Pennsylvania’s gambling market reached another financial milestone in the latest fiscal year, but new data also shows more people are dealing with problem gambling. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported that participation in the state’s voluntary self-exclusion programs increased 18% during the 2025-26 fiscal year. More than 30,000 people are now enrolled in at least one self-exclusion program. The figures were included in the PGCB’s latest annual report, which … DraftKings is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the sportsbook used AI to identify customers who were more likely to respond to promotions designed to increase their betting activity. The lawsuit, filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, was brought by West Virginia resident Daniel Vest. Vest alleges that DraftKings used AI to analyze user behaviour, identify certain bettors as more responsive to … DraftKings shares fell to their lowest level in more than three years on Oct. 1, extending a difficult stretch for the online sportsbook operator and reflecting broader concerns across the sports betting sector. The company’s stock dropped as low as $18.58 during trading after closing the previous day at $19. According to industry reports, that marked the stock’s lowest closing level since April 2023. The decline continues a sharp downward … Ohio’s latest iGaming push is more likely to be finalized in 2027. Rep. Brian Stewart, a sponsor of House Bill 298, discussed the proposal during a recent iDEA Power Lunch Summit webinar, outlining some of the obstacles that continue to stand in the way of legalization. Those concerns include the effect of online casinos on existing gaming properties and the issue of problem gambling. With the current legislative session coming … Shufti has launched a new geolocation compliance product aimed at regulated sportsbooks and online casinos. The product combines identity verification with location monitoring, allowing operators to confirm both who a customer is and whether that person is physically located in an approved jurisdiction. The launch gives operators another potential geolocation provider in an area of the industry where GeoComply has established a major presence. Shufti’s product uses device-level geolocation along … Illinois sportsbooks continued a lengthy streak of strong wagering activity in July, surpassing the $1 billion handle mark for the 12th consecutive month. According to figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board, bettors wagered approximately $1.05 billion during the month, representing a 21.7% increase compared to July 2025. The latest results demonstrate the continued strength of one of the largest legal sports betting markets in the United States. July is … New Jersey lawmakers are considering changing how the state penalizes underage gambling. Under Senate Bill 597, gambling at a licensed casino or simulcasting facility while under 21 would no longer be treated as a disorderly persons offense. Instead, violations would carry civil fines that increase for repeat offenses. The proposal would also change the penalties for casino employees who knowingly allow an underage person to gamble and adults who permit … DraftKings CEO Jason Robins is defending the company’s responsible gaming practices as regulators take a closer look at how they’ve used AI. Speaking at the SBC Summit in Lisbon on Sept. 29, Robins addressed recent criticism surrounding DraftKings’ marketing and player protection practices. His comments came after reports from The New York Times and ProPublica raised questions about the operator’s use of AI. At the same time, the Michigan Gaming … FanDuel parent Flutter Entertainment is facing mounting pressure after its stock fell to a record low, highlighting concerns about the company’s global growth strategy and challenges in the U.S. market. The decline follows a series of regulatory setbacks overseas, increased spending tied to customer acquisition, and growing competition within sports wagering. While FanDuel remains the dominant sportsbook operator in the United States, investors are becoming increasingly focused on profitability and … The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has handed out more than $100,000 in penalties as part of its latest round of enforcement action. The PGCB announced that MGM Resorts International and CountR GmbH agreed to separate settlements over licensing violations recently approved last week. MGM Resorts was fined $50,250 after failing to submit a Principal Licensing application on time. The operator is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment companies, … The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is once again searching for a new leader after Executive Director Heather Maurer resigned less than a year after taking the position. The organization confirmed that Maurer will remain in the role through Oct. 16 while a search for her successor gets underway. Maurer’s departure marks another leadership transition for the nonprofit at a time when it is facing both internal and external … New York’s online sports betting market recorded its fourth-largest weekly handle ever during NFL Week 2, continuing a strong start to the football season. According to figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission, bettors wagered $611.1 million during the week ending Sept. 20. The total represented a 2.8% increase from the opening week of the 2026 NFL season and marked the sixth time New York sportsbooks have surpassed …
