FIFA has announced that it has selected Stats Perform as its first-ever official betting data and betting streaming rights distributor. The multi-year agreement grants Stats Perform exclusive rights to distribute official betting data and live streams for selected FIFA properties, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil is another event that is … BetRivers increased its minimum sports bet in Illinois from $1 to $5, marking its second hike in less than a year. Rush Street Interactive confirmed the change, which places BetRivers behind only Circa’s $10 minimum among major operators in the state. The move follows Illinois’ per-wager tax that took effect July 1—$0.25 on each of the first 20 million online bets per year, and $0.50 thereafter—making low-dollar wagers difficult to … FanDuel has ended its injury-protection program for player prop bets during the NFL playoffs, while rival sportsbooks DraftKings and Fanatics continue to offer these protections. The differing approaches highlight how major operators are handling bettor safeguards during one of the busiest periods of the sports betting calendar. Injury protection on player props occurs when sportsbooks refund wagers placed on overs for a player who leaves early due to injury. For … New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed new legislation aimed at addressing problem gambling among college students. The bipartisan bill, known as A1715/S3184, requires public colleges and universities across the state to host regular campus visits by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey to provide education, resources, and support related to gambling addiction. State officials and lawmakers cited growing concerns about the rise of online sports betting and … Maine’s controversial iGaming legislation will become law once Gov. Janet Mills signs the bill. Earlier this week, Mills announced her intention to make LD 1164 law. It authorizes Maine’s tribal governments to operate online gambling in the Pine Tree State to support tribal communities and economic development. The legislation grants the four tribes of the Wabanaki Nations exclusive control of iGaming. They would be the Maliseet, Micmac, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy … The DraftKings Responsible Gaming Center is getting an upgrade with the integration of Mindway AI’s award-winning Gamalyze tool. The announcement highlighted how the collaboration will build on DraftKings’ ongoing commitment to educating players by adding a science-based experience tool to its current suite of industry-leading resources. Mindway AI is known as a leader in neuroscience-based responsible gaming solutions. Gamalyze separates itself from traditional self-assessments by evaluating actual decision-making during a … The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has introduced legislation that would expand the authority of the state’s gaming regulator to take enforcement action against online sweepstakes platforms deemed to be operating illegally. The proposal would allow the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to issue cease-and-desist orders, reflecting growing scrutiny of sweepstakes-style gaming at the state level. According to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, the proposed legislation is … Indiana is the latest state to step into the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) spotlight as the organization is urging state lawmakers to regulate, not ban social plus games. It’s a reaction to state representative Ethan Manning introducing legislation that would prohibit sweepstakes casinos. The SGLA has taken similar stances with several other states, including New York and California, both of which have outlawed social casinos. Regarding Indiana, SGLA leaders … House Bill 161, pre-filed in early January for the 2026 General Assembly session, would authorize online casino gaming across Virginia. Authored by Del. Marcus Simon (D), the proposal aims to legalize real-money online offerings—slot machines, table games, and poker—extending regulatory oversight to Virginia’s digital gaming landscape. If passed, this marks the most significant gambling expansion in the Commonwealth since sports betting launched in 2021. Virginia already hosts several brick-and-mortar casinos and … Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (D‑15) has once again introduced Senate Bill 2164—a proposal aimed at legalizing iGaming in New York—and it’s identical to the version he filed in early 2025. The companion Assembly bill (A6027) is currently under review in the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee. If enacted, the legislation would pave the way for legal online casinos, including platforms offering slots, table games, poker tournaments, live dealer games, … Fliff’s new Superstars product frames daily fantasy around players competing against each other in pooled contests rather than against the platform itself. Entries consist of selecting two or more athletes and choosing over/under statistical projections, with payouts determined by multipliers and placement within guaranteed prize pools. The format includes “Max Play” and “Flex Play” options that mirror pick’em-style gameplay while maintaining a peer-to-peer structure. At launch, Superstars has rolled out … A federal class-action lawsuit alleges that rapper Drake, streamer Adin Ross, and online sweepstakes casino Stake.us participated in a coordinated scheme that violated the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. This also includes Virginia consumer protection laws. The complaint claims the defendants used gambling promotions and related financial transactions to engage in deceptive practices, resulting in millions of dollars in damages. The complaint, filed Dec. 31 in the …
