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Borgata Online Relaunch Brings New Look to New Jersey and Pennsylvania Players
Borgata Online is set to relaunch its online casino platform on July 3 in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, marking the brand’s most significant update since its original debut in 2013. The launch comes just ahead of the Independence Day holiday and coincides with July 4 celebrations planned at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. The online casino brand, ...
Nebraska Ballot Push Puts Online Sports Betting Expansion in Focus
Nebraska could soon join the growing list of states that permit online sports betting. A ballot initiative backed by industry-supported groups is expected to qualify for the November election, giving voters the opportunity to determine whether mobile wagering should be legalized and regulated statewide. If approved, Nebraska would become one of the latest states to expand sports betting beyond retail ...
Ohio Bill Targets Online Sportsbooks With Sweeping Betting Restrictions
Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would significantly reshape the state's sports wagering market, including a ban on online sports betting. House Bill 971, introduced by Republican Representatives Johnathan Newman and Beth Lear, would move sports wagering to an exclusively retail model while also restricting several popular betting formats. The proposal represents one of the most aggressive attempts by a ...
Team USA Match Could Deliver A Super Bowl-Scale Betting Moment
Team USA’s Round of 16 clash with Belgium is shaping up as more than a major World Cup match. According to sportsbook operators and industry analysts, it has become one of the most significant betting events in U.S. soccer history, fueled by a combination of national interest, increased access to legal wagering, and the team’s unexpected tournament success. Sportsbooks have ...
Celebrity Deals Dwarf Responsible Gambling Spending Across U.S. Betting Industry
A new industry audit has highlighted a substantial gap between spending on celebrity marketing and responsible gambling initiatives across the U.S. gambling sector. According to research conducted by communications firm 5W, gambling operators spent an estimated $520 million on celebrity and athlete partnerships during 2025, compared with approximately $60 million allocated to responsible gambling programs and communications. That means spending ...
NCAA Renews Effort To Eliminate Most Collegiate Player Props
The NCAA is once again pressing regulators and sportsbooks to reconsider the availability of player prop bets involving college athletes. NCAA President Charlie Baker renewed the organization's position this week, arguing that prop wagering on individual athletes creates unnecessary risks for student-athletes and the broader integrity of collegiate competition. Player prop bets allow bettors to wager on specific performances or ...
USMNT World Cup Run Drives Unprecedented Betting Interest in Belgium Clash
The United States men's national team's World Cup meeting with Belgium ended in elimination, but the match produced record-breaking results for sportsbooks across the regulated U.S. betting market. Multiple operators reported unprecedented wagering interest as American fans flocked to place bets on one of the tournament's most anticipated knockout-stage contests. The surge in betting activity reflected broader interest in the ...
Mississippi Governor Signals Interest as Mobile Sports Betting Debate Returns
Mississippi’s long-running debate over statewide mobile sports betting has resurfaced, bringing renewed attention to the differing views held by state leaders. While retail sports betting is already legal at licensed casinos, lawmakers remain divided on whether wagering should be expanded to mobile devices across the state. The discussion has gained traction again after comments from Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann, who ...
UFC 329's Fastest Twist Delivers Huge Sportsbook Payout Swing
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return ended in dramatic and unexpected fashion, creating one of the biggest sportsbook wins tied to a major MMA event in recent memory. The UFC 329 main event against Max Holloway lasted just 69 seconds before McGregor suffered a knee injury that left him unable to continue. What had been promoted as a blockbuster comeback after ...
Iowa’s Casino Sportsbooks Regain Ground as Retail Betting Jumps in June
Iowa’s sports betting market delivered an unusual result in June 2026. While overall wagering volume remained largely unchanged from a year earlier, bettors increasingly placed wagers at physical casino sportsbooks rather than through online platforms. According to data from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, total handle reached $185.4 million, almost identical to the $185.2 million recorded in June 2025. ...
Illinois Sportsbooks Record Largest Handle Drop of 2026 in May
Illinois sportsbooks experienced another downturn in May, with total sports betting handle reaching $1.14 billion, a 10.2% decline compared to May 2025. The decrease represents the largest year-over-year drop recorded in the state so far in 2026 and highlights a broader slowdown that has emerged throughout the year. May marked the fourth month in 2026 in which Illinois reported a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...