Indiana state representative Ethan Manning has introduced legislation that would prohibit the operation of sweepstakes casinos in the state. The proposal, filed as part of House Bill 1052, seeks to define and penalize certain dual-currency gaming platforms that resemble traditional casino gambling. If passed, the measure would represent a significant shift in how Indiana regulates sweepstakes-based gaming models. The bill defines a “sweepstakes game” as one that: Uses a dual-currency … Maine lawmakers have introduced new legislation that would ban online sweepstakes casinos in the state, targeting the dual-currency payment systems commonly used by these platforms. Filed on Dec. 3, the bill defines and restricts the use of currencies such as Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins. It grants the Maine Gambling Control Unit broad authority to determine what qualifies as a prohibited dual-currency system. The proposal marks a significant step toward … New York has officially banned sweepstakes casinos after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 5935 into law, making the platforms illegal statewide effective immediately. The legislation targets the dual-currency business model commonly used by sweepstakes operators and authorizes significant financial penalties for violations, along with potential loss of gaming licensure. The move places New York among a growing number of states taking formal action against sweepstakes-style gambling platforms. When SB5935 … New York’s sports betting market continues shattering records. Looking at the November results released by the New York State Gaming Commission, total sports betting revenue was $280.5 million. It crushes the previous record of $248.9 million set in May. The figure also tops October’s $238.7 million. Monthly handle exceeded $2.6 billion for the second straight month. The total amount wagered ranks No. 2 on the all-time list, and $36 million … Missouri’s newly launched sports betting market is off to a striking start, with geolocation provider GeoComply reporting heavy activity in the first 24 hours of legal wagering. More than 2.6 million geolocation checks and over a quarter-million active accounts were recorded on day one, signaling strong demand as bettors gained access to eight regulated online sportsbooks at launch. This is one of the clearest indications yet of how quickly Missouri … New York is entering a pivotal stretch in its effort to regulate online gaming, as a bill that would ban sweepstakes-style casino platforms now sits on Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk. Lawmakers have given final approval to the measure, setting up a December 31 deadline for the governor to either sign it into law or stop it from taking effect. The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny of sweepstakes casinos and growing … TheScore Bet is once again operating on American soil. The official launch day was December 1, which happened to be the same date Missouri sports betting went live. The Penn Entertainment-owned brand is live in 21 U.S. jurisdictions. The original Missouri sports betting plans did not include theScore Bet, as the slot belonged to ESPN Bet. Once Penn and Disney, ESPN’s parent company, mutually agreed to end their partnership early, … Circa Sports’ emergence as one of Missouri’s first licensed sportsbooks marks a significant win for the upstart operator in a market dominated by national giants. Selected alongside DraftKings for one of only two untethered online licenses, Circa secured its place by offering a distinctly different model. It’s centered on high-limit wagering, lower holds, and a traditional sportsbook approach that appealed to state regulators looking to broaden the legal betting market. … New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board has approved all three downstate casino proposals, advancing major developments backed by Hard Rock International, Bally’s Corporation, and Genting Americas. The unanimous vote clears the way for each project to seek final licensing from the New York State Gaming Commission, positioning New York City to gain its first full-scale commercial casinos as early as later this month. Below is a brief breakdown of what … BetMGM is now offering mobile and retail sports betting to Missouri residents. It’s one of the brands that went live early Monday morning, 12:01 CT to be exact, when the Missouri sports betting market officially launched. This brings the total to 30 markets where BetMGM has mobile and retail offerings. The newest BetMGM retail sportsbook opened at Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau. It’s part of the operator’s market access … Pennsylvania’s long-running battle over the legality of so-called “skill games” has reached a pivotal moment, as the state Supreme Court prepares to issue a ruling that could reshape the future of the machines statewide. The decision is expected to bring long-awaited clarity to an industry operating in a legal gray area. Skill games are touchscreen machines that resemble traditional slot machines but claim to rely on a player’s ability to … New York lawmakers are weighing whether to allow fixed-odds horse racing to be offered through the state’s mobile sportsbooks, following testimony from the New York Racing Association (NYRA) during a recent legislative hearing. The proposal aims to modernize how racing is wagered on in the state and could signal a significant shift for an industry facing declining engagement. During the recent hearing, NYRA outlined its case for bringing fixed-odds horse-race …
