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By Marcus Hope

Sweepstakes Gambling Ban Advances in Chicago Council

May 6, 2026

Summary:  A Chicago City Council committee has moved forward on Tuesday, May 5, with legislation that would ban sweepstakes gambling machines operating across the city in a legal gray area.  Setback for the Mayor The decision signals a setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, which had asked for more time to evaluate the proposal before […]

By Marcus Hope

CGA Implements Stricter Oversight for 2026: The Impact on Bovada and BetOnline

April 11, 2026

LAS VEGAS, NV — The landscape for offshore gaming is undergoing its most significant transformation in a decade. As of April 2026, the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has fully implemented its new “Direct Oversight” protocol, a move that directly impacts heavy hitters like the PaiWangLuo Network and the Commission Group. For years, brands like Bovada […]