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Led by casino games, Ontario iGaming revenue hits new highs
Olivia Richman
The Ontario iGaming market has continued to rapidly grow following regulatory allowances that have led to consumers placing over CA$9.25 billion online wagers in the month of October 2025 alone. This is the third consecutive month that has seen the Canadian province of Ontario reach a new monthly peak for online wagering revenues. In September, Ontario saw CA$8.55 billion. This puts Ontario on the same level, and sometimes above, the …
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Could Georgia be the next US state with legal sports betting?
Khizar Mundia
The path towards legal sports and online betting in Georgia may still be some ways off, but recent developments have given added real forward momentum that could see bettors playing legally in the US state sooner than expected. A Georgia Senate Study Committee has put forward a recommendation to speed up the process of legalizing sports betting for the benefit of the state in the wake of similar efforts producing …
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North Carolina sees record growth after legalizing sports betting
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North Carolina may not be the first US state to legalize sports betting, but its consistent growth and massive surge in tax revenues have certainly made it among the most impressive. The betting industry may once have been funneled predominantly through unofficial and unregulated channels, but the missed revenue and the dangers of grey market alternatives have pushed many states to change their stance on legalized gambling. More than 38 …
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GG.BET brings new Bet Builder to esports betting, how it works
Fariha Bhatti
The new Bet Builder from GG.BET is a truly revolutionary feature for bettors who enjoy high-risk and high-reward combos. The new feature has the potential to dramatically boost winning opportunities for those bettors most confident in their read of the game. Esports betting has progressed to the point that bettors can wager on everything from map winners to game round totals, giving newer bettors plenty of options to consider. Seasoned …
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These are the 10 best Shuffle games from the Originals series
Fariha Bhatti
Shuffle Originals are perfect for players who want to gamble without dealing with complicated mechanics, and they also make for an especially fun session with the added bonus of some high winning potential. On this page, we are going to break down the best Shuffle games and assess how each of the Originals work. The world of online casino games is rich with options, but few are credible enough that …
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South Africa proposes new taxes after online gambling growth
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Online casinos and gambling and betting platforms have become a steady source of revenue for South Africa, and some regulators are now considering fresh levies and additional taxes to generate more funds based on the successes of these platforms. Increasingly, more and more countries are moving towards legalized and regulated online betting as a means to both ensure player safety for residents and to generate new tax revenues, which can …
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UK increases online gambling tax despite criticism, potential effects
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The United Kingdom has announced a fresh increase in online gambling taxes even beyond those that had previously been expected, and industry experts are rushing to discuss the ramifications for both domestic players and UK casino operators. The UK is the latest name in a growing list of countries that are planning to implement higher taxes on online casinos and betting platforms in order to create more domestic revenues. Taxes …
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ESIC partners with Stake to combat corruption in esports betting
Fariha Bhatti
With esports betting becoming more mainstream with each passing day, bookmakers and watchdogs alike are stepping up efforts to keep the scene free of corruption, and a new partnership between Stake and the ESIC aims to bring both more transparency and accountability to esports betting. Gambling in esports isn’t a new phenomenon, but it has never been as big and mainstream as it is now as betting grows in popularity …
What to know about Finland opening up licensed online gambling
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State-backed gambling operator Veikkaus has long held a monopoly in Finland, but that’s set to change as the country transitions to a licensed online gambling and casino framework. Veikkaus has been the sole operator for Finnish residents for many years, resulting in the nation missing out on a substantial amount of potential revenue that could come from taxing legal operators doing business within its borders. This is in large part …
Prediction markets vs sports betting: What you need to know
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Prediction markets are a new and popular trend in the world of gambling and betting, but how exactly do they differ from traditional sports betting, and what should potential players know about those differences? Sports betting is a massive industry that many platforms cater to and generate high revenues from. Prediction markets also include sports betting, but in a more dynamic model that can allow for greater freedom for players …
Could high tax rates soon be holding online betting back?
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Online betting is gaining popularity all across the United States and more broadly throughout the world as regulators increasingly open up to the practice, but could high tax rates be holding back its growth, particularly in some US states? More and more states in the United States want to legalize online betting because of the potential revenue stream that can result from the practice and bring benefits to local economies. …
Will Google’s new gambling ad rules push more bettors online?
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Gambling operators are in for more changes when dealing with Google as the tech giant has again amended policies that will betting and casino efforts offline, and this time it may prove beneficial for their online equivalents. Google is consistently adapting to an evolving landscape in the betting and gambling space while changing its policies to remain current. The company recently reclassified sweeps, adding more restrictions to sweepstakes platforms and …
Here’s why Wisconsin is delaying its latest sports betting proposal
Olivia Richman
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The complex sports betting landscape in the United States has just gotten another twist as the state of Wisconsin pushes back on its latest attempt to advance sports betting in the state. Here’s what happen, and what residents might expect next. Proposal AB 601, which addresses the legalization of online sports betting in the state of Wisconsin, was introduced in October and was unanimously approved by the Committee on State …
Online betting and casino play is pushing big New Jersey revenues
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The US state of New Jersey is setting record-breaking revenue with online betting and casino business surpassing last year and experiencing explosive growth as the industry continues to rocket forward. The online betting sector in New Jersey is experiencing serious growth in 2025, with the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement reporting a year-over-year rise. Online platforms have reached new milestones, with both veteran and new players playing online largely from …
These are the top 10 Stake originals games you can play
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While Stake is home to a broad variety of third-party betting games, it also plays host to its own creations, and these to 10 Stake originals games are the absolute best of the lot. Stake is easily one of the biggest and best online casino and betting platforms to be found, housing a variety of games from different developers. From slot games based on mythological gods to games that reinvent …
Google is changing how sweeps operators can bring in new players
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A new policy from Google for casino and gambling ads may come from just a single line aimed at sweepstakes casinos, that one sentence could shake up how sweeps operators are able promote their products to new players moving forward. Operators engaged in sweeps have had quite a year already. Some platforms have chosen to pull out of the sweepstakes casino scene rather than getting tangled up in the constant …
What is MrBeast’s net worth in 2026 and how did he get so rich?
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Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson is one of the richest content creators and streamers in the world today, with his business empire and persona extending into popular culture. But what exactly is MrBeast’s net worth and how did he acquire such wealth? Almost everyone online has heard of MrBeast. Whether that’s because of his stunt-focused videos, his philanthropic efforts, or even his own television show on Amazon, his influence can be felt …
Is Social Plus the next step for sweeps gaming?
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With sweepstakes facing an ever-changing legal landscape and having recently drawn fresh attention from Google, some industry lobbyists are aiming to rebrand sweeps gaming as “Social Plus.” But what exactly does that mean, and what’s behind the push for a new name? Google’s recent clarification classifying sweeps as gambling is just the latest harbinger of change for the sweepstakes space, with many operators considering the best next steps as the …
Gaming executives report major US growth in 2025, what it means
Olivia Richman
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The gaming industry is growing rapidly in the United States, and a recent survey involving industry executives from across the betting and gambling space speaks to how that growth is only likely to continue moving forward. According to a study published by the American Gaming Association, the third quarter of 2025 saw massive growth in gaming economic activity when measured by revenue, employment, and overall sentiment from and around the …
What to know about new gaming, gambling restrictions on YouTube
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YouTube will soon roll out new restrictions that will change how gambling and some forms of gaming content can be uploaded and accessed on the popular video platform. YouTube’s stance on gambling and gaming content has been clear enough to date for most creators to understand, but Google’s new enforcement rules will make for its the biggest changes to that stance in some time. The streaming of gambling and casino …
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