The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is stepping up its fight against unlicensed online gambling. Recently, the agency sent cease-and-desist orders to 15 illegal operators caught offering services to Michigan residents without proper approval. This action highlights the MGCB’s focus on player safety, game fairness, and data security in the growing online gaming world. These unauthorized sites pose real dangers, as they skip the strict rules that licensed operators must … Missouri’s Gaming Commission (MGC) recently awarded its two untethered mobile sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports, setting the stage for the state’s December 1 launch. This decision surprised many, as FanDuel, the U.S. market leader, was edged out by Circa, a niche operator favored by high-stakes bettors. Untethered licenses allow these winners to offer mobile betting statewide without needing partnerships, giving them full control over operations and revenue. … The American Gaming Association (AGA) reported a 22% increase in illegal gambling in the United States since 2022. It is estimated that approximately one-third of the entire U.S. gambling market comes from illegal platforms. The table below shows a comparison of legal and illegal revenue since the last AGA report in 2022. With illegal betting making up 31.9% of total market share, that has resulted in $15.3 billion in lost … AB 831 was a bill first introduced in California on February 15, 2025 by Rep. James Ramos. The bill originally focused on tribal gaming compacts. However, in June, this bill was completely altered by Rep. Avelino Valencia to ban sweepstakes casinos. This “gut-and-amend” process has put the California anti-sweeps bill on a fast track. California’s gut-and-amend process is where the original content of a bill is replaced with new language. … PLAYSTUDIOS is set to launch its own sweepstakes casino in the United States by the end of 2025. This was confirmed by CEO Andrew Pascal during the 2025 Q2 earnings call earlier this month. The expectation is that PLAY Studios will be available in eligible states nationwide. PLAYSTUDIOS is a provider that focuses on free-to-play games catered to social casinos. They decided to shift to a sweepstakes casino to capitalize … The Illinois Gaming Board announced that the state’s 17 land-based casinos generated over $167.5 million in gross gaming revenue in July 2025. This marked a 23.3% rise from the previous year, adding nearly $31.7 million compared to July 2024’s $135.8 million. Slot machines drove most of the earnings, bringing in about $127.6 million. Table games added less than $40 million. Rivers Casino Des Plaines led with more than $44 million. … On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Missouri Gaming Commission heard from Circa Sports, DraftKings, and FanDuel. Each wants one of two untethered mobile sports betting licenses. These licenses let winners offer online betting without tying to a Missouri casino or sports team, which saves them from sharing profits. The commission will pick winners on Friday, August 15, with sports betting starting in Missouri on December 1. Missouri voters passed Amendment … A major player in the sweepstakes gaming sector has updated its terms to protect itself in California. This move anticipates Assembly Bill 831, which could ban sweeps casinos there. Modo.us, run by ARB Interactive, recently added this clause to its terms: “NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS. In line with California Civil Code sections 1541 and 1542, you agree to give up all rights and remedies under Section 1542.” Section 1542 states … Sweepstakes giant B-Two Operations, which operates popular social casinos like McLuck, has re-entered the market in Georgia and Alabama. The changes were reflected in the August 7th update of the terms and conditions for McLuck. Alabama was previously listed as an excluded location because there were several active lawsuits against sweepstakes operators like VGW (Chumba Casino), Stake.us, and Blazesoft Limited (Fortune Coins, Sportzino) within the state. Georgia also had a … Flutter Entertainment, which owns FanDuel, wants to bring its popular sports betting app to Nevada. At the most recent Nevada Gaming Control Board meeting, Flutter leaders shared that they’re looking into this idea but haven’t made firm plans yet. FanDuel’s current role in Nevada is small, mainly providing branding and odds for the sportsbook at Boyd Gaming’s Fremont Hotel Casino in downtown Las Vegas. Flutter recently bought the final 5% … RealPrize, one of the more popular options in the sweepstakes casino world, has pulled out of Louisiana, Delaware, and New Jersey. These states now join Idaho, Washington, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New York, and Connecticut on RealPrize’s no-play list. While the company’s terms and conditions had not yet been updated to reflect these changes, failed attempts to access the site via VPNs confirm that users won’t be able to sign up … DraftKings CEO Jason Robins spoke against a new tax policy in President Donald Trump’s proposed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The measure would limit gamblers to deducting only 90% of their losses from winnings, a shift from the long-standing standard of full deductions. This means that even players who broke even on the year would still face tax charges. Speaking with Jim Cramer on CNBC’s Mad Money, Robins said …
Michigan Targets 15 Illegal Gambling Sites as Revenue Soars
FanDuel Must Seek Out Tethered License After Missouri Sports Betting Upset
AGA Report Shows Illegal Gambling Increasing in U.S.
