DraftKings has partnered with behavioral health technology company Evive to enhance its responsible gaming efforts and provide players with more personalized support resources. The integration adds Evive’s evidence-based tools, which include behavioral prompts, educational content, and individualized support, to DraftKings’ existing Responsible Gaming Center. “Teaming up with Evive reinforces our commitment to responsible gaming by making additional tools and resources available that can be tailored to customers,” said Lori Kalani, … Minnesota regulators continue to crack down on unlicensed online gambling, targeting offshore sportsbooks and sweepstakes casinos. The Alcohol and Gaming Enforcement division (AGE) has contacted 21 operators since June, warning that continued non-compliance could jeopardize future licensing once sports betting is legalized. Here is the full list of offshore platforms that the AGE has contacted: BetAnySports BetNow BetOnline BetUS BetWhale Bovada CoinCasino Everygame Sportsbook Fortune Coins Golden Hearts Games Golden … The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ordered six offshore online casinos to stop operating in the state. The list includes Fortune Horizon Casino, Goat Spins Casino, High Roller Casino, Slots.lv, True Fortune Casino, and Vegas Gems Casino. The latest cease-and-desist order follows the MGCB’s action against eight other offshore online casinos, including Bspin, Everygame, Everygame Sports, Kudos, PlayCroco, Slots of Vegas, Spin Dimension, and Super Slots. Licensed online casinos … When the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) opens next week in Las Vegas, ODDSworks will be there showcasing 19 new online game titles. The Remote Gaming Server technology company announced that it will showcase 19 online game titles, including iGaming versions of stepper slots. The company will be featuring the latest land-based video slots, video poker, and table games content as well. Larry DeMar, president of ODDSworks, talked about how the … VGW, the company behind popular sweepstakes gaming sites such as Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker, has introduced custom spending limits for its highest-spending players. The move is part of its effort to promote responsible play in a fast-growing industry often criticized for blurring the line between casual gaming and online gambling. VGW’s custom spending limit is triggered once a user spends more than $2,000 lifetime across its Chumba … PrizePicks has partnered with Danish firm Mindway to strengthen its player protection efforts by adding AI tools that can help identify signs of problem gambling. The move comes as the daily fantasy sports operator adjusts its business strategy and expands into new areas, reflecting broader changes in the fast-growing U.S. gaming industry. The PrizePicks and Mindway partnership was announced on October 1, marking a new step in how daily fantasy … Bragg Gaming Group has expanded its presence in the U.S. online casino market through a new partnership with Caesars Entertainment in West Virginia. This adds to Bragg’s list of available states, which also includes New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Connecticut, and Delaware. For Caesars, teaming up with Bragg in West Virginia is another way to continue to strengthen its position in the competitive U.S. online casino market. For Bragg, it represents … Publishers Clearing House (PCH), the well-known sweepstakes company, is taking new steps to rebuild trust with its players after a challenging year. Now owned by ARB Interactive, the company has launched a Prize Protection Program. PCH is best known for its decades of door-to-door prize patrol promotions, where they would surprise sweepstakes winners at their homes with oversized checks, balloons, and cameras. ARB is a company with a growing presence … New York lawmakers are looking at a proposal to change how mobile sports betting platforms treat their customers. The measure, called the “Fair Play Act” (Assembly Bill A09125), would stop sportsbooks from limiting how much or how often someone can wager just because that person wins often or places a lot of bets. Introduced by Assemblymember Alex Bores on September 26, the bill is now in the Assembly Committee on … When the NBA on Prime Video debuts later this month, it will include a sports betting component. The specifics are now clearer as FanDuel announced a partnership with Amazon to become the official odds provider and partner of the NBA and WNBA on Prime. This partnership begins on Friday, October 24, when the Boston Celtics visit the New York Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Los Angeles Lakers host the … A third sweepstakes casino has announced its departure from California as state lawmakers move closer to banning this industry. Ruby Sweeps ended operations in the state on September 25, joining platforms like High 5 Casino and Carnival Citi that have already exited ahead of Assembly Bill 831, a measure awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision. The bill, which passed unanimously in the Legislature, would make operating or supporting sweepstakes casinos illegal … DraftKings has announced a multi-year agreement with NBCUniversal to execute exclusive integrations and digital sponsorships across top-tier sports properties. NBC’s sports portfolio includes the NFL, NBA, Premier League, next year’s Super Bowl LX, NCAA Football, the PGA Tour, and more. “We’re proud to join forces with NBCUniversal, an iconic name in sports entertainment, in a landmark multi-year agreement that brings together two industry leaders,” said Stephanie Sherman, chief marketing officer …
