Pennsylvania recorded its fifth consecutive year of gambling revenue growth in 2025, reaching nearly $6.8 billion, a 10.7% increase from 2024. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board attributed much of this rise to a 27% jump in iGaming revenue. This total more than doubles the state’s gambling revenue from 2016, illustrating a long-term shift in how residents and visitors participate in gaming. The growth also strengthened tax contributions, which climbed to … South Carolina lawmakers are set to formally revisit legalized sports betting, becoming the first state in 2026 to schedule a hearing on the issue. The discussion will center on Senate Bill 444, a proposal that would authorize online sports wagering statewide. It will take place before the South Carolina Senate Labor, Commerce, and Industry Committee, marking an early push for expanding gambling in South Carolina. Under the proposal, sports betting … DraftKings is preparing to introduce a new funding option that would allow customers in several states to deposit money into their sportsbook accounts using cryptocurrency that has been converted into U.S. dollars. The initiative, which has been discussed with state regulators, reflects the operator’s efforts to expand payment flexibility while navigating a regulatory landscape that remains divided on the use of digital assets in legal sports betting. State regulators confirmed … Louisiana lawmakers have pre-filed House Bill 53 (HB 53), a measure that would treat certain sweepstakes-style gambling offenses as “racketeering activity” under state law. The bill’s core change is not a new standalone ban on sweepstakes casinos, but an amendment that would add existing gambling crimes—such as “gambling by computer” and “gambling by electronic sweepstakes device”—as predicate offenses that can support a racketeering case. By shifting sweepstakes-related enforcement into the … BetMGM announced an update to its terms of service to “explicitly prohibit athlete harassment.” Under the revised terms, BetMGM will suspend a customer’s account if the individual is found to have used harassing or abusive language toward athletes, coaches, or team or league personnel. Under the previous terms, the operator allowed account suspension for any lawful reason, harassment included. BetMGM’s policy change now provides more clarity and underscores the company’s … A new partnership in Colorado aims to streamline access to treatment for individuals struggling with gambling addiction by connecting early intervention services with more advanced levels of care. The collaboration is designed to create a clearer entry point into treatment. It will also aim to reduce delays for patients who require specialized mental health support as demand for gambling-related platforms continues to grow. Under the agreement, Kindbridge Behavioral Health and … New York lawmakers are advancing several bills that would significantly reshape the state’s sports wagering landscape to reduce the likelihood of player‑driven betting scandals. The proposals, known as NY A09636, come amid increased scrutiny of athlete involvement in gambling controversies across U.S. sports, prompting legislators to revisit how certain wager types could be exploited. A central measure, introduced by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, would remove player and team proposition bets as … Federal authorities are conducting a criminal investigation into illegal sports betting connected to NBA games, signaling that the scope of the case may extend beyond previously disclosed incidents involving Terry Rozier and others. Prosecutors say they are reviewing additional contests as part of an ongoing effort to determine whether insider information was used to influence wagering outcomes. Court filings and recent sentencing hearings indicate that investigators are still uncovering new … The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced that 1-800-MY-RESET is its newly adopted National Problem Gambling Helpline number. The change is designed to be memorable and easily accessible for the public. The new phone number is live and operational to receive phone calls. The press release notes that the new number supports NCPG’s ongoing network modernization efforts. Calls to the 1-800-MY-RESET phone number will connect individuals to the … South Carolina’s already slim prospects for legal casino gambling grew even dimmer after House lawmakers sent a proposed casino authorization bill back to the Ways and Means Committee, effectively pausing the effort for the remainder of the session. The move occurred on January 28, 2026, halting any chance of a floor vote this year. Even if the measure had advanced, its chances were low. State Senate leadership has shown little … Churchill Downs, the parent company of Oxford Casino, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Maine’s new online casino law LD 1164, which grants exclusive iGaming rights to the state’s four federally recognized tribes. The law took effect in January after Governor Janet Mills declined to veto it, allowing it to pass without her signature. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, argues that the … Iowa lawmakers are considering House Study Bill 586, with a companion measure filed as Senate Study Bill 3040. This legislation would expand the state’s authority to crack down on unlicensed online gambling operations, including sweepstakes casinos. The proposal, scheduled for a legislative hearing on Jan. 29, would grant regulators new enforcement tools. This includes cease-and-desist orders aimed at operators deemed to be offering illegal gaming activity within the state. It’s …
Pennsylvania Casino Revenue Grows as Physical Venues See Uneven Performance
South Carolina Sports Betting Bill 444 Sets 2026 Hearing, Market Framework
DraftKings to Launch Crypto-to-Cash Deposits in Select U.S. States
Louisiana Bill Would Treat Sweepstakes Casinos as Racketeering Activity
BetMGM Anti-Harassment Policy Updates Show Commitment To Sports Integrity
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Bill Gelman
Colorado Partnership Connects Gambling Addiction Therapy With Advanced Care
New York Lawmakers Introduce Bills Aimed at Preventing Player Betting Scandals
NBA Betting Investigation Expands as Feds Review Additional Games
National Council On Problem Gambling Resets Helpline Phone Number
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Bill Gelman
South Carolina Casino Prospects Dim After Latest Legislative Setback
Churchill Downs Lawsuit Challenges Maine’s Tribal-Only iGaming Model
Iowa Lawmakers Weigh Expanded Enforcement Powers Against Sweepstakes Casinos
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has indicated that cracking down on illegal gambling operators will be a top priority in 2026, marking a more assertive enforcement approach by the state. Speaking publicly about his agenda, Uthmeier said unlicensed and offshore gambling operations undermine Florida’s regulatory structure and divert revenue away from authorized channels. The comments come as legal sports betting and casino gaming expand under the state’s compact with the … 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 …
Florida Attorney General Signals Tougher Enforcement Against Illegal Gambling Operators
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
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 … 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 …
Ipsos Poll Shows Rising Concern Over Sports Betting Ads
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
