North America Gambling News.
Sports betting legalisation, tribal gaming expansion and iGaming regulation are reshaping the North American market state by state. We cover the legislative battles, operator moves and business developments driving this shift.
World Cup Prediction Markets Pass $5bn, Expose Near-$9m Loss
Prediction markets around the 2026 World Cup have generated more than $5bn in trading across Polymarket and Kalshi, and public records show both multimillion-dollar wins and a near-$9m loss.
Aristocrat Gaming Adds Mr. & Ms. Money Bags to Class II
The Class II release adds Ms. Money Bags to the brand with four bonus features on the Marquis Five-Reel cabinet.
World Cup Puts $10bn Prediction Markets Under Regulatory Fire
Kalshi, Polymarket and rival prediction markets could see a volume surge tied to the World Cup. The tournament is also forcing regulators to decide if sports event contracts are betting, derivatives or both.
New Jersey iGaming Tops $276M as Sports Betting Falls 16.9%
Internet gaming win of $276.3 million outpaced Atlantic City’s combined casino hotel revenue for the month, with year-to-date online casino revenue up 14.4% to $1.32 billion.
RubyPlay Targets Four iGaming States With Fanatics Casino Deal
The agreement gives the supplier a path beyond New Jersey for the first time, with Fanatics Casino active in Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia as well.
Flutter Drops LSE Listing to Trade Solely on NYSE from August
Flutter will delist from the London Stock Exchange on August 3, closing its London chapter as the company consolidates its public market presence around FanDuel and U.S. growth.
Dominican Republic Eyes Casino Tax Hike in Fiscal Push
The Dominican Republic advances a fiscal package with planned casino tax hikes and a proposal to give the National Lottery supervisory control over the gambling sector.
Massachusetts Limit Rule Puts Sportsbooks under Pressure
Massachusetts became the first US state to force sportsbooks to disclose why player accounts are limited, and the early notices suggest operators comply with the rule while resisting its intent.
FanDuel Closes Fairmount Park Sportsbook as Online Bets Dominate
The operator shut down in-person betting on sports other than horse racing at the Illinois racetrack, where online handle topped $928M in Q1 against just over $1.3M at retail.
Light & Wonder Warns ASX Investors Its Governance Will Not Always Follow Australian Norms
Incorporated in Nevada and managed from the US, the gaming supplier told its first sole ASX annual meeting that pay structures, diversity policy and board decisions will reflect US corporate practice, not local recommendations.
Playtech Lands First North American Poker Deal Through FanDuel
iPoker now powers PokerStars on FanDuel across Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ontario, giving Playtech its first live proof point in regulated North American poker.
FanDuel Predicts Adds OG Prediction Markets Ahead of World Cup
The partnership with Crypto.com brings a second CFTC-regulated derivatives route to FanDuel Predicts, with new sports, entertainment, and combination contracts set to go live this week.
Gaming Corps uses PowerPlay deal to widen Canada reach
Gaming Corps goes live in Ontario with PowerPlay and secures Alberta distribution before the province's July market opening.
Kalshi Faces State Referral Over Influencer Ad Inquiry
NAD will refer Kalshi to state authorities after the prediction market operator declined a review of its influencer advertising disclosures.
Nevada Gaming Tax at 6.75% Faces Political Challenge in Governor Race
Alexis Hill, a Democratic candidate for Nevada governor, wants to raise the state's gaming tax rate, the lowest in the US, as part of a tax reform plan that targets large corporations over small businesses.