Michigan latest state to smash online betting handle record in October

Gross revenue across online casino and sportsbooks climbed 6.3% month-over-month to $134.0m, according to new Michigan Gaming Control Board figures. This comprised $109.7m from tribal and commercial...

Japan to jumpstart IR licence bidding, with Hard Rock among the likely suitors

Hard Rock International has long hoped to win an integrated resort (IR) licence in Japan. Its chance is coming. On Wednesday, the Japan Tourism Agency confirmed it...

Swedish regulator issues injunction against Goodwincasino

The regulator began an investigation Nero’s Goodwincasino brand over suspicions it was taking bets from Swedish players without a licence.  This revealed that Goodwincasino was offering its...

UK broadcaster ITV to launch online casino offering

UK commercial broadcaster ITV has announced plans to expand into the gaming market with the launch of a new online casino and bingo offering. ITV will partner...

Court ruling puts a halt to Seminole sports betting in Florida

This effectively brings to a halt sports betting in the state, which launched on 1 November under the exclusive rights set out in the compact.  Agreed in...

How Light & Wonder sets the bar with gaming innovation

Kennedy Ntire, gaming manager at the Grand Palm Casino, has worked in gaming for over 15 years so has a strong understanding of what makes players...

Sports betting and online casino drive growth at OPAP in Q3

Revenue for the three months to 30 September amounted to €470.2m (£395.0m/$528.8m), up 20.3% from €391.0m in the third quarter of 2020. Lottery remained the main source...

Online casino continues to drive Spain gambling surge

The online gambling market in Spain continued its huge upswing in 2025 with casino and betting takings and marketing expenditure surging. In results for the three months...

DraftKings’ NH sportsbook enjoys record-breaking October

Players staked $98.2m (£73.7m/€87.5m) on sports during the month, surpassing the previous record of $68.1m, set in the month prior. This represented a 108.5% year-on-year increase, from...

Chicago sports betting tax takes effect as Illinois operators sue

The new year has ushered in a new level in the fight between the city of Chicago and Illinois sports betting operators. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson did...

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