Colorado Sports Betting Bill Advances Amid Tight Timeline
Colorado lawmakers are moving closer to enacting new regulations for the state’s legal sports betting industry as Senate Bill 26-131 continues advancing through the legislature. The measure, which focuses on consumer protections and responsible gambling safeguards, has already cleared key votes in both chambers and is now awaiting consideration in the House before the legislative […]
Steuben County Moves Casino Question to Voters
Steuben County officials have approved a measure that will allow voters to decide this fall whether casino gambling should be permitted in the county, a move tied to Indiana’s newly created inland casino licensing process. The Steuben County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to place a binding referendum on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. […]
U.S. online casinos generate over $6B annually – analyzing the current state of the sector
One of the great success stories of the late 20th and early 21st century has been the rise and rise of online gambling. From a relatively slow start, this is now a sector that is reputed to be worth around $90 billion a year and is projected to rise to be worth over $245 billion […]
FBI Raids Office of Pro-Casino Virginia Senator
Federal agents have raided a Portsmouth office tied to Virginia Senator L. Louise Lucas, stirring political tensions across the state. The FBI executed a search warrant at Lucas’ political headquarters and the home of her disability services business. According to a report by The Associated Press, agents carried away boxes and sealed bags while unmarked […]
New Jersey Proposes Temporary Surcharge on World Cup Betting Revenue
As New Jersey prepares to host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the highly anticipated final at MetLife Stadium, state lawmakers are looking to generate additional funds to cover the significant costs tied to the event. On May 1, 2026, Democratic Representative Michael Venezia introduced Assembly Bill 4838, which seeks to impose a temporary 10% […]
Warren Buffett Sounds Alarm over Prediction Market Boom
At the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett sounded a warning about a fast-growing corner of the financial world. He was highly critical of prediction markets, platforms where users trade on the outcomes of real-world events. According to Buffet, such platforms blur the line between investing and gambling, threatening to undermine […]
Las Vegas Is Losing Tourists Over Cannabis Regulations, Study Says
According to researchers, who presented at the University of Nevada’s Las Vegas Cannabis Policy Institute and International Gaming Institute’s 3rd Annual Gaming & Cannabis Policy Discussion, Las Vegas may be losing tourists because they cannot obtain cannabis in casinos. Regulations Restrict Las Vegas Tourist Numbers, Study Says Although recreational marijuana is legal in Nevada, its […]
Missouri Casino Tax Bill Targets New Revenue
Missouri lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that would raise taxes and fees on casinos and sports betting operators as the state considers ways to reduce its reliance on income tax revenue. House Bill 3533, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Knight, R-Lebanon, would affect Missouri’s 13 casinos and licensed sports betting platforms. The bill targets a fee […]
Why Online Gambling Isn’t Legal Everywhere in the U.S.
Editorial Staff | Posted on April 29, 2026 | If you’ve ever tried to place a bet online or play a few hands of digital poker, you’ve probably run into something odd. Your actual physical location matters. A person in New Jersey can open an app and legally play blackjack from the couch. A friend […]
New York City Casino Launched by Resorts World
Resorts World New York City officially opened its live table games casino floor in Queens on Tuesday, marking the debut of the first full scale New York City Casino. This milestone comes more than a decade after state voters first approved the expansion of gambling. The facility is located in South Ozone Park next to […]