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SGLA Urging Virginia Lawmakers To Consider Alternative Sweepstakes Casino Legislation
As Virginia continues making significant strides toward legalizing iGaming, the sweepstakes casino industry, or what the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) refers to as Social Plus games, could be getting banned. Before that happens, the organization has proposed a different economic model highlighting how the industry could generate more than $30 million in new annual revenue for the Commonwealth of ...
Maine Sweepstakes Casino Ban Remains In Play Following Joint Committee Vote
The possibility of Maine banning sweepstakes casinos moved another step closer to becoming a reality. The Maine Joint Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs held a work session on February 18 regarding Legislative Document 2007 that advanced by an 8-2 vote. This sends the legislation back to the full Senate for the next stage of consideration. The Maine anti-sweepstakes casino ...
Ca$hline, Caesars Entertainment’s First Proprietary Online Slot, Now Live In NJ
Caesars Entertainment has launched Ca$hline as its first proprietary online slot title. The three-reel stepper comes from Empire Creative, which is the company’s in-house game development studio. For now, the game is exclusive to New Jersey online casino players via Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino. Ca$hline is Empire Creative’s first original slot title. ...
New Jersey’s iGaming Market Earns Nearly $259M For January
New Jersey online casinos have started 2026 strong as the sector reported $258.9 million in January revenue. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement report shows that the sector is up 16.8% from the $221.6 million earned in January 2025. This marks the third-straight month that Garden State iGaming outperformed Atlantic City’s nine casinos. Gaming revenue from slots and table ...
Will South Dakota Voters Get A Say Regarding Mobile Sports Betting?
South Dakota might have legal sports betting, but placing a bet requires visiting a retail sportsbook located inside one of the Deadwood casinos. Lawmakers from the Mount Rushmore State are attempting to add statewide mobile sports betting apps to the current landscape. Senate Joint Resolution 504 proposes amending the South Dakota Constitution to allow sports wagering via a mobile or ...
FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino Implementing No Credit Card Deposit Policy
FanDuel is joining the list of online casino and sportsbook operators that no longer accept credit card deposits. Users who visit the FanDuel website will see the following message at the top of the page: “Starting on March 2, 2026, FanDuel will no longer offer U.S. credit card deposits on Sportsbook, Casino, and FanDuel Racing. This includes credit cards connected ...
Big Ten Conference SAIC Voices Concerns Over Negative Impact Of College Player Prop Bets
The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) is speaking out regarding the current status of player proposition bets in college athletics. It came in the form of a three-page letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker urging the NCAA to make significant changes to prop betting rules. The letter reinforces the Big Ten Conference’s unwavering commitment to protecting the well-being ...
Illinois Gaming Board Sends 60-Plus Cease-And-Desist Letters To Illegal Sweepstakes Casino Operators
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has been extremely busy this week after issuing more than 60 cease-and-desist letters to entities allegedly operating illegal online casino and online sweepstakes gaming platforms in the Prairie State. The news was announced on Thursday afternoon and done in coordination with the Illinois Attorney General’s office. Each operator is being demanded to immediately block Illinois ...
BetMGM Anti-Harassment Policy Updates Show Commitment To Sports Integrity
BetMGM announced an update to its terms of service to “explicitly prohibit athlete harassment.” Under the revised terms, BetMGM will suspend a customer’s account if the individual is found to have used harassing or abusive language toward athletes, coaches, or team or league personnel. Under the previous terms, the operator allowed account suspension for any lawful reason, harassment included. BetMGM’s ...
National Council On Problem Gambling Resets Helpline Phone Number
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced that 1-800-MY-RESET is its newly adopted National Problem Gambling Helpline number. The change is designed to be memorable and easily accessible for the public. The new phone number is live and operational to receive phone calls. The press release notes that the new number supports NCPG’s ongoing network modernization efforts. Calls ...
Tennessee Lawmakers Introduce Bills That Would Ban Online Sports Betting On College Campuses
Could the days of online sports betting being permitted on Tennessee college campuses be numbered? Sen. Jeff Yarbro and Rep. John Ray Clemmons filed companion bills that could make it a reality. This new legislation comes on the heels of the college basketball betting scandal in which more than two dozen individuals were indicted for allegedly fixing NCAA Division I ...
Circa Sports Steps Up To Plate As Kansas City Royals Sports Betting Partner
The Kansas City Royals have announced that it has reached an agreement with Las Vegas-based Circa Sports to serve as their official sports betting partner. The Royals previously had an agreement with Underdog, but the operator ended up exiting the Missouri sports betting market prior to the December 1 launch. Circa has one of the two available untethered licenses, giving ...
FanDuel Introduces ‘Play With A Plan’ Responsible Gaming Program
FanDuel has rolled out its latest responsible gambling message, and the approach behind it is slightly different. FanDuel’s “Play with a Plan” campaign empowers customers to make informed decisions about their individual play. The comprehensive initiative is available across all products, including FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel Casino. Guided by behavioral research, Play with a Plan features existing responsible gaming tools ...
Action 24/7 Sportsbook Says Farewell To Tennessee Sports Betting
Action 24/7 online sportsbook has closed its doors to Tennessee sports bettors. When customers visit the website, the following message appears: “Tennessee Action 24/7 LLC is no longer accepting wagers. All wagers previously accepted will be honored. “We are proud to have served our friends and neighbors as the only Tennessee owned and operated licensed online sportsbook for the past ...
BetMGM Announces Missouri Sports Betting Partnership With St. Louis Blues
BetMGM’s vision for the Missouri sports betting market continues to grow. The latest example of this is the announcement of a sports betting partnership with the NHL's St. Louis Blues. The multi-year agreement includes prominent BetMGM signage and branding throughout the Enterprise Center at Blues home games. There will be co-branded social media content and premium hospitality experiences as well. ...
Dogg House Casino Open For Business With Snoop Dogg Vision And Vibe
Dogg House Casino is now live in the United States. What makes this free-to-play sweepstakes casino unique is that it’s a joint venture between global iGaming technology provider Trivelta and international cultural icon Snoop Dogg. According to the announcement, this is a first-of-its-kind, artist-led casino experience that brings together iGaming, music, and culture. Besides being built to Snoop Dogg's creative ...
New Jersey Online Casinos Report $273.2 Million For December, Set New Monthly Record
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has posted December’s revenue results, and in regards to iGaming, there are two numbers that really pop out. One is $273.2 million, which is the combined monthly revenue produced by the more than two dozen New Jersey online casino operators. It also happens to be a new monthly record, topping October’s $260.3 million. ...
College Basketball Betting Scandal Involves 17 Men’s Basketball Teams, Dozens Of Players
A new sports betting scandal made major headlines Thursday morning as federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania have indicted more than two dozen individuals for allegedly fixing NCAA Division I and Chinese Basketball Association games. U.S. Attorney David Metcalf said 39 college basketball players from 17 different NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams led to 29 fixed games. ...
Maryland Legislators Weighing Interactive Games Ban
Maryland’s Senate Budget and Tax Committee has prefiled SB112 that would prohibit the operation and promotion of “interactive games” in Maryland. Interactive games are defined as “online or mobile games that use multiple currency systems for prizes or cash and simulate casino games, lottery games, or sports wagering, with an exception for games that only award non-cash prizes.” The first ...
FIFA Reaches Agreement With Stats Perform for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced that it has selected Stats Perform as its first-ever official betting data and betting streaming rights distributor. The multi-year agreement grants Stats Perform exclusive rights to distribute official betting data and live streams for selected FIFA properties, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 2027 FIFA ...