Gambling Operators News.
The companies running gambling products face regulation, competition and market pressure from every direction. We cover the operator strategies, licensing decisions and business developments that shape the industry from the top down.
WPT Pulls Lodge Event After Texas Raid Raises Legal Risk
The tour has postponed its March Lodge stop after a law enforcement raid, as an ongoing investigation into the Texas poker room creates operational uncertainty.
Alberta Plans Online Poker Launch by End of Q2 2026
Alberta is moving ahead with online poker, with games expected to go live by the end of Q2 2026. The change comes through Bill 48, which sets the rules for how digital poker will operate in the province.
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.
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.
Alberta Sets July 13 Launch for Regulated iGaming Market
Alberta becomes Canada's second province with a regulated iGaming market. Grey market operators must comply by July 13 or lose licence eligibility permanently.
Kalshi Wins New Jersey Appeal but Faces Criminal Charges in Arizona
The Third Circuit ruled 2-1 that Kalshi's sports event contracts fall under federal CFTC jurisdiction. New Jersey cannot enforce state gambling law against the company.
End2End Signals Argentina Bingo Growth Opportunity at SAGSE 2026
End2End attended SAGSE Buenos Aires 2026 on March 18–19, where it presented its multiplayer bingo service and Player Account Management system to operators in the local market.
EveryMatrix Adds Second Denmark Deal with Cashpoint Migration
The supplier will replace Cashpoint’s in-house system across 1,000+ terminals and 230+ shops, with a full rollout and Merkur Bets rebrand planned before the next football season.
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.
GGPoker Controls WSOPC Montevideo Funnel With $5 Satellites
The operator is running exclusive online qualifiers from March 30 to May 10 for the $1,700 Main Event, tying all access to the May 18–25, 2026 WSOP Circuit Montevideo stop directly to its site.
UK Gambling Commission Opens Door to Crypto Payments
Tim Miller asked the Industry Forum to explore how cryptoassets could fund legal gambling, citing growing consumer demand and illegal market concerns.