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Regulators Weigh New Rules as Prediction Markets Reach Mainstream Popularity
Regulation

Regulators Weigh New Rules as Prediction Markets Reach Mainstream Popularity

Financial and political event contracts are seeing record trading volume, pushing regulatory boundaries between futures exchanges and sportsbooks.

Elena Cho·5 min read
Skill-Based Slot Machines Gain Traction Among Younger Casino Goers
Casino

Skill-Based Slot Machines Gain Traction Among Younger Casino Goers

Traditional slot machine manufacturers are revamping floor hardware with arcade-style mechanics and interactive bonus rounds to attract Gen Z.

Priya Nandan·6 min read
Las Vegas Strip Welcomes Largest Casino Resort Expansion in a Decade
Casino

Las Vegas Strip Welcomes Largest Casino Resort Expansion in a Decade

A sprawling new resort adds thousands of rooms, a redesigned gaming floor, and a dedicated esports arena to the Strip's ever-changing skyline.

Marcus Renn·6 min read
US Sportsbooks Report Record Handle on Championship Sunday
Sports Betting

US Sportsbooks Report Record Handle on Championship Sunday

Legal sportsbooks across the country processed their largest single-day betting volume ever, driven by mobile wagering and same-game parlays.

Marcus Renn·5 min read
Demographic Shift: Women Become Fastest-Growing Segment in Sports Betting
Industry

Demographic Shift: Women Become Fastest-Growing Segment in Sports Betting

Sportsbooks are aggressively pivoting their product designs and marketing strategies to cater to a rapidly diversifying bettor demographic.

Elena Cho·5 min read
Lawmakers Advance Bill to Expand Regulated Online Poker
Poker

Lawmakers Advance Bill to Expand Regulated Online Poker

A new legislative push could allow licensed operators to offer real-money online poker across additional states through a shared liquidity agreement.

Elena Cho·4 min read
Micro-Betting Revolutionizes How Fans Watch Live Sports
Sports Betting

Micro-Betting Revolutionizes How Fans Watch Live Sports

Pitch-by-pitch and play-by-play wagering is quickly taking over in-game betting, driven by low-latency streaming infrastructure.

Marcus Renn·5 min read
Biometric Authentication and AI Security Become Mandatory for Online Wagering
Technology

Biometric Authentication and AI Security Become Mandatory for Online Wagering

Regulators introduce stricter facial recognition and behavioral biometric standards to combat identity fraud and protect underage users.

Elena Cho·4 min read
2026 World Series of Poker Main Event Smashes All-Time Attendance Record
Poker

2026 World Series of Poker Main Event Smashes All-Time Attendance Record

More than 11,000 players descended on Las Vegas for the largest Main Event prize pool in poker history, driven by international online satellites.

Marcus Renn·5 min read
Esports Wagering Market Set to Double by 2028, Report Finds
Esports

Esports Wagering Market Set to Double by 2028, Report Finds

A new market research report projects rapid growth in regulated esports betting, fueled by younger audiences and expanding tournament coverage.

Priya Nandan·4 min read
The Rise of Decentralized Casinos and Crypto Wagering
Technology

The Rise of Decentralized Casinos and Crypto Wagering

As blockchain technology matures, Web3 casinos are offering players transparent, provably fair gaming experiences with instant smart-contract payouts.

Priya Nandan·7 min read
Operators Roll Out New Responsible Gambling Tools Ahead of Regulatory Deadline
Industry

Operators Roll Out New Responsible Gambling Tools Ahead of Regulatory Deadline

Deposit limits, cooling-off periods, and real-time spending alerts are becoming standard features as regulators push for stronger player protections.

Elena Cho·5 min read
Another State Signs Mobile Sports Betting Into Law
Regulation

Another State Signs Mobile Sports Betting Into Law

The newly signed legislation clears the way for licensed operators to launch mobile sportsbooks within the next six months.

Priya Nandan·3 min read
High-Roller Baccarat Table Sets Single-Night Revenue Record at Macau Resort
Casino

High-Roller Baccarat Table Sets Single-Night Revenue Record at Macau Resort

A marathon baccarat session between a small group of VIP players pushed one Macau resort's single-night table revenue to an all-time high.

Marcus Renn·4 min read
How Sportsbooks Are Using AI to Set Odds in Real Time
Technology

How Sportsbooks Are Using AI to Set Odds in Real Time

Machine learning models are increasingly replacing traditional oddsmakers, allowing sportsbooks to adjust lines instantly as games unfold.

Elena Cho·6 min read
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