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.
FanDuel Chases Prediction Markets as Sportsbook Growth Cools
Flutter’s US leader is trying to protect its customer base as event-contract products start pulling attention away from the old sportsbook model.
Colorado Keeps iLottery Alive But Cuts Credit Cards
Senators backed away from a wider online lottery rollback, but the credit card ban still creates a funding and product question for Colorado.
Malta Gaming Authority Receives 70 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Q1 2026
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) flagged 70 suspicious betting cases in the first quarter of 2026, with football leading the list.
SEGG Hits Filing Delay as Nasdaq Starts Compliance Process
The company received notice after missing its annual report deadline and now has 60 days to submit a plan to address the issue.
GLPI Raises 2026 Outlook After $727m Deals Drive Q1 Growth
The REIT posted $420m in Q1 revenue and lifted AFFO guidance, supported by the Bally’s Lincoln acquisition and ongoing development funding across its pipeline.
Inspired Secures Alberta Supplier Licence Ahead of iGaming Rollout
The approval allows the supplier to provide online content to licensed operators as Alberta prepares a multi-operator market model.
New York Targets Coinbase, Gemini Over Prediction Markets
The state alleges unlicensed betting activity tied to event contracts and seeks penalties linked to profits.
Oklahoma Betting Bill Advances but Governor Remains Barrier
Lawmakers and tribes aligned on a revised bill covering retail and mobile betting, but Governor Kevin Stitt’s competing model continues to stall progress.
Churchill Downs $85m Preakness Deal Shifts Triple Crown Control
Churchill Downs Incorporated confirmed on April 21 that it will acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes from 1/ST Racing for $85 million.
Resorts World NYC Opens First Table Games Casino on April 28
The Queens property will add 240+ table games after regulatory approval, moving ahead of rival NYC casino bids.
Bally’s Pursues £225m Evoke Deal While Funding US Projects
The takeover targets UK assets including William Hill as Bally’s uses real estate deals to fund ongoing US developments.
MGM Completes $546m Northfield Park Sale, Frees $420m Capital
The Ohio racino sale converts a steady asset into liquidity while cutting annual lease costs by more than $50 million.
US Prediction Markets Push Lobbying as CFTC Rules Loom
Operators are stepping up lobbying in Washington as US regulators move closer to defining how prediction markets will be treated under federal law.
Bet365 Enters Michigan’s iGaming Market After PokerStars Departure
Bet365 launched its online sportsbook and casino in Michigan on April 17, 2026, marking its 17th state in the U.S.
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics Deploy $41M PAC for State Expansion
A new super PAC backed by major sportsbooks will target key state races, with early focus on unregulated markets ahead of the 2026 cycle.