FIFA Reaches Agreement With Stats Perform for 2026 World Cup
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Bill Gelman
BetRivers’ $5 Minimum in Illinois Highlights Tax-Driven Shift in Betting
FanDuel Ends Injury Protection During NFL Playoffs
New Jersey Now Requires Gambling Education Outreach on College Campuses
Maine Online Casinos To Join Mobile Sports Betting
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Bill Gelman
DraftKings Adds Gamalyze RG Tool To Help Players Make Informed Decisions
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Bill Gelman
Iowa Bill Would Expand Gaming Regulator’s Authority Over Sweepstakes Casinos
SGLA Looks To Save Social Plus Industry From Potential Indiana Ban
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Bill Gelman
Virginia Adds Possibility of Legal Online Casinos to 2026 Session
NY iGaming Legalization Effort Enters Spotlight Once Again
Fliff Expands Offering to Feature DFS Matchups Against Other Peers
Drake, Stake.us Face RICO Class-Action Lawsuit Over Gambling Promotions
Look down the list of active Missouri sports betting licenses and partnerships, and it’s not hard to notice that the Kansas City Chiefs have yet to partner up with a sportsbook operator. Now Sen. Nick Schroer has proposed a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the NFL franchise’s opportunity to get a piece of the Show-Me State sports betting pie. In December, the Chiefs announced plans to build a new domed … Rhode Island’s two physical casinos—Twin River in Lincoln and Tiverton—experienced a noticeable revenue dip in November compared to the same month last year. According to figures from the Rhode Island Lottery, combined gaming revenue fell to $53.9 million, down from $55.6 million in November 2024. This decline comes after a strong performance last year, which saw an 8% year-over-year increase, making the current downturn more pronounced. While the drop is … Sen. James Lankford (R‑OK) has publicly opposed bipartisan legislation that seeks to restore a 100% deduction of gambling losses, a move that poses a significant hurdle to the proposal’s advancement. His resistance is among the first from a Senate Republican to confront this effort, which currently enjoys support in both parties and both chambers of Congress. Lankford stated to Punchbowl News that the current policy, allowing only a 90% deduction, … State Rep. Kevin Felsher of Biloxi outlined several policy priorities ahead of the upcoming Mississippi legislative session, including mobile sports betting. Speaking before the session’s start, Felsher described proposals he plans to advance and issues he expects lawmakers to debate in the weeks ahead. Felsher said lawmakers may revisit mobile sports betting this session, noting increased momentum after similar efforts stalled in the Senate in prior years. He said any … A statewide poll of Maine voters shows 64% oppose iGaming. The news comes days before Gov. Janet Mills must decide whether or not to veto the effort to legalize iGambling. The narrow window to make the decision regarding LD 1164 closes on Friday, January 9. The National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) commissioned the study that was conducted by Lake Research Partners. It showed that 49% of the voters are strongly … Chicago city officials delivered municipal sports betting licenses to major operators—bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics—just before the new year took effect. This move removed the immediate threat of a shutdown that operators had warned would occur at midnight on January 1. With licenses in hand, the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) withdrew its motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO), acknowledging that the city acted swiftly to preserve the integrity … Massachusetts lawmakers are facing a March 16 deadline to take action on House Bill 4431 (HB 4431), a proposal that would legalize regulated online casino gaming while prohibiting sweepstakes-style casinos statewide. The timeline sets up a critical decision point as legislators weigh regulation, consumer protections, and the future of online gaming in Massachusetts. HB 4431 is a legislative proposal in Massachusetts that seeks to fundamentally reshape the state’s online gaming … Nevada’s sports betting market recorded approximately $908 million in total wagers in November, marking a nearly 8 percent year-over-year increase. This growth reflects sustained demand across major professional and collegiate sports, offering insight into broader trends shaping the U.S. sports betting industry. Nevada sportsbooks posted one of their strongest months of the year in November, with profitability reaching levels not seen since September 2024. According to data released by the … Modo is adjusting its platform strategy as regulatory pressure reshapes the sweepstakes gaming market. In response to upcoming legal changes, the company is rolling out an updated rewards framework designed to keep players engaged while aligning with evolving compliance