The fate of Prime Sportsbook is set to be determined at a court-approved bankruptcy auction scheduled to take place Tuesday, January 13th at 10 a.m. EST. The deadline for qualifying bids is 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 6. AuctionAdvisors has been retained to conduct the bankruptcy auction. Prime Sportsbook is a turnkey digital gaming operation that legally operates in the New Jersey, Kentucky, and Ohio markets. Operated by Out … Chicago officials are debating a proposed city tax on sports betting, a measure aimed at raising new revenue amid ongoing budget pressures. The proposal has drawn criticism from Alderman Gilbert Villegas, who argues that additional taxation could negatively impact legal wagering activity, causing potential legal and economic challenges. Villegas, who is also the chairman of Chicago’s Economic, Capital, and Development Committee, has publicly opposed the proposed sports betting tax in … Thirty-nine states plus the District of Columbia offer legalized sports betting in some form. The list of legal jurisdictions now includes Missouri following the December 1 launch of online and retail sports wagering. However, earlier this week, the FBI issued a PSA to U.S. bettors about the potential risks that come with illegal gambling activities. It highlights that illegal sportsbooks and gaming sites remain prevalent across the U.S. Besides having … Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing whether to expand gambling by legalizing online casino gaming, a move supporters say could generate new revenue but opponents warn may carry social and economic risks. As the debate continues, several influential state officials and industry stakeholders have voiced concerns that could shape the future of iGaming in the state. Rep. David Muradian’s H4431, a proposal that would legalize online casino gaming, was recently revisited by … Chicago’s proposed 2026 budget has drawn scrutiny from the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), which is raising concerns about a new city tax on sports wagering revenue. The industry group says the measure could affect operators within the city. City officials have framed the proposal as a way to help close a substantial budget shortfall, setting the stage for a debate over the tax’s legal, financial, and market impacts. The SBA … FanDuel and Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network, announced the launch of bet tracking. This new interactive viewing feature allows fans in select markets to follow their FanDuel Sportsbook bets in real time while watching live NBA and NHL games on FanDuel Sports Network. This new offering is available in markets where online sports betting is legal, including Missouri. St. Louis Blues games are among those that … Pennsylvania Gaming enjoyed a record-breaking November, as in its best month of all time. Based on the monthly results released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming, along with fantasy contests was $623.1 million. It eclipses the previous monthly high of $601.8 million, set back in May. The total gaming revenue saw an increase of 10.8% from the same period last … New York’s long-running push to bring full-scale commercial casinos to New York City has reached its final regulatory stage. The New York State Gaming Commission has officially awarded licenses to three downstate casino projects, completing the approval process and clearing the way for construction and development to move forward. With the New York State Gaming Commission formally awarding the three downstate casino licenses, the projects have moved beyond planning and … NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed concerns about league integrity following the emergence of a betting scandal involving Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. Silver emphasized the NBA’s commitment to maintaining fair competition. These comments come as federal investigations continue, raising broader questions about the impact of legalized sports betting on professional sports. Speaking at a news conference during the NBA Cup final in … The NCAA Committee on Infractions has shared its findings regarding sports betting violations connected to a former University of San Francisco men’s basketball player. The committee approved a negotiated resolution after an investigation uncovered sports betting violations committed by Marcus Williams, a former student-athlete and starting guard for the Dons men’s basketball team. According to the agreement, Williams knowingly provided information to another men’s basketball student-athlete at a different school, … The NBA is urging gaming companies to tighten rules around player prop bets by capping wager limits and restricting the number of “unders” available for players. This would narrow the pool of eligible players and eliminate bets tied to actions on a single play, which the league views as higher risk. The move comes following the recent NBA betting scandal involving Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups. These changes came after … The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has expressed deep disappointment following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signing of Senate Bill 5935 into law. The legislation bans dual currency sweepstakes casinos from operating in the Empire State. Research from leading consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik shows that Social Plus games contributed over $230 million to New York’s economy in 2024 alone. The SGLA responded to news about the ban by issuing …
