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NBA Commissioner Contacted By Congress Following League’s Illegal Gambling Scandal
It's not every day Congress sends a letter to the commissioner of a professional sports league regarding allegations centered around illegal gambling and sports rigging. However, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was the recipient of a letter dated October 24 on these exact topics from the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The letter was sent one day after last week’s FBI ...
NCAA Student-Athletes Will Soon Be Allowed To Bet On Pro Sports
Starting November 1, NCAA student-athletes and athletics departments staff members will be permitted to bet on professional sports. The official announcement came Thursday after the Division II and III management councils approved the proposal. The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee adopted the proposal earlier this month. Betting on college sporting events will still be prohibited. This includes sharing information about ...
Missouri Sportsbook Operators Granted Temporary Licenses By MGC
There is less than two months to go before the first legal Missouri sports bet is placed. The process took a big step forward on Wednesday with the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) awarding several temporary sports betting licenses. FanDuel, Fanatics, Caesars, Penn Entertainment (ESPN Bet), bet365, BetMGM, and Underdog are said to be of the brands that got the green ...
Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Win $29.7 During Start Of NFL Season
September kicks off what’s considered the prime season for Pennsylvania sports betting. Sure, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles starting the regular season helps. However, the combination of NFL Week 1 and the start of college football season provides fresh betting options following the slower summer months in which Major League Baseball betting is the primary option. The Pennsylvania ...
NJ Online Casinos Cross $2-Billion Mark In September 2025
September iGaming results from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement are out, and the reported $243.1 million pushes 2025’s grand total past the $2.12-billion mark. Compared to the first nine months of 2024, NJ online casinos are 22.7% ahead of last year’s pace ($1.73 billion). By comparison, Atlantic City’s nine land-based casinos have earned $2.2 billion year-to-date. This includes ...
Sean Ostrow Joins SGLA As New Managing Director
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has strengthened its leadership team by naming Sean Ostrow as managing director. The organization announced the news earlier this week, highlighting Ostrow’s decade-plus of experience advising leading entertainment, technology, and gaming companies on legislative and regulatory strategy. Ostrow’s main responsibility will be overseeing SGLA’s lobbying and policy initiatives. This will include working with legislators, ...
FanDuel Casino Launches Player Loyalty Program In Four States
The wait is finally over for FanDuel Casino players as the operator announced the launch of FanDuel Casino Rewards Club. It's available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia - states where real money online casinos are legal. According to the press release, Rewards Club clearly outlines what players earn at every tier and prioritizes transparency so players can ...
New York State Gaming Commission Awards PrizePicks Gaming License
PrizePicks, the peer-to-peer sports entertainment operator is about to make its long-awaited return to the New York market. The Atlanta-based company announced on Wednesday that it has been awarded an interactive fantasy sports operating license by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). “New York is home to some of the most passionate sports fans in the country, and we ...
What Underdog, St. Louis Blues Partnership Means For Missouri Sports Betting Launch
Underdog is doubling down on the Missouri market. In addition to pursuing a Missouri sports betting license, the company announced a multiyear marketing partnership with the NHL's St. Louis Blues. The news comes days after the team opened the 2025-26 season against the Minnesota Wild. The “customer-first” experience for Blues fans will help drive engagement. The plan is to continue ...
California Governor Newsom Signs AB831 Into Law - Sweepstakes Casinos Banned Effective January 1, 2026
California is the latest state to ban sweepstakes casinos. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB831 into law on October 11, meaning the ban will be effective as of January 1, 2026. Outlawing social casinos is becoming a growing trend across the United States. However, California is going to have the biggest impact due to its population of over 39.4 million residents. ...
NCAA Considering Proposal To Eliminate Pro Sports Betting Ban
Could an NCAA rule change allow student-athletes and athletics departments staff members to bet on professional sports this year? Well, the short answer is yes if the rule change is approved by all three divisions. The NCAA DI Administrative Committee adopted a proposal to permit the rule change effective November 1. Divisions II and III are expected to consider the ...
