Connecticut Orders Polymarket, Robinhood to Stop Sports Bets
Connecticut hit Polymarket, Robinhood, Coinbase and six other prediction markets with cease-and-desist orders and subpoenaed 29 payment, data and media firms.
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SOFTSWISS Summit Reveals iGaming's AI Ops Maturity Gap
SOFTSWISS's Tech Race Summit drew 1,500 attendees to Warsaw on September 10 and put numbers on iGaming's AI Ops maturity gap, from Maincard to BGaming.
Pennsylvania Moves to Close the Self-Exclusion Credit Gap
Pennsylvania's gaming board wants credit and cashless accounts frozen within two days of self-exclusion, and marketing banned until you ask to return.
Light & Wonder Sells LightWave Solar Instead of Leasing It
Light & Wonder's LightWave Solar cabinet lets casinos buy instead of lease premium slot hardware, opening a for-sale segment operators had been requesting.
Congress Stalls Gambling Loss Deduction Repeal Three Times
Congress has blocked repeal of the 90% gambling loss deduction cap three times since July 2025, and no legislative vehicle remains this year to fix it.
Bally's Secures $560M for Bronx Casino After Cash Warning
Bally's Corporation locked in $560 million from WhiteHawk Capital on September 14 to fund its $4 billion Bronx casino, weeks after a going-concern warning.
Super Group Dividend Signals a Wider Operator Payout Push
Super Group declared a third 5 cent quarterly dividend on September 8, bringing 2026 payouts to 15 cents a share as Flutter and DraftKings expand buybacks.
Sportsbooks Turn Injury Protection Into a Paid Upsell
BetMGM launched BetDefense on September 9, 2026, joining FanDuel and DraftKings in turning free injury protection into a paid, full-game sportsbook feature.
Novig's Equity Endorsement Deal With Sydney Sweeney
Novig gave Sydney Sweeney equity instead of a fee for its Just Sports campaign, launched September 9 as Kalshi and Polymarket ran rival celebrity NFL ads.
Gentoo Media Cuts Full-Year Guidance as Refinancing Drags On
Gentoo Media cut its full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance after second-quarter revenue fell 9%, even as deposits hit a record and refinancing drags on.
Anthony and Laura Lee Plead Guilty in Election Betting Case
Anthony Lee and wife Laura Lee pleaded guilty September 10 to cheating under the Gambling Act 2005 over bets on the 2024 UK election date pre-announcement.
Ruth Evans Appointed Chair of the UK Gambling Commission
Ruth Evans, founder of Stop Scams UK, is named Chair of the UK Gambling Commission from 30 September, ending a 20 month gap since Marcus Boyle's exit.