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.
DraftKings Bets on a Super App as Sportsbook Growth Slows
The operator says a single wallet and one front-end across sportsbook, casino, lottery, and predictions can open a bigger next phase of growth.
Flutter Consolidates PokerStars Under FanDuel in US Push
PokerStars will shut standalone US platforms and migrate players into FanDuel, creating a single wallet and shared liquidity across key states.
Indiana Bans Sweepstakes Casinos, Poker Games Stay in Play
Indiana has passed House Bill 1052, changing how online gaming works in the state. Sweepstakes casinos are banned, while skill-based poker remains allowed, with sweepstakes sites required to shut down by July 1, 2026.
Massachusetts iGaming Push Stalls After Bill Sent to Study
Massachusetts iGaming Push Stalls After Bill Sent to Study
Virginia Splits on Gambling Bills as Skill Games Advance
Retail skill machine regulation moved forward, while online casino legislation failed to reach final approval despite a narrow Senate vote.
New York Sues Valve Over Loot Boxes, Targeting Billion-Dollar Skin Market
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Valve over loot boxes in three major titles on February 26.
Michigan Bans 45 Offshore Operators in Four-Month Enforcement Push
The MGCB issued cease-and-desist orders against 45 unlicensed offshore operators over the past four months.
Paysafe Launches Crypto Deposits for US iGaming Operators via MoonPay
Pay with Crypto lets US iGaming players deposit using stablecoins or cryptocurrency. Deposits convert to US dollars instantly at the operator's cashier.
OLG Partners with mkodo and Bede Gaming to Add Geolocation Tech
OLG will use mkodo's GeoLocs software to verify player location against Ontario's regulatory requirements. The product runs through an existing partnership with Bede Gaming.
Bede Gaming Secures Alberta Approval Ahead of Market Launch
The supplier received a one-year AGLC licence, placing it among the first platform providers cleared before Alberta opens its regulated iGaming market in 2026.
BetMGM Network Passes 50% Share in New Jersey Poker
The BetMGM-led network has moved past half of New Jersey’s online poker market, consolidating liquidity across brands as total revenue holds near $2.3m a month.
FBI Lists Convicted Bingo Operator as Wanted After $34m Fraud Case
Authorities are searching for Michael Marasigan after he failed to return to the US following a 2025 conviction tied to a multi-million-dollar illegal bingo scheme.
Greentube Pushes 2026 Growth Through Online-to-Casino Strategy
At ICE Barcelona, Greentube outlined its 2026 plan to bring successful online games to land-based casinos. CEO Thomas Graf said the trend is shifting, with digital games now being adapted for physical casino floors.
Sportradar Expands SkillonNet Deal Into Marketing Support
In March 2026, Sportradar expanded its deal with SkillonNet to include marketing tools for running and managing campaigns.
Hawthorne Files Chapter 11 After Failed Racino Bet Drains 135-Year-Old Track
Fanatics is Hawthorne’s largest creditor at $8.75 million after ending its Illinois mobile sportsbook partnership in January.