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Washington Could Expand In-State College Sports Betting
Washington lawmakers are reviewing proposed changes to the state’s sports betting framework that could expand wagering options and adjust existing restrictions. The legislation, SB 6137 would permit betting on in-state college teams, while still prohibiting player prop bets involving in-state athletes. It also aims to modify current rules limiting online wagering to specific tribal casino partnerships, potentially allowing broader access ...
Tennessee SB 2136 Moves Forward in Sweepstakes Casino Crackdown
Tennessee lawmakers are advancing new legislation to tighten restrictions on online sweepstakes casinos. Senate Bill 2136 (SB2136) cleared a Senate committee this week. The proposal seeks to strengthen enforcement authority on sweepstakes casinos. SB2136 would prohibit platforms from using virtual currency. This doesn’t matter if it’s purchased, awarded as a bonus, or provided as an add-on to another currency. If ...
Maine Advances Two Bills: Sweepstakes Casino Ban and Ban on Credit Card Deposits
Maine’s Joint Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs recently advanced a bill, LD 2007, that would make it unlawful to operate or promote online sweepstakes games that mimic casino gambling by using dual-currency systems. Penalties include fines of $10,000 to $100,000. The committee also pushed forward a related measure, LD 2080, to ban the use of credit cards for sports ...
Mississippi HB 4074 Advances to Senate
The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act (HB 4074), advancing the proposal to the state Senate for consideration. The bill would authorize mobile sports betting statewide and adjust existing gaming tax rates, marking the latest legislative effort to legalize online wagering in Mississippi. Lawmakers approved the measure in a 100–11 vote on Wednesday morning. ...
Indiana HB 1052 Nearing Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos
Indiana lawmakers have now completed legislative action on House Bill 1052, which would ban sweepstakes casinos, advancing the measure to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk. The bill cleared both chambers after the Senate approved an amended version and the House concurred before the close of the legislative session on February 27th. With final legislative approval secured, HB 1052 is at the ...
Wisconsin Sports Betting Bill Faces Pushback From SBA
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), which represents major operators like FanDuel and DraftKings, has opposed Wisconsin Assembly Bill 397, arguing that the measure could inadvertently benefit unregulated markets. The SBA states that the bill’s structure may negatively impact consumer protections and regulatory oversight if enacted in its current form. SBA President and CEO Joe Maloney said Monday that residents should ...
Indiana HB 1052 Nearing Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos
Indiana lawmakers have now completed legislative action on House Bill 1052, which would ban sweepstakes casinos, advancing the measure to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk. The bill cleared both chambers after the Senate approved an amended version and the House concurred before the close of the legislative session on February 27th. With final legislative approval secured, HB 1052 is at the ...
SHU Poll Reveals Negative Perceptions on Volume of Sports Betting Ads
Sacred Heart University recently released a new national poll, in partnership with GreatBlue Research. It revealed that young viewers are concerned about the proliferation of sports betting advertisements, especially during major sporting events. Here are some key findings from the 2026 Sacred Heart University Nationwide Sports Gambling Poll, which consisted of 1,500 respondents, conducted from February 2-5, 2026. Almost 50% ...
Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Could Ban Prop Bets, Protect Athletes
Louisiana lawmakers are weighing new restrictions on sports betting that target both certain types of bets and behavior from bettors toward athletes. Two proposals, Senate Bill 354 and Senate Bill 325 have been introduced. Each bill would have major changes to the Louisiana sports betting landscape, with SB 354 targeting prop bets and SB 325 focusing on the behavior of ...
Kentucky, Minnesota lawmakers consider bans on college player prop bets
Kentucky and Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban prop bets on individual college athletes due to concerns about the impact of sports wagering on game integrity. The proposals would prohibit bets tied to specific player performances in college games. In Kentucky, Reps. Michael Meredith and Matthew Koch have introduced House Bill 904, an omnibus measure that proposes several ...
Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Could Ban Prop Bets, Protect Athletes
Louisiana lawmakers are weighing new restrictions on sports betting that target both certain types of bets and behavior from bettors toward athletes. Two proposals, Senate Bill 354 and Senate Bill 325 have been introduced. Each bill would have major changes to the Louisiana sports betting landscape, with SB 354 targeting prop bets and SB 325 focusing on the behavior of ...
Georgia Sports Betting Stalls as HR 450 Fails in House
Georgia lawmakers failed to advance House Resolution 450, a proposal that would have asked voters to approve a constitutional amendment to legalize online sports betting in the state. The measure did not clear the Georgia House before the legislature’s crossover deadline, preventing it from moving forward during the current session. A related bill, House Bill 686, which outlined the regulatory ...
NCAA to Monitor March Madness Referees Using IC360 Betting Compliance Technology
The NCAA will monitor referees assigned to its championship events using betting-compliance technology from Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360). Beginning with men’s and women’s March Madness, the system will check more than 200 officials for prohibited sports betting activity by cross-referencing their information with sportsbook databases through IC360’s ProhiBet platform. Recent events have highlighted why maintaining integrity in college athletics remains ...
Washington Sports Betting Bill Would Allow Wagers on In-State College Teams
Washington lawmakers have advanced legislation that could expand sports betting in the state to include wagers on in-state college teams. Both chambers of the legislature have approved Senate Bill 6137, also called the Sports Wagering Integrity Act. This would allow bets on programs like the University of Washington, Washington State, and Gonzaga at tribal casinos. If the Senate agrees to ...
POINTS Act Proposes Federal Funding for Problem Gambling Treatment
U.S. lawmakers have introduced new legislation aimed at addressing the growing public health challenges associated with problem gambling. The proposed Providing Opportunities for Individuals In Need of Treatment & Support (POINTS) Act would allocate a portion of the federal tax on sports betting to fund prevention, treatment, and recovery programs for problem gambling. If passed, the measure would establish the ...
Massachusetts Fines Top Sportsbooks for Compliance Violations
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission issued multiple fines to major sports betting operators after uncovering several compliance violations. This includes FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, and PENN Sports Interactive. The fines stem from incidents involving wagers placed on events not approved for betting in the state. The Massachusetts fines ranged from $5,000 to $20,000. FanDuel received a $5,000 penalty for ...
Massachusetts iGaming Bill H4431 Delayed to 2027
Massachusetts lawmakers have delayed efforts to legalize online casinos, opting instead to examine the issue further before taking action. A proposed bill, H4431, that would have authorized and regulated iGaming, was set aside by a legislative committee, pushing any potential decision on legalization to the 2027 session. Legislation introduced by Rep. David Muradian in August outlined a plan to bring ...
Duke’s Isaiah Evans Highlights Harassment Concerns From College Player Props
Duke Blue Devils sophomore guard Isaiah Evans, who just helped the team win the ACC Tournament, recently raised concerns about the impact of sports betting on college athletes. Evans specifically pointed to an increase in harassment tied to prop bets, stating that players are receiving hostile messages from bettors, with some incidents escalating to threats. This has prompted broader questions ...
NCAA President Highlights Concerns Over Sports Betting
NCAA President Charlie Baker has expressed concerns about the growing impact of sports betting on college sports. Baker highlighted the increased abuse directed at players and officials due to sports betting. His remarks come as the NCAA continues to evaluate how the expansion of sports betting is affecting athletes, referees, and coaches. In a recent interview with CBS News, NCAA ...
Maryland HB 518 Passes House, Targets College Props
Lawmakers in Maryland passed House Bill 518 by a 132-0 vote. The bill aims to strengthen consumer protections by banning college player props and removing credit cards as a payment method for sports betting. It will also raise the minimum age requirement for daily fantasy sports from 18 to 21 years old. Maryland aims to ban college player props due ...