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Maine Tribes Join Defense of iGaming Exclusivity Law
Maine's Wabanaki Nations have been granted permission to intervene as defendants in a federal lawsuit. The suit, filed by Churchill Downs Incorporated, challenges a 2026 state law that gives the tribes exclusive rights to operate online casino gaming in Maine.
Greece Becomes Europe's Fastest-Growing iGaming Market
Greece's online gaming market is now valued at €1.2 billion, with projections showing 15% year-over-year growth. A stable, permanent licensing system has attracted major corporate investment, turning Athens into a key technology and operations center for global brands like Kaizen Gaming and OpenBet.
Michigan Cracks Down on Unlicensed iGaming
Michigan regulators are taking new action against unlicensed iGaming operators.
UK Proposes Sports Ad Ban for Unlicensed Gambling Operators
The UK government has announced a consultation on a proposed ban targeting unlicensed gambling operators sponsoring sports teams. The move, aimed at enhancing player protection, would cover all sponsorship types, including white-label deals, and builds on an existing Premier League shirt ban.
BIA issues favorable Environmental Assessment for Menominee Kenosha casino
The Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a favorable Environmental Assessment for the Menominee Tribe's proposed $360 million Hard Rock Kenosha casino. This key federal finding allows the project to proceed toward a crucial land-in-trust designation, a prerequisite for negotiating a gaming compact with Wisconsin.
Governor Vetoes Fairfax Casino Bill in Power Clash
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed SB 756, a controversial bill passed by the State Senate that would have permitted a temporary Fairfax casino without local voter approval. The move reaffirms local government control over casino development, halting a push backed by developer Comstock Companies.
SkyCity Class Action Questions Malta Casino Legality
SkyCity Entertainment Group is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit challenging the legality of its Malta-licensed online casino for New Zealand players. The legal action seeks to recover six years of alleged player losses, a claim SkyCity vehemently denies and plans to contest.
NYC Casino Bidders Top Lobbying Spenders in 2025
In 2025, the three winners of downstate New York casino licenses were also among NYC's top lobbyists. Winning bidder Metropolitan Park and its affiliates spent a staggering $4.6 million over three years, proving a direct correlation between political spending and securing a lucrative casino spot.
Casino Expansion Shock: IN & VA Plans Derailed by Locals
Indiana's new casino expansion bill, HB 1038, surprisingly snubs Indianapolis for a new license, while Virginia's SB 756 faces a complete stall after fierce local opposition in Fairfax County. Both cases reveal a major power shift, where community referendums and county officials, not state lobbyists, hold the ultimate veto power over billion-dollar projects.
SA's 40% Bet Tax: Who Really Pays?
South Africa's government has proposed a new 20% national tax on online gambling revenue. Combined with existing levies, this could push the effective tax rate for operators with published license details to nearly 40%, one of the highest in the world. Critics warn this will cripple the legal market and drive players to unregulated offshore casinos.