Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville said he would not block legal gambling in Alabama if elected on November 3, but wants any expansion developed as a single package with the governor’s office and sent to voters in a referendum. Tuberville made the comments this week on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal.” He said he is not a gambler and that either outcome would be fine with him. Tuberville said the … DraftKings CEO Jason Robins believes parents should start talking to their children about gambling long before they reach the legal betting age. With sports betting widely available across the United States, Robins wants families to be more open about the risks rather than avoiding the subject. In an October 28 interview with CNBC, Robins discussed how he approaches gambling education at home. Robins said his children have grown up around … A new Rutgers University study is raising concerns about underage gambling, finding that nearly 43% of teenagers ages 13 to 17 gambled during the past year. Researchers also found that approximately 11% of teenage gamblers were classified as high risk for problem gambling, highlighting the potential consequences of early exposure. The study surveyed 1,677 Americans between the ages of 13 and 27. The Rutgers study found that 42.7% of teenagers … The committee backing Nebraska’s online sports betting ballot measures has raised nearly $21.7 million this election year, with major sportsbooks adding more than $7 million since late September as the Nov. 3 vote nears. Tax Relief Nebraska is supporting Initiative 440, a constitutional amendment, and Initiative 441, a companion law that would set the rules. Both must pass for statewide mobile sports wagering to become legal. FanDuel and DraftKings supplied … New York sportsbooks had no trouble attracting customers during the opening month of football season. But revenue was down despite the strong results in handle. The state’s eight online sportsbooks handled approximately $2.4 billion in September wagers, an increase of 5% from last year. However, operators generated just $159.4 million in revenue, a 17.7% decline from September 2025. Bettors enjoyed more favorable results, leaving sportsbooks with a much smaller share … Caesars Entertainment reported a much larger quarterly loss despite continued growth in its online gambling business. The company lost $123 million during the third quarter of 2026, more than double its $55 million loss during the same period last year. However, Caesars Digital continued to improve, generating higher revenue and stronger profits from its online sportsbook and casino. According to the company’s October 27 earnings report, Caesars generated $2.94 billion … Northwestern head coach David Braun used a routine question about betting odds to deliver a pointed warning about gambling, calling sports betting “predatory” at his weekly press conference on Monday. Braun’s Wildcats are 6-1, ranked No. 20 in the AP poll, and preparing to travel to Oregon. The comments came when Braun was asked about Northwestern’s status as a 3.5-point underdog despite its ranking and winning streak. He did not … Nebraska football legend Tom Osborne is speaking out against online sports betting as voters prepare to decide whether to legalize mobile wagering in the state. The former Cornhuskers coach joined 44 other current and former Nebraska athletes and coaches in opposing two ballot measures that would expand sports betting beyond retail casinos. The opposition comes just days before the November 3 election, with DraftKings and FanDuel spending heavily to convince … Pennsylvania lawmakers want to place new restrictions on sports betting and online casinos. They introduced three bipartisan bills that would ban certain types of wagers, eliminate VIP programs, and limit how much customers can lose. Democratic Rep. Tarik Khan and Republican Rep. Jamie Flick introduced the legislation on October 21, the same day Pennsylvania lawmakers launched their new Problem Gambling Caucus. The most significant proposal, House Bill 2879, would ban … Michigan’s commercial and tribal online operators reported $355.7 million in combined internet gaming and online sports betting gross receipts in September, up 5.4% from August, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Online casinos again supplied most of the total, while sports betting handle surged as football season began. The board released the figures on October 22. iGaming gross receipts totaled $300.2 million, and online sports betting gross receipts reached … New York’s mobile sportsbooks reached a milestone in Week 6 of the NFL season, keeping 10.3% of wagers, their first double-digit hold of the football season, according to New York State Gaming Commission data. Operators won $63.3 million in gross gaming revenue on a $615.1 million handle during the week ending Oct. 18. Revenue rose from $52.1 million the previous week. The $63.3 million was the highest weekly revenue since … Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking another look at how sports betting and online gambling are regulated. A new Problem Gambling Caucus has formed to push for stronger consumer protections, including restrictions on advertising, live betting, and deposits. The move comes as concerns grow about gambling addiction, particularly among younger adults. The bipartisan caucus was announced earlier this week, with lawmakers calling for tougher safeguards across the state’s gambling industry. According to …
