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Maine Online Casinos To Join Mobile Sports Betting
Maine’s controversial iGaming legislation will become law once Gov. Janet Mills signs the bill. Earlier this week, Mills announced her intention to make LD 1164 law. It authorizes Maine’s tribal governments to operate online gambling in the Pine Tree State to support tribal communities and economic development. The legislation grants the four tribes of the Wabanaki Nations exclusive control of ...
DraftKings Adds Gamalyze RG Tool To Help Players Make Informed Decisions
The DraftKings Responsible Gaming Center is getting an upgrade with the integration of Mindway AI’s award-winning Gamalyze tool. The announcement highlighted how the collaboration will build on DraftKings’ ongoing commitment to educating players by adding a science-based experience tool to its current suite of industry-leading resources. Mindway AI is known as a leader in neuroscience-based responsible gaming solutions. Gamalyze separates ...
SGLA Looks To Save Social Plus Industry From Potential Indiana Ban
Indiana is the latest state to step into the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) spotlight as the organization is urging state lawmakers to regulate, not ban social plus games. It’s a reaction to state representative Ethan Manning introducing legislation that would prohibit sweepstakes casinos. The SGLA has taken similar stances with several other states, including New York and California, both ...
Missouri Senator Throws Flag on Kansas City Chiefs’ sportsbook licensing
Look down the list of active Missouri sports betting licenses and partnerships, and it’s not hard to notice that the Kansas City Chiefs have yet to partner up with a sportsbook operator. Now Sen. Nick Schroer has proposed a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the NFL franchise’s opportunity to get a piece of the Show-Me State sports betting pie. In ...
Statewide Survey Shows Majority Of Maine Voters Oppose iGaming
A statewide poll of Maine voters shows 64% oppose iGaming. The news comes days before Gov. Janet Mills must decide whether or not to veto the effort to legalize iGambling. The narrow window to make the decision regarding LD 1164 closes on Friday, January 9. The National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) commissioned the study that was conducted by Lake Research ...
Prime Sportsbook’s 2026 Bankruptcy Auction Date Set
The fate of Prime Sportsbook is set to be determined at a court-approved bankruptcy auction scheduled to take place Tuesday, January 13th at 10 a.m. EST. The deadline for qualifying bids is 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 6. AuctionAdvisors has been retained to conduct the bankruptcy auction. Prime Sportsbook is a turnkey digital gaming operation that legally operates in ...
FBI Warns U.S. Gamblers About Risks Associated With Illegal Gambling
Thirty-nine states plus the District of Columbia offer legalized sports betting in some form. The list of legal jurisdictions now includes Missouri following the December 1 launch of online and retail sports wagering. However, earlier this week, the FBI issued a PSA to U.S. bettors about the potential risks that come with illegal gambling activities. It highlights that illegal sportsbooks ...
FanDuel Sports Network Using FanDuel Sportsbook’s Bet Tracking Tool For Select NBA, NHL Games
FanDuel and Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network, announced the launch of bet tracking. This new interactive viewing feature allows fans in select markets to follow their FanDuel Sportsbook bets in real time while watching live NBA and NHL games on FanDuel Sports Network. This new offering is available in markets where online sports betting is legal, ...
Record November For PA Sportsbooks Helps Keystone State Eclipse All-Time Gaming Mark
Pennsylvania Gaming enjoyed a record-breaking November, as in its best month of all time. Based on the monthly results released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming, along with fantasy contests was $623.1 million. It eclipses the previous monthly high of $601.8 million, set back in May. The total gaming revenue ...
New York Finalizes Licensing for Three Downstate Casino Projects
New York’s long-running push to bring full-scale commercial casinos to New York City has reached its final regulatory stage. The New York State Gaming Commission has officially awarded licenses to three downstate casino projects, completing the approval process and clearing the way for construction and development to move forward. With the New York State Gaming Commission formally awarding the three ...
NCAA Resolves Sports Betting Case Against Former San Francisco Student-Athlete
The NCAA Committee on Infractions has shared its findings regarding sports betting violations connected to a former University of San Francisco men’s basketball player. The committee approved a negotiated resolution after an investigation uncovered sports betting violations committed by Marcus Williams, a former student-athlete and starting guard for the Dons men's basketball team. According to the agreement, Williams knowingly provided ...
SGLA Responds To New York’s Social Plus Games Ban
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has expressed deep disappointment following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signing of Senate Bill 5935 into law. The legislation bans dual currency sweepstakes casinos from operating in the Empire State. Research from leading consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik shows that Social Plus games contributed over $230 million to New York’s economy in 2024 alone. ...
BetMGM Is Spreading ‘Mullet Over’ RG Message With NHL Star Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid is a three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner, an award given to the NHL’s regular season MVP. The center for the Edmonton Oilers also serves as a BetMGM brand ambassador, and his role includes appearing in a new responsible gaming TV commercial alongside former NHL player and actor Terry Ryan. The “Mullett Over” commercial promotes responsible play by reminding ...
NCAA Resolves Sports Betting Case Against Former San Francisco Student-Athlete
The NCAA Committee on Infractions has shared its findings regarding sports betting violations connected to a former University of San Francisco men’s basketball player. The committee approved a negotiated resolution after an investigation uncovered sports betting violations committed by Marcus Williams, a former student-athlete and starting guard for the Dons men's basketball team. According to the agreement, Williams knowingly provided ...
Major League Table Tennis Launching Regulated Wagering
Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), the first U.S. pro table tennis league, is preparing to enter the regulated sports betting space in early 2026. The league has announced partnerships with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) and ALT Sports Data to support the development and launch. Working together, they will build the infrastructure needed to introduce legal, league-approved sports betting markets across ...
SGLA Sees NY Social Plus Games Ban Costing The State Hundreds Of Millions
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has expressed deep disappointment following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signing of Senate Bill 5935 into law. The legislation bans dual currency sweepstakes casinos from operating in the Empire State. Research from leading consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik shows that Social Plus games contributed over $230 million to New York’s economy in 2024 alone. ...
Wyoming Participating In National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) announced that the Cowboy State is now participating in the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP). Individuals can access the self-exclusion link on the WGC website. This applies to legal online sports betting, pari-mutual wagering, and skill-based amusement games. Wyoming is enhancing its responsible gaming framework. This new RG tool provides gamblers with a convenient, centralized ...
Caesars Rewards Shop Debuts On Caesars Palace Online Casino
The Caesars Rewards Shop is live on the Caesars Palace Online Casino app. It means Caesars Entertainment’s iGaming customers can use Caesars Rewards Credits for bonus spins on eligible slot games, alongside existing options like casino bonus cash. Members still have the option to redeem credits for dining, entertainment, and hotel stays at Caesars Entertainment properties across the country, including ...
New York Sportsbooks Report $280.5 Million For November
New York’s sports betting market continues shattering records. Looking at the November results released by the New York State Gaming Commission, total sports betting revenue was $280.5 million. It crushes the previous record of $248.9 million set in May. The figure also tops October’s $238.7 million. Monthly handle exceeded $2.6 billion for the second straight month. The total amount wagered ...
Penn Entertainment Completes theScore Bet Rebranding
TheScore Bet is once again operating on American soil. The official launch day was December 1, which happened to be the same date Missouri sports betting went live. The Penn Entertainment-owned brand is live in 21 U.S. jurisdictions. The original Missouri sports betting plans did not include theScore Bet, as the slot belonged to ESPN Bet. Once Penn and Disney, ...