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Philippine Gaming Industry Shows Growth Despite Challenges in Traditional Sectors
The Philippine gaming industry saw a substantial increase in its gross gaming revenues (GGR), reaching PHP396.14 billion ($6.61 billion) in 2025, marking a 6.4% rise compared to the previous year. However, while the overall industry experienced positive growth, the traditional casino sector faced a decline in revenues, further highlighting the shifting dynamics within the country’s gaming […]
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Push Gaming Launches RetroVerse in Global Markets
Push Gaming has added another title to its Retro slot line with the release of RetroVerse, a new cluster-pay game now available across global markets. The launch continues the supplier’s 2026 release schedule after Wild Swarm 3 Chocolate Eggs and Big Bamboo 2 arrived in March, while also extending a slot series that started with Retro Tapes in 2022 and later grew […]
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Prediction Markets Hit Record Week on Masters Surge
Prediction market platforms posted their strongest recorded week during April 6–11, with sports, politics and geopolitical trading pushing combined volume to new highs. Activity surged around the Masters Tournament, U.S. election-related markets and international events, led by Kalshi and Polymarket. Tracked data showed Kalshi reached an all-time weekly best of $3.54 billion in notional volume, […]
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FanDuel Halts Illinois Betting Fee Temporarily
FanDuel has temporarily stopped charging its per-bet fee in Illinois, a move that comes as state lawmakers continue to debate the future of the controversial wagering tax. The company confirmed it will suspend the 50-cent surcharge on bets placed in the state through June 19, a date that aligns with the potential end of the […]
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Wisconsin Moves Toward Legal Online Sports Betting
Wisconsin has taken a significant step toward expanding legalized gambling after Governor Tony Evers approved legislation that sets the framework for online sports betting across the state. The move places Wisconsin among a growing number of states allowing digital wagering, though actual implementation may take time as negotiations continue. The newly signed law permits online […]
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Virginia Governor Blocks Fairfax Casino Plan With Veto
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has rejected legislation that would have opened the door for a casino development in Fairfax County, halting a proposal that had already cleared the state legislature despite strong resistance from local leaders. The measure, known as Senate Bill 756, aimed to require Fairfax County officials to initiate a referendum process, allowing […]
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ASA Bans Gecko Play Ad Over Gambling Joke Concerns
The UK’s advertising regulator has ruled against a social media promotion by Skill On Net, determining that a humorous gambling-themed advert breached established standards and risked encouraging harmful behavior. The decision followed complaints about a paid Instagram video promoting the company’s Gecko Play brand. The advert, which appeared in early February 2026, featured a stand-up […]
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Evolution Seeks to Add Playtech to US Defamation Case
Evolution AB has taken a further step in its ongoing legal dispute in the United States by seeking permission to expand its complaint and include Playtech Plc and other parties as defendants. The filing, submitted to the Superior Court of New Jersey, builds on a case first launched in 2021 and centers on allegations of […]
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Maine Takes Strong Stance Against Sweepstakes Casinos and Credit Card Gambling
Maine has made significant strides in regulating its gambling sector, with Governor Janet Mills recently signing a series of measures aimed at curbing problematic gambling practices. One of the most noteworthy actions is the ban on sweepstakes casinos, which operate using dual-currency systems, alongside restrictions on using credit cards for online gambling. These measures are part […]
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Federal Court Sides with Kalshi in New Jersey Prediction Market Dispute
Kalshi, a leader in the rapidly growing prediction market industry, has won a significant legal battle in New Jersey. A federal appeals court ruled that the prediction market can continue to offer sports event contracts in the state, as it falls under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than local gambling regulations. […]
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