All The Latests News About Online Gambling

Playtech expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed €300 million in 2026 after strong trading in the Americas. However, the gambling technology supplier has warned that competition, gambling taxes and regulatory changes could affect earnings next year. Good to know Playtech raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast above €300 million, compared with analyst expectations of €279 million.…

Michigan is taking its fight against unlicensed online gambling international after securing restrictions against four prediction market platforms offering sports contracts without state authorization. Good to know Kalshi, Coinbase, Robinhood and Polymarket US face restrictions on sports event contracts in Michigan. Regulators worldwide are participating in Illegal Gambling Awareness Week from November 9 to 13.…

Bally’s Corporation reported $807.6 million in preliminary Q3 2026 revenue, up 21.7% year-on-year, with Intralot driving much of the growth. However, construction delays, financing challenges and regulatory problems continue to affect several major casino investments. Good to know Bally’s Q3 revenue reached $807.6 million, while adjusted EBITDAR increased 2% to $179.6 million. Projects in Chicago…

Betway Spain has renewed three online gambling licences covering blackjack, roulette and fixed-odds horse racing betting. Spanish gambling regulator DGOJ approved the extensions in late October and early November 2026. Good to know DGOJ renewed the blackjack licence on October 29 and the roulette and horse racing licences on November 6. Betway Spain has operated…

The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has launched Check Before You Play, a free online tool that helps players verify gambling licences before placing bets. The initiative launched on November 9 as part of the first global Illegal Gambling Awareness Week. Good to know Players can check gambling website URLs against available licensing records…

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola has started a $140 million expansion in Oklahoma, with plans to more than double its hotel rooms, upgrade gaming facilities and add over 150 jobs. Construction will take 28 months. Good to know The seven-story Lumina Tower will add 130 rooms, bringing total hotel capacity to 248. The project…

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has recorded another weekend of major slot wins, with two guests collecting a combined $460,888 on Saturday, November 9. The payouts followed two jackpots worth more than $400,000 the previous weekend, bringing the casino’s reported winnings across the two weekends to $863,000. Two Winners Collect Six Figure Jackpots…

Two local players collected more than $3.6 million in combined slot jackpots at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida over the November 6–8 weekend. Both wins came on Aristocrat Gaming’s Dragon Link machines, with the larger payout reaching $2,267,169.50 on Sunday, November 8. The winner placed a $500 wager at the $2…

Allwyn UK will eliminate three senior executive positions from December 1, 2026, as the National Lottery operator reorganises its digital, technology and marketing operations under interim CEO Phil Walker. Good to know Allwyn UK will remove its Chief Technology Officer, Managing Director of Digital and Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer roles. Three new leadership positions…

An independent UK Gambling Policy Commission (GPC) has launched a review of the Gambling Act 2005, examining whether the country needs new gambling laws. The inquiry will cover online gambling, taxation, consumer protection and newer products such as prediction markets. Good to know The GPC will examine whether the Gambling Act 2005 needs replacing, with…

US Rep. Dina Titus wants Congress to restore the 100% gambling loss tax deduction before the end of 2026, warning that current rules could hurt regulated gambling operators and taxpayers. Good to know The 2026 federal gambling tax rules limit deductible losses to 90%, down from 100%. The FAIR BET Act passed the House Ways…

TikTok has reinforced its ban on gambling and sweepstakes promotions on TikTok Shop, with updated US guidelines covering sellers, content creators and livestream shopping activities. Good to know TikTok Shop prohibits gambling, sweepstakes, raffles and paid games of chance. Sellers can run free giveaways only through the official LIVE Giveaway feature. Violations can lead to…

Zoot Sweepstakes Casino will permanently close on November 30, with parent company Enigma Lake Holdings ending its player-facing casino business to concentrate on Zoot Studios. Good to know Zoot will close all player accounts on November 30 at 5 p.m. ET. Players have until November 24 to request prize redemptions. Enigma Lake Holdings will continue…

The online casino industry has changed significantly over the past decade. What was once a niche digital entertainment category has become a global iGaming sector shaped by technology, user expectations, mobile access, and a growing emphasis on responsible play. Today’s players are not simply looking for a place to spin reels or join a card…

PokerStars returned to Alberta on November 2, 2026, becoming the second regulated online poker operator in the Canadian province. The Flutter Entertainment brand now operates through FanDuel, joining 888poker in the newly regulated market. Good to know PokerStars launched its Alberta online poker platform through FanDuel, following the October debut of 888poker. Players must open…