Tuberville Outlines Alabama Gambling Approach Ahead of Nov. 3
DraftKings CEO Says Gambling Education Should Start at Home
Rutgers Study Finds Over 40% of Teenagers Gambled in Past Year
Nebraska Online Betting Campaign Raises $21.7M Before Nov. 3 Vote
New York Sportsbooks Lose Ground in September Despite $2.4B in Bets
Caesars Reports $123M Quarterly Loss Despite Digital Betting Growth
Northwestern’s Braun Warns of Gambling Risks Before Oregon Game
Tom Osborne Joins Opposition to Nebraska Online Sports Betting Ahead of Vote
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Ban on Sportsbook VIP Programs and Microbets
Michigan Online Gambling Receipts Hit $355.7M as Sports Handle Jumps 65%
New York Sportsbooks Win $63.3M in Best NFL Week of 2026
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Sports Betting Ads, Live Wagers With New Caucus
The Fresno State basketball betting scandal has taken another turn, with two more arrests in an investigation that has already resulted in permanent NCAA bans. Former college basketball player Steven Vasquez and former DraftKings trader Matthew Martin now face felony charges over their alleged involvement in manipulating player prop bets. Another former Fresno State player remains wanted by authorities. Vasquez, who played at Fresno State and San Jose State, and … Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis has asked the Atlantic Coast Conference to disclose its online sports betting rules for conference employees, officials and others tied to its competitions. The Republican tied the request to the ACC’s support for a federal college sports bill. The request is a letter, not a subpoena or committee demand. The ACC’s response was not publicly available at the time of reporting. Patronis emailed ACC Commissioner Jim … New Jersey sportsbooks will now have to do more than offer responsible gambling tools to their customers. New regulations require operators to monitor betting activity, identify potential warning signs, and take action when players appear to be developing signs of problem gambling. The new requirements make New Jersey the first state to establish mandatory monitoring standards for online gambling. Under the new regulations, sportsbooks and online casinos must review accounts … U.S. sports betting revenue took a significant hit in August, falling 15.6% compared to the same month last year. The decline came despite only a slight decrease in the amount Americans wagered. According to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, released October 21, regulated sportsbooks generated $1 billion in August revenue from $10.89 billion in wagers. While sports betting struggled, online casinos continued growing, highlighting the different … Nebraska’s five licensed casinos generated $25.9 million in gross gaming revenue in September, up 17.9% from the same month last year, according to figures from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The total was down from the $27.5 million reported for August and the $28.1 million reported for July. Four of the five properties grew revenue year over year. Harrah’s Columbus was the exception. The state taxes casino gross gaming … FanDuel has canceled a planned event at the Philadelphia Zoo for VIP bettors and their families following concerns from gambling addiction experts and Pennsylvania regulators. The sportsbook had invited select customers to attend the zoo’s Halloween festivities on October 24, offering complimentary parking and other perks. The cancellation comes as FanDuel’s VIP program faces growing scrutiny. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, FanDuel invited VIP users to bring up to three … Fanatics Sportsbook is giving customers more protection against one of the most frustrating ways to lose a player prop bet: injuries. The operator has expanded its Fair Play program to cover qualifying injuries throughout NFL and NBA games, eliminating the previous first-half cutoff. The change is available on eligible wagers at no additional cost. Under the expanded policy, bettors can get their stake back when a player leaves a game … Maine residents waiting for legal online casinos may have to wait longer than anticipated. The state’s developing iGaming market faces another potential setback as regulators determine whether proposed rules need yet another round of substantive changes. The Maine Gambling Control Unit has already reached the third publication of its proposed iGaming rules, released Sept. 30. Executive Director Milt Champion said during an Oct. 20 meeting that significant additional revisions could … Sports betting has become more accessible across the United States, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Americans are placing large wagers every day. New figures highlighted by FanDuel suggest most bettors prefer smaller stakes and only gamble occasionally. In an October 16 research summary, FanDuel brought together