Indiana Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Maine Introduces Anti-Sweeps Bill
New York Sweepstakes Ban is Official
New York Sportsbooks Report $280.5 Million For November
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Missouri Sports Betting Launch Shows Heavy Engagement
New York Sweepstake Casino Ban Advances With Senate Bill 5935
Penn Entertainment Completes theScore Bet Rebranding
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Bill Gelman
Why Circa Became One of Missouri’s First Sportsbooks
New York Approves Three Downstate Casinos
BetMGM Sportsbook Goes Live In Missouri
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Bill Gelman
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Skill Games
New York Considers Fixed-Odds Horse Racing on Mobile Sportsbooks
DraftKings is rolling out something new and exciting for Spanish-speaking customers of its online casino and sportsbook. The Boston-based company announced the launch of a Spanish-language experience available within the DraftKings Sportsbook & Casino app. According to the press release, this new offering will roll out initially to select existing customers in the U.S. and Ontario, Canada markets. It did not mention specific states or jurisdictions. The plan is for … One day NCAA student-athletes may be legally allowed to bet on NFL and NBA games. However, even though it has been previously reported that the Association approved lifting its ban on pro sports betting, the rule change has been rescinded. The NCAA released a statement earlier this week explaining the decision. “After a procedural 30-day period, two-thirds of the Division I member schools have voted to rescind a previously approved … Less than a week from now, DraftKings Sportsbook along with eight other Missouri sports betting apps will be live in the Show Me State. The official Missouri sports betting launch takes place at 12:01 a.m. December 1. In celebration of the Missouri market going live, DraftKings is hosting a ceremonial first bet event at The Palladium. Missouri sports legends Tony Gonzalez, Isaac Bruce, and Brett Hull will be part of … Sweepstakes casinos are exiting the state of Tennessee following the signing of HB 1885 / SB 2136 into law by Gov. Bill Lee on May 22, 2026. The new legislation prohibits sweepstakes casinos from operating within the state. The ban follows a number of companies, like A1 Development, that were either exiting Tennessee or scaling back their offerings in recent weeks, a trend that had raised questions about the potential … Underdog has withdrawn its application to operate a sportsbook in Missouri, removing the company from the lineup of operators preparing for the state’s December 1, 2025 sports-betting launch. The decision ends Underdog’s planned entry into Missouri’s regulated market and halts its previously announced partnership with the Kansas City Royals. State regulators confirmed the withdrawal this week, noting that the company will not participate in Missouri’s opening wave of licensed sportsbooks. … Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he now regrets signing the state’s sports betting legalization bill, citing concerns about how quickly wagering has become embedded in sports culture and its impact on young people. His comments come amid broader scrutiny of the industry as regulators and leagues reassess the consequences of expanded legal gambling. DeWine said his initial support for legalization did not fully anticipate the broader ripple effects on the … ESPN says its pivot from Penn Entertainment to DraftKings comes down to one factor: finding a partner with the scale and sophistication to match the network’s expanding ambitions in sports betting. Executives have described DraftKings as a far better operational fit, pointing to its large customer base, mature technology, and tighter alignment with ESPN’s content and marketing strategy. The network says those attributes made DraftKings a stronger long-term partner as … Massachusetts set a new sports betting record in October, posting nearly $900 million in monthly handle and marking one of the strongest performances since the market launched. Newly released figures from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission show significant year-over-year growth across both wagers and taxable revenue, with online operators driving nearly all activity. The surge places Massachusetts among the top sports betting states in the country and highlights continued expansion rather … The NCAA has declared former Temple men’s basketball guard Hysier Miller permanently ineligible after an investigation found he placed dozens of sports bets, including three wagers against his own team. The ruling, announced this week, comes alongside sanctions for two former staff members who also violated NCAA wagering rules, though investigators found no evidence of point-shaving or game manipulation. The NCAA’s review revealed that Hysier Miller placed 42 sports wagers … Massachusetts set a new sports betting