News by Marija D

Prediction market platform Kalshi made waves this week after revealing a planned partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI—only to quickly walk the announcement back, casting uncertainty over whether a formal agreement exists. On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that xAI would collaborate with Kalshi to provide artificial intelligence-powered insights for s making predictions on real-world events ... Read more

A newly proposed bill in Ohio could bring legal online slot and card games to residents’ smartphones, but only through the state’s current casino and racino operators. Unveiled by House Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart (R), House Bill 298 (HB 298) represents the next step in the state’s gradual expansion of gambling access—from physical casinos to ... Read more

A new wave of data-driven insights is changing how online casino operators measure performance in the increasingly competitive U.S. iGaming market. PlayAIO, a London-based AI and analytics firm, is leading the charge with its RankIQ Engine, a tool designed to analyze game visibility across all regulated online casino markets in the country. According to recent ... Read more

A major development in the sweepstakes casino space has seen VGW , the operator behind popular platforms like Chumba Casino, Luckyland Casino, and Global Poker, forces with several other industry players to launch a new advocacy organization. Known as the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), this coalition aims to provide a collective voice for ... Read more

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) revealed that the state’s total gaming revenue reached $558.7 million in April 2025, marking a 10.7% increase compared to April 2024. This robust growth came after a small dip in February and a moderate 3.6% rebound in March, indicating a positive upward trend for the local gaming industry. The ... Read more

Caesars Entertainment has officially launched its first in-person sportsbook operation in Oregon, forming a strategic alliance with the Coquille Indian Tribe to mark its entry into the state’s land-based sports betting market. The debut coincided with a major milestone for the tribe’s flagship property, Ko-Kwel Casino Resort | Coos Bay—formerly The Mill Casino—which celebrated its ... Read more

Games Global has launched Gold Blitz Ultimate™, the third title in its successful Gold Blitz™ series, marking a significant milestone in its partnership with BetMGM. This newest installment is now available exclusively to BetMGM players in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey for a limited time. Building on the momentum of the first two franchise titles—Gold ... Read more

Japanese gaming and entertainment conglomerate Sega Sammy Holdings is in the final stages of acquiring GAN Limited, a U.S.-listed gaming technology provider. The transaction, expected to conclude on or about May 27, 2025, follows the anticipated fulfillment of the remaining regulatory approvals required to close the deal. The acquisition, facilitated through Sega Sammy Holdings’ subsidiary ... Read more

The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) recently revealed it has received a significant grant of $200,000 from the Caesars Foundation. This funding is intended to a wide range of innovative research projects and educational programs aimed at reducing gambling-related harm and promoting responsible play on a global scale. The partnership highlights Caesars’ ongoing ... Read more

Minnesota is once again approaching a critical legislative deadline without finalizing a framework to legalize sports betting. As the 2025 legislative session nears its scheduled conclusion on May 19, lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement that would allow regulated sports wagering in the state, leaving Minnesota as one of the few states without such ... Read more

Underdog Fantasy has made a notable return to New York by relaunching its draft-style daily fantasy sports (DFS) games after stepping away for two months. On May 15, the company announced that draft contests were once again available in the Empire State, operating under the conditions of its temporary DFS license issued by the New ... Read more

Light & Wonder has officially completed the acquisition of Grover Gaming’s charitable gaming assets in a transaction valued at $850 million in cash. The deal also includes a potential earn-out of up to $200 million over four years, contingent on Grover’s financial performance. This move highlights Light & Wonder’s ongoing commitment to expanding its footprint ... Read more

Colorado is preparing to overhaul how it taxes sports betting revenue by phasing out promotional deductions for free bets. A new law signed by Governor Jared Polis will gradually reduce—and eventually eliminate—these deductions, reshaping the way sportsbooks calculate their taxable proceeds. Sports betting operators in Colorado will soon face a major tax policy shift. A ... Read more

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken enforcement action against four offshore gambling operators that were unlawfully offering services to residents of the state. Cease-and-desist orders were issued to You Wager, Bet Pop Casino, Wager 7, and Discount Wager, all of which were found to be in violation of multiple Michigan laws governing online ... Read more

Missouri’s long-awaited sports betting market now has an official start date: December 1, 2025. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed that legal wagering will not commence until that time, citing regulatory procedures as the primary reason for the delayed rollout. The state had initially hoped for an earlier debut, potentially in late summer. However, MGC ... Read more