California Anti-Sweepstakes Bill Gains Rapid Momentum
From Game Studio to Sweepstakes Casino, PLAYSTUDIOS Set to Launch in the U.S.
Illinois Casinos See 23% Revenue Increase As Country-Wide Trend Points Downward
Missouri Sports Betting Applicants Make Case for License on Wednesday
Modo Sweeps Casino Adds Broad Shield Terms to Continue Operating in California
McLuck Resumes Operations in Georgia and Alabama
FanDuel Sportsbook Expresses Continued Interest in Joining Nevada’s Betting Market
RealPrize Sweeps Casino Preemptively Leaves Three More States
DraftKings CEO Criticizes Trump’s Bill for Restricting Gambling Loss Deductions
Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI), a leading online gaming and sports betting company, reported a record-breaking second quarter in 2025, with revenue reaching $269.2 million, a 22% increase from $220.4 million in Q2 2024. The company, listed on the NYSE as RSI, also raised its full-year guidance, reflecting confidence in sustained growth. Operating brands like BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse, and RushBet, RSI continues to expand its presence in the United States, Canada, … The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) continued to implement regulatory changes, with the latest move being the ban on gambling advertisements at the 249 colleges and universities within the state. The new measures aim to protect the youth from developing problem gambling habits. In an August 4th press release, IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter stated, “By adopting these measures, the IGB is building upon existing regulations to implement additional safeguards and … DraftKings Sportsbook introduced its new Early Exit Program in August, following a growing demand from users for a reprieve from quick losses. This program provides cash credits to users when a player leaves a game early due to an injury. Other sportsbooks, like Fanatics Sportsbook, have similar policies that bettors benefit from. DraftKings’ official network clarified that no promo code is needed to activate the offer ahead of time and … Chicago aldermen want to legalize and regulate sweepstakes machines to stop illegal gambling and increase city revenue. These video gaming machines, common in gas stations and liquor stores, operate in a legal gray area. Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) said they are widespread in African-American neighborhoods and linked to crime. She suggested limiting stores to three to five machines with required security. Ald. Felix Cardona (31st) noted the city loses money … According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, there was a 15.4% year-over-year increase for iGaming revenue in June 2025. Both retail and online slots were the main drivers of growth. Sports betting also showed improvement this month, despite being in the usual summer slowdown, where revenue is at annual lows. The majority of overall iGaming revenue came from the top three casino operators, including Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race … BetMGM set a $2.50 minimum bet for all wagers in Illinois that started on July 16, 2025. This change follows a new state tax that began on July 1, 2025. The Illinois Department of Revenue charges sportsbooks 25 cents per bet for the first 20 million bets each year. After that, the tax rises to 50 cents per bet. This tax targets small bets, which are common in Illinois, a … Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is one of the industry leaders in the sweepstakes casino space, featuring popular brands like Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker. As of July 2025, VGW has instituted a sales tax on Gold Coin purchases in several states. The tax rate, along with which states are affected, has not been specified by the company. “Some states don’t have sales tax, while in other states that … Tennessee sports betting handle was at $350.9 million in June, which was a significant decrease from $437.5 million in May. This slow period is likely to continue throughout the summer, since July and August are some of the least active months for sports betting for the year. Taking a look at the Tennessee sports betting handle since June 2024 sheds more insight on the market trends. After a year-over-year increase … DraftKings, a leading sports betting company, is ramping up its investment in real money gaming (RMG). Its official blog highlights plans to grow its presence in the fast-growing online gaming market. As more states legalize digital gambling, DraftKings aims to attract new users and solidify its position as a market leader. RMG was once limited to online sportsbooks and casino games, but has grown into a diverse sector of the … Massachusetts sports betting reported $525.5 