Back in 2024, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) ordered bet365 to pay more than $519,000 combined to 199 New Jersey users. This was determined that the sportsbook had adjusted odds on already-settled bets that it later classified as containing “obvious errors.” Now in June 2026, the DGE reports that bet365 has paid out all wagers to affected users. bet365 had claimed that there were “incorrect odds” on … New Jersey’s online casino market reached a new milestone in May 2026, setting a fresh monthly revenue record. Internet gaming generated $276.3 million during the month, surpassing the previous high set late in 2025 and continuing a broader upward trend for the vertical. The figure represents an 11.9% increase compared to May 2025, when iGaming revenue totaled $246.8 million. The year-over-year growth aligns with sustained expansion across the state’s regulated … Questions surrounding betting integrity emerged following the circulation of alleged messages involving Eric Trump and UFC commentator Daniel Cormier ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. The screenshots, which were later disputed by both parties, quickly gained attention online and sparked discussion around gambling and misinformation. Social media discussion intensified after screenshots allegedly showing a private conversation between Eric Trump and UFC commentator Daniel Cormier began … Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier says the state has issued cease-and-desist letters to several major payment companies, alleging they are violating state law by providing transaction services to unauthorized gambling operators. The payment companies named by Florida officials include Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. By allowing users to deposit funds onto these offshore betting platforms through credit cards, these payment providers are indirectly supporting access to illegal gambling services. These … The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that so-called skill games fall under the legal definition of slot machines, marking a significant shift in how these devices are treated under state law. The decision overturns earlier lower court rulings that had allowed skill game operators to argue the machines were distinct from traditional gambling devices. In its opinion, the court determined that the presence of a skill-based element does not change … Penn Entertainment received another bullish signal from Wall Street this week after investment banking and research firm Stifel raised its price target on the gaming operator, pointing to growing confidence in the company’s online casino strategy. After a failed venture with ESPN BET, Penn Entertainment is seeing better results by shifting its focus more toward online casino than sports betting. Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial raised his price target on Penn … Nevada’s gaming sector experienced a stark downturn in fiscal year 2025, reflecting broader pressures across both land-based and digital segments. While the state’s regulated iGaming footprint remains relatively limited compared to other markets, its performance is closely tied to the overall health of casino operators. The latest Nevada Gaming Control Board abstract report underscores just how severe the slowdown became. For the period ending June 30, 2025, Las Vegas Strip … With Massachusetts sports betting one of the biggest markets in the country, underage gambling is becoming more of an issue. That’s why Medfield High School in Massachusetts is introducing a new curriculum that seeks to inform students about the risks associated with gambling. Teachers at Medfield High School say the goal is to address gambling issues before they become even more widespread among teenagers. Medfield High School is one of … With Massachusetts sports betting one of the biggest markets in the country, underage gambling is becoming more of an issue. That’s why Medfield High School in Massachusetts is introducing a new curriculum that seeks to inform students about the risks associated with gambling. Teachers at Medfield High School say the goal is to address gambling issues before they become even more widespread among teenagers. Medfield High School is one of … A wide-ranging investigation into suspicious sports betting tied to Fresno State men’s basketball has led to an arrest in Nevada, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn scrutiny from both regulators and collegiate authorities. The inquiry stems from unusual wagering patterns linked to games during the 2024–25 college basketball season, prompting deeper analysis by sportsbooks and regulators. The situation first came to light when a Nevada sportsbook … Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has started talks with representatives from the state’s 11 federally recognized tribes regarding the future of legal online sports betting in Wisconsin. The discussions began during a meeting at the Capitol earlier this month, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. This comes after Gov. Evers signed Assembly Bill 601 into law, legalizing online sports betting. The recent discussions are notable because they focused on the process … Pennsylvania lawmakers will soon consider new restrictions on online gambling access in schools under legislation being prepared by Republican Rep. Jason Ortitay. The proposal would require licensed iGaming operators to block access to their platforms on school property through geolocation technology, expanding existing safeguards already used in the state’s regulated gaming market. This is another example of Pennsylvania following Colorado’s example in enhancing responsible gaming policies. The geolocation restrictions imposed …
