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ESPN Bullish on New DraftKings Partnership
ESPN has entered a new multi-year sports betting partnership with DraftKings, a move that company executives have described as a strong strategic fit for the network’s next phase in betting content. In public comments, ESPN’s sports betting leadership spoke favorably about the collaboration, framing the deal as a key step in resetting and expanding the company’s approach to the betting ...
Indiana Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Indiana state representative Ethan Manning has introduced legislation that would prohibit the operation of sweepstakes casinos in the state. The proposal, filed as part of House Bill 1052, seeks to define and penalize certain dual-currency gaming platforms that resemble traditional casino gambling. If passed, the measure would represent a significant shift in how Indiana regulates sweepstakes-based gaming models. The bill ...
Maine Introduces Anti-Sweeps Bill
Maine lawmakers have introduced new legislation that would ban online sweepstakes casinos in the state, targeting the dual-currency payment systems commonly used by these platforms. Filed on Dec. 3, the bill defines and restricts the use of currencies such as Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins. It grants the Maine Gambling Control Unit broad authority to determine what qualifies as a ...
New York Sweepstakes Ban is Official
New York has officially banned sweepstakes casinos after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 5935 into law, making the platforms illegal statewide effective immediately. The legislation targets the dual-currency business model commonly used by sweepstakes operators and authorizes significant financial penalties for violations, along with potential loss of gaming licensure. The move places New York among a growing number of ...
Missouri Sports Betting Launch Shows Heavy Engagement
Missouri’s newly launched sports betting market is off to a striking start, with geolocation provider GeoComply reporting heavy activity in the first 24 hours of legal wagering. More than 2.6 million geolocation checks and over a quarter-million active accounts were recorded on day one, signaling strong demand as bettors gained access to eight regulated online sportsbooks at launch. This is ...
New York Sweepstake Casino Ban Advances With Senate Bill 5935
New York is entering a pivotal stretch in its effort to regulate online gaming, as a bill that would ban sweepstakes-style casino platforms now sits on Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk. Lawmakers have given final approval to the measure, setting up a December 31 deadline for the governor to either sign it into law or stop it from taking effect. The ...
Why Circa Became One of Missouri’s First Sportsbooks
Circa Sports’ emergence as one of Missouri’s first licensed sportsbooks marks a significant win for the upstart operator in a market dominated by national giants. Selected alongside DraftKings for one of only two untethered online licenses, Circa secured its place by offering a distinctly different model. It’s centered on high-limit wagering, lower holds, and a traditional sportsbook approach that appealed ...
New York Approves Three Downstate Casinos
New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board has approved all three downstate casino proposals, advancing major developments backed by Hard Rock International, Bally’s Corporation, and Genting Americas. The unanimous vote clears the way for each project to seek final licensing from the New York State Gaming Commission, positioning New York City to gain its first full-scale commercial casinos as early as ...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Skill Games
Pennsylvania’s long-running battle over the legality of so-called “skill games” has reached a pivotal moment, as the state Supreme Court prepares to issue a ruling that could reshape the future of the machines statewide. The decision is expected to bring long-awaited clarity to an industry operating in a legal gray area. Skill games are touchscreen machines that resemble traditional slot ...
New York Considers Fixed-Odds Horse Racing on Mobile Sportsbooks
New York lawmakers are weighing whether to allow fixed-odds horse racing to be offered through the state’s mobile sportsbooks, following testimony from the New York Racing Association (NYRA) during a recent legislative hearing. The proposal aims to modernize how racing is wagered on in the state and could signal a significant shift for an industry facing declining engagement. During the ...
Sweepstakes Casinos Exit Tennessee as Operators Pull Back Services
Sweepstakes casinos are exiting the state of Tennessee following the signing of HB 1885 / SB 2136 into law by Gov. Bill Lee on May 22, 2026. The new legislation prohibits sweepstakes casinos from operating within the state. The ban follows a number of companies, like A1 Development, that were either exiting Tennessee or scaling back their offerings in recent ...
Underdog Exits Missouri Sports Betting Market Before 2025 Launch
Underdog has withdrawn its application to operate a sportsbook in Missouri, removing the company from the lineup of operators preparing for the state’s December 1, 2025 sports-betting launch. The decision ends Underdog’s planned entry into Missouri’s regulated market and halts its previously announced partnership with the Kansas City Royals. State regulators confirmed the withdrawal this week, noting that the company ...
Ohio Governor Expresses Regret on Sports Betting Law
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he now regrets signing the state’s sports betting legalization bill, citing concerns about how quickly wagering has become embedded in sports culture and its impact on young people. His comments come amid broader scrutiny of the industry as regulators and leagues reassess the consequences of expanded legal gambling. DeWine said his initial support for legalization ...
ESPN Pivots from Penn to DraftKings for Scale, Alignment
ESPN says its pivot from Penn Entertainment to DraftKings comes down to one factor: finding a partner with the scale and sophistication to match the network’s expanding ambitions in sports betting. Executives have described DraftKings as a far better operational fit, pointing to its large customer base, mature technology, and tighter alignment with ESPN’s content and marketing strategy. The network ...
Massachusetts Sets New Sports Betting Record With Nearly $900M Handle
Massachusetts set a new sports betting record in October, posting nearly $900 million in monthly handle and marking one of the strongest performances since the market launched. Newly released figures from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission show significant year-over-year growth across both wagers and taxable revenue, with online operators driving nearly all activity. The surge places Massachusetts among the top sports ...
NCAA Rules Former Temple Player Ineligible Over Sports Betting Violations
The NCAA has declared former Temple men’s basketball guard Hysier Miller permanently ineligible after an investigation found he placed dozens of sports bets, including three wagers against his own team. The ruling, announced this week, comes alongside sanctions for two former staff members who also violated NCAA wagering rules, though investigators found no evidence of point-shaving or game manipulation. The ...
Massachusetts Sets New Sports Betting Record With Nearly $900M Handle
Massachusetts set a new sports betting record in October, posting nearly $900 million in monthly handle and marking one of the strongest performances since the market launched. Newly released figures from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission show significant year-over-year growth across both wagers and taxable revenue, with online operators driving nearly all activity. The surge places Massachusetts among the top sports ...
NCAA Rules Former Temple Player Ineligible Over Sports Betting Violations
The NCAA’s review revealed that Hysier Miller placed 42 sports wagers totaling roughly $473 across two seasons, including three bets made against Temple. Although investigators determined there was no evidence of point-shaving or attempts to influence game outcomes, the violations still constituted a major breach of NCAA gambling rules. The investigation also found that Miller used other individuals’ sportsbook accounts ...
DraftKings Partners with St. Louis Blues Before Missouri Sports Betting Launch
DraftKings has expanded its presence in Missouri ahead of the state’s sports betting launch, securing a new partnership with the St. Louis Blues. Under the agreement, DraftKings becomes the NHL team’s official sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator, gaining in-arena visibility and integrated branding opportunities. The deal comes as Missouri prepares to debut legal sports wagering on December 1, ...
Florida HB189: Crackdown on Non-Seminole Betting and Player Impact
Florida lawmakers are moving to tighten control over the state’s gambling landscape with a new proposal targeting unauthorized online sports betting and iGaming. The measure, folded into House Bill 189, would introduce criminal penalties for operating or promoting non-Seminole platforms while preserving the Seminole Tribe’s exclusive mobile betting rights. The proposal marks the latest step in Florida’s ongoing effort to ...