Pennsylvania Gambling Self-Exclusions Rise as Revenue Tops $7B
DraftKings Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI Use to Target Bettors
DraftKings Stock Falls to Three-Year Low as Market Concerns Mount
Ohio iGaming Legalization More Likely in 2027
Shufti Launches Geolocation Tool for US Betting Operators
Illinois Sports Betting Extends Billion-Dollar Run as World Cup Fuels July Growth
New Jersey Bill Would Replace Underage Gambling Crimes With Civil Fines
DraftKings Defends Its Responsible Gaming Policy
Flutter’s Challenges Deepen As FanDuel Parent Reaches New Stock Low
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Fines MGM Resorts, CountR
National Problem Gambling Council Faces Another Leadership Change Amid Industry Tensions
New York Sports Betting Posts Fourth-Best Week Ever as NFL Action Fuels $611M Handle
The American Gaming Association (AGA) released a new study Friday that reveals the financial literacy and numeracy skills of individuals in the US who participate in some form of gambling or prediction market trading. While the study lumps prediction market trades into the same “gambling” category as iGaming, sports betting, poker, and land-based casino house games, it does provide meaningful sample sizes for all groups. READ: Playing The Numbers: Financial … Indiana will continue allowing pregame college player prop bets after state regulators rejected a request from the NCAA to remove the markets. The Indiana Gaming Commission voted against the proposal during its Sept. 24 meeting. Indiana already prohibits live college player props, but bettors can continue wagering on pregame markets. The decision settles an issue that had been under consideration for several months. The NCAA first asked regulators across the … The NBA and WNBA are joining forces to push for stronger action against sports bettors who harass players, officials and their families. According to The Athletic, the two leagues sent a letter to state gambling regulators on Sept. 24 calling for tougher consequences for betting-related abuse. This came after there was backlash after the WNBA was not included in the original letter, despite their athletes similarly facing betting-related harassment. The … Massachusetts regulators are preparing to take a closer look at how sports betting operators use artificial intelligence after reports raised questions about the technology’s role in customer targeting. The move could place additional focus on how operators deploy machine learning and automated systems for marketing, player engagement, and responsible gaming initiatives. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced it plans to examine how licensed sportsbooks use AI and related technologies, beginning with … Virginia could make another push to legalize online casino gaming in 2027. Lawmakers spent much of this year’s session debating how a regulated market would work. Recent comments suggest the issue remains on the table. Sen. Jeremy McPike discussed the future of online casino regulation during a Sept. 18 panel hosted by the iDevelopment and Economic Association (iDEA). Sen. McPike said lawmakers have to take a practical look at issues … Indiana could soon change how bettors wager on college athletes. Regulators will revisit a request to prohibit college player props during a Sept. 24 meeting, months after delaying a decision on the issue. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) will consider the request from the NCAA as part of its Sept. 24 agenda. Indiana currently prohibits live betting on prop bets involving individual college athletes, but pregame player props remain available. … North Carolina regulators have issued financial penalties to two licensed sports betting operators after separate compliance failures tied to player protection requirements. The actions involve Underdog Sports and bet365, with the operators collectively facing $250,000 in fines following investigations by state regulators. The penalties underscore the growing focus on compliance and consumer safeguards in North Carolina’s legal sports betting market. Since sports wagering launched in the state in 2024, regulators … Pennsylvania’s gambling industry generated $569.7 million in August, a slight decline from the same month last year, according to the latest Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board revenue report. Total gaming revenue fell 2.16% to $569.7 million from $582.3 million in August 2025. Online casinos continued to grow, but declines in sports betting and retail casino revenue kept the total lower. Pennsylvania’s $569.7 million total includes revenue from retail casinos, online casinos, … A U.S. News survey found that 51% of respondents had placed sports bets in an attempt to help pay bills. Nearly half also said they had borrowed money to wager. The