Could the days of online sports betting being permitted on Tennessee college campuses be numbered? Sen. Jeff Yarbro and Rep. John Ray Clemmons filed companion bills that could make it a reality. This new legislation comes on the heels of the college basketball betting scandal in which more than two dozen individuals were indicted for allegedly fixing NCAA Division I and Chinese Basketball Association games. The point-shaving scheme impacted 17 … Shane “Sugar” Hennen, a professional gambler based out of Philadelphia, has emerged as a central figure in a federal investigation into illegal sports betting tied to college basketball. Authorities allege he played a key role in a wide-ranging point-shaving scheme that has drawn national attention and raised renewed concerns about integrity in college sports. Prosecutors allege Hennen arranged bribes to dozens of players across multiple programs, targeting individual performances to … The Kansas City Royals have announced that it has reached an agreement with Las Vegas-based Circa Sports to serve as their official sports betting partner. The Royals previously had an agreement with Underdog, but the operator ended up exiting the Missouri sports betting market prior to the December 1 launch. Circa has one of the two available untethered licenses, giving the brand market access without partnering with a land-based casino … Virginia’s General Laws and Technology Senate subcommittee advanced several gaming-related bills in late January while declining to move forward with proposals tied to online casino gaming and skill games. The votes reflected a consistent legislative approach: prioritizing regulatory structure before considering further gambling expansion. Most notably, senators unanimously passed SB 195, which would establish a Virginia Gaming Commission to consolidate oversight currently spread across multiple agencies, including the Virginia Lottery. … The UFC canceled the lightweight fight between Michael Johnson and Alexander Hernandez shortly before it was set to take place at UFC 324 on January 24th. This came after betting monitors flagged suspicious wagering activity on this matchup. UFC President Dana White said the fight was canceled after irregular betting patterns raised red flags, stressing that they were unwilling to risk another integrity issue. White referenced past incidents that heightened … Missouri regulators have opted not to restrict individual player prop bets on college sports, allowing the wagers to remain legal despite renewed pressure from the NCAA. The decision keeps the state aligned with a growing number of jurisdictions weighing integrity concerns against the risks of pushing betting activity into unregulated markets. The push to ban individual college player prop bets has gained momentum amid heightened integrity concerns following recent investigations … WarHorse Casino and its partners have initiated a ballot campaign that could alter the future of sports betting in Nebraska. The effort follows multiple unsuccessful attempts to expand wagering beyond physical locations through the state legislature, redirecting the issue to a public vote instead. Nebraska legalized retail sports betting in 2021, but wagering is currently limited to in-person bets at licensed racetrack casinos. While sportsbooks opened in mid‑2023, mobile betting … FanDuel has rolled out its latest responsible gambling message, and the approach behind it is slightly different. FanDuel’s “Play with a Plan” campaign empowers customers to make informed decisions about their individual play. The comprehensive initiative is available across all products, including FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel Casino. Guided by behavioral research, Play with a Plan features existing responsible gaming tools in a manner that promotes introspective decision-making and proactive gaming … Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would significantly revise the state’s online sports betting framework less than two years after launch. Senate Bill 302, currently before the legislature, proposes increasing the mobile betting tax rate from 20% to 51%. It would also limit certain bet types, such as live wagering and props. Additionally, it would impose new financial monitoring requirements on high-spending bettors while banning advertisements during sporting events. … Oklahoma is once again revisiting the issue of sports betting, entering the 2026 legislative session with new proposals but no consensus on a full-scale regulatory path. A recently prefiled bill, SB 2081, would authorize a narrow form of wagering at charitable and private events under strict state-defined conditions. The measure comes as Oklahoma remains one of 11 states without legalized sports betting, keeping pressure on lawmakers to address a longstanding … Action 24/7 online sportsbook has closed its doors to Tennessee sports bettors. When customers visit the website, the following message appears: “Tennessee Action 24/7 LLC is no longer accepting wagers. All wagers previously accepted will be honored. “We are proud to have served our friends and neighbors as the only Tennessee owned and operated licensed online sportsbook for the past 5 years. “Thank you for your play. Thank you for … A recent national poll conducted by Ipsos offers a snapshot of how Americans view sports betting as the industry continues to grow. The survey, which measured both participation and attitudes toward regulation, advertising, and integrity, highlights shifting public opinion alongside continued growth in legal wagering across the United States. Polling data from Ipsos indicates that the share of Americans who place sports bets has roughly doubled since 2023, reaching about …
