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Senator Merika Coleman recently introduced Senate Bill 257 (SB 257), a proposal that would significantly expand legalized gambling across Alabama. If approved, the bill would allow for the establishment of a state lottery, commercial casinos, and sports betting, subject to approval by voters through a statewide referendum. This move comes at a time when Alabama […]
In 2025, China’s lottery sales hit a new record, totaling nearly 628 billion yuan (about $90 billion). While this represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year, the growth is notably slower compared to the previous year’s 7.6% increase, reflecting a broader slowdown in the sector. According to official data released by China’s Ministry of Finance, the […]
In a significant legal development, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase Financial Markets, accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of operating unlicensed sports prediction markets. This move, announced on February 2, 2026, seeks to prevent Coinbase from offering wagers on sports events through its prediction market platform. The complaint requests the court […]
Posted on: February 4, 2026, 06:59h. Last updated on: February 4, 2026, 06:59h. Law enforcement in New York believes a police officer was killed by a drunk driver The drunk driver allegedly tried to enter a Long Island casino an hour before the fatal crash Law enforcement in New York’s Nassau County has charged a […]
The Ice Landmark Awards 2026 recognised individuals and organisations whose work has shaped the international gambling sector over extended periods, marking careers and businesses defined by sustained influence rather than short-term achievement. Presented during Ice Barcelona 2026 , the awards highlighted leadership across regulation, publishing, technology, events, and market development, reflecting the breadth of expertise that […]
Crypto.com has expanded its presence in the U.S. prediction markets sector with the launch of OG, a standalone platform dedicated to trading contracts tied to real-world outcomes. The company announced the rollout on Tuesday, positioning OG as a sports-focused prediction market experience supported by federal regulatory infrastructure and designed to operate independently from Crypto.com’s core […]
Gambling advertising by licensed operators in the United Kingdom continued to contract in 2024, according to independent analysis commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council. The findings show that regulated companies reduced their share of the national advertising market while directing a larger proportion of their remaining budgets toward safer gambling messaging and consumer protection […]
Posted on: February 3, 2026, 07:43h. Last updated on: February 3, 2026, 07:44h. Disgraced casino mogul Steve Wynn reportedly ended a public family feud by gifting stepson Nick Hissom a $32M Palm Beach mansion The reconciliation follows a clash over a music video from Hissom that was so racy, his mom and stepdad evicted him […]
Posted on: February 3, 2026, 05:34h. Last updated on: February 3, 2026, 05:34h. Yellowstone star Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) is set to portray Benny Binion in a new Sylvester Stallone‑produced TV series The project explores Binion’s violent Texas past and subsequent reinvention as a Las Vegas casino pioneer The adaptation draws from the bestselling book […]
Posted on: February 3, 2026, 04:17h. Last updated on: February 3, 2026, 04:22h. Two people reported becoming “deathly ill” after entering a Las Vegas home containing unknown biological materials FBI and police linked the site to another biolab in California The suspect in that case is already in federal custody The Las Vegas bio lab’s […]