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US Commercial Gaming Revenue Rises 4.6% as Casinos Outpace Sports Betting

July 17, 2026July 26, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

US commercial gaming revenue rose 4.6% in May 2026 as slots and table games grew, while sports betting revenue fell amid prediction-market pressure.

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Coushatta Casino Seeks Up to $44 Million After Legacy Tower Investment

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

Coushatta Casino Resort reportedly needs $40 million to $44 million after its $150 million Legacy Tower project raised short-term liquidity concerns.

Indian Gaming Association leaders near the US Capitol discussing a federal ban on sports prediction market contracts

Indian Gaming Association Seeks Federal Ban on Sports Prediction Market Contracts

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

Indian Gaming Association urges Congress to block sports prediction market contracts, citing tribal sovereignty, compacts and gambling rules.

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Pennsylvania Considers Credit Card Ban and Mandatory Limits for Online Casino Players

July 16, 2026August 1, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a credit card ban, mandatory player limits and stricter online casino advertising rules after a new state report.

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Tasmanian Regulator Warns New Poker Machine Reforms Could Increase Gambling Harm

July 15, 2026August 1, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

Tasmania’s gaming regulator warns that new pokies reforms, including venue ATMs and TITO tickets, could increase gambling harm and AML risks.

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Alberta Launches Regulated iGaming Market With 22 Registered Sites

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

Alberta launched a regulated online casino and sports betting market on July 13, 2026, with 22 registered sites, AGLC oversight and new player-protection rules.

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UK Prepares Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Operators Sponsoring Sports Teams

July 13, 2026August 1, 2026Mladen DjordjevicLeave a Comment

The UK is preparing to ban unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring sports clubs, potentially affecting offshore casinos, crypto brands and Premier League deals.

California Tribes Target 2028 Online Sports Betting Vote

July 12, 2026July 28, 2026Mladen DjordjevicLeave a Comment

California tribes are preparing for a possible 2028 online sports betting ballot measure as prediction markets raise new legal and tribal gaming concerns.

Venetian Agrees to $7.2 Million AML Fine Over Mathew Bowyer Dealings

July 10, 2026July 28, 2026Mladen DjordjevicLeave a Comment

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has agreed to a $7.2 million Nevada penalty over AML failures connected to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer.

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Ohio May Ban Credit Cards for Sports Betting

July 9, 2026July 28, 2026Mladen DjordjevicLeave a Comment

Ohio regulators propose banning credit card deposits for sports betting accounts, signaling a wider U.S. shift toward safer gambling payments.