New Jersey has introduced mandatory player behavioral monitoring requirements for online casinos and sports betting operators, making it the first US state to establish legally enforceable, data-driven standards for identifying and addressing potentially harmful gambling activity. Announced on October 20 by Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), the regulations require licensed operators to assess customer behavior against specific financial and activity thresholds. Companies must investigate accounts that trigger warning indicators and intervene when reviews identify potential gambling-related harm. The rules establish player behavioral monitoring as a formal regulatory obligation rather than a voluntary…

Spooky Link Go Ghost has launched across regulated online casino markets in the United States and Canada, marking the first digital release of Aristocrat’s established land-based slot franchise in the real-money gaming sector. Announced on October 15, the launch brings the Halloween-themed game to participating online casino operators and mobile gaming applications across regulated North American jurisdictions. Aristocrat Interactive, the company’s online real-money gaming division, plans to expand the franchise with additional releases throughout 2027. Spooky Link Go Ghost adapts the franchise’s existing gameplay for online audiences while retaining features associated with its land-based titles. The game centers on the…

BetMGM has launched LegendSCARY, its biggest seasonal casino campaign of the year, combining Halloween-themed games, promotional events, sweepstakes and leaderboard competitions through November 1, 2026. Announced on October 15, the campaign transforms the operator’s online casino into a Halloween-themed gaming destination, with seasonal graphics and a dedicated category for Halloween titles. The initiative aims to increase player engagement during one of the online gambling industry’s busiest seasonal periods. LegendSCARY draws on BetMGM’s “Make It Legendary” brand platform, incorporating themed content and promotional activities into a month-long campaign. The casino lobby features spiders, bats and cobwebs, while the dedicated games section…

The ongoing legal battle regarding a possible SCOTUS Kalshi hearing reached a milestone, as national gaming regulators formally urged the United States Supreme Court to resolve a growing jurisdictional fight. State regulators have filed supporting briefs backing New Jersey in asking the highest court in the nation to determine whether federal commodities law preempts local oversight of sports event contracts. State regulatory agencies maintain that prediction platforms offering wagers on sports results act as unlicensed sportsbooks, evading consumer protections, integrity controls, and minimum age limits established by individual state legislatures. The International Association of Gaming Regulators and the North American…

The recent Kalshi deal with tribal gaming operator partnerships has expanded to include four additional Native American tribes, highlighting a growing split across Indian country regarding prediction markets. The Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Greenville Rancheria, and Alturas Indian Rancheria in California, alongside the Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town of Oklahoma, have formally joined forces with the platform. They follow a similar agreement reached with the Louisiana-based Tunica-Biloxi Tribe last month. Under the agreed terms, each participating sovereign tribe retains full ownership of its custom branded mobile application and oversees the primary customer relationship. Kalshi serves as the technical backend operator, managing execution,…

A BetMGM progressive side bet feature is expanding across more than 200 casino games, bringing new jackpot opportunities to digital players in select markets. The online gaming operator announced the launch of the feature to enhance its library of slot and table games by integrating a shared jackpot network into existing popular titles across its regulated jurisdictions. Under the new system, players can opt into an optional wager while playing participating titles across the digital platform. A portion of each participating wager contributes directly to a growing jackpot pool. The current Mega Jackpot total stands at over $618,000, presenting players…

New York officials have filed a major lawsuit against QCX LLC, the operator of Polymarket US, accusing the company of running an illegal gambling business. The legal action, brought jointly by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, claims that Polymarket has been operating an unlicensed sports betting and event prediction service across the state since launching its domestic platform in December 2025. Following an extensive investigation, the Office of the Attorney General determined that the event contracts offered by Polymarket meet the legal definition of gambling under state law because the wagering outcomes depend on chance…

BetMGM football betting features have officially expanded for the 2026-27 season, bringing a suite of new options, updated promotions, and enhanced sportsbook functionality to users across eligible markets. The operator has expanded its Cash Out capabilities, giving bettors increased flexibility to settle eligible wagers before a sporting event finishes. Alongside this change, the platform introduced Odds Flash, a feature designed to deliver premium spread pricing across college and professional games while providing real-time odds notifications. Another notable addition for the upcoming calendar is BetDefense, an initiative that offers first-quarter injury protection on eligible professional player prop bets. Under this policy,…