million in sports betting handle for June, which was a substantial decrease from $645.7 million in May. Sports betting revenue also fell month-over-month from $79.9 million to $61.6 million. This decline is projected to continue through the summer months, since this is the slowest time of the sports betting calendar. Examining Massachusetts sports betting results since June 2024 provides more context for this month’s decline. … Michigan’s commercial and tribal internet gaming operators reported $285.2 million in gross receipts for June 2025, a 5.4% decrease from May’s $301.4 million, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). iGaming generated $240.6 million, down from $251.47 million in May. Internet sports betting receipts fell to $44.6 million from $49.96 million. Despite the monthly decline, the industry showed strong yearly growth, with gross receipts up 24.9% from June 2024. … Fanatics Sportsbook announced an exclusive partnership with WWE to provide wrestling-themed games on its online casino just in time for SummerSlam, which takes place from Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 3. It’s the first time in the event’s history that it will be held over two nights. Players will get to try out these WWE-style games at the end of July. This will be available where Fanatics Casino is …
Rush Street Interactive Sees 22% Year Over Year Increase in Revenue for $269 Million
Illinois Enacts Ban on Gambling Advertisements Across Colleges
DraftKings Sportsbook Adds Early Exit Offer to Address Longstanding Requests
Sweeps Legalization and Regulation Gets Push in Chicago
Pennsylvania iGaming Shows Strong Performance in June
BetMGM Illinois Implements Higher Minimum Bet Cost to Offset Tax Increase
Sweeps Company VGW Implementing Sales Tax on Gold Coins Packages
Tennessee Betting Handle Decreases in June Amid Summer Slowdown
DraftKings Set to Double Down in Real Money Gaming Investments
Massachusetts Reports Lowest Sports Betting Handle of Year in June
Yearly Revenue Growth Continues in Michigan Despite 5.4% Drop in iGaming in June
Fanatics Teams Up With WWE to Launch SummerSlam Games on Online Casino
Caesars has announced enhanced features to their mobile betting app in Nevada, offering a universal digital wallet that gives users streamlined access to rewards and promotions. Players can now redeem Caesars rewards points, deposit funds, and claim winnings without having to switch accounts. “We’re always looking for ways to make things easier and more seamless for our players. The launch of our universal wallet in Nevada is a significant step … New York sports betting revenue decreased from $248.9 million in May to $206.5 million in June. There was also a decline in sports betting handle, falling from $2.2 billion to $1.6 billion. This downward trend is expected to continue throughout the summer, which is the slowest time of the sports betting calendar. Looking at New York sports betting results since June 2024 provides insight into the decline this past month. … North Carolina sports betting reached approximately $6.4 billion in total wagers for the last fiscal year, according to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, putting the total handle at almost $8.4 billion. The Tar Heel State has generated about $116.5 million in tax revenue from sports betting, exceeding initial expectations when the market went live in March 2024. Despite launching in March 2024, North Carolina has already made the top … The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) held a public hearing on July 17, 2025, to gather feedback on proposed sports betting regulations. The hearing, conducted in Jefferson City, focused on licensing rules for sportsbooks. No public comments were received during the session, which aligns with the state’s plan to launch legal sports betting by December 1, 2025. This follows voter approval of Amendment 2 in November 2024, which legalized sports betting … On July 15, 2025, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) fined five offshore sportsbooks $250,000 for operating without a license. Each operator—BetAnySports, Bookmaker, JazzSports, BetOnline, and Everygame—received a $50,000 penalty. The SWC, which oversees the state’s online-only sports betting, claims these companies broke the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act by accepting bets illegally. Tennessee legalized online sports betting in November 2020, and created the Sports Gaming Act in order to combat …
Caesars Upgrades Nevada Mobile Betting App
New York Sports Betting Revenue Declines in June 2025
North Carolina Sports Betting Reaches $6 Billion in 2025
Missouri Sportsbook Legalization Process Continues With Local Hearing
State of TN Fines Five Offshore Gaming Companies Total of $250K
