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.
Congress Puts 10 Gambling Operators on Notice Over Youth Harm
Five House members have demanded revenue breakdowns by age group, advertising spend comparisons, and youth safeguard disclosures from Bet365, DraftKings, Kalshi, and seven others, with written responses due May 29.
Dana White Calls on Trump to Repeal Gambling Loss Tax Cap
The UFC president's letter pushed Kalshi repeal odds from 19% to 32% in days, more movement than a year of Congressional bills produced.
Michigan iGaming Hits $2.9B in 2025, Ten Times the 2019 Forecast
Five years after launch, Michigan's online casino market generated nearly 10 times the revenue fiscal analysts projected in 2019, with state tax receipts from iGaming at $597.5 million against a 2019 projection of $31.3 million.
Illinois Casinos Post $181M in April as Bally’s Chicago Debut Nears
Illinois' 11.3% revenue gain masks a market in transition: new properties drive most of the growth, while older casinos lose share ahead of Bally's $1.7B permanent facility.
PokerStars Ontario Outage Gives Rivals a Liquidity Window
PokerStars remains unavailable in Ontario after its May 7 shutdown, leaving Flutter to manage a sensitive FanDuel migration while competitors pick up displaced poker traffic.
Kalshi Claims MSG Concourse in Prediction Market Push
Kalshi secured Madison Square Garden concourse rights under a multi-year partnership that gives it arena and MSG Networks exposure.
Nevada Evaluates Prediction-Style Slots Amid Kalshi Court Battle
NGCB Chair Mike Dreitzer confirmed the Board has a prediction-driven slot product under review, seen at ICE Barcelona, even as Nevada pursues legal action against CFTC-registered prediction market operators.
Neosurf Restructures Operations for Europe and Americas Push
The payments provider reorganised its operations as it prepares for further growth and new product launches in multiple markets.
Wynn Delays UAE Casino Opening Amid Iran Conflict Shipping Disruptions
Construction on the $5.1 billion Al Marjan Island resort continues, but a first-half 2027 launch is no longer on the table.
KSA Files 4,600 Meta Reports as Dutch Ad Crackdown Widens
The Dutch Gambling Authority faces pressure on two fronts: unlicensed operators flooding social media with illegal ads, and licensed brands breaching age-targeting rules.
Alberta Lists 28 iGaming Operators for July 13 Launch
The AGLC has published its operator list ahead of Alberta becoming Canada’s second regulated online gambling market, with FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook included on the list.
Flutter Posts 17% Revenue Jump in Q1 2026, Reshuffles Leadership
Flutter Entertainment’s Q1 2026 results showed strong revenue growth, but profits narrowed as acquisitions, US sportsbook recovery work, and new investment costs weighed on margins.
Flutter Replaces FanDuel CEO as US Sportsbook Pressure Builds
Flutter has handed Christian Genetski control of FanDuel after Amy Howe’s exit, while cutting 2026 guidance and investing further in prediction markets.
Rivalry Hit by Cease Trade Order After Missing 2025 Filings
Rivalry’s securities cannot trade in Canada until the company files its audited 2025 statements, MD&A, and CEO/CFO certificates.
Ontario Poker Hits Near-Record C$6.9M Ahead of Alberta Launch
Ontario’s regulated poker market posted its second-best month since launch in March, while Alberta prepares to open regulated online gaming on July 13.