Churchill Downs Secures Decisive Court Win in Michigan Summary On 6 January 2026 a federal court granted summary judgment for Churchill Downs, permanently blocking Michigan from enforcing a state ‘tethering’ requirement on TwinSpires, the operator’s advance deposit wagering platform. The court held that Michigan’s rule — which demanded online wagering providers be tied to a […]
MGM Osaka to feature 6,000 gaming machines, 27-storey arc-shaped tower Summary Newly released architectural documents give a clearer picture of MGM Osaka, Japan’s first fully authorised casino-centred integrated resort, being developed on Yumeshima Island by a consortium led by MGM Resorts International and ORIX. The project — estimated at about $10 billion — is slated […]
Prince Group founder Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia, repatriated to China: Report | AGB Summary Chen Zhi, founder and chairman of Prince Group, was reportedly arrested in Cambodia and repatriated to China for investigation, according to Chinese‑language media based in Cambodia. The detention is linked to allegations of large‑scale cross‑border fraud and money‑laundering involving the […]
Tennessee AG Kicks 38 Sweepstakes Casinos Out Of State Summary The Tennessee Attorney General, Jonathan Skrmetti, has issued cease-and-desist letters to 38 online sweepstakes platforms it says are operating illegally in the state. The targeted sites used dual-currency sweepstakes models — virtual currency redeemable for real-world prizes — which the AG contends effectively mask illegal […]
Maine Online Casino Decision Headlines Active Gambling Agenda to Start 2026 Summary Maine lawmakers return to Augusta for the 2026 session with several major gambling items on the docket. The immediate headline is LD 1164 — the bill to legalise online casino gaming — which passed last June but awaits Gov. Janet Mills’s action now […]
Ohio Sports Betting Hits Record Handle in November Summary Ohio’s sports-betting market posted a record handle in November 2025 as online platforms drove a sharp rise in activity. Bettors staked more than $1.15 billion, breaking October’s mark, and the state reported $133 million in sports-betting revenue — a 35.5% month-on-month increase. Digital channels overwhelmingly dominated […]
Bragg Gaming Group leaps into ‘AI-First’ future with Golden Whale partnership Summary Bragg Gaming Group has struck a strategic partnership with Golden Whale Productions to accelerate its transition to an “AI-First” company by 2027. The deal will see Bragg integrate Golden Whale’s Foundation machine-learning models into its Player Account Management (PAM) platform to build what […]
Harold Monteau, Former Chairman of the NIGC, Passes Away at 72 Summary Harold Monteau, known as “Brings the Sweetgrass” and a member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy, died on 27 December 2025 at his home on the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana at the age of 72. He was a foundational figure […]
Brightstar & Scientific Games to Launch São Paulo Lottery Summary Brightstar Lottery and Scientific Games have formed a joint venture, SP Loterias SPE S.A. (SPL), to operate a new state lottery in São Paulo after signing a 15-year concession with the São Paulo government. The concession grants SPL an exclusive licence to run lottery operations […]
Chicago sports betting tax takes effect as operators sue, lawmakers weigh response Summary Chicago has started collecting a new 10.25% local sports betting tax that came into effect on 1 January as part of the city budget. Mayor Brandon Johnson allowed the budget to become law without signing or vetoing it. The levy sits on […]
