Casino entrance levies and gross collection levies for gaming and betting businesses in Sri Lanka have been increased as of 2026.

Japan's first casino-integrated resort, the MGM Osaka, is set to open by autumn 2030 and forms part of the Japanese government's push towards the development of such resorts and stay-type tourism.

Three of the most influential chess figures; Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Levy Rozman, will appear together in Europe for the first time.

Gaming in Europe has announced that it will be hosting a Gaming in Finland Evening Conference at ICE Barcelona 2026 on January 19.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has been urged through a letter with 300 signatories to abolish a law which places limitations with regard to the prevention of high street betting shops.

The Grand Ho Tram casino has now become open to locals, which marks another local casino in Vietnam welcoming eligible Vietnamese gamblers.

State lottery funds in Nebraska are reportedly being explored as an option for repurposing in order to help finance the operations of at least one state agency. The proposed transfer is set to be considered by the Legislature's Appropriations Committee during the 2026 legislative session.

Bettors on Polymarket have been left angered following the platform's decision not to settle millions of dollars' worth of bets relating to whether the United States would invade Venezuela.

Mindway AI and DraftKings have teamed up to integrate the Gamalyze tool into the DraftKings Responsible Gaming Center, putting a focus on informed play.

A senior spokesperson of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in India has accused Andhra Pradesh’s ruling coalition government of allowing illegal gambling and narcotics activity to operate under political protection, allegations the government has not publicly responded to. 

Malta is seeking to expand beyond its long-established gambling and sports betting industry to become a regional hub for video game development, e-sports and interactive entertainment, the head of the GamingMalta Foundation said, as the Mediterranean island looks to diversify its economy. 

A growing number of U.S. teenagers and young adults are developing gambling addictions through “crypto casinos,” online platforms that allow users to wager cryptocurrencies on games such as blackjack, slots, and sports betting, according to a New York Times investigation.