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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Opens Review Of AI Use Across Sportsbooks
Massachusetts regulators are preparing to take a closer look at how sports betting operators use artificial intelligence after reports raised questions about the technology's role in customer targeting. The move could place additional focus on how operators deploy machine learning and automated systems for marketing, player engagement, and responsible gaming initiatives. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced it plans to examine ...
The Win Zone Sets Final Redemption Deadline as Operations Wind Down
The Win Zone, a sweepstakes casino backed by social gaming company PLAYSTUDIOS, is officially shutting down after operating for a little more than a year. The closure marks the end of one of the more notable entries into the sweepstakes casino market because it came from an established gaming company rather than a startup operator. Purchases have already been disabled, ...
Nevada Exit Shrinks ClubWPT Gold’s U.S. Footprint
ClubWPT Gold, the sweepstakes poker platform associated with the World Poker Tour, has officially ended its Nevada operations after facing increasing regulatory scrutiny in the state. The move became effective over the weekend and reduces the platform's availability from 42 states to 41. The departure adds another example to the growing list of sweepstakes-based gaming operators that have either restricted ...
New York Sports Betting Posts Fourth-Best Week Ever as NFL Action Fuels $611M Handle
New York's online sports betting market recorded its fourth-largest weekly handle ever during NFL Week 2, continuing a strong start to the football season. According to figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission, bettors wagered $611.1 million during the week ending Sept. 20. The total represented a 2.8% increase from the opening week of the 2026 NFL season ...
National Problem Gambling Council Faces Another Leadership Change Amid Industry Tensions
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is once again searching for a new leader after Executive Director Heather Maurer resigned less than a year after taking the position. The organization confirmed that Maurer will remain in the role through Oct. 16 while a search for her successor gets underway. Maurer's departure marks another leadership transition for the nonprofit at ...
Social Casino Operator Playstudios Resolves Class Action Over Virtual Chips
Social casino operator Playstudios has agreed to a $3 million class action settlement that resolves allegations its virtual-chip sales violated gambling laws in six states. The agreement affects players in Alabama, Ohio, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Tennessee and Kentucky who spent money on virtual chips in several Playstudios-operated casino-style games. The settlement stems from litigation filed in Alabama that challenged the ...
Flutter’s Challenges Deepen As FanDuel Parent Reaches New Stock Low
FanDuel parent Flutter Entertainment is facing mounting pressure after its stock fell to a record low, highlighting concerns about the company's global growth strategy and challenges in the U.S. market. The decline follows a series of regulatory setbacks overseas, increased spending tied to customer acquisition, and growing competition within sports wagering. While FanDuel remains the dominant sportsbook operator in the ...
Florida Presses Tech Platforms Over Sweepstakes Casino Promotions
Florida's efforts against sweepstakes casinos are moving into a new phase as state officials turn their attention toward the online advertisements that help those platforms reach consumers. After filing legal actions against several sweepstakes casino operators and related payment processors, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now seeking assurances from major technology and social media companies that they are not ...
Illinois Sports Betting Extends Billion-Dollar Run as World Cup Fuels July Growth
Illinois sportsbooks continued a lengthy streak of strong wagering activity in July, surpassing the $1 billion handle mark for the 12th consecutive month. According to figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board, bettors wagered approximately $1.05 billion during the month, representing a 21.7% increase compared to July 2025. The latest results demonstrate the continued strength of one of the largest ...
New Pennsylvania Gaming Measure Targets Sweepstakes Platforms Alongside Skill Games
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a broad gaming measure that would not only establish a regulatory framework for skill-game machines but also prohibit sweepstakes casino-style platforms operating in the state. House Bill 2801 was introduced as part of a wider effort to address the future of skill games following a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling. While much of the discussion surrounding ...
DraftKings Stock Falls to Three-Year Low as Market Concerns Mount
DraftKings shares fell to their lowest level in more than three years on Oct. 1, extending a difficult stretch for the online sportsbook operator and reflecting broader concerns across the sports betting sector. The company's stock dropped as low as $18.58 during trading after closing the previous day at $19. According to industry reports, that marked the stock's lowest closing ...
Washington Players Included in High 5 Games Social Casino Settlement
High 5 Games Reaches Washington Settlement Worth Up to $30 Million High 5 Games has agreed to a settlement worth between $12 million and $30 million, bringing a long-running legal dispute in Washington state closer to resolution. The agreement stems from allegations that the company's social casino products violated Washington gambling laws by allowing users to purchase virtual coins used ...
Michael Rubin Teases $1 Billion Sports Betting Marketing Plan for Fanatics
Fanatics is considering a dramatic increase in sportsbook marketing spending as it looks to narrow the gap with industry leaders DraftKings and FanDuel. Speaking to Bloomberg, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin said the company may spend as much as $1 billion on betting and gaming advertising in 2027. The potential investment would represent a significant jump from the approximately $350 million ...
Sweepstakes Casino Operators Face Wave of Closures and Restrictions
September proved to be one of the most turbulent months the sweepstakes casino industry has faced in the United States. Multiple operators exited the market, several brands expanded state restrictions, and thousands of players were left navigating changing platform policies and redemption deadlines. The developments added to a growing trend throughout 2026, a year that has seen increasing regulatory pressure, ...
Bally’s Secures Key Financing as Bronx Casino Plans Advance Toward 2030
Bally’s has reached a significant milestone in its effort to build a large-scale casino resort in the Bronx, securing $400 million in financing to support the next phase of the project. The funding will be used primarily for pre-construction activities tied to the proposed development at Ferry Point Park. While the resort remains years away from opening, the latest financing ...
Wyoming Gaming Committee Weighs Ban and Regulation Options for Sweepstakes Casinos
Wyoming lawmakers are revisiting the state's approach to sweepstakes casinos this week as members of the Select Committee on Gaming meet in Rock Springs to review two competing legislative drafts. The committee's October 5-6 meeting discussed whether Wyoming should prohibit online sweepstakes casinos and similar gaming models or establish a legal framework to regulate and authorize them. While no vote ...
2027 Emerges As Next Major Battleground In Sweepstakes Casino Regulation
The sweepstakes casino industry is expected to remain under the microscope in 2027 following two years of aggressive legislative activity across multiple states. According to Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Executive Director Sean Ostrow, the organization expects to remain heavily involved in policy discussions as lawmakers continue to evaluate how sweepstakes platforms should operate. Speaking with Sweepsy, Ostrow said the organization ...
South Carolina Governor Race Puts Sports Betting and Casinos Back in Spotlight
As South Carolina prepares to elect its next governor, gambling policy has become an unexpected topic on the campaign trail. While the state's two major candidates approach the issue from different perspectives, neither has completely ruled out the possibility of expanded gaming options. Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson and Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson have both signaled openness to discussing ...
Maine Updates Online Casino Rulebook As Regulatory Process Continues
Maine regulators have released another round of proposed online casino regulations as the state moves closer to launching its legal iGaming market. The updated rules, dated Sept. 30, represent the third publication of regulations tied to the state's online casino framework and revise an earlier draft released in July. The changes come months after Maine became the eighth U.S. state ...
Pulsz Settlement Claims Open as Players Weigh Cash or Coin Options
New details have emerged regarding a class-action settlement involving sweepstakes casino operator Pulsz and its companion platform, Pulsz Bingo. The agreement gives eligible players in six states a choice between receiving in-platform Gold Coins or electing a cash payment based on their historical spending. According to settlement information, the case stems from claims that purchases of virtual currency on the ...