A Michigan gambler is suing DraftKings, claiming the sportsbook let him—and potentially thousands of others—blow past mandatory cooling-off periods meant to curb compulsive betting. Seven States, One Big Legal Headache Filed in late December in Michigan federal court, the lawsuit by Michael Koester alleges DraftKings ignored responsible gambling laws in Michigan, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, […]
New York’s ORACLE Act Targets Sports Contracts on Prediction Markets
A proposed New York law could force platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to rethink how they operate in the state. Crackdown on Sports Contracts in the Cards New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would put strict limits on prediction market platforms, particularly those offering sports-related contracts. The ORACLE Act (Assembly Bill A09251), introduced […]
Hacksaw’s Smoking Dragon Slot Delivers Chill Vibes, Big Multipliers
In a genre packed with fire-breathing beasts and cinematic explosions, Smoking Dragon takes a puff, leans back, and does things differently. Above the Clouds, Beneath the Fire Smoking Dragon, the latest release from Hacksaw Gaming, is a relaxed yet feature-packed slot set in a serene sky realm, where a laid-back dragon keeps watch over the […]
Swintt Strikes Big in Germany with Entain Deal
Swintt’s local-first slots are now live across major German-facing Entain brands, including bwin, as part of a fresh integration that boosts both visibility and content choice in the regulated market. 25 SwinttPremium Slots Go Live on Entain Platforms Swintt has officially rolled out more than 25 of its SwinttPremium titles across Entain-owned sites targeting German […]
UK Public Pushes Back on Gambling Ads as Pressure Mounts for Reform
New polling reveals widespread frustration with gambling marketing, particularly its reach into kids’ spaces and everyday media. Poll Shows Brits Want the Volume Turned Down Gambling may be legal in the UK, but public tolerance for how it’s marketed is running thin. A new poll by think tank More in Common, commissioned by anti-gambling ad […]
Maine Faces Make-or-Break Moment on Online Casino Bill as Governor’s Decision Looms
A standoff over digital gambling is taking shape in Augusta, with lawmakers returning to face two proposals that could reshape where and how Mainers gamble online. Tribal iGaming Bill Triggers Regulatory Pushback At the heart of the debate is LD 1164, a bill that would legalize online casino gaming—but only for the four tribes of […]
Kazakhstan Eyes Casino Expansion to Fire Up Tourism Economy
A new law could bring glitzy casino resorts to more corners of Kazakhstan, as the government leans into gambling as a driver of tourism and jobs. Casino Map Set to Grow Beyond Borovoye and Kapchagay Kazakhstan is getting ready to roll the dice on expanding its regulated gambling zones, following the late-December approval of new […]
Pascal Gaming Unveils Bold New Look Without Changing Its Game
The iGaming provider kicks off 2026 with a refreshed brand identity that sharpens its storytelling focus without veering off course. A Visual Refresh, Not a Strategic Rethink Pascal Gaming has given itself a facelift for the new year, rolling out a redesigned logo, brandmark, and updated color scheme. The new look brings sleeker visuals, cleaner […]
Turkey Gets Serious About Illegal Gambling: Banks, Media, and Fintech Now in the Crosshairs
A government-led push is putting the heat on unlicensed gambling—with banks now warning customers, and new laws giving prosecutors sharper teeth. Bank Alerts Are Just the Beginning Turkey’s Justice Ministry isn’t pulling punches in its latest offensive against illegal gambling. Banks across the country—including heavyweights like Ziraat Bankası, Türkiye İş, and Garanti BBVA—are now directly […]
Kambi Scores Big in Mexico with Pickwin Sportsbook Deal
Kambi Group has locked in a new multi-year partnership with Pickwin, one of Mexico’s fastest-growing online sportsbooks, marking a fresh power play in the region’s booming betting scene. Pickwin Swaps Out Its Old Tech for Kambi’s Full-Service Platform With this deal, Pickwin ditches its previous third-party sportsbook setup and moves to Kambi’s full Turnkey Sportsbook […]
