The gambling industry in the United States is highly developed. Cities like Las Vegas are famous for their large casinos, offering a wide variety of gambling options. Additionally, lotteries are also popular nationwide with a variety of types available. Furthermore, some regions also allow legal spo
Last week, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' procedural ruling involving the prediction market platform Kalshi and Nevada regulatory authorities became the focus of industry-wide attention. If the court rejects Kalshi's request for an emergency stay, Nevada may quickly initiate enforcement ac
Virginia's efforts to legalize online casinos took a dramatic turn this week — both the Senate and House bills were initially rejected in the first vote, but passed narrowly a few hours later in a re-vote. In plain terms, the lawmakers first gave a warning shot, then changed their minds and let it p
The New York State Gaming Commission recently released the sports betting data for January 2026. The total betting amount was $2.44 billion, a slight decrease of 1.5% from January 2025, but an increase of 2.6% from December last year. In simple terms, it's a bit less than the same period last year,
This week, multiple states in the US have been active in gambling legislation, showing a dual strategy of "opening new opportunities while blocking old loopholes." Maryland, Alabama, Virginia, and South Dakota are actively promoting the expansion of the gambling market, aiming to capture new tax sou
North Carolina's sports betting market started 2026 with robust results. According to the latest data from the State Lottery Commission, the total betting amount in January reached $686.9 million, a year-on-year increase of 6.2% and a month-on-month increase of 3.2%. The gross gaming revenue (GGR)
Indiana House of Representatives passed the much-anticipated casino license relocation bill (HB 1038) last week by a vote of 67 to 30, allowing Allen, Steuben, DeKalb, and Wayne counties to compete for a gaming license moving from "Sunrise Town." However, the capital Indianapolis, explicitly listed
A jury in the federal court of Los Angeles, California, recently ruled that former Major League Baseball star outfielder Yasiel Puig is guilty of two felonies—one for obstructing justice and one for perjury. The 35-year-old Cuban player, once a star with the Dodgers, now faces up to 15 years in fede
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has dropped a policy "depth charge" in the newly announced $17.7 billion budget, targeting large sports betting operators with monthly betting volumes over $75 million, planning to hike the tax rate from the current 10% to 45%. This means that any platform exceeding this
Massachusetts has gained another victory in regulating prediction markets. Last week, a state supreme court judge denied the emergency stay request by the platform Kalshi, meaning the company must start blocking users from the state next month as originally planned. Essentially, the crux of the laws
Recently, gambling regulations in multiple states in the USA have been quite active, with the regulatory body in Illinois issuing cease and desist letters to over 60 unlicensed online casinos and sweepstakes casinos. Simply put, these unlicensed platforms not only lack regulation but could also leav
Entering 2026, the legalization issue of online casinos (iGaming) in the United States has once again become a focal point in several state legislatures. Currently, only seven states have a legal online casino market, with Maine expected to become the eighth soon. Faced with the impressive fiscal re
The annual industry event—the 27th AGEM & AGA Golf Classic is about to commence. Presented by JCM Global, it is scheduled for May 6th at the South Shore Country Club in Henderson, Nevada, USA. This is no ordinary golf tournament; its core mission is to raise research funds for the International Cent
Located next to the BC Stadium in Vancouver, the Parq Casino is submitting a significant expansion application to the city government. The casino operator, in collaboration with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, plans to significantly increase its number of slot machines from the current 600
Facing the growing scrutiny of insider trading in prediction markets, the US federally regulated prediction market platform Kalshi announced a significant expansion of its monitoring and enforcement framework. This series of measures aims to strengthen market integrity, protect users, and consolidat
After years of regulatory maneuvering and business adjustments, fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has officially re-entered the New York market. The key to this return was obtaining an interactive fantasy sports license issued by the New York State Gaming Commission and completely changing the ope
Virginia, USA, has taken a significant step towards the legalization of online casinos (iGaming). The House Bill HB 161 and Senate Bill SB 118 have recently passed in key committees by narrow margins, paving the way for regulating the state's $12 billion unregulated online casino market. The proposa
