American iGaming News

IWG expands Rocket Jackpots to Kentucky and Pennsylvania
3 November 2026
The program combines multi-state progressive jackpots with IWG's InstantFuse technology, which creates a daily event where two independent jackpots merge into a single enhanced prize opportunity.»
Fanatics Casino now offers NFL team branded tables
28 October 2026
Fanatics Casino, in partnership with Evolution, is the first to offer NFL-themed Infinite Blackjack Live in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with more states to be added in the coming months. »
CFTC sues Utah over efforts to shut down prediction markets
27 October 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is challenging Utah’s enforcement actions against federally regulated contract markets, arguing the state is interfering with the agency’s exclusive jurisdiction.»
Michigan online betting figures jump in September 2026
23 October 2026
Online sports betting handle totaled $544.8 million, a 64.9% increase from August 2026.»
New York AG secures $8 million from VGW over illegal online gambling
11 September 2026
Attorney General Letitia James reached an $8 million settlement with VGW, alleging the operator’s sweepstakes casino platforms unlawfully allowed New Yorkers to gamble with redeemable virtual coins.»
Connecticut orders nine prediction markets to cease operations
11 September 2026
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection issued cease-and-desist orders to nine prediction market operators while also subpoenaing gaming service providers, media outlets and other businesses as part of its investigation into illegal sports betting.»
New Jersey takes Kalshi sports betting fight to Supreme Court
3 September 2026
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to resolve a growing legal battle over whether Kalshi and other prediction markets must follow state sports gambling regulations.»
Caesars Entertainment launches Ball Rush Jackpots in New Jersey
28 August 2026
Ball Rush Jackpots follows the traditional ball-drop gameplay experience where players drop a ball down a board filled with pegs to land in a prize slot.»
Nebraska voters to decide online sports betting measures in 2026
26 August 2026
Two online sports wagering petitions have met the requirements to qualify for next year’s general election ballot. One measure would authorize online sports wagering through a constitutional amendment, while the other would establish regulations for the activity.»
Florida Attorney General sues sweepstakes casinos
20 August 2026
Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed lawsuits targeting the operators of several major sweepstakes casinos, alleging they are running illegal online gambling operations in Florida.»
Michigan online betting figures slightly increase in July 2026
20 August 2026
Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $346.13 million in iGaming and online sports betting gross receipts in July, a 1.4% increase from June.»
Oddin.gg adds Kansas and Wyoming approvals
1 August 2026
The approvals authorize the company to supply its esports betting products to licensed operators in both states, bringing Oddin.gg's North American licensing footprint to 10 jurisdictions.»
New York sues Kalshi, calls prediction market an illegal gambling operation
31 July 2026
New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges the prediction market operates as an illegal gambling platform and is seeking to permanently block the company from offering its services in the state while pursuing financial penalties.»
Hard Rock Bet Casino’s MONOPOLY Live now in Michigan
17 July 2026
The launch brings Evolution's live dealer game show experience to players in a second regulated U.S. state.»
Ohio Casino Control Commission clarifies credit card funding rule proposal
9 July 2026
The agency said a recent email to stakeholders was intended to clarify an existing rulemaking effort, not announce a separate regulatory change.»
Arizona governor bans state workers from insider trading on prediction markets
9 July 2026
Governor Katie Hobbs' order makes nonpublic information confidential, so state employees remain focused on public service instead of personal gain.»
Ohio lawmakers seek online betting ban
8 July 2026
The bill would eliminate online sports betting while keeping retail sportsbooks, ban parlays, prop bets, live and college wagering, cap bets at $100, and impose new advertising and payment restrictions.»
Kalshi hit by Michigan with restraining order
29 June 2026
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a temporary restraining order in the Ingham County Circuit Court halting Kalshi from unlawfully offering online sports wagers to Michigan residents.»
Caesars announces planned Maine online casino launch
25 June 2026
The long-term agreement with three Wabanaki Nations positions Caesars and its tribal partners for a potential iGaming launch in the state in 2026, pending regulatory approvals.»
CFTC sues Kentucky
23 June 2026
On Tuesday, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit against Kentucky to block the state’s efforts to shut down CFTC-registered contract markets using state laws. »
Playtech and Ember Casino expand partnership with New Jersey launch
22 June 2026
Ember Casino will boast access to Playtech’s vast suite of solutions, including its award-winning PAM+ platform and Open Platform content aggregation service.»
Kentucky AG suing prediction markets
18 June 2026
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced, in defense of Kentucky law, the launch of three lawsuits against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW.»
AG responds to Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling on skill games
16 June 2026
Attorney General Dave Sunday issued a statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling of “skill games” as illegal under the current state Crimes Code and Gaming Act.»
RubyPlay partners with Fanatics Casino in New Jersey
15 June 2026
The partnership sees a selection of RubyPlay’s titles go live in the Garden State, including Mad Hit Mr Coin, Immortal Ways Magic Gems, and Mad Hit Diamonds,»
CFTC sues New Mexico
15 June 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit in federal court on Friday against the state of New Mexico, seeking to block the state’s efforts to apply state gaming laws against CFTC-registered contract markets. »