Study includes social media abuse related to sports betting Former New Orleans basketball player admits to point shaving NCAA seeking regulators and gambling companies to do more Division I college student-athletes experiencing abuse relating to sports betting continues to be a prevalent issue. A new study released by the NCAA found that 36% of Division I men’s basketball student-athletes have reported experiencing social media abuse related to sports betting in … A new national poll suggests recent sports gambling scandals are eroding bettor confidence across multiple leagues. Conducted by GreatBlue Research for Sacred Heart University, the survey of active sports bettors found widespread awareness of high-profile NBA and NCAA investigations, with growing concern about the integrity of professional and college competitions. The findings highlight how mounting headlines around insider betting and regulatory violations are shaping bettor behavior as leagues and sportsbooks … When it comes to New Jersey online casino revenue, it seems the ceiling keeps getting raised. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released October revenue results Monday afternoon that showed a new monthly record of $260.3 million. This crushes the previous mark of $248.4 million from August of this year. With October’s numbers added into the 2025 total, New Jersey’s 2025 iGaming revenue is now $2.39 billion, a 22.6% … Missouri is set to launch legal sports wagering on December 1. One of the operators that will become immediately available is bet365, a prominent sportsbook partnered with the St. Louis Cardinals. The launch marks the latest expansion of a major international sportsbook into the U.S. market, giving Missouri bettors access to mobile wagering ahead of the winter sports calendar. The rollout includes a bet365 welcome bonus for new users. “We’re … Sweepstakes casino platform Stake.us is preparing to shut down operations in California on December 30, as the state moves toward an outright ban of online sweepstakes gaming that takes effect on January 1. The decision highlights a pivotal moment in California’s shifting legal landscape, signaling broader changes that could affect both operators and players in the months ahead. Stake.us is exiting California in direct response to a legal and regulatory … New Jersey lawmakers are moving ahead with a proposal to restrict certain micro-bets, even as major leagues and betting operators introduce new limits of their own. The effort reflects growing concern among regulators about the integrity risks of live, play-by-play betting features. While some states appear satisfied with recent industry-led adjustments, New Jersey officials say additional action may be necessary, setting the stage for a broader debate over how far … The wait is finally over for Missouri customers looking to create a Caesars Sportsbook account. December 1 is still the launch date for Missouri sports betting, but the preliminary steps, such as registering and funding an account, have been given the green light. Show Me State sports bettors ages 21 and over can now download the Caesars Sportsbook app on an Android or iOS device. Desktop users can create an … A Massachusetts lawmaker is walking back his support for the state’s sports betting law, publicly acknowledging concerns about how the industry has evolved since legalization. In a recent statement, State Senator John Keenan said he regrets his vote to authorize sports wagering. He is now pushing for substantial reforms aimed at tightening consumer protections and limiting the market’s reach. His remarks come as lawmakers across the country reassess the rapid … The NFL sent a memo regarding prop betting in light of recent gambling scandals in the NBA and MLB. The goal is to provide insight into how the league intends to protect the integrity of the sport. The memo outlines the “corrosive effect” that prop betting can have on fan behavior and player safety. The NFL has outlined the following prohibited wager categories in this memo: Inherently Objectionable: Wagers designed … Out The Gate Inc., Prime Sportsbook’s parent company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a pending deal with sports betting technology platform Plannatech USA. Plannatech provides the tech stack for the Prime Sportsbook app that is live in New Jersey, Ohio, and Kentucky. The bankruptcy filing is intended to help Out The Gate reorganize its balance sheet and conduct a sale process after failing to achieve profitability. According to … Texas’ push to legalize gambling took a clear hit in this month’s special election for Senate District 9, where a heavily funded pro-gambling candidate failed to advance. The outcome signals that, despite major financial backing and growing public interest in expanded wagering, voters remain cautious about reshaping the state’s long-standing restrictions. It also raises fresh doubts about whether gambling advocates can translate their spending power into political momentum ahead of … New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police held a press conference on Thursday afternoon to announce charges against 14 individuals for their alleged roles in an illegal multimillion-dollar sports betting ring. Members and associates of organized crime were allegedly running it. The enterprise systematically enticed individuals to place bets. The illicit proceeds were used to operate the enterprise …
