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The $75 Million vs. $1 Billion Gap: Reality-Checking Alberta’s iGaming Projections

Alberta's iGaming projections range from $75M to $1B. We analyze what the numbers really mean.

News March 2, 2026 18 min read

Evolution’s Atlantic City Monopoly: How One Supplier Controls the Engine Behind NJ’s $2.9 Billion iGaming Market

Evolution AB controls virtually all live dealer infrastructure in NJ's $2.9B iGaming market as online revenue overtakes land-based.

News February 26, 2026 12 min read

ShinyHunters Hacked Wynn Resorts for 800,000 Employee Records — Inside the Casino Industry’s Unstoppable Data Crisis

ShinyHunters stole 800K employee records from Wynn Resorts. Five casino breaches in 18 months, same playbook every time.

News February 24, 2026 16 min read

Turkey’s Match-Fixing Probe Expands: 32 Club Executives Detained as Investigation Reaches 13 Clubs Across 10 Provinces

Turkish police detain 32 club executives across 13 clubs as sweeping match-fixing probe implicates referees, players, and illegal betting syndicates.

News February 23, 2026 15 min read

Virginia Online Casino Bills Clear Both Chambers in Dramatic Re-Votes — But Launch Date Is Far From Settled

Virginia iGaming bills survive dramatic re-votes in both chambers. 15 platforms, 20% tax, sweepstakes ban — but governor and lottery losses loom.

News February 20, 2026 11 min read

Gov. Hobbs Targets DraftKings, FanDuel with 45% Tax Tier in $17.7B Budget Proposal

Arizona Governor Hobbs proposes jumping sports betting tax from 10% to 45% for top operators in her $17.7B budget.

News February 12, 2026 9 min read

2026 Gambling Tax Rules: Everything That Changed on January 1

The 90% loss deduction cap is now active. Here's what phantom income means for your tax bill, plus the prediction market loophole.

News January 24, 2026 9 min read

ICE Barcelona 2026 Wraps with Record Regulator Attendance, Meta Criticism, and €20B Illegal Market Warning

ICE Barcelona 2026 drew 65,000+ delegates and record regulator attendance. UK's Tim Miller blasted Meta.

News January 22, 2026 7 min read

Mississippi Sweepstakes Ban: Why a $2.4B Casino Industry Wants You Off Your Phone

Mississippi files SB 2104 with felony penalties for sweepstakes casinos. Senator admits bill was written with brick-and-mortar casinos.

News January 20, 2026 7 min read

New Jersey Refiles 7 Failed Gambling Bills — Here’s What Could Actually Pass in 2026

Seven zombie bills return to Trenton. Only three have changed circumstances that could give them new life.

News January 15, 2026 10 min read

France Caps Gambling Ad Spend at €785M Ahead of World Cup: ANJ Issues First-Ever Budget Limits

France's ANJ issues first-ever mandatory budget caps on gambling advertising ahead of 2026 World Cup. Operators planned €785M spend, 60% on bonuses.

News January 14, 2026 7 min read

Maryland Refiles Sweepstakes Ban After VGW Ignores Two Cease-and-Desists

Maryland refiles SB112/HB295 to ban sweepstakes casinos after VGW ignored two cease-and-desist orders. Session opens January 14, ban effective July 1 if…

News January 14, 2026 6 min read