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 … 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 …
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
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 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 … A new survey suggests that most Indiana voters are not on board with expanding online gambling. According to data released by the National Association Against iGaming, 67% of Indiana residents oppose legalizing online casino gambling after learning more about its potential impacts. The findings highlight widespread skepticism across party lines and age groups, underscoring how public opinion may shape future discussions about iGaming legislation in the state. The survey of … The NCAA is taking another major step toward protecting student-athletes and competition integrity from sports betting influences by announcing a new player availability reporting system for the men’s and women’s basketball championship tournaments. The 2025-26 season will mark the first time March Madness games operate under the new rules. The press release highlights that the Association remains committed to protecting student-athletes’ well-being. This is the latest example of how the … Tennessee’s gaming regulator is tightening its grip on unlicensed betting platforms, prompting more sweepstakes sportsbooks to leave the state. Thrillzz, KicKr, and ReBet have all exited Tennessee following enforcement actions from the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (TSWC), which labeled them “illegal sports gaming entities.” Their departures mark the latest step in the state’s ongoing crackdown on sweepstakes-style sports betting. These latest exits bring the total to five sweepstakes sportsbooks that … Virginia regulators are reviewing whether to limit certain types of sports bets after recent NBA insider-betting scandals involving Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, which raised new concerns about game integrity. The Virginia Lottery Board said it may restrict specific NBA betting markets, such as player props, even though no suspicious wagering has been reported in the state. During a recent meeting, Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones told board members … Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green defended NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as criticism continues to mount over the league’s ongoing gambling controversy. Speaking on his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, Green said the NBA is taking the right steps to protect its integrity and argued that isolated incidents involving betting don’t reflect the league as a whole. He pushed back on claims that the NBA’s partnerships with sportsbooks like FanDuel … Modo Casino announced in an email to its players that it plans to stay in California even after the state’s sweepstakes casino ban takes effect on January 1, 2026. The company announced that it will end all real-money-style play by December 31, 2025, but will continue operating with a free-to-play model, using only virtual Gold Coins. By shifting to a Gold Coins–only format, Modo Casino is aligning itself with other … Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) sent letters to commissioners of seven professional sports leagues demanding that they support implementing federal gambling safety standards included in his SAFE Bet Act. Commissioners of the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, NWSL, and WNBA were the recipients of the letters. The communication with leagues comes a week after the NBA gambling scandals became headline news. All of the letters state how “the reliance on … YouTube is tightening its rules on gambling and gaming content in an effort to create a safer experience for viewers, especially younger audiences. Starting in mid-November, the platform will impose new restrictions on videos that promote gambling through digital assets like NFTs, in-game items, or virtual currencies. It will also automatically age-restrict videos featuring casino-style games such as online slots and roulette, even when no real money is involved. The … Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a new step toward expanding legal sports betting in the state. A recently introduced bill, Senate Bill 592, would allow online sports betting to operate through Wisconsin’s Native American tribes, as long as the betting servers are located on tribal land. The proposal is simple but significant, aiming to create a path for mobile wagering under existing state-tribe gaming compacts while keeping control of sports betting … U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is leading the bipartisan effort to urge the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take robust action on illegal offshore gaming operations. It has included sending a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding how these illegal offshore operators are harming America’s youth. Eleven of her colleagues also signed it. The letter is also led by Richard Blumenthal … There could be a nationwide crackdown on microbetting on the horizon as professional sports leagues and state officials raise new concerns about the fast-growing form of in-play wagering. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has previously pushed for a state-level ban, while leagues like the NBA and MLB explore a possible federal or industry-wide prohibition. The move follows recent betting scandals involving professional athletes and renewed worries about how player prop wagers …
Google Tightens Ad Rules for Sweepstakes Casinos
New Survey Shows Indiana Residents Oppose iGaming
New NCAA Player Availability Reporting Rules Announced For March Madness
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Bill Gelman
Thrillzz, KicKr, and Rebet Leave Social Sports Betting Tennessee Market
Virginia Considering Ban on Certain Types of Sports Bets
Draymond Green Defends Adam Silver Amid Gambling Scandal
Modo to Continue Operating in California Under Social Casino Model While ClubWPT Shifts from Sweeps Strategy
Tonko Seeking League Backing Of His SAFE Bet Act
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Bill Gelman
YouTube Implements Stricter Rules on iGaming Content
New Bill Building Momentum for Wisconsin Sports Betting
Illegal Offshore Operators Harming America’s Youth
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Bill Gelman
Nationwide Pushback on Microbetting Could Be on the Horizon, Post MLB Betting Investigations
Michigan online casino players will soon have a 14th option as Hard Rock Bet is preparing to go live in the Great Lakes State. New Jersey is the only other U.S. jurisdiction where the product is available. The sports betting app is live in nine states. A specific go-live date has yet to be announced for Michiganders. Hard Rock Bet has created an entire webpage introducing its product to potential … A new lawsuit in Missouri is targeting the popular sweepstakes casino Stake.us, along with its celebrity promoters Drake and Adin Ross, over alleged violations of state gambling laws. The class action suit argues that Stake’s online casino-style games amount to illegal gambling under Missouri law. If it moves forward, the lawsuit could become a major test of how the state regulates sweepstakes-style gaming. The Missouri lawsuit adds to a growing … A Colorado judge has dismissed a lawsuit from two tribal nations seeking to expand online sports betting on their lands. The Southern Ute and Ute Mountain tribes argued they had the right to operate a statewide betting app under their gaming compacts, but the court ruled that wagers should be placed where the bettor is located, not where the server is housed. The decision dealt a setback to tribes hoping … Oklahoma lawmakers are weighing new proposals to legalize sports betting, according to the local paper, The Oklahoman. The city’s NBA franchise, the Oklahoma City Thunder, is looking to help move it forward. The team has pitched a plan that would authorize them to operate a licensed betting platform, such as DraftKings or FanDuel, while sharing revenue with tribal governments. Oklahoma remains one of just 11 states without legalized sports betting, … It’s not every day Congress sends a letter to the commissioner of a professional sports league regarding allegations centered around illegal gambling and sports rigging. However, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was the recipient of a letter dated October 24 on these exact topics from the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The letter was sent one day after last week’s FBI crackdown in which 30-plus people were arrested. The list included …
Hard Rock Bet Online Casino Coming Soon To Michigan
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Bill Gelman
Missouri Lawsuit Targets Stake.us, Drake, & Adin Ross
Colorado Judge Dismisses Tribal Lawsuit Over Online Sports Betting Expansion
Oklahoma City Thunder Proposes Sports Betting Plan to Bridge State and Tribal Divide
NBA Commissioner Contacted By Congress Following League’s Illegal Gambling Scandal
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Bill Gelman