Prime Sportsbook’s 2026 Bankruptcy Auction Date Set
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Bill Gelman
Chicago Sports Betting Tax Draws Opposition From Alderman, Industry
FBI Warns U.S. Gamblers About Risks Associated With Illegal Gambling
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Bill Gelman
Massachusetts iGaming Faces Delays as Lawmakers Raise Gambling Concerns
Sports Betting Alliance Warns 2026 Chicago Tax Could Disrupt Market
FanDuel Sports Network Using FanDuel Sportsbook’s Bet Tracking Tool For Select NBA, NHL Games
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Bill Gelman
Record November For PA Sportsbooks Helps Keystone State Eclipse All-Time Gaming Mark
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Bill Gelman
New York Finalizes Licensing for Three Downstate Casino Projects
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Bill Gelman
Adam Silver Warns Betting Scandals Threaten NBA Integrity and Fan Trust
NCAA Resolves Sports Betting Case Against Former San Francisco Student-Athlete
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Bill Gelman
NBA Pushes Tighter Player Prop Bet Rules, Raising Bettor Concerns
SGLA Responds To New York’s Social Plus Games Ban
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Bill Gelman
Connor McDavid is a three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner, an award given to the NHL’s regular season MVP. The center for the Edmonton Oilers also serves as a BetMGM brand ambassador, and his role includes appearing in a new responsible gaming TV commercial alongside former NHL player and actor Terry Ryan. The “Mullett Over” commercial promotes responsible play by reminding customers about BetMGM’s in-app responsible gaming tools and resources. It … A growing number of Americans are becoming uneasy about the expanding footprint of legal sports betting in the United States, according to new polling data. The findings suggest an increased concern on issues such as problem gambling, exposure to younger audiences, and the broader impact of widespread betting access. A recent survey conducted by The Washington Post in partnership with the University of Maryland indicates a noticeable change in how … New Jersey lawmakers and gaming regulators are evaluating proposed legislation that would ban microbetting, a fast-growing form of in-game wagering. The discussion reflects broader concerns around responsible gaming in light of a recent scandal in MLB. New Jersey’s Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee recently held a public hearing on Assembly Bill A5971. The bill, introduced by Rep. Dan Hutchinson, would ban licensed sportsbooks in the state from offering … New York lawmakers are considering a set of proposed bills that would introduce new consumer protections and marketing restrictions within the state’s legal sports betting market. The measures focus on bettor rights, responsible gaming practices, and limits on how sportsbooks can promote wagering to customers. At the center of the proposed legislation is the Fair Play Act, which seeks to address one of the most controversial practices in legal sports … Massachusetts regulators are poised to approve new rules that would place limits on how sportsbooks can restrict individual bettors, marking a potential first for the U.S. sports betting industry. The proposed regulations aim to bring greater transparency and consistency to player limits, an issue that has drawn increasing scrutiny as legal sports wagering continues to develop across the country. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is expected to vote this coming Thursday … Lawmakers and regulators in several major U.S. sports betting markets are weighing new restrictions on in-play and props betting, signaling continued scrutiny of how legal betting is offered. Proposals under discussion in states such as New York, New Jersey, and Indiana reflect growing concerns around betting integrity and player protections, even as regulated sports wagering continues to expand nationwide. In New York, the debate intensified this past week after Democratic … Chicago officials continue to weigh new taxes on sports betting as part of an ongoing effort to close a major budget shortfall. A proposed levy included in an alternative city budget has intensified debate between lawmakers and the gaming industry. Operators warn that higher local taxes could compound existing state and county costs, reshaping the sports betting market in the city. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council remain … President Donald Trump said he would consider eliminating the federal tax on gambling winnings, raising the possibility of a significant change to how bettors are taxed in the United States. Speaking to reporters, Trump did not outline specific details or a timeline, but framed the idea as part of a broader discussion around tax policy. Under current law, gambling winnings are treated as taxable income at the federal level, a … Underdog is preparing to shut down its sports betting operations in North Carolina, the only state where its sportsbook is currently active. The company has notified regulators that it will stop accepting wagers on December 16, 2025, and will settle all remaining bets shortly afterward. The exit comes as Underdog pivots its strategy, marking a