Gibraltar has introduced a standalone regulatory regime for prediction markets, positioning the territory as the first jurisdiction worldwide to do so. The new framework, called the Prediction Market Regulations 2026, separates prediction market activities from traditional gambling, providing a distinct category within the Gibraltar Gambling Act 2025. Nigel Feetham KC MP, Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice, Trade […]

The Rank Group Plc has officially appointed Richard Harris as its permanent Chief Executive Officer, following a six-month period in the interim role that began on 30 January 2026. Harris’ promotion concludes an extensive search overseen by Rank’s Nominations Committee, chaired by John Ott, with support from independent firm MWM Consulting. The process evaluated internal […]

The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) reported a strong increase in gaming tax revenue for the first six months of 2026. According to data from the Financial Services Bureau, the city collected MOP$51.2 billion (US$6.34 billion), representing a 13.1 percent increase compared with the same period last year. The monthly breakdown shows that June alone contributed MOP$8.67 […]

Germany has revised its online slot betting rules, introducing higher stake limits for certain players in a move that regulators and industry representatives believe could strengthen the country’s regulated gambling sector. The new framework took effect on 1 July 2026 and marks the first adjustment to slot stake limits since Germany established its regulated nationwide […]

Former New Hampshire state senator and casino operator Andy Sanborn has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing government funds after admitting that he diverted more than $255,000 in federal COVID-19 relief money for personal spending rather than business purposes. Sanborn, 64, entered a guilty plea on July 8 to a charge of Theft of […]

Caesars Entertainment has officially launched Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, completing a multi-year redevelopment of the former Harveys Lake Tahoe property and introducing a reimagined resort destination on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. The grand opening celebration took place on July 7 and marked the conclusion of a renovation project valued at $200 million. Company […]

Nolimit City has expanded its portfolio with AFK Airport Security, a new online slot that places players in the middle of one of air travel’s most familiar experiences: the airport security checkpoint. The release follows the studio’s earlier aviation-themed title Flight Mode and continues its focus on turning everyday travel frustrations into the backdrop for […]

California tribal leaders reaffirm their intention to pursue a statewide, tribally led online sports betting ballot initiative in 2028. The initiative seeks to ensure equitable participation among all 109 federally recognized tribes while protecting tribal sovereignty in the face of emerging challenges from federally regulated prediction markets. During a panel at the National Council of […]

Pennsylvania’s online gambling market has never been more competitive. What started as a relatively controlled rollout of iGaming in the state has evolved into a crowded and fast-moving ecosystem where operators are constantly adjusting promotions, player incentives and bonus structures just to stay visible. In 2026, that pressure is showing more clearly than ever, especially […]

Brazil’s government is introducing tighter restrictions on online betting advertising after concerns over promotional practices, including betting recommendations made during football broadcasts. The new measures require licensed operators to include mandatory warnings in advertisements and prohibit marketing approaches that present gambling as a financial opportunity. The rules were announced through two ministerial orders issued by […]