gaming and CasinoGrounds Go Back to the Jungle with Beast Gains
Relax Gaming and CasinoGrounds have rolled out Beast Gains, a high-volatility slot built around cascading wins, selectable free spins, and a feature set designed to keep players busy from the first spin to the last. Sixth Team-Up Brings Another Feature-Heavy Release Relax Gaming has launched Beast Gains, the latest slot made with CasinoGrounds and the […]
Maryland Gives Online Casino Legalization Another Look
A fresh iGaming bill has reopened the fight in Maryland, with lawmakers split over new tax revenue, casino jobs, and gambling harm. Budget Pressure Drives New Push Maryland lawmakers are back to debating online casinos, and the timing is no accident. Ron Watson’s Senate Bill 885 would legalize online casino games and online bingo under […]
Bet365 Doubles Down with Inspired Extension and a Loud New North America Pitch
bet365 is tightening up the product on one side and turning up the volume on the brand on the other, as it lines up fresh virtual football content with a new ad push built around UFC and March Madness. Virtual Soccer Gets a World Cup-Era Refresh Inspired Entertainment has signed a new multi-year extension with […]
Hacksaw Gaming Launches Eternal Duel Slot With Zeus and Hades at the Center of a Volatile New Clash
Hacksaw Gaming’s latest release, Eternal Duel, throws Zeus and Hades into a dramatic slot showdown packed with DuelReels, stacked free-spin upgrades, and the kind of volatility that will either thrill bonus hunters or rough up their bankrolls. A Myth-Fueled Slot With Plenty of Bite Hacksaw Gaming has unveiled Eternal Duel, a new online slot built […]
Macau Gaming Taxes Jump in 2025 as Revenue Recovery Keeps Rolling
Macau’s casino rebound kept feeding the public purse in 2025, with gaming taxes rising sharply and early 2026 figures pointing to another strong year. Casino Taxes Still Do the Heavy Lifting Macau collected MOP94.86 billion in gaming tax revenue in fiscal 2025, up 7.63 percent year-on-year, as gross gaming revenue climbed to MOP247.4 billion, a […]
Patrick’s Treasure Pots Arrives as St Patrick’s Day Slot Push Heats Up
Holiday tie-ins are a familiar play in online casino lobbies, with operators and studios leaning on seasonal themes to spark attention around fresh releases, and St Patrick’s Day is once again doing that job with ELA Games’ new slot, Patrick’s Treasure Pots. Seasonal slots are back in the spotlight Casinos love a calendar event they […]
