The Casino Guru Awards 2026 honored key figures and companies in the iGaming industry, highlighting excellence, responsibility, and innovation. Marina Ostrovtsova, CEO at BGaming, won the iGaming Changemaker of the Year award.
A bill to legalize online gaming in New York is unlikely to pass this legislative session due to lack of support from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, who introduced the bill, believes it could bring additional revenue to the state.
The Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas has canceled a prediction market conference due to regulatory concerns and competitive pressures. The event, “Predict 2026,” was scheduled for December 7-9.
Oklahoma has become the latest state to ban sweepstakes casinos, overriding Governor Kevin Stitt's veto. The move impacts online poker players and follows similar bans in other states.
A California judge has temporarily blocked new blackjack rules that would have significantly impacted cardroom revenue and jobs. The state’s cardrooms would have lost as much as $68 million in revenue, according to the state’s Department of Justice.
St8 and Wazdan have extended their successful partnership to include Ontario's regulated online gambling market. The collaboration will bring popular Wazdan games to Ontario players via St8's platform.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced that 91.1% of players in the province prefer regulated gambling sites, marking a significant shift towards safer online gaming. The AGCO highlights the success of the regulatory framework implemented in April 2022, which has led to a steady increase in regulated market participants.
The Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) has issued blocks against six more illegal gambling operators. The regulator has been actively eliminating gambling sites since November 2019, with over 1,700 platforms now shuttered.
Texas, home to Texas Hold'em, lacks regulated online casinos, driving residents to offshore platforms. The state's rich poker culture and legal hurdles create a unique situation.