BetMGM Lowers 2026 Outlook After Tough Start to Year
BetMGM has revised its financial expectations for 2026 after a first quarter shaped by strong bettor performance and intensifying competition in the U.S. online gambling market. The operator, jointly owned by Entain and MGM Resorts, reported modest growth in early 2026 but acknowledged pressures affecting its sports betting segment. The company now projects annual revenue […]
US Sports Betting Use Rises as Concerns Also Grow
Online sports betting continues to expand across the United States, with new survey data showing a growing share of Americans participating even as concerns about its broader effects intensify. A study conducted by the Siena Research Institute in partnership with St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication found that 27% of Americans now hold an […]
STILL SPINNING AT 30
Editorial Staff | Posted on April 14, 2026 | IGT Celebrates 30th anniversary of Wheel of Fortune Slots By Frank Legato In the 130-plus years since the invention of the slot machine, there have been a few transformative events—developments that changed the slot experience forever. From electro-mechanical slots to microprocessor-based “virtual reel” slots to credit […]
Social Media Post by Trump Promotes Unlicensed Gambling Site
A social media post by Donald Trump this week has drawn the attention of regulators, gaming executives, and sports fans. The post, shared on Truth Social, featured an AI-generated image of Trump alongside Dana White on the White House lawn in front of a fighting arena. However, the image also prominently featured the logo of […]
Kick Hits 100 Million Users, Although Its Co-Founder Admits Major Problems
Not quite jumping for joy Reaching 100 million users is the kind of milestone that most tech startups would celebrate loudly. However, Kick’s co-founder Bijan Tehrani used it as an opportunity to be honest about how badly things have gone wrong in certain areas and the work being done behind the scenes to make significant […]
ASA Bans Gecko Play Ad Over Gambling Joke Concerns
The UK’s advertising regulator has ruled against a social media promotion by Skill On Net, determining that a humorous gambling-themed advert breached established standards and risked encouraging harmful behavior. The decision followed complaints about a paid Instagram video promoting the company’s Gecko Play brand. The advert, which appeared in early February 2026, featured a stand-up […]
Genius Sports Adds Marketing Heavyweight Tony Marlow as CMO
Genius Sports Limited, a global leader in real-time sports data, enhanced its C-suite with the addition of the experienced Tony Marlow as its new chief marketing officer. According to the company leaders, the appointee will allow the business to realize its vision and continue its growth. Genius Sports Continues Its Investment in Strong Leadership According […]
Ohio Proposes Stricter Sports Betting Regulations to Combat Addiction
As Ohio’s sports betting industry continues to expand, a new set of legislative proposals is generating significant debate. The Save Ohio Sports Act, introduced by a group of Republican lawmakers, aims to significantly limit the scope of legal sports betting in the state. The proposed legislation is primarily focused on curbing gambling addiction and reducing the risks […]
Ex-Leo Vegas Execs Launch Spain’s First Live Casino Games in Ten Years
New reign in Spain Avanti Studios, a live casino B2B supplier launched in January by ex-Leo Vegas executives Gustaf Hagman and Jonas Delin, has made a major market entry into Spain. new live casino games for the first time in ten years Avanti’s rollout brings Spanish players new live casino games for the first time […]
Social Betting Startup Eyes UK Gambling License
A new challenger is preparing to test whether UK bettors are willing to engage with a different kind of product. London-based start-up The Game Tribe, founded by a group of former BDO employees, is exploring an innovative system that leans less on odds and more on shared play. According to a recent report by news […]