Sweden has handed Spelinspektionen to a consumer-focused legal veteran, a move that points to tougher attention on advertising, safety, and how well the market actually protects everyday players. A New Face at the Top The Swedish government has appointed Peter Knutsson as director general of Spelinspektionen, the country’s gambling regulator, for a six-year term beginning […]
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Senators Move to Shut Down Sports Prediction Markets
A new bipartisan bill could redraw the line between federally regulated prediction markets and state-controlled sports betting, with real consequences for operators and players alike. Congress Takes Aim at Sports Event Contracts A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators is preparing legislation to stop prediction market platforms from offering contracts tied to sports and certain casino-style […]
bet365 Leaves AGA as Prediction Markets Split Deepens
Bet365’s exit adds one more crack to a trade group that now looks far more aligned with retail casinos, tribal gaming, and state control than with digital operators chasing new betting-style products. Another Big Sportsbook Walks Away bet365 has become the latest major gambling brand to leave the American Gaming Association, following DraftKings, FanDuel, and […]
Thailand Casino Legalization Put on Ice as PM Anutin Rejected Gaming Push
Thailand’s latest political reset has dealt another blow to hopes for legal casinos, leaving the country’s long-discussed resort gaming plan stuck in limbo. Anutin’s return shuts the door again Thailand’s casino sector is back on pause after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul returned to power with no appetite for legal gambling expansion. Anutin, leader of the […]
Kentucky Bets on Bigger Changes as Two Gambling Bills Head for the Senate
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
