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Six Spree Casino Players Score Notable Sweeps Coins Payouts
Spree Casino's Latest Big Winners page is highlighting a fresh batch of payouts, with six players across five states pulling in Sweeps Coins prizes that ranged from just over 5,000 SC to more than 171,000 SC. The site tracks and publicly lists these results as part of its ongoing promotions, giving players a running snapshot of who has recently cashed ...
Fanduel's Sportsbook Revenue Slides In The Second Quarter
FanDuel's sports betting arm saw revenue drop 15% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, as bettor-friendly outcomes tied to the FIFA World Cup and the New York Knicks' NBA Finals win cut into the operator's profits. Parent company Flutter Entertainment disclosed the figures in its Q2 earnings release, which also detailed the sportsbook and iGaming leader's combined ...
Chicago Area Moves Toward Sweepstakes Regulation as Other States Push Bans
As lawmakers and regulators across the country continue to target sweepstakes casinos and gaming kiosks, one Chicago-area community is taking a different approach. Officials in Evanston, Illinois, have indicated they would rather regulate sweepstakes-style gaming machines than ban them outright, creating a contrast with the growing number of states and municipalities that have moved to restrict similar products. The discussion ...
Churchill Downs Bets on Racing Future With Nine-Casino Exit Strategy
Churchill Downs Inc. is making a significant strategic shift that could reshape its business for years to come. The company, best known for owning the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack and hosting the Kentucky Derby, has announced plans to sell nine casino properties spread across multiple states. The move signals a renewed emphasis on horse racing and online wagering operations, areas ...
LuckyStake Closure Marks Another Setback for Sweepstakes Casino Market
LuckyStake is becoming the latest sweepstakes casino to exit the market, announcing plans to close its platform only a few months after accepting players from fellow sweeps operator SweepNext. The closure adds to a growing list of sweepstakes casinos that have either shut down or scaled back operations during a turbulent period for the industry. While LuckyStake offered hundreds of ...
Arizona Sports Betting Market Expands With 13th Online Sportsbook Approval
Arizona's online sports betting market is set to grow again after state regulators approved a new operator license, paving the way for another sportsbook to enter one of the country's most competitive wagering landscapes. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced that Circa Sports has been awarded an event wagering operator license through a partnership with the San Juan Southern ...
What Players Need to Know Before LuckyLand Sweeps Casino Closes
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is preparing to close LuckyLand Sweeps Casino, bringing an end to one of the more recognizable names in the sweepstakes gaming sector. The company confirmed that the platform will be phased out over several weeks before shutting down completely on Sept. 14, 2026. The move marks the end of a near-eight-year run for the LuckyLand brand's ...
50 Cent Backs Bally’s Louisiana Growth With Shreveport Casino Deal
Bally’s Corporation has completed its acquisition of Sam’s Town Shreveport from Boyd Gaming, marking a significant expansion of the company’s presence in Louisiana. The transaction adds another gaming and hospitality property to Bally’s growing portfolio and strengthens its position in the Shreveport-Bossier market. The deal is part of Bally’s broader effort to expand in regional gaming markets across the United ...
California Sports Betting Effort Remains Focused on 2028 Vote
California's long-running sports betting debate appears unlikely to return to voters before 2028, according to tribal gaming leaders who continue to view that year as the most realistic timeline for a statewide online sports betting initiative. The latest comments from tribal representatives suggest the state's largest gambling stakeholders are taking a measured approach after voters overwhelmingly rejected competing sports betting ...
Illinois Law Redefines Problem Gambling as a Public Health Issue
Illinois has taken a significant step in reshaping how problem gambling is addressed by state agencies and healthcare providers. Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed Senate Bill 2749 into law, officially recognizing gambling disorder under Illinois' Substance Use Disorder Act. The move places compulsive gambling in the same legal framework as alcohol and drug addiction, a change supporters say modernizes state ...
Caesars Revenue Climbs to $3 Billion as Fertitta Deal Nears
Caesars Entertainment reported nearly $3 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, providing a snapshot of the casino operator's financial position as it moves toward a planned acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment. The company generated $2.99 billion in revenue for the three months ending June 30, representing a 3% increase from the same period a year earlier. The earnings ...
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Reaches Historic $7 Billion Milestone as Online Betting Fuels Growth
Pennsylvania’s regulated gaming industry reached a major benchmark during the 2025-26 fiscal year, generating more than $7 billion in revenue for the first time. According to figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), total gaming revenue climbed above $7 billion during the 12 months ending June 30, highlighting the continued growth of online gambling and sports betting across ...
Michigan Sportsbooks Avoid World Cup Hold Collapse as Handle Drops
Most states spent June blaming the FIFA World Cup for shrinking sportsbook profits. Michigan found itself in a different position. According to figures released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, sportsbooks in the state accepted $372.5 million in wagers during June and generated nearly $21 million in revenue. While those numbers reflected significant year-over-year changes, Michigan's betting market produced an ...
New Jersey Online Casino Market Hits 30 Platforms Following New Launches
New Jersey's online casino industry has reached a new milestone, with the state now home to 30 active iGaming platforms after three additional operators launched in July. The expansion further solidifies New Jersey's position as one of the most developed online casino markets in the United States. The latest additions come as operators continue to seek opportunities in a state ...
Miami Marlins Expand Sports Betting Presence With Hard Rock Bet Partnership
The Miami Marlins have added another commercial partnership to their portfolio, announcing a multi-year agreement that names Hard Rock Bet as the club's official sportsbook partner. The deal links the Major League Baseball franchise with Florida's only legal online sportsbook and will run through the 2028 season. The partnership introduces sportsbook-related branding and promotions across multiple touchpoints, including loanDepot park, ...
Alabama Sports Betting Debate Re-Emerges as Lawmakers Signal Future Action
Efforts to legalize sports betting in Alabama may have stalled in recent legislative sessions, but the issue appears far from settled. State Rep. Chris Blackshear recently indicated that gambling reform is likely to return to the political agenda in the coming years, even though lawmakers are not currently working on a specific proposal. His comments come after Alabama wrapped up ...
New York Sportsbooks Post Strong Hold as World Cup Betting Swings Back to Operators
New York mobile sportsbooks posted one of their strongest weeks of 2026 as operators regained the upper hand against bettors during the latter stages of the FIFA World Cup. According to figures reported by the New York Gaming Commission, the state's eight mobile sportsbooks generated approximately $66 million in gross gaming revenue during the week ending July 12. The result ...
NFL Gambling Probe Leads to Indefinite Suspension of Cardinals Scouting Executive
The NFL has indefinitely suspended Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold following an investigation into alleged violations of the league's gambling policy. According to the league, the suspension is effective immediately and stems from findings related to sports wagering activity and the handling of confidential team information. The case marks another example of the NFL's ongoing efforts to ...
North Carolina Betting Activity Surges During Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Run
North Carolina’s online sports betting market recorded its biggest year-over-year wagering increase in June, with the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup championship run helping generate significant activity across the state’s regulated sportsbooks. According to figures released by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, the state’s seven online sportsbooks accepted $589.6 million in wagers during June. That total represented a 36.1% increase ...
Maryland Sports Betting Reaches New June Benchmark as Fiscal Year Ends Strong
Maryland’s regulated sports betting market posted its strongest June on record in 2026, continuing a trend of sustained growth across the state. According to data released by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, bettors wagered more than $523 million during the month, establishing a new June benchmark for the market. The record month also helped conclude a notable fiscal ...