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Oxford Casino, one of Maine’s two commercial casinos, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Maine, aiming to block the implementation of a new law that grants exclusive online casino gaming rights to the state’s federally recognized tribes. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine on January 23, 2026, claims […]
Posted on: January 28, 2026, 07:28h. Last updated on: January 28, 2026, 07:28h. Churchill Downs challenges Maine’s exclusive tribal iGaming authorization in federal court Lawsuit argues tribal monopoly violates Equal Protection clauses Operator warns online gaming will cannibalize land-based casinos and jobs Churchill Downs is suing Maine’s gambling regulator, arguing that the decision to grant […]
In an effort to bolster state revenues amid a growing budget deficit, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has proposed the legalization of online casinos. The plan, which was presented to President Vladimir Putin, seeks to provide a new source of income to offset the rising costs of the war against Ukraine. Siluanov’s suggestion, reported by […]
Finland has taken another formal step toward reshaping its gambling sector by adding license fees to the decree governing police service charges for 2026. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed that the updated decree reflects requirements under the new Gambling Act and introduces charges tied to exclusive licenses, standard gambling licenses, and authorizations linked to […]
Michigan’s regulated online gambling market ended 2025 with its strongest performance since launch, driven by sustained growth in internet casino gaming and another solid year for online sports wagering. Data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board shows combined commercial and tribal operators generated $3.8 billion in total gross receipts for the year, reflecting a […]
In the second half of 2025, Greece has established itself as Europe’s fastest-growing iGaming market, outpacing other established jurisdictions on the continent. A combination of a packed sports calendar and a crackdown on illegal gambling websites has shifted more players towards licensed platforms, driving this remarkable growth. Data from market-intelligence firm Blask highlights a 50% surge […]
Posted on: January 27, 2026, 09:28h. Last updated on: January 27, 2026, 09:28h. Brokerage firm won’t charge commissions on Super Bowl event contracts Exchange fees still apply Company partners with Kalshi Online brokerage firm Webull (NASDAQ: BULL) announced today that it will not charge commissions on event contracts related to Super Bowl LX, presenting clients […]
Posted on: January 27, 2026, 08:26h. Last updated on: January 27, 2026, 08:26h. Hawaii Democrats introduce bill to ban prediction markets in the state Ban would apply to broad swath of event contracts, extending beyond sports State has long been averse to gaming expansion Hawaii lawmakers want to wave “aloha” — the goodbye varietal — […]
Posted on: January 27, 2026, 06:47h. Last updated on: January 27, 2026, 06:47h. Mega Millions winner claims lost ticket in bid for full jackpot Judge rejects lawsuit, citing strict lottery ticket rules Second claimant fuels mystery over unclaimed $197.5M prize A Los Angeles man who scooped a $197.5 million Mega Millions jackpot prize in December […]
Earlier this month, prosecutors in Taiwan brought charges against 35 individuals accused of running a large-scale illegal online gambling and money laundering operation that authorities say handled more than NT$30.6 billion in illicit funds. The case centers on a network that relied on custom-built payment platforms to move gambling proceeds linked to unlicensed websites operating […]