significant shift in how the operator approaches regulated gaming in the state. Underdog’s exit from … The NCAA Committee on Infractions has shared its findings regarding sports betting violations connected to a former University of San Francisco men’s basketball player. The committee approved a negotiated resolution after an investigation uncovered sports betting violations committed by Marcus Williams, a former student-athlete and starting guard for the Dons men’s basketball team. According to the agreement, Williams knowingly provided information to another men’s basketball student-athlete at a different school, … Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), the first U.S. pro table tennis league, is preparing to enter the regulated sports betting space in early 2026. The league has announced partnerships with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) and ALT Sports Data to support the development and launch. Working together, they will build the infrastructure needed to introduce legal, league-approved sports betting markets across all MLTT events. Additionally, they will establish a best-in-class integrity … The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has expressed deep disappointment following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signing of Senate Bill 5935 into law. The legislation bans dual currency sweepstakes casinos from operating in the Empire State. Research from leading consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik shows that Social Plus games contributed over $230 million to New York’s economy in 2024 alone. The SGLA responded to news about the ban by issuing …
BetMGM Is Spreading ‘Mullet Over’ RG Message With NHL Star Connor McDavid
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Bill Gelman
Poll Shows Americans Growing More Concerned About Sports Betting Expansion
New Jersey Considers Microbetting Ban Amid Responsible Gaming Concerns
New York Weighs Fair Play and Responsible Gaming Sports Betting Bills
Massachusetts Considers Stricter Rules on Sportsbook Player Limits
States Consider New Limits On Live And Prop Sports Betting
Chicago Still Considering New Sports Betting Tax to Address Budget Gap
Trump Considers Changing Federal Taxes on Gambling Winnings
Underdog Ends North Carolina Sportsbook, Fantasy Games Remain Available
NCAA Resolves Sports Betting Case Against Former San Francisco Student-Athlete
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Bill Gelman
Major League Table Tennis Launching Regulated Wagering
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Bill Gelman
SGLA Sees NY Social Plus Games Ban Costing The State Hundreds Of Millions
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Bill Gelman
A new survey from the University of Maryland shows a significant rise in problem gambling since the state legalized online sports betting. The findings are fueling renewed debate over the social impact of expanded wagering access. The survey was conducted by the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. They found that rates of “disordered gambling,” which is defined as persistent, harmful … The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) announced that the Cowboy State is now participating in the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP). Individuals can access the self-exclusion link on the WGC website. This applies to legal online sports betting, pari-mutual wagering, and skill-based amusement games. Wyoming is enhancing its responsible gaming framework. This new RG tool provides gamblers with a convenient, centralized resource for individuals who wish to restrict their access to … Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges alleging his involvement in a gambling scheme tied to his on-court performance during an NBA game in 2023. The case is part of a broader federal investigation into illegal sports betting operations connected to professional sports. Rozier is charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with an alleged betting scheme tied … The Caesars Rewards Shop is live on the Caesars Palace Online Casino app. It means Caesars Entertainment’s iGaming customers can use Caesars Rewards Credits for bonus spins on eligible slot games, alongside existing options like casino bonus cash. Members still have the option to redeem credits for dining, entertainment, and hotel stays at Caesars Entertainment properties across the country, including Las Vegas and Atlantic City. The new online option gives … ESPN has entered a new multi-year sports betting partnership with DraftKings, a move that company executives have described as a strong strategic fit for the network’s next phase in betting content. In public comments, ESPN’s sports betting leadership spoke favorably about the collaboration, framing the deal as a key step in resetting and expanding the company’s approach to the betting market following its prior sportsbook arrangement. The new partnership between …
Maryland Survey Finds Sharp Rise in Problem Gambling After Online Sports Betting Launch
Wyoming Participating In National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
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Bill Gelman
Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty in Federal NBA Gambling Case
Caesars Rewards Shop Debuts On Caesars Palace Online Casino
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Bill Gelman
ESPN Bullish on New DraftKings Partnership