findings come as legal sports betting continues to generate billions of dollars in wagers across the U.S. They emphasize the need for continued responsible gaming efforts to address the issue of problem gambling. The U.S. News survey included 1,200 … Michigan’s online sports betting market cooled slightly in August, with new figures showing both wagering activity and operator revenue declined compared to the same month last year. Data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board showed sportsbooks accepted $330.5 million in wagers during August, a 2.5% decrease from August 2025 and the lowest monthly handle recorded since July 2025. While the decline was relatively modest, it marked one of the … Ember Casino is one of those names that New Jersey online casino players might not know about yet. Parent company Delaware North has been focused on building brand recognition, expanding its game library, and most recently establishing a partnership with Captain Up, an award-winning engagement and loyalty platform. To get a better idea with how things have been going since Ember’s early June launch, Deadspin spoke exclusively with Lee Terfloth, … Massachusetts sportsbooks generated more than $47 million in taxable revenue in August, while the state’s three casinos combined for nearly $102 million. The latest figures show another strong month for the state’s gambling industry. Massachusetts has now collected more than $500 million in sports betting taxes and fees since legal wagering launched in 2023. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s August revenue report showed approximately $47.09 million in taxable sports wagering revenue …
AGA Study: Sports Bettors More Accurately Self-Assess Math Skills Compared to Prediction Market Traders
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Indiana Keeps College Player Prop Bets After NCAA Push
NBA, WNBA Call for Lifetime Betting Bans Over Harassment
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Opens Review Of AI Use Across Sportsbooks
Virginia iGaming Push Could Happen in 2027
Indiana Could Ban College Player Prop Bets
North Carolina Regulators Target Underdog, bet365 Over Separate Compliance Lapses
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Falls to $569.7M in August
Survey Finds 51% of Sports Bettors Have Wagered to Pay Bills
Michigan Sportsbooks See Year-Over-Year Decline in August Handle
Exclusive: Ember Casino Executive Provides Update Following June NJ Online Casino Launch
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Massachusetts Sportsbooks Generate $47M in August Revenue
New York sportsbooks accepted approximately $595 million in wagers during the first week of the 2026 NFL season, setting a new state record for Week 1. The total for Week 1 was nearly 13% higher than last year’s opening week. It ranked as the sixth-largest weekly handle since mobile sports betting launched in New York in January 2022. The start of football season typically brings a huge jump in wagering … The debate over legalized online casino gaming continues to gain momentum across the United States, but concerns about its broader impact remain a significant obstacle. During a recent industry panel, lawmakers from Ohio, Virginia, and Massachusetts shared their perspectives on the challenges facing iGaming legislation, including the possibility that online casinos could reduce revenue at traditional brick-and-mortar gaming venues. While supporters often point to new tax revenue and consumer demand … Ohio lawmakers are again considering online casino legalization, but a newly discussed proposal takes a different approach than many existing iGaming markets. Rather than allowing operators to offer digital bonus credits and promotions directly through online casino platforms, the measure would encourage incentives that bring players into physical gaming properties. Supporters of the concept argue it could help address concerns from land-based casinos and racinos that have historically been skeptical … Another NFL season is underway, but Alabama remains one of the states without legal sports betting. The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) is using the start of the season to renew its push for legalization, arguing that residents are already wagering while the state misses out on potential tax revenue. According to the SBA, a regulated online sports betting market could generate between $65 million and $90 million in new annual … Circa Sports is strengthening its ties to Major League Baseball with a new partnership involving the Athletics. The team announced a multi-year agreement with Circa Resort & Casino and Circa Sports on Thursday, making Circa its first Founding Partner. Circa Resort & Casino will also become an official resort of the Athletics, while Circa Sports will serve as an official sportsbook as the A’s prepare to open their new Las …
New York Sportsbooks Take Record $595M in NFL Week 1 Bets
State Leaders Detail the Challenges Behind Expanding iGaming
Ohio Lawmakers Revisit iGaming With New Focus on Retail Casinos
Sports Betting Alliance Renews Alabama Sports Betting Push
Circa Sports Becomes Athletics’ First Founding Partner