bet365 Pays New Jersey Bettors After $519K DGE Order
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Sets New Monthly High in May 2026
Alleged Trump-Cormier Messages Spark UFC Betting Integrity Debate
Florida Targets Visa, Mastercard Over Offshore Sportsbook Payments
Pennsylvania Skill Games Ruling Reshapes Player Landscape
Penn Entertainment Gains Momentum with Online Casino Strategy
Nevada iGaming Revenue Rebounding After Sharp FY25 Decline
Massachusetts Schools Address Rising Underage Sports Betting Problem
Massachusetts Schools Address Rising Underage Sports Betting Problem
Nevada Authorities Uncover Fresno State Betting Scheme With Arrest
Gov. Evers Meets With Wisconsin Tribes to Discuss Sports Betting
Pennsylvania to Introduce Legislation to Ban Access to Betting Apps at Schools
Indiana is set to implement a statewide prohibition on sweepstakes casinos beginning July 1, 2026. The change stems from House Bill 1052, which eliminates the dual-currency model commonly used by these platforms. Under that structure, players typically use virtual coins and promotional currency that can be redeemed for prizes, a setup regulators have increasingly scrutinized. State lawmakers moved to classify these systems as unlawful gaming activity when offered to Indiana … After checking into rehab for gambling addiction and facing ineligibility in the NCAA, Texas Tech star quarterback Brendan Sorsby was granted a temporary injunction. This means that he’s eligible to play for the Red Raiders for the 2026 college football season. The news raises major questions about game integrity and sports betting. A Texas judge ruled that Brendan Sorsby would face “irreparable harm” if he were ineligible from playing football … North Carolina’s online sports betting market posted a modest slowdown in May 2026, as wagering volume and operator revenue both slipped compared to the same period last year. According to figures released by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, the state’s seven licensed sportsbooks generated $578.1 million in wagers during the month. That marked a 2.8% decline from May 2025. Gross gaming revenue reached $64.3 million, down 1.4% year over … New York’s online sports betting market continued its streak of monthly wagering above $2 billion in May, but overall betting activity still declined from the same period last year. State regulators reported a monthly handle of $2.13 billion, representing a 3.6% drop compared to May 2025. The decline came during a month when the New York Knicks made a dominant playoff run to reach the NBA Finals. While postseason basketball … After Rhode Island sports betting proposed opening up the market to more sportsbooks, the Senate approved SB 3118 by a 30-6 vote, putting the measure in motion by sending it to the House of Representatives. Rhode Island lawmakers are moving toward a significant expansion of the state’s online sports betting market through SB 3118. During a June 4 Senate floor session, co-sponsor Sen. Frank Ciccone III said the legislation would … Two members of Congress have introduced bipartisan legislation that would require a multi-year federal study on gambling disorders, with a focus on the impacts of online sports betting. Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York and Republican Rep. Blake Moore of Utah have recently introduced the Gambling Disorder Health Study Act, HR 8970, in the House of Representatives. The multi-year federal study mandated by the bill would examine the causes, … Michigan’s online casino industry recorded major growth in 2025, with internet gaming revenue increasing by 32% compared to the previous year. According to state figures from the Michigan Gaming Control Board, operators generated roughly $2.9 billion in online gaming revenue over the course of the year, reflecting continued consumer demand for digital casino products. The increase further solidified Michigan’s position as one of the largest regulated online gambling markets in … Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players have been ruled permanently ineligible after an NCAA infractions panel found they were involved in game manipulation tied to sports betting. The players are Amarr Knox, Shawn Fulcher, Corey Hines and Tony Madlock. Each of them are no longer with the program and are not currently competing in NCAA sports. The NCAA investigation began in July 2025 after Temple University alerted enforcement officials … Several sweepstakes casino operators have started withdrawing from Indiana and Maine, including Modo.us, McLuck, Hello Millions, Jackpota, Mega