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Sweepstakes Casinos Are Running Out of Grey Area in the US

Sweepstakes casinos have spent years arguing they’re not really online casinos. Tennessee and Oklahoma have just made that argument harder to sell. In May 2026, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed SB 2136, a law banning online sweepstakes games and other app-based gambling that falls outside the state’s legal gambling framework. A week earlier, Oklahoma lawmakers…

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UK Operators Cut Bonuses After 40% Duty Hike

Casino, News, Sport, United KingdomMay 24, 2026

UK-licensed operators have started reducing bonus offers following the jump in Remote Gaming Duty to 40% on 1 April. The effects are now visible several weeks into the new tax regime. What Happened Remote Gaming Duty on online casino and slots profits rose from 21% to 40%. The change formed part of the government’s wider…

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Unregulated Online Gambling Hits $5.9 Trillion, But the Real Story Is Player Demand

Casino, News, United StatesMay 17, 2026

Unregulated online gambling reached an estimated $5.9 trillion in global wagering value in 2025, according to a new Gaming Compliance International report. That is a huge number, but the betting angle is not just “illegal gambling is big.” The more useful question is why so much betting and casino activity still happens outside regulated markets,…

bet365 Launches in Michigan — Sharp Book Brings Early Payouts & New Offers

Casino, News, Sport, United StatesApril 20, 2026

bet365 went live in Michigan on April 17, 2026. The operator is now the 17th U.S. state on its books and immediately becomes one of the sharper options available to Michigan bettors. Michigan already runs one of the most competitive sports betting markets in the country. Adding a book known for early lines, high limits,…

28 US States Tighten Gambling Rules – Micro-Bets Targeted

Casino, NewsApril 13, 2026

Lawmakers in 28 US states are introducing tougher gambling regulations in 2026, with a heavy focus on restricting micro-bets, college-athlete props, and sweepstakes-style casinos. New Jersey Leads Crackdown on Micro-Bets New Jersey is at the forefront of the changes with Senate Bill S2160, which aims to ban rapid-fire micro-bets — wagers placed on the very…

Crypto Casinos – Are They Growing Up? Inside the Industry’s Push Toward Legitimacy

Casino, NewsMarch 20, 2026

Crypto casinos have moved from the fringes of the gambling world into a more serious part of the industry. What started as anonymous, unregulated platforms with flashy bonuses has slowly begun to mature, with better regulation, improved security, and a clearer focus on player protection. Where Crypto Casinos Stand in 2026 The crypto casino sector…

Michigan Online Casinos Guide 2026

Casino, United StatesJanuary 2, 2026

Michigan has one of the strongest and most competitive online casino markets in the United States. Since legal online casinos launched in January 2021, the state has developed a well-regulated environment with dozens of licensed operators. Current Legal Status Online casino gambling in Michigan is fully legal and regulated in Michigan for players aged 21…