NCAA Study Reveals Division I Men’s Basketball Players Harassed By Sports Bettors
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Bill Gelman
SHU Poll Shows Concern Among Sports Bettors
New Jersey Online Casinos Enjoy Record-Breaking October With $260.3 Million
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Bill Gelman
bet365 Set for December 1 Launch in Missouri
Major Sweeps Operator Stake.us to Shut Down in California
Microbetting Ban in Play for New Jersey Sports Betting
Missouri Sports Bettors Can Now Sign Up For Caesars Sportsbook Account
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Bill Gelman
Massachusetts Senator Proposes Major Restrictions to Sports Betting
NFL Releases Memo Prohibiting Prop Betting
Plannatech USA Has Pending Deal To Acquire Prime Sportsbook
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Bill Gelman
Texas Sports Betting Efforts Suffer Major Setback in District 9 Race
Fourteen People Facing Charges In Illegal NJ Organized Crime Sports Betting Ring
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Bill Gelman
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is signaling a shift in his approach to sports wagering, adopting a more measured stance on certain types of proposition bets as state regulators and major sports leagues move to tighten oversight. This comes after originally speaking out for an outright ban on micro-betting. His change in tone comes amid ongoing discussions about how best to balance the growing betting market with concerns over game integrity … PENN Entertainment has announced that its mobile sportsbook platform in Missouri will transition from the ESPN Bet brand to theScore Bet, aligning with the state’s upcoming legal sports-betting launch slated for December 1. The upcoming launch of sports betting in Missouri will coincide with a major shift in the U.S. gaming landscape. PENN Entertainment and ESPN have decided to end their joint sportsbook partnership, paving the way for the rebranding … Florida is moving closer to a major overhaul of its gambling laws, with new legislation that could reshape sports betting and fantasy sports across the state. The proposed bill aims to crack down on betting tied to fixed games and tighten regulations on fantasy contests, marking one of the most significant updates to Florida’s gambling policies in years. Under House Bill 189, anyone who knowingly places a wager on a … Three more sweepstakes casinos have announced that they are closing, marking another setback for this industry. The move comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and looming legal changes that could reshape the future of sweepstakes-style gaming in the United States. LuckyStars, OnPoint Casino, and Turbo Stakes Casino have announced plans to permanently shut down on November 16. These closures bring the total number of sweepstakes casino shutdowns since October to six, … Major League Baseball has introduced new restrictions on micro-betting in an effort to protect the integrity of the game. The move limits how fans can wager on individual pitches following growing concerns about the risks associated with micro-betting. MLB, in partnership with its sportsbook operators, is specifically focused on wagers placed on individual pitches, such as whether they’ll be a ball or a strike, or the speed of their velocity. … The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has announced a rebranding effort to redefine “sweepstakes casinos” as “Social Plus platforms.” The initiative seeks to shift public perception, highlighting entertainment and player protection. This comes as regulators in several U.S. states tighten oversight of sweepstakes-style gaming. Through the rebrand, SGLA and its member companies, including VGW, PLAYSTUDIOS, and Yellow Social Interactive, aim to establish a clearer and more credible image for the … The NCAA Committee on Infractions has determined that six former Division I men’s basketball players committed betting-related game manipulation and/or provided information to known bettors. The cases involved student-athletes who played for Arizona State, Mississippi State, and New Orleans universities. The NCAA said all three cases involved a lack of cooperation by student-athletes, who knowingly provided false or misleading information to investigators. It has been determined that all six individuals … Two Major League Baseball pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians, have been federally charged in connection with an alleged sports-betting scheme. According to court filings unsealed this past weekend, the players are accused of accepting bribes to manipulate in-game outcomes, allowing bettors to profit from rigged prop wagers. The charges, which include wire fraud and money-laundering conspiracies, mark one of the most serious gambling-related scandals to … New York regulators could be preparing to revisit aspects of the state’s sports betting framework after discussions with the NBA. The move signals a potential shift in how New York approaches betting oversight and collaboration with professional sports leagues. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has signaled a willingness to adjust the state’s sports betting regulations following a request from the National Basketball Association (NBA). Commission chair Brian O’Dwyer … Three major online sweepstakes casinos, Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker, each operated by VGW, are set to remove a key form of gameplay in West Virginia this month. The move follows recent regulatory scrutiny in the state. It will impact how players interact with these popular platforms. Here are some key dates to remember. This is when these changes will take effect: November 11: Players will no longer … The idea of NCAA student-athletes and athletic department staff members being permitted to bet on pro sports is being examined by Congress. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker regarding concerns about the Association changing its sports betting policy. The five-page letter was also signed by Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on … The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), representing major operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Fanatics, has announced its opposition to Wisconsin’s proposed online sports betting legislation, Senate Bill 592. While the group supports the legalization of online wagering, it argues that the bill’s current framework makes participation economically unfeasible. The stance sets up a potential conflict between state lawmakers, tribal representatives, and industry stakeholders over how best to structure a …
Ohio Gov. DeWine Changes Tone on Micro-Betting Ban
ESPN BET Shift to theScore Bet at Missouri Launch
Florida Introduces New Bill to Penalize Those Who Wager on Predetermined Events
Three Sweepstakes Casinos Shut Down Operations
MLB Implements Restrictions on Micro-Betting, Bets Capped at $200
SGLA Rebrands Sweepstakes Casinos as “Social Plus Platforms”
NCAA Shares Details Of Sports Betting Violations Against Six Former Men’s Basketball Student-Athletes
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Bill Gelman
Two MLB Pitchers Officially Charged in Gambling Scandal
NY Regulators Open to Changes in Sports Betting Rules After Talks with NBA
VGW Platforms Restrict Sweeps Coin Gameplay in West Virginia
Congress Seeks Answers From NCAA On Pro Sports Betting Policy
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Bill Gelman
SBA Opposes Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Bill
The UFC has confirmed it is cooperating with the FBI following reports of suspicious betting activity surrounding a recent bout in Las Vegas between Isaac Dulgarian and Yadier del Valle. The organization was alerted by Integrity Compliance 360, a sports-betting watchdog, after unusual wagering patterns were detected prior to the fight. In response, the UFC contacted both fighters and later informed federal authorities, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining the integrity … Penn Entertainment and ESPN announced today that they have mutually agreed to the early termination of their exclusive U.S. online sports betting (OSB) agreement, effective December 1, 2025. Under the terms of the original commercial agreement, announced in August 2023, ESPN agreed to provide Penn with media, marketing services, and the exclusive right to the ESPN Bet trademark for OSB in the U.S. In exchange, Penn paid ESPN $150 million … Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday that he has sent letters to 14 operators of illegal gambling websites. The message directed them to stop offering online gambling in Minnesota because they may violate Minnesota consumer-protection laws that prohibit deceptive, fraudulent, unfair, or unconscionable practices. The websites in question include social sweepstakes casinos that use virtual coins to play casino games for cash and prizes. Additional websites offering sports … The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued a press release this week reaffirming its commitment to protecting the integrity of sports betting following the recent gambling scandal that has rocked the NBA. This includes having robust regulatory safeguards and oversight. These measures include: Mandatory integrity monitoring Review and approval of events and wager types Prohibition on insider betting Internal control requirements “The integrity of sports betting in Michigan depends on … Google has tightened its advertising rules for sweepstakes casinos, removing their eligibility for certification under its “social casino games” policy as of October 28, 2025. This marks a significant shift for an industry that has relied heavily on digital marketing to reach U.S. players. By denying sweepstakes casinos access to the “social casino” ads certification, Google is effectively treating these platforms more like traditional online gambling than free-play entertainment. The …
UFC Fight Between Dulgarian and Del Valle Sparks FBI Investigation
ESPN, Penn Entertainment Ending ESPN Bet OSB Partnership Before Christmas
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Bill Gelman
Minnesota Attorney General Directs Illegal Gambling Sites To Exit Minnesota
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Bill Gelman
MGCB Responds to Federal NBA Betting Scandal
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Bill Gelman
Google Tightens Ad Rules for Sweepstakes Casinos