Bonanza, PlayFame, SpinBlitz, Baba Casino, and ACE Casino. Both states became the first to ban sweepstakes casinos during the 2026 legislative session. Sweepstakes casino operators have not followed a singular approach when exiting Indiana and Maine, with many platforms implementing staggered shutdown timelines tied to each. Instead of immediate departures, several companies … Delaware North, the global hospitality and entertainment company, has officially joined New Jersey’s iGaming market with the launch of Ember Casino. The new product rollout is the initial phase of a broader rebrand of Delaware North’s gaming business via a unified brand identity. Call it a late arrival to New Jersey’s booming online casino industry, which has been around since November 2013. The market currently consists of more than two … Rhode Island lawmakers are considering expanding the state’s sports betting market beyond its current single-operator model. The goal would be to allow multiple sportsbooks to operate in the state. Currently, Rhode Island users have access to only one platform, which is operated by IGT, Bally’s, and the state lottery system. Rhode Island’s current sports betting structure has drawn criticism from bettors who feel the market lacks the variety available in … New York sports betting is on track to become the first market to require operators to provide each user with monthly statements. This would include all aspects of their betting activity, including profits and losses. The bill, A10329, unanimously passed through the Senate this week, so it now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk. It’s the latest example that highlights how New York has been an industry leader in responsible …
Indiana Moves To End Sweepstakes Casinos Ahead Of July Deadline
Brendan Sorsby Injunction Raises Questions About NCAA Gambling Enforcement
North Carolina Sports Betting Slows Modestly After Spring Surge
New York Sports Betting Handle Slips Despite Knicks’ NBA Finals Surge
Rhode Island SB 3118 Advances Sportsbook Betting Expansion
Congress Introduces HR 8970 to Study Gambling Addiction Impacts
Michigan’s Online Casino Market Posts Sharp Revenue Growth in 2025
NCAA Bans Former Alabama State Players in Betting Scandal
Sweepstakes Casinos Exit Indiana and Maine After 2026 State Bans
Delaware North’s Ember Casino Makes Garden State Debut
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Rhode Island Sports Betting Expansion Could Add Multiple Sportsbooks
New York Sports Betting Bill A10329 Nears Approval
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation this week aimed at strengthening consumer protections for sports betting. The new law, SB 26-131, prohibits the use of credit cards for sports betting deposits and places daily limits on the number of deposits users can make. Sponsored by state Sen. Matt Ball, the measure will take effect on Aug. 12. Under the measure, bettors will no longer be allowed to fund sportsbook accounts … Los Angeles Dodgers’ relief pitcher Tanner Scott faced death threats from users online after he allowed three runs against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning, blowing a lead in a game they ended up losing. The incident reflects the ongoing abuse faced by professional athletes due to sports betting. Following the game, Tanner Scott’s wife, Maddie Scott, shared a message on social media addressing the online abuse directed at … After considering to implement stricter rules on sportsbooks, Massachusetts sports betting has officially made changes. Starting this week, operators must notify each user why their wagers are limited. Previously, sportsbooks were able to limit bettors to low maximum bets (often around $1) without providing any reason. These changes make Massachusetts the first state to require sportsbooks to be fully transparent with their limits on users. Sportsbooks limit bettors for their … The Southeastern Conference (SEC) will introduce mandatory sports betting education for student-athletes ahead of the upcoming season. This includes a new training video focused on gambling risks and NCAA rules on wagering. The announcement comes as conference officials respond to the growing concerns with sports betting in college athletics. The SEC’s latest initiative reflects how quickly the sports betting environment has evolved around college athletics. As legal sportsbooks become more … According to a report from The New York Times, a defendant in a federal illegal sports betting case told a judge that he paid NBA player Terry Rozier to influence his on-court performance in order to profit from wagers. Rozier’s attorney denied any allegation that the veteran guard accepted money or intentionally altered his play. The latest development emerged during a court proceeding involving Marves Fairley, who pleaded guilty to …
Colorado Sports Betting Law Bans Credit Card Deposits, Push Notifications
Tanner Scott Receives Death Threats After Dodgers Loss to Phillies
Massachusetts Sportsbooks Must Now Explain Why Bettors Are Limited
SEC Adds Mandatory Sports Betting Training Amid Gambling Concerns
Terry Rozier Named in Court Testimony as Federal Sports Betting Investigation Expands
