The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance has welcomed the outcome of Maryland's 2026 legislative session, saying social plus games will continue to operate in the state while it pushes for a formal regulatory framework in 2027.
Electronic gaming overtakes licensed casinos for the first time.
Games of fortune continue to dominate as casino numbers remain stable.
Each of the state’s three gaming types were able to report increases in revenue year-over-year, including 11.6% growth for iGaming operations which totaled $272.1m during March 2026.
Talks between the NBA and both operators advanced once CFTC Chairman Michael Selig confirmed the Commission would propose rules to help maintain betting integrity.
Traditional casino gaming generated $4bn of revenue during February 2026 and grew 3.9%, including a 5% increase in slot machine revenue to $2.95bn and a 1.2% rise for table games to $805.7m.
The initiative connects MPs with their local bookmakers, charities and constituents.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed a 10% federal tax on online sports betting and prediction markets, framing it as a way to fund American innovation and compete with China.
The operator reported stronger-than-expected online growth in the UK and Australia, while analysts pointed to volume momentum despite customer-friendly sports results.
EGBA argues that introducing an EU-level online gambling levy on top of existing national gambling taxes would be fundamentally unworkable.