record in October, posting nearly $900 million in monthly handle and marking one of the strongest performances since the market launched. Newly released figures from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission show significant year-over-year growth across both wagers and taxable revenue, with online operators driving nearly all activity. The surge places Massachusetts among the top sports betting states in the country and highlights continued expansion rather … The NCAA’s review revealed that Hysier Miller placed 42 sports wagers totaling roughly $473 across two seasons, including three bets made against Temple. Although investigators determined there was no evidence of point-shaving or attempts to influence game outcomes, the violations still constituted a major breach of NCAA gambling rules. The investigation also found that Miller used other individuals’ sportsbook accounts to place the bets, adding another layer of misconduct under … Mohegan Digital is looking to drive user engagement for its Mohegan Online Casino PA product. One way the company plans on accomplishing this goal is through a marketing partnership with the Philadelphia Flyers. Highlights of the partnership with the NHL club include in-game and on-site activations throughout the year, featured digital branding, and inclusion in gameday marketing and sponsored ads. Fans will see a unique Rink Roulette ice projection during …
DraftKings Introduces Spanish-Language Online Sportsbook And Casino App
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Bill Gelman
NCAA Division I Schools Rescind Pro Sports Betting Rules Change
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Bill Gelman
DraftKings Shares December 1 Missouri Sports Betting Launch Plans
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Bill Gelman
Sweepstakes Casinos Exit Tennessee as Operators Pull Back Services
Underdog Exits Missouri Sports Betting Market Before 2025 Launch
Ohio Governor Expresses Regret on Sports Betting Law
ESPN Pivots from Penn to DraftKings for Scale, Alignment
Massachusetts Sets New Sports Betting Record With Nearly $900M Handle
NCAA Rules Former Temple Player Ineligible Over Sports Betting Violations
Massachusetts Sets New Sports Betting Record With Nearly $900M Handle
NCAA Rules Former Temple Player Ineligible Over Sports Betting Violations
Mohegan Digital Taking The Ice With Philadelphia Flyers
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DraftKings has expanded its presence in Missouri ahead of the state’s sports betting launch, securing a new partnership with the St. Louis Blues. Under the agreement, DraftKings becomes the NHL team’s official sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator, gaining in-arena visibility and integrated branding opportunities. The deal comes as Missouri prepares to debut legal sports wagering on December 1, positioning DraftKings to capture early market attention once betting goes … Maryland gambling regulators have escalated their scrutiny of sweepstakes casinos, issuing a second cease-and-desist order to Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency says the platforms, both run by Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), continue to offer unauthorized online gaming in the state despite an earlier warning in March. Regulators reiterated that Maryland law permits only licensed sports wagering and fantasy contests, cautioning that failure to … Florida lawmakers are moving to tighten control over the state’s gambling landscape with a new proposal targeting unauthorized online sports betting and iGaming. The measure, folded into House Bill 189, would introduce criminal penalties for operating or promoting non-Seminole platforms while preserving the Seminole Tribe’s exclusive mobile betting rights. The proposal marks the latest step in Florida’s ongoing effort to clarify and enforce its gambling laws as digital wagering continues … Major League Baseball is moving to contain the fallout from its latest gambling scandal as Commissioner Rob Manfred says the league will fully cooperate with a growing federal inquiry. The announcement comes as lawmakers press MLB for documents and answers on how the league monitors betting activity and protects the integrity of competition. This follows criminal allegations that players manipulated on-field events for gambling purposes. The investigation underscores rising concerns … Fanatics Sportsbook’s Missouri signup window is open Exclusive Missouri FanCash drops part of launch Fanatics-branded retail sportsbooks opening December 1 Missouri sports bettors looking forward to trying the Fanatics Sportsbook app can start preparing for the Show Me State’s December 1 sports betting launch. Users can download it on iOS and Android devices. Fanatics is one of nine operators to receive a temporary license from the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC). …
DraftKings Partners with St. Louis Blues Before Missouri Sports Betting Launch
Maryland Issues Second Cease-And-Desist To Sweepstakes Casinos
Florida HB189: Crackdown on Non-Seminole Betting and Player Impact
MLB Gambling Scandal: League Faces Senate Probe And Micro-Bet Restrictions
Fanatics Sportsbook Shares Missouri Sports Betting Launch Details
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