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UNF Poll: Most Floridians Oppose Expanding Sports Betting
A new University of North Florida poll shows that while sports betting has become increasingly common among Floridians, most voters do not support expanding legal wagering within the state. The survey highlighted widespread concerns about the integrity of professional sports with the expansion of sports betting. Here are some key findings from the University of North Florida poll, which surveyed ...
Oklahoma Sweepstakes Casino Ban Becomes Law After Veto Override
After Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed the Oklahoma bill that would ban sweepstakes casinos, the state legislature decided to override this decision. Senate Bill 1589 is now law in Oklahoma, so sweepstakes casinos are now banned. Oklahoma lawmakers moved forward with a statewide crackdown on sweepstakes casinos after both chambers voted by large margins to override Gov. Stitt’s veto of Senate ...
Airion Simmons Permanently Banned by NCAA Over Betting Scheme
Former Abilene Christian University men’s basketball player, Airion Simmons, has been declared permanently ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to sports betting violations. These were related to an alleged betting scheme to manipulate an Abilene Christian University basketball game. The case also led to federal fraud and sports wagering charges involving Simmons and two known bettors. According to the NCAA ...
GAME Act Targets Sports Gambling Ads Seen by Minors Online
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing new federal legislation aimed at limiting minors’ exposure to sports gambling advertisements online. This is due to growing concerns about youth gambling addiction and the increasing presence of betting content on digital platforms. The proposed Gambling Addiction Mitigation and Education (GAME) Act would give the Federal Trade Commission authority to enforce restrictions and ...
DraftKings Shuts Down Wrigley Field Sportsbook Amid High Illinois Taxes
DraftKings will close its retail sportsbook at Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Field at the end of May due to higher wagering taxes in Illinois. While the operator will continue offering online sports betting in the state, the shutdown marks the end of in-person betting operations at the Wrigley venue less than two years after it opened. “DraftKings has made the decision ...
New York Bill A11414 Targets Injury Rules For Sports Betting
Assemblymember Jordan Wright introduced Bill A11414, which would require sportsbooks to void bets tied to players who are injured, rather than grading those wagers as losses. Currently, policies on injured-player bets vary by operator, with several sportsbooks offering their own forms of injury protection. Wright’s proposal would require sportsbooks to implement standardized “fair play” procedures for wagers impacted by circumstances ...
North Carolina Sports Betting Tax Increase Could Reach 30%
North Carolina legislators are weighing a proposal to significantly increase taxes on sports betting operators, with discussions reportedly centering on a rate that could get to 30%. Ongoing state budget negotiations have included recommendations to raise taxes on sports wagering revenue. There is also consideration of a per-wager fee structure similar to the one introduced in Illinois last year. North ...
Mark Cuban Raises Concerns About Prop Bets
In a recent interview with Front Office Sports, billionaire entrepreneur and former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban discussed the growing concerns surrounding sports betting, focusing on player props. During an episode of Portfolio Players, Cuban argued that prop bets have become the biggest integrity concerns in sports betting. While Cuban said he does not view sports betting itself as ...
Iowa Senate File 2289 Expands Sweepstakes Casino Enforcement
After a sweepstakes bill went to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk, the bill was signed into law this past week. Senate File 2289 expands the authority of state regulators to take enforcement action against unlicensed gambling and sweepstakes operators in Iowa. Rather than serving as a standalone ban on sweepstakes casinos, the bill enhances the enforcement powers of the Iowa ...
Connecticut Reports Increase in Underage Sports Betting Cases
Connecticut regulators reported more than 200 cases of underage sports betting over the past year, including incidents involving children as young as seven years old. The rise in cases has prompted state lawmakers to advance legislation aimed at strengthening user protections. The bill now awaits approval from Gov. Ned Lamont. Officials with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection say the ...
Pennsylvania iGaming Revenue Up 6.5% in April as Sports Betting Profits Surge
A major driver of the overall increase in iGaming revenue was sports betting. Despite a lower handle (fewer bets) in April, sportsbooks still posted a massive jump in revenue. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, statewide sports wagering revenue rose 38.6% year over year to $58.9 million, even as total handle dipped nearly 10% to $641.5 million. Much of ...
Tennessee Bans Sweepstakes Casinos After Gov. Lee Signs Bills Into Law
After Tennessee’s anti-sweeps bill reached the final stage earlier this month, Governor Bill Lee officially signed Senate Bill 2136 and House Bill 1885 into law. With no momentum for regulated iGaming, there is no platform available for Tennessee players. That increases risk that users could play at offshore sites. Tennessee’s crackdown on sweepstakes casinos appeared inevitable after Attorney General Jonathan ...
Louisiana Sports Betting Harassment Bill Heads to Gov. Landry
Louisiana lawmakers unanimously approved Senate Bill 325, which aims to penalize sports bettors who harass athletes, coaches, and sports officials. These bettors would be put on an excluded list, effectively banned from sports betting. The measure now moves to Gov. Jeff Landry for final consideration. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mike Reese, has moved quickly since its introduction, passing the ...
NFHS Launches Free Course on Youth Sports Betting Risks
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is attempting to address the growing concern over youth exposure to online sports betting through a free course available at the NFHS Learning Center. The program examines how the rapid expansion of legalized sports wagering, fueled by digital platforms and sports media integration, may influence high school students, even with age ...
New York Bill Targets Sports Betting at College Campuses
Sen. Andrew Gounardes has introduced S10470, which would require online sports betting operators to block wagering activity on college campuses across New York through geofencing technology. The proposal comes as state lawmakers continue exploring measures aimed at reducing underage gambling and limiting student exposure to online sports betting. Young adults are at a higher risk of developing problem gaming, particularly ...
DraftKings, FanDuel Back Georgia Sports Betting Push
Sports betting operators like DraftKings and FanDuel have invested nearly $10 million into Georgia legislative races as the industry attempts to push to legalize Georgia sports betting. The spending targeted candidates tied to the failed House Resolution 450 vote, which had aimed to legalize Georgia sports betting, including Democratic Rep. Mary Ann Santos and Republican Sen. Frank Ginn. Georgia remains ...
New Jersey Sports Betting Bill Targets Transparency
New Jersey Senate Bill S4280 would require online sportsbooks and casinos operating in the Garden State to send monthly statements detailing users’ total winnings and losses. Introduced by state Sen. John McKeon, the bill has been forwarded to the committee. It aims to increase transparency for sports bettors and online casino users. One of the biggest challenges for online sports ...
Padres Emphasize Zero-Tolerance Policy on Sports Betting Harassment
With sports betting continuing to expand across the United States, both professional and collegiate athletes have had to deal with harassment related to wagering. We’ve seen MLB players, including those from the Cleveland Guardians, speak publicly about this ongoing issue. To deal with this problem, teams like the San Diego Padres have advertised a zero-tolerance policy towards derogatory comments directed ...
Terry Rozier Named in Court Testimony as Federal Sports Betting Investigation Expands
According to a report from The New York Times, a defendant in a federal illegal sports betting case told a judge that he paid NBA player Terry Rozier to influence his on-court performance in order to profit from wagers. Rozier's attorney denied any allegation that the veteran guard accepted money or intentionally altered his play. The latest development emerged during ...
SEC Adds Mandatory Sports Betting Training Amid Gambling Concerns
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) will introduce mandatory sports betting education for student-athletes ahead of the upcoming season. This includes a new training video focused on gambling risks and NCAA rules on wagering. The announcement comes as conference officials respond to the growing concerns with sports betting in college athletics. The SEC's latest initiative reflects how quickly the sports betting environment ...