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 … 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 …
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
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 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 … 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 …
Virginia Lawmakers Move to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Under HB161
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
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 … 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 …
Drake, Stake.us Face RICO Class-Action Lawsuit Over Gambling Promotions
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
