Indiana and Maine Bans Drive Sweepstakes Casino Exits
Operators are withdrawing from Indiana and Maine ahead of July sweepstakes casino bans, while Iowa expands enforcement authority. Additional states have introduced new restrictions in 2026.
Operators are withdrawing from Indiana and Maine ahead of July sweepstakes casino bans, while Iowa expands enforcement authority. Additional states have introduced new restrictions in 2026.
A CDU-linked Economic Council has presented reform proposals for Germany’s 2021 State Treaty on Gambling. The official evaluation of the framework is set to conclude this year.
DraftKings has launched DKeX, its proprietary prediction markets exchange, integrated into the unified Sports and Casino app. The company reports $3.4 billion in annualized consumer volume.
Localisation is becoming a key factor in regulated iGaming markets. Suppliers such as Greentube balance global blockbusters with market specific titles to support growth.
Austria’s ruling parties have agreed to launch a licensed gambling market in October 2027. The reform would end the Casinos Austria monopoly and introduce strict player limits.
Nevada regulators are seeking daily penalties against Kalshi for alleged non-compliance with a court order. California has joined a 37-state amicus brief in a related federal appeals case.
Stake has obtained a provincial licence in Buenos Aires, expanding its regulated operations in Argentina. The country’s gambling market reached $5.03 billion in 2025.
Bally’s Intralot reported 180.5% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1, with the UK accounting for 64% of income. Management says the new Remote Gaming Duty has been absorbed without slowing growth.
Romania has handed gambling licensing powers to local authorities, creating regulatory uncertainty for land-based operators and accelerating a shift toward online gambling.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first tournament where Brazilian bettors can wager legally. Operators are turning to AI trading and localisation to compete in a rapidly growing market.