DraftKings Upgrades Responsible Gaming Tools with Responsible Gaming Partnership
Minnesota Cracking Down on Offshore Platforms to Prepare for Regulated Market
MGCB Issues Cease-and-Desist to Six More Offshore Online Casinos
ODDSworks Ready To Ramp Up iGaming Content Next Week At G2E
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Bill Gelman
VGW Introduces Spending Limits on High-Stakes Players
PrizePicks Partners with Mindway for Responsible Gaming Tools
Caesars Expands Partnership with Bragg Gaming in West Virginia
ARB Interactive Introduces Prize Protection for PCH Sweepstakes
New York Introduces Fair Play Act to Prevent Limits on Successful Bettors
FanDuel Announces Exclusive Partnership With Amazon For NBA And WNBA On Prime Games
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Bill Gelman
Ruby Sweeps Becomes Third Sweepstakes Casino to Exit California Market
NBCUniversal, DraftKings Announce Multi-Year Collaboration For Major Sports Properties
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Bill Gelman
Hard Rock Bet is teaming up with digital identity company Prove to make it easier and safer for players to sign up and play on its sportsbook and casino app. The partnership will introduce new tools that automatically verify users’ information, reduce fraud, and streamline the registration process, aiming to provide players with a smoother and more secure experience. Hard Rock Bet is a licensed U.S. sportsbook currently available in … The Missouri sports betting picture is becoming clearer as the December 1 launch approaches. This includes finally getting an answer regarding which pro sports team Underdog is linking up with regarding market access. Underdog and MLB’s Kansas City Royals announced a multi-year partnership Monday afternoon. Besides market access, the deal includes marketing campaigns and philanthropic efforts. As far as why the Royals, Stacie Stern, Underdog’s senior vice president of government … California’s long-running debate over sports betting legalization is once again at an impasse, as tribal gaming leaders and commercial sportsbook operators clash over the path forward. A “YES Pledge” campaign introduced by the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) has drawn public rejection from the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA). This underscores persistent tensions that continue to complicate prospects for a unified ballot measure in the nation’s largest gaming market. The … Sidepot, the sweepstakes casino platform operated by Fliff Inc., has withdrawn from the Arizona market, making it the seventh operator to exit the state amid heightened regulatory scrutiny. The move follows recent enforcement actions by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), which has stepped up efforts to curb the presence of sweepstakes casinos in the state. While Arizona law does not explicitly outlaw sweepstakes-style gaming platforms, the ADG has relied … Chicago officials are considering adding a new tax on every sports bet placed in the city. This would come on top of Illinois’ statewide betting tax, which began in July. Sportsbooks and industry groups argue that the extra charge could make betting more expensive for players and harm the state’s legal market. In an August 31 report, the Chicago Financial Future Task Force recommended a new 50-cent tax on every … Underdog is stepping up its Responsible Gaming game following an agreement with Sportradar Group to incorporate Bettor Sense into its product. Bettor Sense is Sportradar’s AI-powered responsible gaming solution to identify high-risk players. According to the press release, Underdog is the first U.S.-based operator to leverage Bettor Sense. Underdog is a daily fantasy sports operator. The company, which launched in 2020, is a licensed North Carolina sports betting operator. Underdog … The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) is ramping up efforts in New York to oppose legislation that would ban sweepstakes casinos. The group has launched a grassroots campaign urging Governor Kathy Hochul to veto the bill, which passed the legislature in June, but remains unsigned. As the industry awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision following the passage of AB 831 in California, the SGLA has turned its attention to New York. … The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) remains busy issuing cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed operators as another eight online gaming operators have been ordered to stop offering gambling in Michigan. The latest brands ordered to stop offering gambling to Michiganders are: Bspin Casino Everygame Casino Evergame Sports Casino Kudos Casino PlayCroco Online Casino Slots of Vegas Spin Dimension Super Slots MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said that “unlawful operators” may present … A study by University of Mississippi researchers shows that 39% of Magnolia State college students have gambled over the past year. The research includes seven Mississippi universities. Out of the students who participated in sports betting, 6% met the criteria for problem gambling as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. The six other Mississippi colleges represented were: Alcorn State University Delta State University Jackson State University Mississippi University for Women … Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin says sports betting could account for nearly 40% of Fanatics’ profits by 2027, a dramatic shift for a company known for sports merchandise and that only entered the wagering market in 2023. The projection comes as Fanatics works to grow its market share in a field dominated by FanDuel and DraftKings, while absorbing heavy short-term losses in pursuit of long-term gains. Fanatics has built its reputation … A recent court ruling could reshape how Americans access help for problem gambling. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has been ordered to stop managing the national helpline 1-800-GAMBLER after September 2025. The NCPG says the court’s decision could disrupt the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline, which has served as a nationwide lifeline for more than 20 years. The number connects people struggling with gambling problems to confidential support, no matter where … The Better Gambling Forum (BGF) has announced new guidelines, known as the Responsible Gambling Practice and Policy Pillars (RG3P) Framework, with a plan to improve player safety worldwide. The BGF’s goal is to set clear standards for responsible gaming by working with regulators, casino operators, and researchers. Their focus is on making gambling safer and more transparent, while still allowing the industry to grow. The BGF is a global initiative …
Hard Rock Bet Partners with Digital Identity Company to Enhance User Experience
Underdog, Kansas City Royals Agree To Missouri Sports Betting Partnership
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Bill Gelman
YES Pledge for Legal Sports Betting in California Criticized by Tribes
Sidepot Leaves Arizona Market Amid Regulatory Pressure
Chicago Considering Additional Sports Betting Tax
Underdog Enhancing Player Protection Measures With Sportradar’s Bettor Sense Solution
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Bill Gelman
SGLA Pushing Back Against New York Sweepstakes Ban
MGCB Sends Cease-And-Desist Letters To Eight More Online Casinos
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Bill Gelman
Ole Miss Study Shows Gambling Is Prevalent Among Nearly 40% Of College Students
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Bill Gelman
Sports Betting Could Become 40% of Fanatics Revenue by 2027
NCPG Disputes Court Ruling to Hand Over 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline Operations Back to New Jersey State Council
Better Gambling Forum Releases New Responsible Gaming Framework for Players Worldwide
Carnival Citi, which is considered to be a prominent sweepstakes operator, has exited California. This comes at a time when Governor Gavin Newsom is considering AB831, a bill that would ban online sweepstakes casinos in the state starting on January 1, 2026. Gov. Newsom’s decision will come by October 12, 2025. The move signals growing pressure on the industry as the legislation awaits Newsom’s decision. Carnival Citi decided to leave … Allywyn International, a lottery-led gaming entertainment company based in Europe, is acquiring a majority stake in PrizePicks, North America’s largest daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator. The two companies announced this week that they have entered into a definitive agreement. Allwyn has agreed to purchase an approximately 62.3% stake in PrizePicks for an initial cash consideration of $1.6 billion. It implies an upfront enterprise value of $2.5 billion. If PrizePicks achieves … Roblox is urging a federal judge to dismiss claims that its platform facilitated illegal gambling through third-party virtual casinos. The lawsuit, brought by parents in a proposed class action, alleges that children were able to use the company’s in-game currency, Robux, to place wagers on external sites. Plaintiffs state that Roblox charges a 30% fee when users buy virtual content (Robux), which can then be used on these virtual casinos. … The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has directed Blazesoft’s Sportzino platform to cease operations in the state, citing concerns that its sweepstakes-based casino and sports prediction offerings violated gambling regulations. The decision marks another step in the SWC’s ongoing efforts to limit unlicensed wagering activity in Tennessee. SWC Executive Director Mary Beth Thomas stated that “offering sports wagering in Tennessee is a taxable privilege, and we’re exploring every tool available … Michigan regulators have fined Caesars Sportsbook $100,000 after a bettor exploited a system flaw to make more than $2 million in fake deposits back in 2023. The vulnerability allowed him to place thousands of wagers without using real funds, ultimately withdrawing nearly $600,000 before the activity was detected. Caesars self-reported the issue, and the bettor has since been charged and sentenced, while the company accepted responsibility for the violation. The …
Carnival Citi Exits California Amid Regulatory Concerns
Allwyn International, PrizePicks Reach Agreement On $1.6-Billion Deal
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Bill Gelman
Roblox Requests Dismissal of Illegal Gambling Claims
Sportzino Forced to Leave Tennessee Sweepstakes Casino Market
Caesars Sportsbook Shows Compliance to Michigan Gaming Authorities, $100,000 Fine for Payment System Glitch
