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Shane Hennen Case Raises Concerns over College Sports Betting
Shane “Sugar” Hennen, a professional gambler based out of Philadelphia, has emerged as a central figure in a federal investigation into illegal sports betting tied to college basketball. Authorities allege he played a key role in a wide-ranging point-shaving scheme that has drawn national attention and raised renewed concerns about integrity in college sports. Prosecutors allege Hennen arranged bribes to ...
UFC 324 Fight Canceled Amid Betting Integrity Concerns
The UFC canceled the lightweight fight between Michael Johnson and Alexander Hernandez shortly before it was set to take place at UFC 324 on January 24th. This came after betting monitors flagged suspicious wagering activity on this matchup. UFC President Dana White said the fight was canceled after irregular betting patterns raised red flags, stressing that they were unwilling to ...
Missouri Keeps College Player Prop Bets Despite NCAA Pressure
Missouri regulators have opted not to restrict individual player prop bets on college sports, allowing the wagers to remain legal despite renewed pressure from the NCAA. The decision keeps the state aligned with a growing number of jurisdictions weighing integrity concerns against the risks of pushing betting activity into unregulated markets. The push to ban individual college player prop bets ...
Massachusetts Senate Bill 302 Could Reshape Online Sports Betting
Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would significantly revise the state’s online sports betting framework less than two years after launch. Senate Bill 302, currently before the legislature, proposes increasing the mobile betting tax rate from 20% to 51%. It would also limit certain bet types, such as live wagering and props. Additionally, it would impose new financial monitoring ...
Ipsos Poll Shows Rising Concern Over Sports Betting Ads
A recent national poll conducted by Ipsos offers a snapshot of how Americans view sports betting as the industry continues to grow. The survey, which measured both participation and attitudes toward regulation, advertising, and integrity, highlights shifting public opinion alongside continued growth in legal wagering across the United States. Polling data from Ipsos indicates that the share of Americans who ...
West Virginia Considers Higher Gambling Taxes for 2026
West Virginia lawmakers are weighing changes to how the state taxes regulated gambling as part of the 2026 legislative agenda. Newly introduced measures would adjust tax rates applied to online sports betting and online casino platforms, reflecting an ongoing discussion over how iGaming revenue should contribute to the state budget. The bills propose different changes for sports betting and online ...
New Jersey Lawmakers Considering to Regulate Dual-Currency Sweepstakes Gaming
A New Jersey state senator, Sen. Joseph P. Cryan, has introduced legislation aimed at regulating dual-currency sweepstakes gaming platforms that offer casino-style games using virtual currencies. The proposal would bring these platforms under the state’s existing internet gaming regulatory framework rather than leaving them unregulated. Under the proposed legislation, sweepstakes gaming operators would be required to meet the same regulatory ...
Virginia Bill Seeks to Ban Credit Cards for Sports Betting
Virginia lawmakers are considering a proposal for online sports betting within the state. House Bill 515 (HB515), introduced by Marty Martinez, would prohibit the use of credit cards for online sports betting transactions. This is part of a broader discussion around gambling regulation and consumer protections in Virginia. By allowing bettors to wager with borrowed money, credit card payments increase ...
PGA Tour Expands Integrity Monitoring to Strengthen Betting Oversight
The PGA Tour has expanded its partnership with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) to incorporate a new integrity monitoring platform into its regulatory framework. The move is intended to strengthen oversight of betting activity connected to professional golf as legal sports wagering continues to grow across the United States. ProhiBet technology will be used to monitor betting activity involving players, caddies, ...
New York Moves to Curb Underage Sports Betting With New Technology Proposals
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing new technology-based measures aimed at preventing underage participation in online sports betting. The initiative would direct state regulators to explore enhanced age-verification tools. It would also place new limits on how betting companies use artificial intelligence to market their products, as part of a broader effort to address gambling-related risks in the state. ...
