Letter From America 47
Packed with headliners. There’s no other way to describe Letter From America this week, as we feature a clutch of compelling stories…
Lauren Harrison
Controversial Sweepstakes: The View From The Bridge
Once able to operate under loosely-defined promotional laws in almost every U.S. state, a tide of new legislation is ending the ambiguity…
Mafia-Backed Betting Scandal: 34 Arrested In Sweeping FBI Raids
The biggest betting scandal in modern U.S. sports history erupted yesterday, as the FBI arrested 34 suspects, including Portland Trail Blazers coach…
Kalshi And Prediction Markets Question Continues To Roil U.S. iGaming Legislators
This week the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) fired a prediction markets warning shot across the bows of America. And guess what?…
Native American Tribal Gaming Legend Ernie Stevens Jr. Laid To Rest
American Tribal gaming leader and legend, “warrior” Ernie Stevens Jr. was laid to rest at the weekend. The towering 6ft 7in Ernie,…
NCPG Loses Control: What’s Next For 1-800-GAMBLER Helpline?
Responsible Gambling Education Month in the U.S. is typically a celebration of progress in safer gambling, but this year it ends with…
Macau Sets New Record For Visitor Numbers
Despite ongoing pressures, Macau welcomed a record number of punters in August 2025, marking a 15.5 percent increase year-on-year (y-o-y). The former…
A Bad Run For Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment is having a spectacular run of bad luck. Today (September 22), the Las Vegas-born gambling giant was officially demoted from…
Letter From America 45
Welcome to the latest edition of iGF’s unmissable Letter From America. This week we’re presenting a compelling mix of hot headlines and…
Children Being Harmed By Surge of Illicit Betting Promotion, Warns GambleAware
New research by the GambleAware charity shows that influencers on TikTok, YouTube and Twitch are driving unprecedented exposure to gambling content among…