findings from academic studies and its own sportsbook data to examine betting habits of Americans. This comes as the operator faces questions about its … The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) is considering a rule that would prevent licensed sportsbooks from sending promotional messages for 48 hours after users make changes with their responsible gambling tools. Changes could include setting limits on deposits or gaming sessions. The proposal would cover promotional emails, push notifications, and other direct advertising. It’s the latest effort by Ohio regulators to strengthen consumer protections. The OCCC’s proposed amendment would introduce … The sports betting industry has developed a sizable financial presence in New York politics, with companies and industry-backed groups putting millions of dollars behind political organizations during the 2026 election cycle. Super PACs backed by sportsbook interests have spent nearly $8.3 million on New York races this year, according to an Oct. 19 investigation by New York Focus. Much of the attention surrounds New York Future, a super PAC financed … Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is preparing for an increasingly expensive fight for U.S. sports bettors, warning that the next several years could be especially challenging as traditional sportsbooks and prediction markets compete for the same customers. Rubin said the next few years will be “very difficult” for the industry while appearing on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” His warning centers partly on what he sees becoming a massive marketing battle. Rubin estimated …
Former DraftKings Trader, College Player Arrested in Fresno State Betting Scandal
Florida Congressman Presses ACC for Its Employee Sports Betting Policies
New Jersey Requires Sportsbooks to Monitor and Intervene With At-Risk Gamblers
U.S. Sports Betting Revenue Falls 15.6% as Online Casinos Continue Growing
Nebraska Casinos Top $240M for 2026 as WarHorse Omaha Leads
FanDuel Cancels Zoo Event for VIP Bettors Following Regulatory Scrutiny
Fanatics Sportsbook Injury Protection Now Covers Full NFL & NBA Games
Maine iGaming Launch Faces Fresh Delay Risk as Regulators Weigh More Rule Change
FanDuel Research Reveals How Much Americans Actually Bet on Sports
Ohio Could Restrict Sportsbook Promotions After Bettors Set Gambling Limits
Sports Betting Giants Pour Millions Into New York’s Political Arena
Michael Rubin Warns Sports Betting Industry Faces “Very Difficult” Years Ahead
One of the main figures in a huge college basketball betting scandal is heading to federal prison. Jalen Smith, a 30-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, received a six-year sentence for helping organize a point-shaving operation involving dozens of NCAA basketball players. The scheme involved more than $3 million in fraudulent wagers and targeted over 29 college basketball games during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Players were offered thousands of dollars … The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) wants to know what happens when a sportsbook’s marketing system identifies a customer who’s losing money. They are questioning whether that user receives fewer promotions, or if the sportsbook uses AI to encourage them to keep betting. The MGC has asked sports betting operators to explain their marketing policy by November 3. MGC Executive Director Dean Serpa sent a letter to licensed sports betting operators … DraftKings can keep operating in Louisiana, but state regulators want a closer look at how the sportsbook uses artificial intelligence before renewing its license. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) voted unanimously Thursday to grant DraftKings a conditional extension rather than approve its full renewal application. The decision follows allegations involving AI marketing and responsible gambling practices. DraftKings appeared before the LGCB on October 15 for a routine license renewal. … NFL fans already use X to follow breaking injury news, coaching updates, and other developments throughout the season. Now, they’ll have access to official game statistics on the same platform. Genius Sports announced a partnership with X on Thursday, October 15, bringing real-time NFL data to the social media platform’s NFL Gametime feature. This gives users access to live scores and play-by-play information alongside the news and commentary they already … The NFL season has brought higher betting activity back to U.S. sportsbooks, but the opening stretch has not produced equally favorable results for DraftKings. The operator is facing scrutiny over weaker sports betting margins following a run of NFL and college football outcomes that favored bettors more than bookmakers. Susquehanna analysts flagged the trend after examining betting results from the fifth week of the NFL season and the sixth week …
NCAA Betting Scandal Organizer Gets Six Years in Federal Prison
Massachusetts Asks Sportsbooks if AI Targets Losing Bettors
Louisiana Delays DraftKings License Renewal Amid AI Investigation
Genius Sports Partners With X to Bring Real-Time NFL Data to Fans
DraftKings Sportsbook Margins Face Pressure After Rough NFL Start
