Coverage includes WSJ, Barron’s and MarketWatch
Dow Jones signs exclusive prediction market data agreement with Polymarket
Testimony submitted on House Bill 1052
SGLA urges Indiana lawmakers to regulate social games instead of banning them
28 of 42 floors complete
Hard Rock Las Vegas' Guitar Tower on track for 2027 opening, surpasses halfway mark
Legal and industry objections persist
Wisconsin lawmakers revive online sports betting legislation, Assembly vote likely in next few weeks
275,000 sq. ft. addition planned
Durango Resort begins $385M Phase III expansion in Las Vegas
Supports over 15 cryptocurrencies
GR8 Tech unveils Crypto Turnkey to simplify global crypto payments for operators
Expansion in online gambling markets
Zitro appoints Michael Bauer as CEO of Zitro Digital unit
Covering 46 clubs and five competitions
São Paulo Football Federation signs record collective sponsorship with Rivalo
Featuring 20 CT Interactive titles
CT Interactive partners with Aardvark Technologies to expand in South Africa's iGaming market
Tier-1 sportsbook infrastructure
Matchbook launches Brazilian platform through technology partnership with FIRST
Dedicated account managers and perks
Kalshi launches ‘Platinum’ VIP program for high-value traders
Third installment and jungle-themed
Wazdan introduces Mighty Wild: Gorilla slot with dual bonus structure
From 19 - 21 January
SYNOT to present expanded land-based and online portfolio at ICE Barcelona 2026
To consist of five stages
Platipus launches €125,000 network tournament series for operators in 2026
More than 1,000 system updates
Slotegrator launches enhanced online casino platform with improved scalability and speed
175 nonprofits participated
Boyd Gaming donates over $215,000 to nonprofits through annual ‘Trees of Hope’ campaign
Hourly rate rises to $15.92
New Jersey minimum wage jump lifts pay for casino, hospitality workers
First strategic expansion of 2026
Patriot Gaming named parts distribution partner for Grand Vision Gaming
Centered around three gaming worlds
BGaming to unveil BGaming Universe concept at ICE Barcelona
Strategic expansion
CT Interactive enters South Africa's iGaming market with 20 certified games
Entrance Levy increased to $100
Sri Lanka enforces higher casino entry levy and gaming tax rates from January 2026
Binary options remain banned
Google to allow ads for CFTC-regulated prediction markets in the US from January 21
Illinois General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 14
Chicago sports betting tax takes effect as operators sue, lawmakers weigh response
Online offering moves to X-Nave platform
Alphawin partners with EGT Digital to power revamped online offering
San Diego Union-Tribune’s award
San Diego's Sycuan Casino Resort named a top workplace for third year in a row
New details unveiled
MGM Osaka to feature 6,000 gaming machines, 27-storey arc-shaped tower
Search for successor underway
Rank Group enters CEO transition as John O’Reilly announces his retirement
Including a $436,000 bet
Traders profit from bets on Maduro's capture as prediction markets react swiftly
NFL betting contest
Five entries split record $18.7 million Circa Survivor prize
6,725 slot machines confiscated
Florida regulators double illegal gambling seizures in 2025
Doors will open at 8 a.m.
Massachusetts: Taunton’s First Light Casino to open earlier starting this month
Defender of tribal sovereignty
Former National Indian Gaming Commission Chairman Harold Monteau passes away at 72
To exhibit at Pod SG21
Gamecheck named headline sponsor of ICE Barcelona's Sustainable Gambling Zone
TOP STORIES
Nº 1
NFL season passes without full launch
Polymarket misses 2025 public US release after reentry approval
Nº 2
Trades tied to Maduro arrest
US Rep. Torres preparing legislation to restrict federal trading on prediction markets
Nº 3
Federal court filing in Virginia
Rapper Drake accused in class-action lawsuit of using Stake.us proceeds to inflate music streams
Nº 4
Effective January 1, 2026
MGM Resorts extends branding partnership with MGM China
LAND BASED CASINOS
VIP revenue is expected to decline
JP Morgan forecasts Macau gaming revenue rising 5–6% in 2026
Handpay exceeded $1,200 threshold
Bally’s Chicago pays $1,200 slot jackpot after ID dispute delay
December GGR reaches $2.6 billion
Macau casino revenue hits $30.9 billion in 2025, highest since pandemic
Offers 18 gaming machines
The Mint casino opens in former Harrah’s Reno resort
EVENTS CALENDAR
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Global Game Connect 2026
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Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention
SPORTS BETTING
Revenue totaled $83 million
Arizona sets record $967.1 million sports betting handle in October
Largest season-ending outlay
Circa Sports distributes more than $31 million across three football contests
5% increase from last year
Virginia sports betting handle reaches nearly $799 million in November 2025
Betfair stays with global betting focus
Cruzeiro announces Betnacional as main sponsor for 2026
MAGAZINES
LEGISLATION
Court hearing on Friday
FanDuel and peers move to dismiss lawsuit tied to 300-year-old gambling law
70% of respondents favor stronger curb
UK: Polling shows strong public backing for tigther oversight of gambling ads
INTERVIEWS
Cristian Robalino, SIGMA GROUP
“The 2026 edition of BiS SiGMA is expected to surpass previous years in both scale and impact”
Dennis Algreen, Senior Marketing Director
