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Brazil's National Congress building in Brasília where lawmakers introduced bills to ban casino games from the regulated betting market

Brazil’s Congress Moves to Ban Casino Games From the Betting Market It Built Two Years Ago

Brazil's Workers' Party has introduced two bills to ban casino games or repeal the Bets Law outright, backed by President Lula ahead of October elections. The legislative shift threatens R$20 billion in

August 29, 2026

Business·News

Kalshi prediction markets app displayed on a smartphone screen showing US event contracts

Nine States and FlightAware Sue Kalshi in Escalating US Prediction Markets Battle

Nine states are taking Kalshi to court over illegal gambling claims while FlightAware filed suit over alleged misuse of flight data. The CFTC has defended Kalshi but no federal appeals court has

August 25, 2026

Business·Government and Politics·News

Golden Nugget Atlantic City casino resort interior showing gaming floor upgrades

Atlantic City Casino Revenue July 2026: Internet Gaming Record Fuels Second-Best Month in a Decade

Atlantic City's nine casino hotels generated $678.1 million in total gaming revenue in July 2026, second-highest in a decade, as internet gambling hit a new all-time record of $276.9 million and sports

August 18, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Mobile Casino Revenue Overtook Desktop at Most Operators Five Years Ago. The Consequences Are Still Playing Out.

The transition of online casino revenue from desktop-first to mobile-first happened at most major operators between 2019 and 2021. Mobile share now stands at roughly 70 percent of casino gross gaming yield

August 18, 2026

Features

South African Sports Betting Is Changing Fast in July 2026

July has been a significant month for South African sports betting. South Africa holds Africa’s largest regulated gambling market, and the moves its regulator made this month have implications that extend well

August 13, 2026

Features

Powerball Jackpot Hits $748 Million for Monday Drawing After Another Weekend Shutout

The Powerball jackpot grew to $748 million for Monday's drawing after Saturday's tickets produced no winner. The cash option of $325.1 million shrinks to roughly $204 million after federal taxes at the

August 3, 2026

Business·News

New York City skyline at night with One World Trade Center, site of the Kalshi illegal gambling lawsuit

New York Sues Kalshi for $36 Billion, Calls It an Illegal Gambling Platform

New York AG Letitia James and Governor Hochul sued Kalshi Thursday, demanding $36 billion and calling the CFTC-licensed platform an illegal gambling operation. The CFTC responded with an emergency restraining order to

July 31, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa interior gaming floor with summer promotional signage in Ontario Canada

Hard Rock Bet Goes Live in Ontario in Seminole Tribe’s First Move Beyond US Markets

Hard Rock Bet went live in Ontario on July 22, the first time the Seminole Tribe of Florida has operated gaming outside the US. The platform enters as Ontario's 48th licensed iGaming

July 31, 2026

Business·News

MGM Resorts Posts Record $4.45 Billion Quarter, but Table Games Luck Did the Lifting

MGM Resorts International reported record quarterly revenue of $4.45 billion in Q2 2026, beating analyst estimates, but adjusted EBITDA fell year-over-year as the Las Vegas Strip's unusually favorable table games win rate

July 30, 2026

Business·News

2026 World Series of Poker Main Event final table Las Vegas

Jumalon Dominates Chips as WSOP Main Event Final Table Nears August 3 ESPN Broadcast

Lucas Jumalon, 22, enters the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table on August 3 holding 35% of all chips in play — the statistical favorite for a $10 million prize. The field

July 30, 2026

Business·News

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Brazil’s Congress Moves to Ban Casino Games From the Betting Market It Built Two Years Ago

Nine States and FlightAware Sue Kalshi in Escalating US Prediction Markets Battle

Atlantic City Casino Revenue July 2026: Internet Gaming Record Fuels Second-Best Month in a Decade

Mobile Casino Revenue Overtook Desktop at Most Operators Five Years Ago. The Consequences Are Still Playing Out.

South African Sports Betting Is Changing Fast in July 2026

Powerball Jackpot Hits $748 Million for Monday Drawing After Another Weekend Shutout

New York Sues Kalshi for $36 Billion, Calls It an Illegal Gambling Platform

Hard Rock Bet Goes Live in Ontario in Seminole Tribe’s First Move Beyond US Markets

MGM Resorts Posts Record $4.45 Billion Quarter, but Table Games Luck Did the Lifting

Jumalon Dominates Chips as WSOP Main Event Final Table Nears August 3 ESPN Broadcast

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