Gamers May Have A Future In Air Traffic Control by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, April 10, 2026 Marketers that no longer want to work in advertising can now trade their expertise in performance for a career in air traffic control by applying their knack for gaming — linking decisions with real-world outcomes. It’s a metaphorical … Continue reading Gamers May Have A Future In Air Traffic Control
Judge denies NCAA bid to block DraftKings March Madness trademarks use Suswati Basu A federal judge has refused to immediately stop DraftKings from using the NCAA’s well-known basketball tournament branding, even while signaling the league is likely to win key parts of its lawsuit. In a March 26 order, the US District Court … Continue reading Judge denies NCAA bid to block DraftKings March Madness trademarks use
Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games Suswati Basu Indiana has adopted a wide-ranging regulatory measure that reshapes how the state handles certain sweepstakes-style online games. Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1052 into law on March 12, 2026, setting new limits on digital gaming products often tied to … Continue reading Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games
US commercial gaming revenue surges to record highs in 2025 nationwide Suswati Basu The US commercial gaming business reached a new peak in 2025, pulling in $ 78.72 billion in gross gaming revenue, according to figures released Thursday (February 26) by the American Gaming Association. That total represents a 9.2% increase over 2024 … Continue reading US commercial gaming revenue surges to record highs in 2025 nationwide
The plan for a gaming-themed Atari hotel in Las Vegas has reportedly been scrapped There’s still a chance for one in Phoenix, though. Cheyenne MacDonald Sat, January 17, 2026 Atari Hotels Six years after the announcement of plans to build Atari Hotels in eight cities across the US, including Las Vegas, only one … Continue reading The plan for a gaming-themed Atari hotel in Las Vegas has reportedly been scrapped
Optimism returns as US Gaming Industry reports strong Q3 2025 growth despite economic uncertainty Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu The United States’ Gaming Industry Outlook has a sense of renewed optimism in Q3 of 2025, as industry leaders are citing rising revenues and stronger balance sheets. “The Gaming Conditions Index indicates that real … Continue reading Optimism returns as US Gaming Industry reports strong Q3 2025 growth despite economic uncertainty
Arizona hits $46m in tribal gaming contributions for first quarter of financial year Rachael Davies The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced that the first quarter of the financial year has seen over $ 46 million in tribal gaming contributions. In total, so far in the first quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, tribal gaming … Continue reading Arizona hits $46m in tribal gaming contributions for first quarter of financial year
Mass Effect creator’s new studio is shutting down after three years Casey Hudson’s indie venture fell victim to “an unexpected shortfall of funding.” will shanklin Updated Tue, Nov 26, 2024, Humanoid Origin / LinkedIn Humanoid Origin will be shutting down. The three-year-old indie gaming studio, helmed by former BioWare GM and Mass … Continue reading Mass Effect creator’s new studio is shutting down after three years
GOG’s preservation label highlights classic games it’s maintaining for modern hardware The Preservation Program could be a boon for retro gamers. anna washenko Thu, Nov 14, 2024 GOG is launching an effort to help make older video games playable on modern hardware. The GOG Preservation Program will label the classic titles that … Continue reading GOG’s preservation label highlights classic games it’s maintaining for modern hardware
As the gaming industry matures, there are new ways for marketers to reach gamers where they are. Chris Wood on April 1, 2024 Left to right: Jayson Dubin, CEO, Playwire; Julie Piskin, head of global partner program, Roblox; Pete Basgen, director and global lead, gaming & esports, Wavemaker; Paul Chenier, EVP global sales, Playwire at … Continue reading How to reach gamers and understand gaming experiences: IAB PlayFronts
