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Pragmatic Play Exits US Sweepstakes Casinos: What It Means for Players and Developers

Discover the impact of Pragmatic Play leaving the U.S. social casino market and how players and developers are affected.

Posted on: September 8, 2025 | | Vanessa Philimore

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Big Lagoon Rancheria Joins Fight Against California Sweepstakes Casino Ban

California’s anti-sweepstakes bill sparks tribal rift. With a key vote ahead, critics say AB 831 threatens sovereignty and igaming growth.

Posted on: August 28, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

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NJ Sweeps Ban Tests the Industry’s Future: Ban, Shift or License?

Will sweepstakes casinos vanish, adapt, or go legit? A look at what New Jersey’s ban means for the future of U.S. sweeps gambling.

Posted on: August 26, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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Missouri Sports Betting Landscape Takes Shape With New Partnerships, Licensing Decisions

Missouri sports betting apps launch in December as DraftKings, Circa, FanDuel and Fanatics race to capture the market.

Posted on: August 25, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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Las Vegas and Atlantic City Hit by Economic Cooldown, Online Casinos Show Resilience

Visitor numbers drop in Vegas and Atlantic City as recession fears grow — while online casinos and sports betting drive fresh momentum.

Posted on: August 21, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

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Virginia Online Casinos Stuck in Limbo: Could 2026 Be the Breakthrough?

The future of online casinos in Virginia is uncertain. Here’s how the 2026 legislative session could shape the state’s gaming landscape.

Posted on: August 21, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

Tilman Fertitta Increases Wynn Resorts Holding Following Stock Price Dip

Landry's CEO Tilman Fertitta bought 400,000 more shares in Wynn Resorts to further cement his status as the largest single shareholder

Posted on: April 14, 2025 | | Derek Helling

Bally’s Could Expand Local Investment Possibilities To Make New York Casino Bid More Appealing

Bally's Corp. Chairman Soo Kim has suggested that Bronx residents might be able to buy shares in the company's potential New York casino

Posted on: March 18, 2025 | | Derek Helling

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Trump Policies Present Potential Challenges For US Gambling Licensees

New policies that the Trump Administration could implement would have many consequences for the gambling industry in the United States

Posted on: February 18, 2025 | | Derek Helling

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Does Sports Betting Lead to Casino Gaming? Not as Much as US Operators Would Like

Data from gambling vendor Optimove suggest that sports bettors in the US stick to that form of gaming more than players in other nations

Posted on: January 24, 2025 | | Derek Helling

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Pragmatic Play Exits US Sweepstakes Casinos: What It Means for Players and Developers

Big Lagoon Rancheria Joins Fight Against California Sweepstakes Casino Ban

NJ Sweeps Ban Tests the Industry’s Future: Ban, Shift or License?

Missouri Sports Betting Landscape Takes Shape With New Partnerships, Licensing Decisions

Las Vegas and Atlantic City Hit by Economic Cooldown, Online Casinos Show Resilience

Virginia Online Casinos Stuck in Limbo: Could 2026 Be the Breakthrough?

Tilman Fertitta Increases Wynn Resorts Holding Following Stock Price Dip

Bally’s Could Expand Local Investment Possibilities To Make New York Casino Bid More Appealing

Trump Policies Present Potential Challenges For US Gambling Licensees

Does Sports Betting Lead to Casino Gaming? Not as Much as US Operators Would Like

Iowa Regulators Push Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Wagering Sites Operating in the State

Indiana Moves to Create iLottery and Legalize Online Casinos in 2026

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