requirements. The changes will go live on January 1, 2026, right when the sweepstakes ban takes effect in California. Modo is set to launch a new in-game feature called Modo Stars … The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a coalition including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, and Fanatics, filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court on December 30, 2025. The group challenged Chicago’s recent budget provisions, which would require separate municipal licenses for sports betting operators alongside the new 10.25% city tax on online wagers placed within city limits. City officials promised to issue these new licenses by December 29, 2025. However, by … Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced enforcement action against dozens of online sweepstakes casino operators, alleging they were offering illegal gambling to state residents. The move targets platforms accused of using virtual currency systems to circumvent Tennessee’s gambling and lottery laws. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office identified the following online sweepstakes casino platforms as recipients of cease-and-desist letters. Each operator indicated it would comply with the order by removing unlawful … Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal introduced bill A9343, aiming to eliminate all live (in‑play) sports betting options at sportsbooks operating in New York. This proposal comes amid heightened concerns over sports integrity following recent incidents in professional baseball and basketball. In-play betting allows bettors to place wagers during a game, a fast‑growing segment of the industry. For example, 74% of the total handle in the early NFL season for Genius Sports’ BetVision …
Missouri Senator Throws Flag on Kansas City Chiefs’ sportsbook licensing
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Bill Gelman
November Woes: Rhode Island Casinos See Year‑Over‑Year Revenue Dip
Key Oklahoma Politician Adds to Murky Gambling Outlook
Lawmakers Weigh Mississippi Mobile Betting in 2026
Statewide Survey Shows Majority Of Maine Voters Oppose iGaming
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Bill Gelman
Chicago Grants Prompts Shift in Legal Strategy with Sports Betting Licenses
Massachusetts HB 4431: Online Casino Legalization, Sweepstakes Ban Near Decision
Nevada Sports Betting Sees Strong November Growth
Modo Stars Set to Launch on January 1 to Comply with Regulatory Changes
Sports Betting Alliance Sues Chicago Over Municipal License Mandate
Tennessee Cracks Down on Illegal Online Sweepstakes Casinos
New York Bill A9343 Proposes Ban on Live Sports Betting
New York’s online sportsbooks posted one of their weakest profit weeks of the season in the days leading up to Christmas, as bettors collectively outperformed the market. State data shows sportsbooks had a 6% hold of $588.6-million handle during the period, marking a notable decline from recent weeks of stronger operator results. BetMGM posted the most challenging results among New York’s online sportsbooks during the period, despite setting a new … Attorneys for Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have filed a motion seeking to dismiss federal charges stemming from an alleged sports betting scheme, according to court records. The filing challenges the legal basis of the government’s case, arguing that the conduct described does not meet the threshold for federal wire fraud or money laundering violations. The motion to dismiss centers on a Supreme Court ruling that limits federal fraud prosecutions. … The University of Texas athletic department has reported six additional NCAA violations tied to sports wagering activity by individuals associated with its programs, according to a recent report. The violations involve prohibited betting on daily fantasy sports platforms, like PrizePicks and Underdog. They were self-disclosed as part of the university’s ongoing compliance and monitoring efforts, adding to a growing number of gambling-related infractions reported by the school in recent months. … The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) recently awarded Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC a license to operate in Pennsylvania, marking its entry into the Keystone State’s non‑tribal casino market. The license clears a significant regulatory barrier for the Happy Valley Casino project, underscoring Saratoga’s adherence to state standards and readiness to proceed with its development plans. This development follows a preliminary PGCB approval in November for both slot machines and table … New Jersey Assembly Bill A1715 was unanimously approved in both the Assembly and Senate before being forwarded to Governor Phil Murphy. Once signed, it will immediately require all public colleges, universities, and community colleges in the state to take proactive measures against compulsive gambling. Institutions must invite the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at least once per semester, or more, if deemed necessary, to provide on‑campus sessions detailing …
New York Sportsbooks Post Weak Profit Week Ahead of Christmas
Attorneys for Terry Rozier File Motion to Dismiss Federal Sports Betting Charges
Texas Self-Reports Six NCAA Sports Betting Violations Involving Staff
Saratoga Lands Pennsylvania Gaming License, Preps Happy Valley Casino
New Jersey Mandates Campus Gambling Awareness Under AB A1715
