Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into a law a bill declaring that social media games are not gambling , even when they offer prizes. It's another round in the age-old battle of "what is gambling"? ... Read more

The Irish Department of Finance is re-examining its current tax plans for gambling operators, And that could be bad news for Irish punters. ... Read more

Legal mobile betting will be a feature of life at the soon-to-be-built Las Vegas Raiders Stadium, whether the NFL likes it or not. Will this be the beginning of the end of the US sports betting prohibition? ... Read more

In search of a new identity in the gambling world, Amaya Gaming is changing its name to The Stars Group. The newly minted company will be based in Montreal. ... Read more

Political chaos, both internal and external, is taking a major toll on South Korean casino profits. A lack of both locals and and visiting Chinese are proving to be a problem. ... Read more

FanDuel is partnering up with the WNBA in an effort that is a first for a women's professional sports league. The question now is whether or not there's a demand for this product? ... Read more

The UK Advertising Standards Authority has banned a cheeky advertisement from StarWins for overall sexism and objectifying women. Company officials say the ASA is missing the point entirely. ... Read more

Paddy Power Betfair is diving into the US daily fantasy sports market with the $19 million acquisition of a US DFS outfit called DRAFT. The question now is whether they can compete with Draft Kings and FanDuel? ... Read more

Rainy weather did not put a damper on Kentucky Derby betting, which hit an all-time high of $139 million. Much of that wagering was done online. ... Read more

MGM Resorts is getting ready to dip its toes in the New Jersey online gambling market with the launch of the GVC-powered playMGM brand. The operation is set to launch later this year. ... Read more