Virginia Lawmakers Move to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Under HB161
Virginia lawmakers are considering legislation that would restrict the operation of sweepstakes casinos in the state. House Bill 161 (HB161) proposes banning sweepstakes casinos unless they are operated by a licensed internet gaming provider, as part of a broader effort to regulate online gambling in Virginia. The bill, filed by Marcus Simon, the delegate for Virginia’s 13th district, would make ...
FanDuel Ends Injury Protection During NFL Playoffs
FanDuel has ended its injury-protection program for player prop bets during the NFL playoffs, while rival sportsbooks DraftKings and Fanatics continue to offer these protections. The differing approaches highlight how major operators are handling bettor safeguards during one of the busiest periods of the sports betting calendar. Injury protection on player props occurs when sportsbooks refund wagers placed on overs ...
New Jersey Now Requires Gambling Education Outreach on College Campuses
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed new legislation aimed at addressing problem gambling among college students. The bipartisan bill, known as A1715/S3184, requires public colleges and universities across the state to host regular campus visits by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey to provide education, resources, and support related to gambling addiction. State officials and lawmakers cited ...
Iowa Bill Would Expand Gaming Regulator’s Authority Over Sweepstakes Casinos
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has introduced legislation that would expand the authority of the state’s gaming regulator to take enforcement action against online sweepstakes platforms deemed to be operating illegally. The proposal would allow the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to issue cease-and-desist orders, reflecting growing scrutiny of sweepstakes-style gaming at the state level. According to ...
Drake, Stake.us Face RICO Class-Action Lawsuit Over Gambling Promotions
A federal class-action lawsuit alleges that rapper Drake, streamer Adin Ross, and online sweepstakes casino Stake.us participated in a coordinated scheme that violated the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. This also includes Virginia consumer protection laws. The complaint claims the defendants used gambling promotions and related financial transactions to engage in deceptive practices, resulting in millions of ...
Lawmakers Weigh Mississippi Mobile Betting in 2026
State Rep. Kevin Felsher of Biloxi outlined several policy priorities ahead of the upcoming Mississippi legislative session, including mobile sports betting. Speaking before the session’s start, Felsher described proposals he plans to advance and issues he expects lawmakers to debate in the weeks ahead. Felsher said lawmakers may revisit mobile sports betting this session, noting increased momentum after similar efforts ...
Massachusetts HB 4431: Online Casino Legalization, Sweepstakes Ban Near Decision
Massachusetts lawmakers are facing a March 16 deadline to take action on House Bill 4431 (HB 4431), a proposal that would legalize regulated online casino gaming while prohibiting sweepstakes-style casinos statewide. The timeline sets up a critical decision point as legislators weigh regulation, consumer protections, and the future of online gaming in Massachusetts. HB 4431 is a legislative proposal in ...
Nevada Sports Betting Sees Strong November Growth
Nevada’s sports betting market recorded approximately $908 million in total wagers in November, marking a nearly 8 percent year-over-year increase. This growth reflects sustained demand across major professional and collegiate sports, offering insight into broader trends shaping the U.S. sports betting industry. Nevada sportsbooks posted one of their strongest months of the year in November, with profitability reaching levels not ...
Modo Stars Set to Launch on January 1 to Comply with Regulatory Changes
Modo is adjusting its platform strategy as regulatory pressure reshapes the sweepstakes gaming market. In response to upcoming legal changes, the company is rolling out an updated rewards framework designed to keep players engaged while aligning with evolving compliance requirements. The changes will go live on January 1, 2026, right when the sweepstakes ban takes effect in California. Modo is ...
Tennessee Cracks Down on Illegal Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced enforcement action against dozens of online sweepstakes casino operators, alleging they were offering illegal gambling to state residents. The move targets platforms accused of using virtual currency systems to circumvent Tennessee’s gambling and lottery laws. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office identified the following online sweepstakes casino platforms as recipients of cease-and-desist letters. Each operator ...