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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 $221.6 million earned in January 2025. This marks the third-straight month that Garden State iGaming outperformed Atlantic City’s nine casinos. Gaming revenue from slots and table ...
Ca$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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Arkansas Racing Commission Approves DraftKings, FanDuel Online Sportsbooks
FanDuel and DraftKings online sportsbooks are getting ready to start taking bets from Arkansas sports bettors. Just to be clear, this is not a new market launch. Legal sports betting actually launched in the Natural State more than three years ago. Up until now, the Arkansas sports betting market has not included any national brands. DraftKings released its official announcement ...
BetMGM, MGM Resorts Investing Over $1M In Responsible Gaming Research
With March being National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, MGM Resorts International and BetMGM are making over a $1-million expanded commitment to responsible gaming research, public awareness, and other areas. The announcement notes that $450,000 will go to the International Center for Responsible Gaming Research. It will be used to fund a new, groundbreaking research initiative examining sports betting and its ...
$250.8 Million Powerball Win Sets Jackpocket Record
Jackpocket is enjoying a historic week thanks to the latest Powerball winner who purchased the winning ticket from Arkansas using the lottery courier app. When this week’s drawing revealed the numbers 2, 17, 18, 38, 62, plus the Powerball (20), the unnamed Jackpocket customer was $250.8 million richer, before taxes. News about the win was confirmed by parent company DraftKings ...
Imperial Treasures Casino Making U.S. Debut Via Wind Creek Bethlehem Partnership
The Wind Creek online casino page continues to share a message to customers with the words “Your App Is Moving!” in all caps. The note goes on to inform users “On March 10, 2026, Wind Creek Bethlehem’s current real money gaming website and app will close for play.” It also teases a new real-money gaming experience coming soon. Now there ...
With March Madness Fast Approaching, The NCAA Is Looking To Curb Pressures Associated With Sports Betting By Introducing New Player Availability Reporting System.
With NCAA basketball tournament first-round games taking place March 19 and 20, the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Committees have announced penalties and requirements for the March Madness player availability reporting program. The press release highlighted how these availability reports are intended to “reduce betting-related pressure, solicitations, and harassment student-athletes and other team personnel receive from bettors connected to ...
PGCB Launches “What’s Really At Stake” Initiative Ahead Of March Madness
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced the launch of its "What’s Really at Stake" campaign, designed to heighten awareness of this problematic issue. Information and support will be shared via social media posts, online advertising, a dedicated website at WhatsReallyatStake.com, and promotional materials. All of it is being made available to individuals, educational institutions, or counselors as a free ...