Evolution Launches Ezugi As Second Live Dealer Brand To N.J. Players
It seems Evolution is going with the philosophy that two brands are better than one. The company announced this week that Ezugi will be its second live dealer brand in the U.S.-regulated online casino space. Ezugi is live in New Jersey, streaming from Evolution’s state-of-the-art studio in Atlantic City. The company did not share the specific hotel casino where the ...
FireKeepers Takes Significant Digital Step Forward Via Aristocrat’s Interactive’s Solution Launch
Aristocrat Interactive has launched a fully integrated iGaming and sportsbook solution in Michigan via FireKeepers Casino Hotel. This milestone expansion builds on the company’s long-standing relationship with leading Tribal operators like FireKeepers. The announcement highlighted how this underscores Aristocrat Interactive’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge digital gaming experiences. Aristocrat Interactive is the parent company’s online real money gaming division. For FireKeepers, ...
RSI’s BetRivers Online Casino And Sportsbook Products Adding BurraPay’s Cryptocurrency Payment Solution
BetRivers players will soon have the option to seamlessly fund their sportsbook and online casino accounts using cryptocurrency. The new payment method comes as a result of a landmark agreement between parent company Rush Street Interactive (RSI) and BurraPay. The latter is the leading provider of secure and compliant cryptocurrency payment solutions for the regulated casino gaming industry. BurraPay will ...
ODDSworks Ready To Ramp Up iGaming Content Next Week At G2E
When the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) opens next week in Las Vegas, ODDSworks will be there showcasing 19 new online game titles. The Remote Gaming Server technology company announced that it will showcase 19 online game titles, including iGaming versions of stepper slots. The company will be featuring the latest land-based video slots, video poker, and table games content as ...
FanDuel Announces Exclusive Partnership With Amazon For NBA And WNBA On Prime Games
When the NBA on Prime Video debuts later this month, it will include a sports betting component. The specifics are now clearer as FanDuel announced a partnership with Amazon to become the official odds provider and partner of the NBA and WNBA on Prime. This partnership begins on Friday, October 24, when the Boston Celtics visit the New York Knicks ...
NBCUniversal, DraftKings Announce Multi-Year Collaboration For Major Sports Properties
DraftKings has announced a multi-year agreement with NBCUniversal to execute exclusive integrations and digital sponsorships across top-tier sports properties. NBC’s sports portfolio includes the NFL, NBA, Premier League, next year’s Super Bowl LX, NCAA Football, the PGA Tour, and more. “We’re proud to join forces with NBCUniversal, an iconic name in sports entertainment, in a landmark multi-year agreement that brings ...
Underdog, Kansas City Royals Agree To Missouri Sports Betting Partnership
The Missouri sports betting picture is becoming clearer as the December 1 launch approaches. This includes finally getting an answer regarding which pro sports team Underdog is linking up with regarding market access. Underdog and MLB’s Kansas City Royals announced a multi-year partnership Monday afternoon. Besides market access, the deal includes marketing campaigns and philanthropic efforts. As far as why ...
Underdog Enhancing Player Protection Measures With Sportradar’s Bettor Sense Solution
Underdog is stepping up its Responsible Gaming game following an agreement with Sportradar Group to incorporate Bettor Sense into its product. Bettor Sense is Sportradar’s AI-powered responsible gaming solution to identify high-risk players. According to the press release, Underdog is the first U.S.-based operator to leverage Bettor Sense. Underdog is a daily fantasy sports operator. The company, which launched in ...
MGCB Sends Cease-And-Desist Letters To Eight More Online Casinos
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) remains busy issuing cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed operators as another eight online gaming operators have been ordered to stop offering gambling in Michigan. The latest brands ordered to stop offering gambling to Michiganders are: Bspin Casino Everygame Casino Evergame Sports Casino Kudos Casino PlayCroco Online Casino Slots of Vegas Spin Dimension Super Slots MGCB ...