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Tennessee Advances Sweepstakes Casino Ban as U.S. Crackdown Continues
Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban sweepstakes casinos with House Bill 1885, which was introduced by Rep. Scott Cepicky and Rep. Clay Doggett. Under House Bill 1885, Tennessee lawmakers aim to formally define sweepstakes casinos as unlawful gambling operations. The proposal targets sites that operate using virtual currencies with real-world value. It aims to close what regulators see as ...
Damon Jones to Plead Guilty in NBA Gambling Case
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty to federal sports gambling charges, according to his attorney. Prosecutors allege that Jones sold insider information about player availability and health to bettors while working with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jones is scheduled to appear in court on April 28. Jones reportedly provided details about LeBron James ...
Kentucky Overrides Veto on HB 904
After Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 904, the Kentucky General Assembly decided to override this decision. HB 904 will raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 and prohibit certain prop bets on college athletes. Changes will take effect in 90 days. The newly enacted measure introduces a range of updates to Kentucky’s gambling framework, affecting sports betting, ...
Ohio Sports Betting Bills Face Opposition From Senator Bill DeMora
Ohio Senator Bill DeMora has publicly opposed the proposed changes to Ohio sports betting with Senate Bill 199 and the Save Ohio Sports Act. Sen. DeMora stated that it would have a negative impact on the market within the state. These public comments signal that the proposed changes could face challenges in progressing through the legislative process. SB 199 focuses ...
Kentucky Governor Vetoes Sports Betting Bill
Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed legislation, House Bill 904, which would have raised the legal sports betting age in Kentucky from 18 to 21. The bill would also force operators to set a minimum bet limit of $1,000, meaning that this would be the maximum that a player can win in a single wager. It would even ban prop bets ...
bet365 Removes Credit Cards as Deposit Method
Another popular sportsbook is removing credit cards for deposits. bet365 has announced it will no longer allow U.S. users to fund their accounts using credit cards as of April 13th, 2026. It’s worth noting that while credit cards are no longer supported for new deposits, any transactions made prior to April 13th will still be completed as expected. Players can ...
NFHS Course Targets Rising Youth Sports Betting Risks
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has introduced a free online course to educate high school students about the risks of sports betting. The initiative comes amid growing concern over increased youth exposure to gambling through mobile apps, social media, and sports media advertising. Even though minors aren’t legally permitted to engage in U.S. sports betting, they’re ...
D.C. Bill Targets Sweepstakes Ban, Legal iGaming Expansion
Washington D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder has introduced new legislation, B26-0656, that would legalize online casino gaming while banning sweepstakes casinos. By creating a regulated environment while removing gray area operators, the bill would deter D.C. users from joining offshore platforms, which is a risk when there are no available iGaming platforms. Under the proposal, operators would pay an initial licensing ...
Sportsbooks Invest Millions in PAC to Push U.S. Betting Expansion
Major U.S. sportsbook operators, including DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Bet365, are increasing their political spending by backing a new political action committee (PAC). This new PAC is aimed at expanding legalized sports betting across the country, according to Axios. The efforts could help push states like Texas towards a path to regulated sports betting. Leading operators DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and ...
Governor Evers Signs Wisconsin Sports Betting Bill
Online sports betting has officially become legal in Wisconsin after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 601. The measure enables the state’s 11 federally recognized tribes to update their gaming compacts to include online wagering. In the lead-up to signing the legislation, Evers consulted with all 11 tribes in the state. While the discussion resulted in him signing the bill, ...
Michigan Gaming Control Board Targets 40+ Offshore Platforms
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to 45 offshore gambling operators for illegally offering sports betting to state residents. The action reflects ongoing efforts by the MGCB to enforce state gaming laws and address consumer protection risks that come with unauthorized operators. Among the most notable names identified were BetOnline and BetAnything Sportsbook, alongside more than ...
Massachusetts Reopens Sports Betting Licenses
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to reopen the application process for online sports betting licenses. The decision reopens the door for additional operators to enter the state’s regulated market, where a few untethered licenses remain available. There are currently four untethered mobile sports wagering licenses still available in Massachusetts. The term “untethered” means that operators can apply without needing ...
GOP Donor Bob Luddy Opposes North Carolina Casino Expansion
A prominent Republican donor, Bob Luddy, is weighing in on North Carolina casinos, urging lawmakers to reject proposed measures. The intervention comes as state legislators continue to consider whether to expand gambling in the state, an issue that has drawn both political support and opposition. Luddy has taken a firm stance against proposed casino developments, arguing they would bring lasting ...
Oklahoma SB1589 Advances Amid Growing U.S. Sweepstakes Casino Bans
Oklahoma lawmakers are moving closer to banning sweepstakes casinos, as Senate Bill 1589 has advanced through both the Senate and the House Criminal Judiciary Committee. If enacted, the bill would expand enforcement to include not only operators but also affiliated service providers. It’s the latest legal scrutiny faced by sweepstakes casinos across the country. Senate Bill 1589 would place control ...
Wisconsin AB 601: Gov. Evers to Decide on Online Sports Betting
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is set to decide this week on Assembly Bill 601 (AB 601), legislation that would legalize statewide online sports betting under a tribal-controlled framework. The bill, which has already cleared both chambers of the state legislature, would allow mobile wagering while requiring bets to be processed through servers located on tribal lands. Momentum behind AB 601 ...
Maine Bans Sweepstakes Casinos, Credit Cards for Gambling
Maine Governor Janet Mills has signed Legislative Document 2007 (LD 2007) and Legislative Document 2080 (LD 2080) into law, effectively banning sweepstakes casinos and prohibiting the use of credit cards for gambling transactions. Maine’s decision to ban sweepstakes casinos comes as the state prepares to introduce a fully regulated online casino market. Earlier this year, Governor Janet Mills approved legislation ...
NCAA Urges Limits on Microbets and Prop Bets
NCAA director Clint Hangebrauck recently made an appearance on NBC’s “Here’s the Scoop” to discuss growing concerns around the manipulation of sports betting markets and their impact on college athletes, calling for changes in state gambling regulations. Hangebrauck outlined how certain categories of wagers, particularly prop bets and emerging microbets, are more susceptible to manipulation, creating integrity risks across college ...
Wabanaki Tribes Intervene in Lawsuit Challenging Maine iGaming
Maine’s four Wabanaki Nations have formally joined a federal legal dispute over the state’s new online casino law, stepping into a case originally brought by Churchill Downs, which operates Oxford Casino Hotel. The tribes were brought in to challenge the measure. This includes the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Mi’kmaq Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, and Penobscot Nation. The request to intervene ...
SC Governor Race Reveals Split on Gambling as Legalization Momentum Builds
Republican candidates in South Carolina’s 2026 race for governor expressed clear differences on the issue of gambling in a recent debate. This could affect momentum towards creating a legal, regulated online betting environment in South Carolina. Gambling policy has become an increasingly prominent issue in South Carolina, as recent years have seen renewed efforts to expand legalization. Progress, however, has ...
Americans Grow More Concerned About Sports Betting, Per Ipsos Poll
The public continues to express concern about U.S. sports betting, according to a recent report from Ipsos. The findings highlight how many Americans believe that sports betting has an impact on game integrity and player safety. The Ipsos poll underscores a need for operators to strengthen responsible gaming measures to regain consumer trust and improve user protections. This Ipsos poll ...