Tennessee Lawmakers Introduce Bills That Would Ban Online Sports Betting On College Campuses
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Bill Gelman
Shane Hennen Case Raises Concerns over College Sports Betting
Circa Sports Steps Up To Plate As Kansas City Royals Sports Betting Partner
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Bill Gelman
Virginia iGaming Legalization Discussions Continue After Key Subcommittee Votes
UFC 324 Fight Canceled Amid Betting Integrity Concerns
Missouri Keeps College Player Prop Bets Despite NCAA Pressure
Nebraska Sports Betting Gets Unexpected Push from WarHorse Casino
FanDuel Introduces ‘Play With A Plan’ Responsible Gaming Program
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Bill Gelman
Massachusetts Senate Bill 302 Could Reshape Online Sports Betting
Oklahoma Sports Betting Back in Consideration With Limited Wager Stipulation
Action 24/7 Sportsbook Says Farewell To Tennessee Sports Betting
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Bill Gelman
Ipsos Poll Shows Rising Concern Over Sports Betting Ads
Mississippi lawmakers are again considering statewide mobile sports betting, this time positioning it as a revenue source to help shore up the state’s underfunded Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). House Gaming Committee Chairman Casey Eure has framed the proposal as both a consumer protection measure and a way to generate recurring funds for a system that faces roughly $26 billion in unfunded liabilities. Eure argues that legalizing and regulating mobile … BetMGM’s vision for the Missouri sports betting market continues to grow. The latest example of this is the announcement of a sports betting partnership with the NHL’s St. Louis Blues. The multi-year agreement includes prominent BetMGM signage and branding throughout the Enterprise Center at Blues home games. There will be co-branded social media content and premium hospitality experiences as well. “BetMGM has forged iconic partnerships that celebrate Missouri’s rich sports … West Virginia lawmakers are weighing changes to how the state taxes regulated gambling as part of the 2026 legislative agenda. Newly introduced measures would adjust tax rates applied to online sports betting and online casino platforms, reflecting an ongoing discussion over how iGaming revenue should contribute to the state budget. The bills propose different changes for sports betting and online casinos, as follows: Under one proposed measure, lawmakers are considering … Pennsylvania ended 2025 with its strongest casino revenue performance to date, reaching $6.796 billion across all gaming categories, according to new data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. This marks a 10.74% increase over 2024’s total of $6.137 billion and represents the fifth consecutive year of statewide revenue growth. The state’s gaming revenue total includes slot machines, table games, sports wagering, iGaming, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and fantasy contests. Tax … Dogg House Casino is now live in the United States. What makes this free-to-play sweepstakes casino unique is that it’s a joint venture between global iGaming technology provider Trivelta and international cultural icon Snoop Dogg. According to the announcement, this is a first-of-its-kind, artist-led casino experience that brings together iGaming, music, and culture. Besides being built to Snoop Dogg’s creative vision, the product is described as a “fully immersive casino … A New Jersey state senator, Sen. Joseph P. Cryan, has introduced legislation aimed at regulating dual-currency sweepstakes gaming platforms that offer casino-style games using virtual currencies. The proposal would bring these platforms under the state’s existing internet gaming regulatory framework rather than leaving them unregulated. Under the proposed legislation, sweepstakes gaming operators would be required to meet the same regulatory standards as licensed iGaming companies operating in New Jersey. Participation … Virginia lawmakers are considering a proposal for online sports betting within the state. House Bill 515 (HB515), introduced by Marty Martinez, would prohibit the use of credit cards for online sports betting transactions. This is part of a broader discussion around gambling regulation and consumer protections in Virginia. By allowing bettors to wager with borrowed money, credit card payments increase the risk of financial harm and problem gambling. Unlike debit … The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has posted December’s revenue results, and in regards to iGaming, there are two numbers that really pop out. One is $273.2 million, which is the combined monthly revenue produced by the more than two dozen New Jersey online casino operators. It also happens to be a new monthly record, topping October’s $260.3 million. The second is $2.91 billion. That would be the total … A new sports betting scandal made major headlines Thursday morning as federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania have indicted more than two dozen individuals for allegedly fixing NCAA Division I and Chinese Basketball Association games. U.S. Attorney David Metcalf said 39 college basketball players from 17 different NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams led to 29 fixed games. The 