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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...