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BetMGM Sued by New Jersey Bettor Over Allegations of Unfair Promo
A New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against BetMGM, alleging the sports betting and online casino operator altered the rules of a promotional contest after it began, unfairly costing him a top prize. The complaint alleges that BetMGM manually adjusted the leaderboard standings to benefit another player, raising concerns about transparency and consumer protections in online gaming promotions. BetMGM ...
College Basketball Bets Spark Investigation
Federal investigators are examining a potential nationwide college basketball betting scheme after sportsbooks flagged dozens of suspicious wagers from last season. Records reviewed by ESPN show that a network of bettors placed unusually large and coordinated bets on first-half outcomes of lesser-known NCAA games, raising concerns about potential game manipulation. The alerts, issued by IC360, a gambling integrity firm, have ...
Virginia Still Considering Legalized iGaming
Virginia lawmakers are taking a cautious approach to legalizing online casino gaming, choosing to study its potential impact before moving forward with any new legislation. While early proposals suggested that iGaming could bring billions in revenue to the state, officials say they need more time to assess how online casinos would affect existing brick-and-mortar venues, the lottery system, and consumer ...
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Reports Millions in Gambling Winnings
According to the Associated Press, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker reported more than $1.4 million in gambling winnings for 2024, according to newly released tax summaries from his campaign. The disclosures show that gambling earnings made up a significant portion of the governor’s reported $10 million in income for the year, which also included business and investment returns. The figures mark ...
Maryland Survey Shows Anti-iGaming Sentiments
A new statewide survey suggests that most Maryland residents oppose legalizing online casino gambling. The survey was conducted from September 15-18, 2025, polling 650 registered Maryland voters. It was commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) and conducted by Lake Research Partners. The findings highlight ongoing public concern about the social and economic effects of expanding gambling access in ...
Analyst Lowers DraftKings, FanDuel Price Targets
Joe Stauff, an analyst for Susquehanna International Group (SIG), a global quantitative trading and technology firm, has lowered his price targets for DraftKings and FanDuel’s parent company, Flutter. This comes after a challenging third quarter marked by weaker margins and unfavorable sports results. Stauff cut his 12-month price target for DraftKings from $64 to $59 and for Flutter from $354 ...
Underdog Continues Rise, Ranking 3rd on LinkedIn’s Top Startups for 2025
LinkedIn has named Underdog, a rapidly growing sports betting and fantasy sports platform, the No. 3 startup in the United States on its 2025 Top Startups list. The recognition marks a significant leap from its previous ranking of No. 15 in 2024, reflecting Underdog’s fast-paced growth due to its innovation in the fantasy and sports wagering markets. The company’s rise ...
Texas Attorney General Candidates Oppose Regulated Sports Betting
Candidates in the upcoming Texas attorney general race are taking clear positions on the state’s ongoing debate over online gambling. Four Republican contenders: Aaron Reitz, Joan Huffman, Chip Roy, and Mayes Middleton, each emphasized enforcing existing gambling laws rather than expanding them, according to The Dallas Express, a local newspaper. While their approaches differ slightly, all expressed opposition to broader ...
Pragmatic Play Partners with OpticOdds to Enhance Player Props Data
Pragmatic Play has partnered with data provider OpticOdds to expand its player prop betting coverage across major U.S. sports leagues. The goal is to improve data accuracy and speed for operators offering player props. This reflects Pragmatic Play’s broader shift toward strengthening its presence in the regulated U.S. sports betting market. “Our mission at OpticOdds is to equip operators with ...
Fanatics Fair Play Issues Refunds Over Popular NFL Prop
Sportsbook operator Fanatics has refunded more than $1 million to bettors after Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka left Sunday’s game early due to injury. The refunds were issued under Fanatics’ Fair Play policy, which protects customers when players exit a game before meeting betting conditions. The payout marks the largest single refund in the program’s history and highlights ...
Maryland Problem Gambling on the Rise According to New Study
A new study from the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling shows that gambling-related problems have increased sharply since the state legalized sports betting in 2022. Researchers found that nearly two in five Marylanders who place sports bets now show signs of disordered or risky gambling behavior. Experts say the rise is linked to the easy access of mobile ...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Targets VIP Sportsbook Programs With New Responsible Gaming Rules
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is taking a closer look at how VIP programs are managed within the state’s growing sports betting industry. During a recent meeting, regulators reviewed new data on VIP player activity and raised concerns about transparency, responsible gaming, and incentive structures. The MGC seeks to strengthen responsible gaming practices within sportsbook VIP programs. Here are the ...
NCAA Could Allow Commercial Logos on Team Apparel
The NCAA’s Division I Administrative Committee has introduced a proposal that would allow commercial logos to appear on student-athletes’ uniforms, apparel, and equipment for the first time. The plan, announced this week, would permit limited branding, with up to two commercial logos on uniforms and one on equipment, during regular-season competition. The proposal aims to modernize NCAA policies in line ...
MGC Fines PENN For ESPN Analyst’s Comments
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has fined PENN Sports Interactive, operator of ESPN Bet, $15,000 for a violation of the state’s sports wagering advertising regulations. The penalty follows comments made by ESPN host Rece Davis during a March 2024 broadcast of College GameDay, in which he referred to a wager as a “risk-free investment.” Regulators determined the statement was misleading and ...
Rhode Island Could Open Doors to More Operators
Rhode Island could soon see more competition in its online sports betting market. State regulators are exploring whether to end the current monopoly held by IGT, which operates Rhode Island’s only legal sportsbook app, known as Sportsbook RI. The Rhode Island Lottery has confirmed that several major sportsbook operators, including FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM, have expressed interest in joining the ...
Montana Sweepstakes Ban Now in Effect
Montana’s new online gambling ban took effect on October 1, 2025, making it illegal for unlicensed operators to offer internet-based gaming to state residents, including sweepstakes casinos. Under Senate Bill 555, violations can result in felony charges, fines of up to $50,000, and prison terms of up to 10 years. The law targets unregulated online play but does not affect ...
Tribal Gaming Leaders at G2E Call for Clearer Rules in Online Gaming
At this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, regulators and tribal gaming leaders discussed how federal oversight should evolve as more tribes explore online gaming opportunities. The panel, featuring current and former officials from the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), highlighted the growing complexity of digital wagering operations that extend beyond tribal lands. Speakers agreed that clearer rules ...
Sweepstakes Casino Bans Could Spark Regulated iGaming Expansion
At this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, industry stakeholders warned that the era of sweepstakes casinos may be coming to an end. Once marketed as a legal alternative to traditional online casinos, these sweepstakes platforms are now facing growing legal and regulatory challenges across the United States. With several states issuing cease-and-desist orders and new bans near ...
MGCB Responsible Gaming Initiative Gaining Recognition - Finalist for PRNEWS Platinum Awards
The Michigan Gaming Control Board’s “Don’t Regret the Bet” campaign has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2025 PRNEWS Platinum Awards. The responsible-gaming initiative, which promotes safer gambling habits and helps prevent addiction, earned recognition for Campaign of the Year and Video Series. Winners will be announced on October 7, 2025. The PRNEWS Platinum Awards are among ...
Las Vegas Sands Shuts Down iGaming Division
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has announced it will shut down its digital gaming division, ending a project that once aimed to bring live-dealer casino games to online markets. The decision will eliminate about 300 to 400 jobs, including roughly 150 positions in Las Vegas. The decision marks a strategic pivot to focus on Las Vegas Sands’ core markets in Asia, ...