Vladimir Raymond
Vladimir Raymond founded iGamingFirms after decades in the iGaming industry, working with operators, platform providers and suppliers. He writes about market shifts, regulation and building iGaming businesses that last. Follow him on X at @VladimirRacswe and on Bluesky.
Articles by Vladimir
Is Online Gambling Legal in Arizona? Sports Betting, Tribal Casinos and Sweepstakes
Online sports betting (21+, 12 live licensed apps) and licensed daily fantasy are legal in Arizona in 2026; online casinos…
Is Gambling Legal in Texas? Casinos, Betting and the 2026 Rules
Gambling in Texas is legal only in narrow forms. What's allowed in 2026, the gray areas, Penal Code exposure for…
Is Offshore Sports Betting Legal? Jurisdiction by Jurisdiction!
Offshore sportsbooks are legal where they are licensed and usually unlawful where their customers live. This guide maps who carries…
Is Sports Betting Profitable? The Math From the Operator Side
Sportsbooks keep about 10 cents of every dollar wagered in the US, but most of it never reaches profit. Here…
Is Gambling Legal in Oregon? The Full 2026 Picture
Oregon gambling runs through the state Lottery and nine tribes. Here's what's legal in 2026, what changed, and where operators…
Is Online Gambling Legal in Tennessee? Betting Yes, Casinos No
Online sports betting, DFS and lottery draw games are legal in Tennessee. Online casinos, poker and sweepstakes casinos are not,…
The Largest Gambling Companies in the World (2026, by Revenue)
MGM Resorts is the largest gambling company in the world by 2025 revenue at $17.54B, with Flutter close behind. See…
iGaming News and Regulation Roundup, October 2026: What Changed This Month
Brazil's betting ban, the Kalshi circuit split, Bulgaria's ad ban and more: every iGaming regulation change from the past month,…
Is Gambling Legal in New Mexico? Casinos, Lottery and Betting Laws
Gambling is legal in New Mexico only where the law allows it: tribal casinos, five slots-only racinos, horse racing, the…
Is Gambling Legal in Alaska? What the Law Actually Allows
Alaska bans most gambling, but charitable gaming, tribal bingo halls, DFS and sweepstakes exist. See the statutes, penalties and 2026…