70-page indictment was unsealed by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia. … New Jersey lawmakers have entered 2026 with a renewed focus on major changes to the state’s gaming landscape, including proposals that could authorize casino gambling outside Atlantic City for the first time in decades. Several bills introduced at the start of the new legislative session address both the long‑running casino smoking exemption and, more significantly, a potential casino project at the Meadowlands. The push is partly driven by growing competition … The PGA Tour has expanded its partnership with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) to incorporate a new integrity monitoring platform into its regulatory framework. The move is intended to strengthen oversight of betting activity connected to professional golf as legal sports wagering continues to grow across the United States. ProhiBet technology will be used to monitor betting activity involving players, caddies, officials, and administrative staff, helping ensure compliance with the PGA … Maryland’s Senate Budget and Tax Committee has prefiled SB112 that would prohibit the operation and promotion of “interactive games” in Maryland. Interactive games are defined as “online or mobile games that use multiple currency systems for prizes or cash and simulate casino games, lottery games, or sports wagering, with an exception for games that only award non-cash prizes.” The first reading took place on January 14, which was the start …
Mississippi Sports Betting Idea Floated For Public Pension Solution
BetMGM Announces Missouri Sports Betting Partnership With St. Louis Blues
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Bill Gelman
West Virginia Considers Higher Gambling Taxes for 2026
Pennsylvania Sets New Casino Revenue Record in 2025
Dogg House Casino Open For Business With Snoop Dogg Vision And Vibe
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Bill Gelman
New Jersey Lawmakers Considering to Regulate Dual-Currency Sweepstakes Gaming
Virginia Bill Seeks to Ban Credit Cards for Sports Betting
New Jersey Online Casinos Report $273.2 Million For December, Set New Monthly Record
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Bill Gelman
College Basketball Betting Scandal Involves 17 Men’s Basketball Teams, Dozens Of Players
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Bill Gelman
New Jersey Weighs Casino Expansion as Meadowlands Proposals Resurface
PGA Tour Expands Integrity Monitoring to Strengthen Betting Oversight
Maryland Legislators Weighing Interactive Games Ban
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Bill Gelman
Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal that would prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, a move supported by major regulated gambling operators, including DraftKings. The company testified in favor of the bill during a recent bicameral hearing, aligning itself with regulators who argue these games operate outside Maine’s legal gambling framework. Kevin Cochran, DraftKings’ senior legal and government affairs director, said unregulated sweepstakes casinos undermine the state’s new online casino structure by … Florida’s non‑tribal casino market recorded a roughly 3% year‑over‑year revenue increase in November, continuing a modest upward trajectory even as economic pressures weigh on consumer spending. According to recent figures from the Florida Gaming Control Commission, total slot‑machine revenue reached approximately $58.2 million, up from about $56.5 million during the same period the previous year. This growth aligns with other published state gaming reports indicating similar gains across slots and … New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing new technology-based measures aimed at preventing underage participation in online sports betting. The initiative would direct state regulators to explore enhanced age-verification tools. It would also place new limits on how betting companies use artificial intelligence to market their products, as part of a broader effort to address gambling-related risks in the state. Gov. Hochul plans to direct the New York State Gaming … Starting January 1, 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill cut the allowable deduction for gambling losses from 100% to 90%, creating “phantom income” for bettors who break even or lose overall. Under the new rule, a gambler who wins and loses the same amount—for instance, $15,000—could only deduct $13,500 of losses and would owe tax on the remaining $1,500. The change drew swift criticism from both gambling stakeholders and tax professionals. High-volume … Virginia lawmakers are considering legislation that would restrict the operation of sweepstakes casinos in the state. House Bill 161 (HB161) proposes banning sweepstakes casinos unless they are operated by a licensed internet gaming provider, as part of a broader effort to regulate online gambling in Virginia. The bill, filed by Marcus Simon, the delegate for Virginia’s 13th district, would make unlicensed sweepstakes gaming illegal in Virginia and establish significant civil …
DraftKings Sides With Maine Regulators in Bid to Ban Sweeps Casinos
Florida Records 3% Year‑Over‑Year Gaming Revenue Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty
New York Moves to Curb Underage Sports Betting With New Technology Proposals
Legislation Introduced to Restore Full Gambling-Loss Deduction
Virginia Lawmakers Move to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Under HB161
